AST adds New York POP to INTEGRA global IP network
9 May 2017
The AST Group announces the provisioning of a new network point of presence (POP) in 60 Hudson St, New York as part of its INTEGRA global IP network. Alongside its existing POPs in London and Sydney, the New York POP provides AST and its customers with more flexibility in routing traffic and improves the efficiency of round-trip time to reduce latency further.
The New York POP forms part of a significant investment programme undertaken by AST in its INTEGRA network to build a best-in-class ground infrastructure based on the latest technologies available to provide secure, end-to-end reliability and high performance. It comprises of carrier-grade leased-lines from satellite operators’ gateways to the internet; a global IPVPN which operates at 99.999% availability; data centres built to the highest industry standards; three network points of presence in London, Sydney and now New York, with redundant links for greater resilience.
INTEGRA uses optimal routing where viable, to select the best possible path across an increasingly complex internet – taking latency, packet loss, route stability and congestion into account – to deliver improved, consistent performance than via standard internet carriers. It incorporates multiple layers of cybersecurity controls to maximise protection against threats, with an advanced firewall, web filtering and intrusion prevention to control traffic, block abnormal connections, malware and viruses, and provide near “zero-day” protection against known and emerging threats.
AST Managing Director Gregory Darling commented: “This is another significant milestone in the rollout of our INTEGRA network, cementing our position us as a tier one global provider with best-in-class ground segment for our satellite communications services. And it provides the foundation for new, industry-leading solutions from AST.”
INTEGRA can support connectivity to any satellite IP network and communications equipment. It currently connects to the satellite networks of Inmarsat, Iridium, Thuraya and Telenor.
About AST
AST is a worldwide company with a distribution network, offices and warehousing facilities in Asia, Australasia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. AST serves both direct and indirect markets, providing satellite solutions sales to; NGOs, Government, Maritime, Fisheries and Emergency Services.
AST is a Tier 1 provider of L Band and Ka Band satellite airtime, a VNO for VSAT Services, a GX Partner with Inmarsat (Enterprise, Maritime and Government) and a Distribution Partner for satellite and radio equipment throughout the world. AST is uniquely positioned to offer independent, unbiased advice to ensure customers receive the right communication solution to meet their business needs, and at a competitive price.
With a proven track record in delivering high profile projects, AST is committed to ensuring customers are well informed and provide many Value Added Services.
The business operates a Quality Management System that meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 to ensure that quality standards are constantly met and improved. A recent addition to this accreditation is ISO 14001, an internationally accepted standard awarded to companies that can demonstrate a proven Environmental Management System.