National network integration and infrastructure management services provider Integr8 IT has become the first locally-based South African company to offer a shared APN (access point node) service to clients.
The conventional route as far as connectivity to the corporate network is concerned, especially from a mobile and wireless application point of view, is to make use of a public APN service. This allows access to the Internet and then to the business network.
There are, however, limitations and certain levels of parameter security involved.
"Integr8 IT has configured a private APN to allow for 3G, Edge, GPRS and GPRS+ access into the virtual private network. This will allow users a totally secure and regulated link into a company`s network," explains Robert Sussman, joint-MD of Integr8 IT and CIO of the Year for Africa in 2005.
The company has incorporated this offering into its managed services portfolio and, according to Sussman, many of its corporate clients have already noted significant value from the increased levels of security while exposing them to the very latest in telecommunication and cellular connectivity infrastructure.
"An APN is required for a user to make a packet-based wireless communication service or GPRS connection for any data request. Normally this is done via the public APN or the Internet, but for a more secure and private connection, many companies have made contact with Integr8 IT to acquire the service, as cost-effectively as possible," he adds.
Integr8 IT is leveraging off the strength of its long-term partnership with global communications partner and cellular network MTN in order to ensure reliable support and full secure connectivity.
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Integr8 IT (Pty) Ltd is a network technology services and solutions company. A recognised leader in the field of system integration, infrastructure management and support services, the company employs a wealth of highly skilled, best of breed, certified system engineers who are directly involved in high level consulting, support and integration.
The company`s core focus is on network infrastructures specialising in design, planning, deployment, management and maintenance. Offices are located in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and representation in Port Elizabeth, East London, and nationally across the southern Africa region.
Integr8 IT is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner for Enterprise Systems and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions. It has been accredited as the Mid-Market Infrastructure Integrator of the Year for the last two consecutive years. Named as one of the country`s top ICTe companies and honoured with a position among South Africa`s Technology Top 100 Companies, Integr8 IT has established itself as a strategic partner with several internationally-recognised technology vendors and industry leaders, including: 3Com, CA, Citrix, Intel, Microsoft, MTN Network Solutions and Attix 5.
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