FEATURE : NETWORKING border and data centre connectivity options to keep businesses functioning during extended power cuts .
Profile of CMC Networks
CMC Networks has local infrastructure in South Africa located in diverse data centres , as well as international capacity across all subsea cable systems circling the continent . CMC ’ s support team is fully equipped to support the CMC Network Operations Centre and technical functionality from multiple global locations , ensuring seamless , transparent and ongoing support even during crises .
CMC Networks operates across more than 110 service locations with a costeffective , scalable , and resilient network . It has the largest pan-African network servicing 51 out of 54 countries in Africa and 12 countries in the Middle East , plus regional hubs in key interconnect locations across Europe , the Americas and the Asia Pacific .
CMC Networks is a global Tier 1 service provider that enables and accelerates digital transformation in the most challenging markets in the world . Headquartered in South Africa and providing services for over 30 years , it combines network reach across six continents with innovation in AI , cloud , cybersecurity , EDGE , SDN , virtualisation , and a range of services to solve local enterprise challenges with world-class solutions .
CMC provides data communications to carriers , governments , multinationals , and various non-profit organisations , operating more than 110 Service Locations providing a cost-effective , scalable , and resilient network .
“ The energy crisis is no doubt causing concerns for all kinds of businesses in South Africa , but we want to take this stress away ,” said Marisa Trisolino , CEO at CMC Networks .
“ Both local and global businesses can rely on us to closely monitor their network and ensure uptime , even during unforeseen events . We are helping businesses to maintain revenues , reputation and trust from their customers , instead of shutting down during a crisis .”
CMC Networks collaborates with businesses to create strategies for business continuity that bypass the need to rely on local Internet connections , providing visibility and control even in the most challenging and extreme conditions . The solution is not limited to South Africa , but can be applied on a global scale to overcome different energy crises .
“ The team at CMC Networks understands a customer ’ s operational environment , risk profiles and unique demands , then develops bespoke solutions to ensure business continuity ,” said Geoff Dornan , CTO at CMC Networks .
CMC Networks has the largest pan-African network servicing 51 out of 54 countries in Africa and 12 countries in the Middle East , plus regional hubs in key interconnect locations across Europe , UK , the Americas , and Asia Pacific . CMC ’ s majority shareholders are The Carlyle Group , a global investment firm with $ 222 billion of assets under management across 365 investment vehicles .
“ We have local and global digital infrastructure and a proven track record of enabling digital transformation wherever our customers operate . We are committed to taking the technical and operational stresses away from our customers , so that they can focus on their core business instead .” p
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