POINT TO POINT (SkySWITCH)

Single hop Internet, Intranet, Star and Mesh connectivity

SkySWITCH is the ONLY technology in Africa to offer simultaneous connectivity to Internet, intranet (branch to Headquarters) and direct Remote-to-Remote communication between branch offices. SkySWITCH offers a very attractive solution as it provides a clear competitive edge over other VSAT platforms and communication media.

SkySWITCH Point to Point Service (E10A) Features:

• Ability to share data from each branch to the headquarters at great speeds
• Ability to simultaneously share bandwidth between branch offices, thereby providing high-speed access for all the stations
• Enabled environment to have a reliable VOIP network within the wide area network (WAN)
• Ability to carry out quality video conferencing from branch offices to headquarters and between branch offices. (Requires dedicated bandwidth of at least 256Kbps and necessary and conferencing equipment)
• Ability to achieve 550-600ms and 0% packet loss on an installed link without load
• Hub is installed in Nairobi, Kenya on a C-band 7.3m dish ensuring high reliability and availability for remote sites pointing to Nairobi and its environs on fibre link
• Remote branch offices require to be on 1.8m C-band Antennas, ensuring low cost of entry to the customer
• Independent Point to Point connectivity achieved using 2.4m Antennas
• Superior C-band service - less susceptible to severe rains
• The SkySWITCH Infinity 3100 modem is an enterprise class router designed to support business critical applications including VoIP and Video. The SkySWITCH 5100 infinity series also offers full encryption
• IDirect powered networks deliver the speed, performance and flexibility to fulfil the most demanding requirements of today's end users - anywhere
• Intersat has a world class NOC & support centre with highly experienced certified engineers, providing customer services and site monitoring 24/7 365 days a year

SkySWITCH Network meets most Government, Private and Corporate technical requirements.

SkySWITCH supports a wide range of applications:

• Rural telephony
• Global Networking
• Oil and mining industries
• Broadband access for ISPs
• Rural distance learning
• Manpower training
• Telemedicine in rural areas
• Emergency disaster response

SkySWITCH Coverage map on Eutelsat 10 A