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AfricaOnline launches JET-powered wireless network to deliver fast broadband in Namibia
AfricaOnline , one of the largest ISPs in Namibia , has launched a wireless broadband network powered by RADWIN ’ s JET 5GHz Point-to-Multipoint ( PtMP ) smart Beamforming solutions .
Pure Storage positioned as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for solid-state arrays for fifth consecutive year
AfricaOnline has complemented its longstanding WiMAX service with a new carriergrade JET PtMP service to deliver high-speed packages of up to 100Mbps to enterprises and homes in Namibia ’ s capital , Windhoek .
AfricaOnline is a member of the iWayAfrica group of companies , owned by Gondwana International Networks .
Rampoint , a leading turnkey solution provider in Namibia and RADWIN ’ s partner , was in charge of project design and implementation .
Marc Gregan , Managing Director , AfricaOnline Namibia , said : “ Demand for broadband is growing at an explosive rate . Users want more gigs to satisfy their Internet and social media appetites .
“ We needed to expand our capacity and selected the 5GHz JET which allows us to offer capped , uncapped and dedicated service packages at speeds of up to 100 Mbps to suit every user and support a range of applications , from streaming video to online gaming and Internet browsing .
“ Delivering exceptional performance and consistent high capacity , JET operates even in congested unlicensed bands and areas with a high noise floor . Our customers are ecstatic .”
Peter Turvey , Managing Director , Middle East , South and East Africa , RADWIN added : “ We ’ re proud that AfricaOnline Namibia chose our solution to best serve its business and residential customers .”
Charles Giancarlo , CEO , Pure Storage
Pure Storage has improved its position within the Leaders Quadrant of the July 2018 Magic Quadrant for Solid-State Arrays . Pure Storage , the all-flash storage platform that helps innovators build a better world with data , is positioned furthest to the right on the completeness of vision axis and highest on the ability to execute axis in the Leaders quadrant .
Over the past year , Pure Storage has continued to innovate and push boundaries . In May 2018 at its third annual user conference , Pure // Accelerate , the company unveiled its vision for the future of infrastructure design – a Data Centric Architecture .
The company also launched AIRI , the industry ’ s first integrated AI-ready infrastructure for deploying deep learning at scale .
“ Innovation is the cornerstone of Pure Storage and we ’ re proud to set the pace and direction of the storage market . We did this first by bringing all-flash storage to the mainstream and now by leading in NVMe and purpose-built solutions for AI ,” said Charles Giancarlo , CEO , Pure Storage .
“ We are especially pleased to be recognised for the fifth straight year by Gartner in this Magic Quadrant . From our perspective , we are investing heavily to continue to lead this category and delivering to our customers a data-centric architecture that enhances and simplifies their ability to use data for intelligence and advantage .” • www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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