NEWS
SEACOM deploys 100Gbps Ethernet technology
to support African Internet
By upgrading its core routers and switches
at these Teraco PoPs to 100Gbps Ethernet
technology, SEACOM has activated up
to 400Gbps of routing and switching
bandwidth at each facility.
SEACOM will be able to scale both PoPs to
3.2 Tbps and beyond and the upgrade also
enables the firm to scale up the capacity it
has acquired on the WACS undersea cable to
provide alternate traffic paths.
“This investment will enable us to grow
our network and customer base, while
continuing to provide a reliable and
consistent experience to African businesses,
service providers and consumers,” said Mark
Tinka, Head of Engineering at SEACOM.
SEACOM has deployed
100Gbps Ethernet
technology to support
the African Internet
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an-African telecom company SEACOM
has deployed 100Gbps Ethernet
technology in its IP.MPLS data centre core
PoPs (Points of Presence) in Johannesburg
and Cape Town.
The news comes as part of SEACOM’s
ongoing investment in capacity for
future expansion and is one of the first
deployments of this technology in sub-
Saharan Africa.
“Africa is becoming an important global
player in the digital age and we are
committed to investing in the best
technology to support the growth of Internet
access across the continent.”
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Customer Value Leadership Award for
redpanda Software
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ased on its recent analysis of enterprise software for the retail
market, Frost & Sullivan has presented redPanda Software with
the 2017 South Africa Customer Value Leadership Award.
The company creates customised enterprise software platforms
and services with the customer in mind, effectively establishing
itself as the trusted retail technology partner of choice. The
company has proactively stayed ahead of retail customer
experience Mega Trends through the design of its latest platform,
called Connected Solution. It addresses the customer experience,
operational efficiency, productivity and marketing feedback needs
of customers, which is critical in an era where these factors make or
break the in-store retail experience.
The Connected Solution integrates with specialised partnerships
to unlock rapidly a range of custom-made retailer services, such as
payment offerings, Internet of Things features, loyalty and gift cards
and professional value-added services.
“redPanda Software’s strong ethos is embedded in its ‘Way to Grow’
vision,” said Fadzai Deda, Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
“This vision is the driving force behind its ability to grow curiosity,
creativity and confidence, which benefits its customers, operations
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From left: redPanda Software’s Julian
Weber, Gareth Hawkey and Leon Coetzer
and employees. The company’s robust strategy of empowering its
employees keeps them motivated, empowered, and engaged and
bodes well for its consultative approach with customers.
“redPanda Software’s customer service strategy is to unlock human
capital potential through training initiatives, such as enhanced
management training for junior managers. The company’s
employees can also enrol in courses of their choice, with redPanda
Software paying for the learning materials and exams.”
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