Press Releases

  • 13 Jan 12
    Kuala Lumpur, 13 January 2012 – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced today an agreement with SkyVision Global Networks Ltd.(“SkyVision”), for capacity on the AFRICASAT-1 satellite across the African region.
  • 15 Nov 11
    Company Voted Satellite Service Provider of the Year in Africa     Hertfordshire, UK, November 15, 2011 – SkyVision Global Networks Ltd., a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, is proud to announce that it received the AfricaCom 2011 award of Satellite Service Provider of the Year in Africa. The prestigious award was presented at the gala awards ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa.
  • 10 Nov 11
    Cape Town, Wednesday 9 November 2011 – At a well turned out and attended gala evening, Informa Media & Telecoms, organisers of the AfricaCom Awards and AfricaCom Congress 2011, hailed the winners of this year’s leaders in the ICT, Media and Telecoms industry from the African continent.   “The quality and number of entries in this year’s awards has been exceptional” commented Emily Martyr, Conference Manager, Informa Telecoms & Media. “It has been difficult judging the submissions in 2011 as the continent has evolved to such an extent that the competition is fierce.”
  • 09 Nov 11
    Cape Town, South Africa, November 9, 2011 – SkyVision Global Networks Ltd., a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, announced today that it will launch several major new services at the AfricaCom 2011 exhibition and conference in Cape Town, South Africa. SkyVision is expanding its services throughout Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East to meet the growing demand for reliable and affordable Internet connectivity that is supported by its around the clock Technical Assistance Center and high-quality professional services.
  • 11 Oct 11
    Oct 11, 2011 - Hertfordshire, UK, October 10, 2011 – SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, announced today that it has been nominated for two AfricaCom 2011 Awards categories. The categories include: Best Satellite Service Provider of the Year and Best ICT Solution Provider for Enterprise Markets in Africa.  “SkyVision recognizes the importance of the AfricaCom exhibition and conference and is honored to have been nominated for these two prestigious AfricaCom Awards categories” said Mr. Doron Ben Sira, SkyVision CEO.
  • 30 Jun 11
    Hertfordshire, UK  June 30, 2011 - SkyVision Global Networks Ltd., a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, today announced that it has been chosen as broadband fiber network connectivity solution provider for Starcomms , Nigeria’s leading telecommunications company and provider of 3G services and triple-play.
  • 15 Jun 11
    Booth 40, Le Meridien Hotel, Dakar Senegal   Hertfordshire, UK, June 15, 2011 – SkyVision Global Networks Ltd., a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, today announced its participation in West & Central AfricaCom, 2011, as part of its ongoing strategy to introduce and expand its corporate services throughout Africa.   Among its latest offerings in the region are SkyVision VPN (Virtual Private Network); a customized satellite-based Virtual Private Network completely managed by SkyVision and, SkyVision Private Network solutions; fully customized Private Network connectivity solutions combining satellite and fiber to enable African enterprises to connect and collaborate with remote branches. 
  • 30 May 11
    Provider deploys iDirect satellite hub in DRC to extend VPN service for corporate and government customers     Herndon, Va., May 30, 2011 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. (SkyVision), a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic network systems, has expanded its VSAT coverage in Africa by launching an iDirect Evolution network. The provider has deployed an iDirect 5IF satellite hub in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), allowing it to extend its SkyVision VPN service to local government and enterprise customers. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.
  • 04 Apr 11
    SkyVision expands its footprint in DRC with the launch of its new corporate services and local hub Hertfordshire, UK, April 4, 2011 – SkyVision Global Networks Ltd., a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, today announced the expansion of their new corporate solutions in DRC. The company’s recently established local hub is the first of its kind in Kinshasa, DRC.
  • 09 Feb 11
    SkyVision announces the launch of their new services targeted at the Corporate and Enterprise market in Nigeria Hertfordshire, UK, February 9, 2011 – SkyVision Global Networks Ltd, a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, has announced the launch of their new services targeted at the Corporate and Enterprise market in Nigeria.
  • 08 Dec 10
    IP Service Provider Builds-Out Converged Infrastructure for Satellite and Terrestrial SUNNYVALE, Calif., December 7, 2010 – Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) today announced that SkyVision Global Networks LLC., a leading IP telecommunication service provider, has upgraded & expanded its backbone, edge, and peering infrastructure using Juniper Networks® M10i Multiservice Edge Routers and EX4200 Ethernet Switches. SkyVision operates a satellite and terrestrial fiber-optic network providing connectivity in more than 50 countries, which required a high-performance, carrier-class networking solution to meet continued demand and help support the rapid growth achieved over the last five years. 
