{"id":11000,"date":"2017-02-24T12:03:16","date_gmt":"2017-02-24T08:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/?p=11000"},"modified":"2017-02-24T12:03:16","modified_gmt":"2017-02-24T08:03:16","slug":"south-africa-based-internet-solutions-consolidates-network-using-accuris-wifi-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/2017\/02\/24\/south-africa-based-internet-solutions-consolidates-network-using-accuris-wifi-server\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa based Internet Solutions consolidates network using Accuris Wifi Server"},"content":{"rendered":"

Internet Solutions, a pan-African telecommunications service provider, and Dublin-based Accuris Networks, have partnered to introduce a seamless continent-wide Wi-Fi network for global carriers, multinational companies and local Internet service providers. Internet Solutions various independent Wi-Fi networks in the region are now consolidated using the Accuris Wi-Fi Server,<\/a> enabling a carrier-grade, homogenous network accessible anywhere with single sign-on.<\/p>\n

This creates a pan-African Wi-Fi fabric for Internet of Things applications demanding a consistent, low-cost, IP access network.<\/p>\n

\u201cWi-Fi continues to be one of the most viable and cost-effective connectivity solutions to meet Africa\u2019s increasing bandwidth demands,\u201d says Kervin Pillay, Chief Technology Officer at Internet Solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike individual consumers, our business users expect always-available connectivity that is fast, affordable and seamless. In other words, connectivity in Africa that is as reliable as connectivity wherever else their customers are located. Installing the Accuris Wi-Fi Server is part of an ongoing process of upgrading our infrastructure, services and technology to deliver on this promise.\u201d<\/p>\n

Using this continental network, mobile network operators can access Wi-Fi offload services to address capacity demands of their smartphone users, while inbound roamers can resell Wi-Fi to subscribers who require high-quality broadband while traveling.<\/p>\n

In-country ISPs can now monetise connectivity in venues and hospitality locations using managed Captive Portal and Landing Page services<\/a> for private Wi-Fi networks \u2013 an offering common in South Africa but less so elsewhere in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe decision to partner with Accuris Networks for this project was an easy one, given the company\u2019s history and expertise as a trusted provider of cloud-based security, identity, and access management for carrier Wi-Fi networks,\u201d says Pillay.<\/p>\n

Accuris Networks is a leader in carrier Wi-Fi services, enabling Wi-Fi roaming and hub services for Wi-Fi network providers and mobile network operators. With the Accuris Wi-Fi Server SaaS platform, service providers can quickly interconnect with other Wi-Fi providers and mobile operators to enable low-cost access to data services while subscribers are traveling as well as domestic data offload.<\/p>\n

\u201cInternet Solutions is a provider of choice, delivering IP connectivity to one of the world\u2019s fastest growing markets,\u201d said Jeff Brown, Chief Executive Officer at Accuris. \u201cAccuris is pleased to provide Internet Solutions a powerful yet cost-effective carrier-grade platform to meet the demands of a growing subscriber base.\u201d<\/p>\n