Almere, November 1, 2004 - Hopling Technologies, the world-leading provider of wireless meshed network solutions today announced the appointment of Networks Computer Systems and the launch of the first wireless meshed network project in Accra, Ghana.
Implementation of the first wireless meshed network in Accra is expected to begin in November 2004, and the project will be operational before year-end. The project will be based on Hopling Technologies meshed network solutions and will be used as an operational public network for Network Computer Systems. Announcements of future deployments in the West African sub-region are expected within the next months. Network Computer Systems is Hopling Technologies new Value Added Reseller for the West African sub-region.
“The telecommunications sector in West Africa is developing rapidly, and demand for broadband connectivity with the countries of Africa is fueling that development”, Dr. Nii Narku Quaynor, Chairman and President, Network Computer Systems said today. “Competition and true regulatory reforms throughout the West African sub-region are creating a robust telecommunications environment, and demand for new services, especially wireless broadband Internet, is growing tremendously.”
Mike Baidoo, Chief Executive Officer of Network Computer Systems adds: “The combination of Hopling Technologies wireless mesh routing solutions and Network Computer Systems expert information communication technology services will create a new wireless standard enabling seamless metropolitan and event-based coverage throughout the region. Hopling Technologies’ technology will be used to substantially enhance Network Computer Systems existing infrastructure, providing citywide points of presence with improved quality of service, and finally putting in place the foundation for new value added services to the wider public.”
"This is an exciting project in a market that is ready to grow dramatically,'' said Frank Koopman, Chief Executive Officer, Hopling Technologies. "This is a great example of how Hopling Technologies wireless meshed networking products are changing the way the world thinks about communications. We're pleased to be working with Network Computer Systems to bring wireless broadband solutions to this continent.''
About Network Computer Systems
Network Computer Systems is a leader in the provision of information technology solutions in West Africa and provides the capabilities to enable companies and organizations to operate efficiently and profitability in an increasingly competitive environment. Network Computer Systems provides leading edge technology and support to deliver enhanced service solutions through fully integrated information systems. More information is available on www.ncs.com.gh.
About Hopling Technologies
Hopling Technologies is an independent software developer and supplier of sophisticated out-of-the-box wireless solutions. With Hopling Technologies’ indoor and outdoor nodes (mesh routers), access points, gateways, multi-client bridges and the associated management servers, companies are able to instantly create high-capacity metropolitan wireless solutions at lower costs. Hopling Technologies proven meshed network solutions are suitable for metropolitan area networks, wireless local area networks, the last mile, wireless connectivity, mobile broadband solutions, video surveillance, IP-based cellular phones (VoIP) and event-based solutions. More information is available on www.hopling.com.
Contact information
Network Computer Systems, Ltd.
+233 (0)21 77 93 21 / 22
baidoo@ghana.com
Hopling Technologies B.V.
+31 (0)36 538 4236
press@hopling.com