Q-KON, an established engineering group and provider of managed network services and turnkey solutions, has entered into a VAR-integrator partnership with XipLink to integrate hub optimisation technology into its satellite access platforms, as well as for the distribution of the Xiplink product range in Africa.
XipLink is a global developer and supplier of wireless bandwidth optimisation products. The company's XipLink Optimisation Software (XipOS) core product delivers SCPS-based TCP acceleration, streaming payload compression and XRT real-time optimisations for small UDP packets, while also integrating the XipLink Hub Optimisations (XHO) for optimal Web traffic performance.
The result is obtaining maximum capacity over stressed wireless links to give the best price/performance ratio in the satellite business. Q-KON is utilising the high-capacity XA-30K 155Mbps hub optimiser at the satellite gateway facility and low-cost XA-500 appliances at customer sites throughout Africa as part of the BB-X Solution.
BB-X is an example of how the Xiplink technology unlocks real business benefits to the business market. The BB-X service provides an end-to-end satellite business Internet access service that is optimised through the integration of VSAT, acceleration and content management technologies, and eliminates the classical cost-performance constraint of satellite technologies. It offers the small to medium enterprise (SME) market a completely new paradigm in performance and cost value.
Executive management from both XipLink and Q-KON believe the combination of XipLink XHO integrated within the satellite access platform represents a solid match that will enhance broadband connectivity.
As an authorised VAR-Integrator for the Xiplink range of technologies, Q-KON will also drive the distribution and integration of the Xiplink range of products to third-party operators, including the distribution and supply of the products.
“The market is expanding at a rapid rate, and satellite infrastructure is a critical element of this growth. Access to broadband and platform content management technologies is important to business development. We are excited about our partnership with XipLink and the value this hub optimisation technology and specialist services will add to the local market,” says Dawie de Wet, CEO, Q-KON.
The sentiment is echoed by Jack Waters, CEO, XipLink, who says the African market has reached a level of maturity and is ready for optimisation.
“Integrating wireless link optimisation into a solution and bundling it with the other hardware and software components an SME requires, along with proper installation and ongoing management, adds significant value to the market. We are very pleased to have combined our expertise and resources with Q-KON, a knowledgeable partner that has a solid track record in satellite solution development, connectivity and related support,” says Waters.
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Q-KON
Q-KON is a South African-based engineering group that provides turnkey solutions and managed network services to the African and South African telecommunications industry. With its extensive engineering expertise, Q-KON repeatedly delivers innovative wireless, satellite and VOIP solutions that meet the demanding business and user needs of the African and South African markets.
For 23 years, Q-KON has followed successful strategies to establish advance technologies in challenging environments to unlock real business benefits for all. Since its inception, Q-KON has distinguished itself in the solutions and services it provides, and has conquered many business impossibilities.
Q-KON's engineering achievements throughout South Africa and Africa are underwritten by sound business practices and long-term ethical relationships.
XipLink
XipLink is the technology leader in wireless optimisation using standards-based SCPS protocol acceleration, streaming data compression and Internet optimisations to deliver the maximum capacity over stressed wireless communication links. XipLink is a privately owned company with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec, and sales and marketing personnel worldwide.
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