Syrinx Communications International (Syrinx), a division of Saab Grintek, recently launched a 3G Access Point Name (APN) service that will allow a corporate to establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN) over a 3G-based mobile network.
With dual links into the largest mobile operator in South Africa, Syrinx offers a service level agreement-based 3G APN service. This service can be implemented at corporate sites located across the country and can also be used to connect mobile users in South Africa or users roaming abroad.
"Typically, networks built on leased and ADSL lines suffer from line outages with extended repair times," said Lukshman Maharaj, Managing Director of Syrinx. "With a 3G service, a branch site can re-establish connectivity seamlessly with its corporate headquarters."
The APN allows a secure means of establishing connectivity and provides typical 3G/HSDPA speeds. For mobile users, the APN allows the network administrator to apply corporate policies to the 3G service. Internet access for a mobile user is then via the corporate proxy server and firewall. Ultimately, this leads to the prevention of abuse of the 3G service.
"On an APN, a SIM can be prevented from making phone calls or sending SMSes," said Maharaj. "The APN service also negates the need for establishing complex tunnelling and associated packet overheads, resulting in slower throughput."
The Syrinx APN service provides for both subscriber and corporate-based billing. Individual SIM cards are billed via the traditional means where subscriber billing is applied. Corporate billing, however, allows an organisation to purchase a large capacity, such as 10Gig or 100Gig, with associated cost benefits in terms of per megabyte (MB) pricing.
"APNs are fast becoming a means of establishing primary or backup connectivity," said Maharaj. "With reduced dependency on leased line installation and repair times, 3G provides an effective alternative for immediate deployment."
Syrinx's 3G APN service can be bundled along with Syrinx's Global Connect, Internet, VPN, ADSL and CLI-based mobile services.
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Saab AB is one of the world's leading high-technology companies, with its main operations focusing on defence, aviation and space. The group covers a broad spectrum of competence and capability in systems integration.
Saab Grintek
Saab Grintek is a business unit of Saab AB. The group specialises in three main market segments, namely telecommunications and selected niche opportunities within industrial and defence electronics.
Syrinx Communications International
Syrinx Communications International is a fully owned by Saab Grintek subsidiary, offering managed local and international networking solutions to corporate clients. Syrinx, as a VANS (value-added network service provider), is licensed under the South African Telecommunications Act, for the provision of value-added services in South Africa. As the service provider arm of Saab Grintek, Syrinx's core data and voice network is built upon solutions provided by the group's Carrier Division. Together with the group's Enterprise division, Syrinx provides complete LAN (local area network), WAN (wide area network), PABX, voice recording and call centre solutions for both the private and public sector.
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