  • 09 Nov 10
    Cape Town, South Africa, November 10, 2010 – SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, has announced enhanced satellite and fiber services to support the company’s range of corporate solutions throughout Africa.   SkyVision’s services in Africa are continually expanding to meet the continent’s growing demand.Local hubs being established in major urban centers will allow both local and global organizations to connect their corporate headquarters to remotes sites via a low-latency link that ensures optimal function of enterprise applications.
  • 27 Oct 10
    SkyVision expands their new corporate solutions in Kenya, SkyVision VPN and SkyVision Private Network solutions based on the hub. Hertfordshire, UK, October 27, 2010 – SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, today announced the expansion of their new corporate solutions in Kenya, SkyVision VPN and SkyVision Private Network solutions, based on the hub established by SkyVision at the beginning of 2010.
  • 30 Sep 10
    SkyVision announces the establishment of a new branch office in Lagos, facilitating significant expansion of the company’s services in Nigeria September 30, 2010 –  SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, today announced the establishment of the company’s new branch office in Nigeria. The new local branch will facilitate significant expansion of the company’s services in Nigeria, including a local hub to support the company’s single-hop VPN services. This enhanced presence in Nigeria brings SkyVision closer to the market, allowing the company to offer our local customers superior service and on-site support.
  • 14 Sep 10
    SkyVision upgrades services with iDirect’s Evolution platform to guarantee more reliable Internet access for customers and provide more flexible bandwidth management options. Evolution maximizes reliability, flexibility for high-quality Internet services Herndon, Va., September 14, 2010 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, has upgraded its SkyVision Advantage and SkyDirect Premium satellite-based Internet services with iDirect’s Evolution platform.
  • 28 Apr 10
    SkyVision has launched a new local hub in Nairobi, Kenya to support the company's virtual private network (VPN) solution.   Hertfordshire, UK, April 27, 2010 - SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, is pleased to announce the launch of their new local hub in Nairobi, Kenya to support SkyVision's virtual private network (VPN) solution.
  • 16 Mar 10
    SkyVision has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder contract for C-band capacity on IS-14, allowing the company to expand its satellite cellular backhaul offerings for the growing cellular services market in Africa.   Hertfordshire, UK, March 16, 2010 - SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, announced that it has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder contract for C-band capacity on the recently-launched Intelsat 14 satellite (IS-14), operated by Intelsat S.A., the world's leading provider of fixed satellite services. The capacity will allow SkyVision to expand its satellite cellular backhaul offerings for the growing cellular services market in Africa.
  • 01 Feb 10
    SkyVision launches four days of high-level technical training for local partners in Nigeria.   Lagos, Nigeria, February 1, 2010 - SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, was pleased today to begin its four-day high-level technical training for the company's Nigerian partners.    "Following the unprecedented success of our Big Deal promotion, which offers a Premium C-Band VSAT kit for only $1,999, we saw the need to train additional resellers to respond to the impressive demand," said Mark Gazit, CEO & President of SkyVision. 
  • 14 Sep 09
    CVCI expresses confidence that investment in SkyVision Holdings Limited will help maintain CVCI's high growth rates.   September 14, 2009 --SkyVision Global Networks Ltd, a provider of telecommunications services in emerging market countries via satellite and optic fiber infrastructure, announced today that Citi Venture Capital International (CVCI) will invest USD 25 million into SkyVision Holdings Limited. The investment will be made through a wholly owned subsidiary of the Citigroup Venture Capital International Africa Fund L.P (CVCIAF), a private equity fund advised by Citi Venture Capital International.
  • 07 Jul 09
    SkyVision has purchased an iDirect Series 15000 Universal Satellite Hub to launch an Evolution network covering 100 percent of Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia with a single C-band satellite beam.   Herndon, Va., July 7, 2009 - VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems) today announced that SkyVision, a leading global provider of IP connectivity services over satellite and terrestrial fiber optic systems, has purchased an iDirect Series 15000 Universal Satellite Hub to launch an Evolution network covering 100 percent of Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia with a single C-band satellite beam.