SEACOM Cable Cut Highlights Need for Alternate Cable Routes The honeymoon that has been enjoyed by NRENs (and other sectors) due to the reduced internet access prices ushered in by SEACOM came to a rude end when the SEACOM cable experienced a major outage along the Mediterranean section of their connectivity during the third and …
All Roads lead to Kigali All roads lead to Kigali, Rwanda as UbuntuNet Alliance holds its 4th Council of Members Meeting Cluster on 21-23 April 2010 at Aberdeen House. The meetings will this time be hosted by RwEdNet, the Rwanda NREN and will include the 1st ERINA4Africa Workshop; the Meeting of the Executive Committee; the …
End of Year Message from the Chairperson of UbuntuNet Alliance, Professor Zimani D Kadzamira Year 2009 has been one of hard work and progress for the Alliance, culminating in the admission of SomaliREN as the 11th member! It is time for members of the Alliance Secretariat to take a short year end break. I would …
SEACOM Cable goes live At long last, the SEACOM cable from London and Marseilles to South Africa was finally switched on towards the end of July 2009, ultimately connecting the coastal countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa. The cable has brought hope and excitement in the region as users expect bandwidth prices to …
Greetings! As we close the year, we would like to congratulate our colleagues in different communities on successfully going through Diwali; and Idd-Al-Adhuha. For the Christians, a Merry Christmas. And to all, a Happy and Prosperous New Year of Research and Education Networking! The secretariat will close for holidays from 20th Dec 2008 to 3rd …
