The partnership jump-starts IP-Converge’s expansion outside of Metro Manila and Luzon, via entry into Cebu’s budding enterprise market. “We’re very excited about this alliance,” says Percival C. de los Reyes, IP-Converge Senior Vice President for Managed Data Services. “We see ComPoint Networks as a go-to-market partner for IP-Converge, allowing us to offer an alternative solution to our clients in Cebu.”

ComPoint Networks, which is engaged in the provisioning of connectivity services to enterprises and organizations operating in Cebu, can in turn, leverage on IP-Converge’s Global Internet Access (GIA) service to further enhance its value proposition to its clients with faster and more stable Internet bandwidth. ComPoint Networks operates a well established network infrastructure that provides reliable wireless local loop services with the widest coverage in the province.

ComPoint Network’s Wireless Local Loop (WLL) cuts down deployment time of services to customers from an average of 30 days, to just 7, as it eliminates the laying of cables and other processes involved in provisioning traditional wired Internet services. It also gives businesses that have limited options for fiber connectivity in their location, a viable alternative for connecting to the internet. 

IP-Converge’s robust network infrastructure coupled with the wide coverage of ComPoint Network’s wireless local loop facilities, give customers in Cebu a more cost-efficient alternative for Internet services, that’s highly secure and available.

“The combined expertise of IP-Converge and ComPoint Networks creates a reliable yet more affordable alternative for Internet connectivity services in Metro Cebu,” says Jaime Panganiban, Chairman and CEO of ComPoint Networks, Inc. “We welcome this partnership as it presents a great opportunity for the growth of both our businesses and help companies in Cebu reach more markets globally.”

IP-Converge is an Internet data center operator providing a wide array of managed data services and business solutions at international standards. It operates on the principle of true carrier neutrality which gives customers flexibility to choose from among all telecommunications or local loop providers to connect to their global internet platform.  Through strategic partnerships with regional telcos, the company has one of the most diversely routed networks in the Philippines with connections to all major cable systems in Asia.

About ComPoint Networks

ComPoint Networks, is an established value-added service provider that delivers Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) for mission critical applications to enterprises, government and non-government organizations, and wholesale customers. Our Fixed Wireless Access is used as the last-mile, point of connectivity to major backbone providers or virtual private networks (VPN). We provide access and backhaul for GSM, WiMAX and Broadband connectivity that assure businesses of a cost-effective alternative to other traditional wireline options such as fibre optic, copper and cable.

We operate in partnership with Teodoro N. Romasanta, Inc. (TNRI), a Public Telecommunications Entity (PTE) authorized by the Philippine Congress, thru Republic Act 4601, to offer and distribute Terrestrial Broadband Wireless Services to the public and to charge rates for wireless broadband applied for Internet access and telephone based on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). We operate a dedicated local network, giving ComPoint Networks an edge over other telecommunication companies.

About IP-Converge

IP-Converge is an Information Technology & Telecommunications (IT&T) company, providing a wide array of managed data services and business solutions at international standards. An ISO 9001:2000 Certified company, IP-Converge currently operates carrier-neutral, telco-grade Internet Data Center and network facilities in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and provides a variety of business solutions and services to local and international enterprises.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly listed IPVG Corp. (PSE: IP), the foundation of the company's business is centered on customer satisfaction through high-quality, on time delivery and through a personalized, "boutique" approach to clients. For more information, visit www.ip-converge.com. 

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ComPoint Networks, service provider of Teodoro N. Romansanta Inc. (TNRI) , a PTE (RA 4601), for Fixed Wireless Broadband and IPSTAR Satellite Broadband Service Provider, recently partnered with INFOCOM, an e-PLDT subsidiary to offer Fixed Wireless Broadband Access in Cebu.

WIRELESS GUARANTEED INTERNET ACCESS:

Dubbed as Wireless Guaranteed Internet Access or Wireless GIA, this wireless technology provides wide Metro-Cebu coverage with a high system capacity of bandwidth ranging from 2Mbps up to 10 Mbps well suited for corporate and small and medium enterprise requirements.

“We have tapped the Cebu market because we have seen the growing information technology and business process outsourcing (companies) in the city,” said Beng Manahan, assistant vice president/group head for the Corporate Solutions Group of Infocom Technologies, during the Network Solutions Summit held at the Waterfront Hotel on November 11, 2009.

“Partnering with INFOCOM, an e-PLDT subsidiary, complements our POSITIONING in the market, as a Fixed Wireless Access Provider for local loop (10.5Ghz operating frequency). This is a boost and provides growing confidence that our infrastructure is an alternative to wired technologies, backed by SLA's and CAMBRIDGE Broadband, our technology partner”, said Robin Cui Jr, VP for Sales and Marketing for ComPoint Networks.

“Where the wired infrastructure of the existing TELCOS cannot serve the growing market of Cebu, we bridge the gap through our Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service. We can now offer carrier-grade wireless services to Business IT Parks, MEPZA 1 & 2 and even the Cebu Reclamation Areas', added Richard Panganiban, VP for Business/Product Development for ComPoint Networks.

The Wireless GIA features a symmetric connection giving clients uniform scale on upload and download. It also provides an online traffic utilization report where clients can view the real time bandwidth that is used, giving them more options to upgrade or downgrade the usage. It also provides clients bandwidth-on-demand options.

NO INTERFERENCE

Manahan added that this new wireless technology has an operating frequency of about 10.5 gigahertz licensed by the National Telecommunications Commission.

“We assure clients that they would no longer experience interference,” he said.

Infocom Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of e-PLDT, PLDT Group’s principal corporate technology infrastructure enabler which has been providing network solutions nationwide for more than 10 years. Its Wireless GIA rates range from P35,000 to P150,000.

 Manahan is optimistic that many Cebuano firms will avail themselves of this new technology.