IPSTAR Signs Agreement with Macquarie Telecom

Leading Australian Telco to expand coverage using IPSTAR
 

Sydney, Australia - 18th January 2005 - IPSTAR Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Shin Satellite Plc., one of Asia's leading satellite operators, has signed a contract with Macquarie Telecom Pty Ltd, a leading Australian provider of Information and Communication Technology. IPSTAR's next generation, satellite-based Internet services will enhance Macquarie Telecom's network coverage across Australia and enable customers to access business voice and data networks not normally accessible via terrestrial communications services.

The new Macquarie Telecom IPSTAR Satellite Service will be a purpose-built broadband access network designed for two-way broadband services over satellite. It will support voice and data IP applications including high-speed access to the Internet, email, data broadcast, VOIP and videoconferencing.

According to Glen Noble, General Manager Data and Hosting, Macquarie Telecom, “Our business and government customers with regional or remote offices have told us they need secure, remote, high-speed IP connectivity. The Macquarie Telecom IPSTAR Satellite Service is a simple, modular way to deliver these services and integrate them into our customer's existing network infrastructure.”

Mr. Komson Seripapong, IPSTAR General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, said, “Macquarie Telecom is one of the largest providers of voice and data services to the business and government sector in Australia, so we are honoured the company has chosen to deploy the IPSTAR service.”

“The agreement will add to the long-term viability of IPSTAR in Australia. Together with Macquarie Telecom we will deliver satellite broadband services to some of the leading organisations in the local market,” said Komson.

“The IPSTAR service has a footprint that covers the whole of Australia and the wireless technology eliminates potential broadband blackspots. For customers this means superior access to voice and data services, which in turn enhances their day-to-day operations.”

Added Komson, “The agreement with Macquarie Telecom builds on the applications IPSTAR has already successfully integrated into the Australian market, such as database (Citrix) and Video Conferencing.”

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For more information:
Mandy Galmes
N2N Communications
02 9213 2302
agalmes@n2n.com.au

About Macquarie Telecom
Macquarie Telecom is a leading supplier of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions – including voice, data, mobile and hosting – specialising in the business and government markets. The world class Intellicentre facility offers state-of-the-art hosting and security solutions. The Intellicentre is certified to BS 7799 and DSD Gateway security standards.

Macquarie Telecom provides services to more than 2,500 of the top companies in Australia and Asia, supporting more than one million business users at work every day. Founded in July 1992, it is one of Australasia's first deregulated telecommunications companies. It expanded its operation into Asia in 2000, and holds carrier licences in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong.