Advantage is adding satellite connectivity from Sat.One to the firm’s portfolio, bringing new enterprise-grade internet options to organizations across New Zealand — Sat.One is the master ANZ distributor of Eutalsat OneWeb LEO satellite. Where appropriate, Advantage will recommend Sat.One connectivity as part of solutions delivered to its customers.
There are two prominent use cases for this kind of connection. The first is as a fully redundant link, independent of any terrestrial network. The second use case is rural connectivity. Despite industry and government initiatives, the cost of extending land-based solutions to New Zealand’s sparsely populated regions remains prohibitive.
Perth-headquartered Sat.One offers connectivity from several satellite constellation operators including Eutelsat OneWeb. Its services include Business Access with multiple interconnect options, a Committed Information Rate crucial for business communications, and operates on KU and KA bands which mitigate rain fade and cloud coverage.
A range of user terminal options are available from recognised industry leaders Hughes, Kymeta and Intellian, serving a wide range of use cases and connectivity requirements for land-fixed, land-mobile and marine applications
A unique feature of Sat.One’s connectivity is its Resilient service. Taking advantage of the multiple constellation services within its portfolio, Resilient delivers ‘multi-constellation’ failover for true redundancy where critical applications demand it.
Advantage Managing Director Brad Pearpoint said, “Where Sat.One differs is that its connectivity options are specifically designed for business use and supplied with associated support and assurances. When Hurricane Gabrielle hit Gisborne, the cellular and fiber networks went down, leaving those areas stranded from a connectivity point of view. With Sat.One as a failover, organizations in the region would have maintained their communications. At the same time, our primary industries are among the biggest export earners and comprise 7 percent of GDP. With better connectivity, the full power of information technology is put within the reach of every Kiwi business – whether in Auckland, or out in Muzzle Station.”
Sat.One VP of Sales and Revenue Simon Barlow said, “It’s 2024 and there is a persistent digital divide leaving behind our primary industries whether in the outback, out in the ocean, or in rural New Zealand. Satellite technology, and particularly the high-speed low-latency connectivity offered by LEO connectivity, almost instantly solves this problem for a realistic cost to the customer and the provider. And when farmers, miners, commercial fishers and other organizations have reliable connectivity, they have an opportunity for massive productivity and safety gains. For always-on redundancy, our services delivered by Advantage provide an added level of assurance, so connectivity is no longer a weak link in business continuity plans. The result is a customizable, tailored enterprise-grade network solution, with features including Static IP, cloud integration, private networking, and MPLS support.With a distinct requirement for this kind of connectivity, we’re excited at extending our solutions offering for the benefit of our customers, particularly those in the regions.”
About Sat.One
Sat.One, established in 2021 and headquartered in Perth, revolutionizes enterprise connectivity across Australia and New Zealand with leading low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite technology.Sat.One eliminates digital divides, delivering super-fast, reliable enterprise connectivity, even in remote areas. As the master distributor for Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite services, Sat.One delivers unmatched communication solutions underpinned by strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Intellian, Kymeta, Hughes, and Inster..
About Advantage
Advantage is an award-winning national Managed Security Services Provider and Managed Service Provider delivering a full range of services including Managed Networks and Private Cloud. Operating a dedicated Security Operations Centre/Network Operations Centre, Advantage works with organisations across New Zealand, Australia and further afield to understand strategic vision, identify, and deliver appropriate future-ready technology solutions. A proudly New Zealand owned and operated company with a history spanning nearly 4 decades, Advantage is trusted with creating a world where IT just works, data is secure, and its clients focus on their core businesses. Palmerston North-headquartered Advantage employs more than 70 people in offices across the North Island.
