Epsilon Telecommunications, a provider of global managed wholesale telecoms networking for carriers and service providers, has been selected by Iraqi network operator FastIraq to provide international connectivity and local access to enterprise locations worldwide. The deal extends FastIraq’s network reach to new destinations and allows it to leverage interconnections with Epsilon’s 450-plus connected carriers. Epsilon will provide local access from sites in Iraq to buildings in London and Frankfurt as well as international private leased circuits via its global platform.
By outsourcing both last mile access through Epsilon’s Enterprise Connect solution as well as connectivity to and between major datacentre hubs, FastIraq aims to simplify its international capacity procurement processes and streamline access to last mile connectivity. This removes the need for FastIraq to secure its own agreements with multiple network operators while adding flexibility and capability to extend its network to more than 170 countries where Epsilon has local agreements in place.
‘Iraq has seen rapid development in its telecommunications sector. Between 2010 and 2012, there has been exponential growth in internet users and our work with FastIraq is helping to feed this demand,’ said Irwin Fouwels, chief commercial officer at Epsilon, adding that ‘FastIraq… can focus on developing its business in Iraq while Epsilon delivers the connectivity it needs to in-demand destinations for Iraqi business, government and internet users.’
Timothy Moore, CEO at FastIraq, added: ‘It is an exciting time for development in Iraq with oil and gas, and government sectors requiring robust telecoms infrastructure both locally and globally.’ Founded in 2005, FastIraq provides telecoms and IT solutions across Iraq in support of government, carrier, B2B, wholesale and retail internet service providers (ISPs).