Virtual Network Operator (VNO) major Vanco has launched a unique
portal called VancoNet Direct. The Asia Pacific launch happened recently in Hong
Kong, and the portal is touted as the first such initiative globally that makes
for simplified data access. The portal enables the user to design, purchase and
maintain data networks from an array of network service providers spread across
the world. For instance, VancoNet Direct in its ambit has nearly 7,000 MPLS
points-of-presence (PoPs) and over 15,000 DIA PoPs from across 161 countries.
According to the company, this is the only web portal that provides a huge
choice to enterprises in managing their telecommunications infrastructure. The
portal will enable telecom carriers, cable companies, systems integrators and
large enterprises to purchase competitively priced data networks from the
convenience of the desktops. The portal becomes significant for Vanco, as it
will enable the company to fully leverage its VNO model.
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| Wayne Churchill, CEO,
VancoNet Direct |
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What is
Net Direct?
Net Direct is a portal (http://www.vancoNetDirect.com)
that provides a huge choice of telecom infrastructure for designing,
purchasing and maintaining data networks globally. Vanco does not own any
fixed network assets, its Virtual Network Operator model allows users to
purchase the service they require from a range of operators. But the key
aspect is that the users interact only with Vanco and not with the service
providers. To use the services offered, users need to register in the Net
Direct portal and opt for the type of service they want. Then the portal
lists the multiple choices and pricing information to the user, who can
pick the desired network.
Target segments: Asset based
carriers, SIs and large enterprises that have their own networks, or any
company that wants to purchase network infrastructure. |
Says Allen Timpany, CEO, Vanco, "There are only a few
carriers that have the global reach but almost everyone has multinational
customers. With VancoDirect, telecom providers can now offer their customers'
additional network capability on a global scale at a competitive price."
Sources in the company said that Net Direct would enable customers to quickly
and easily custom design the optimum data network for their requirements. The
target market for this service is any company that needs to purchase network
infrastructure.
Reflecting on the unique advantages of Net Direct, Wayne
Churchill, CEO, VancoNet Direct says, " The cost of networks for enterprise
customers is decreased and service quality improved by using high quality local
infrastructure with greater density than is provided today by a handful of
international carriers. For instance, VancoNet Direct can provide greater DSL
access to the Internet as well as MPLS coverage than any other network operator
in the world."
The VancoNet Direct portal based on its VNO model assumes
significance in the light of numerous challenges faced by enterprises in
managing their networks. For instance, enterprises are rapidly globalizing and
it is economically impossible for an asset-based carrier to own physical
infrastructure across the world. A classic case in point is Shell Petroleum
which has approximately 2,000 telecom agreements across the world. In this
existing backdrop, Net Direct is expected to offer massive choice to enterprises
in managing their networks.
Established in 1988, Vanco invented the VNO model. The company
says that the VNO model enables a highly agile and flexible networking sourcing
approach. Vanco provides its services through contracts with asset-based
carriers and manages customer networks in 152 countries.
Shrikanth G
shrikanthg@cybermedia.co.in
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