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Kiltimagh
MAN Activated With CMS Peripheral’s Connection (December 4th 2009)
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 have 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.
Front Row (L to R) – Niall
Beirne (e|net), Tom Burke (CMS Peripherals), Joe Kelly (IRD Kiltimagh)
Back Row (L to R) – John
O’Mahony (TD, Mayo), Paul Cunnane (Westnet), Brian Mooney (IRD Kiltimagh)
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. Having activated the MAN in Kiltimagh,
we look forward to delivering the same exciting results to the local
businesses in the area.” Henry went on to say, “I also think the activation
of this MAN signals e|net’s intent to do everything in our power to address
the backhaul challenges faced in some MAN towns.”
IRD Kiltimagh Ltd. has been working towards this
day since the installation of the MAN. 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.” Kelly added, “We know that the MANs were built to
reduce the digital divide and today, with CMS’s connection, it feels like
that goal has been achieved. It’s up to everyone concerned to build on this
and demonstrate how Kiltimagh can now compete with Dublin for Foreign Direct
Investment, not to mention using this excellent infrastructure to develop
local businesses and jobs for the benefit of the local area for generations
to come.”
The Kiltimagh MAN was one of two Phase 1 MANs
built in Mayo, with the other being Ballina. Additionally, there are three
Phase 2 MANs in Mayo – Claremorris, Ballinrobe and Knock Airport. All of the
Mayo MANs have been part funded by the Mayo County Council.
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