Internet Solutions (IS), a leading converged communications services provider, today launched the first HSDPA GSM router. The device, which runs on cellular networks, allows for secure multi-bearer GSM connectivity including HSDPA, 3G, Edge and GPRS and includes a wireless access point.
The device will be aimed at servicing several requirements in the South African corporate market, including: A primary network or Internet access medium for SOHO or small remote offices; an access medium for temporary offices, conferences and shows; a WiFi hotspot device as well as a failover device for critical networks that only have terrestrial-based infrastructure.
"We are very excited about the launch of this product and have been working closely with Option Wireless and LayerOne to provide what we believe is the best GSM router device in the world," says Richard Vester, manager, Mobile Solutions at IS.
"In the last seven months we have tested over 16 devices and found that the Globesurfer was the fastest, smallest, easiest to use and most cost-effective by a long way. Our findings have been echoed by the networks and we are now in the process of putting together a GSM package in association with at least one network."
Some of the main features of the Globesurfer that stood out for IS was the support of HSDPA, which is not available from other devices and provides up to 1.8 megs of throughput in HSDPA areas; as well as the fact that the device is built by Option Wireless, the largest GSM modem producer in the world shipping over two million devices a year.
"We felt that it was important to adopt the best technology available with the right levels of support, instead of trying to develop something ourselves or adopting a new untested device. This also allowed us to bring a device to market that was both best of breed and affordable due to volume sales," ends Vester.
Internet Solutions expects the device to be available for purchase in mid-August.
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Internet Solutions (IS) has transformed its business model and become a leading converged communications service provider in South Africa.
The business was founded on the principle of developing a robust infrastructure in order for corporates and other organisations to conduct e-business. Over the past 13 years, IS has established itself as a leader in this space, attracting over 80% of South Africa`s top businesses as clients. From listed companies to non-governmental organisations, local and national government and smaller companies, IS is delivering solutions to meet the business needs of hundreds of customers, including the appointment by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) to provide the national and provincial governments with Internet services.
During its 13-year life span, IS has evolved and grown its service offerings. Today, the company is the leading hosting service provider and security service provider in South Africa, as well as having significant market share in the virtual private network, mobile solutions, VOIS, African solutions and application service provider space.
Internet Solutions, with an Empowerdex BBB rating, has earned an impressive collection of accolades, including eight First National Bank "Most Admired" awards, two Financial Mail "Best Company to Work For" awards, a place in the Top Unlisted Company Awards, first place in the ISP category for ComputerWeek Strategist`s Best of Breed IT Awards, 2004, and eighth in the Top ICT Companies, 2005.
The company partners with major players such as Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, BT and AT&T and in 2002 was certified as a Cisco Managed Security Service Provider, the first and only company outside of the US to be awarded this accolade.
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