e|net, the company which operates the State’s metropolitan area network (MAN ) programme, has announced that the Kiltimagh MAN has been “lit”, or activated, with CMS Peripherals, a leading information storage and consumer product distributor, connecting to the network.
Westnet, a local internet service provider, in conjunction with BT has created an innovative solution to ensure that CMS can benefit from MAN connectivity, allowing for superior high-speed voice, data, and video communications. In tandem with the technological solution, a co-operative effort involving IRD Kiltimagh Ltd and Mayo County Council on civil works meant that the project could go ahead and still be competitive and attractive to end users.
On making the announcement, Conal Henry, e|net CEO said: “I think that when it comes to technology, it’s fair to say that people can overestimate the short term value and underestimate the long term value. The same can be said for the MANs e|net’s experience is that, over time, the existence of a MAN has a vital and major impact on the range, quality, and value of communications solutions for businesses and homes.”
Joe Kelly, CEO of IRD Kiltimagh said: “This is a big day for Kiltimagh. Not only has Westnet, a local provider, played a pivotal role in the provision of the innovative technological solution but we have seen great support from all the interested parties, particularly the county council, e|net, BT, and CMS Peripherals themselves.”
The Kiltimagh MAN was one of two phase one MANs built in Mayo, with the other being Ballina. Additionally, there are three phase two MANs in Mayo – Claremorris, Ballinrobe, and Knock Airport. All of the Mayo MANs have been part funded by Mayo County Council.
