REGINA, SK, March 16, 2022 /CNW/ - ISM, an IT managed
services provider and subsidiary of Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), and OneWeb,
the low Earth orbit satellite communications company, have
partnered to offer competitive internet access to remote
organizations and communities across Canada.
ISM has deep roots in the Canadian IT sector, with nearly a
half-century of experience delivering leading-edge solutions to its
clients using local resources. This partnership with OneWeb will
enable the companies, through their newly created service, to
connect the hardest-to-reach areas of Canada with fast, high-bandwidth and
low-latency broadband service.
The partnership is designed to help bridge the digital divide by
improving connectivity in remote areas, extending access to higher
quality audio and video calls and increasing the ability to stream
a wide range of services. By bringing in this service, the benefits
to rural and remote Canadian communities may include:
- Expanded access to distance learning, telehealth, government
services, and telework;
- Economic growth, fueled by businesses becoming able to reach
new customers around the world; and
- Additional ways to connect and communicate.
"At ISM, we believe in offering equitable access to connectivity
technology regardless of postal code," said Hasnain Versi, President and CEO of ISM. "We are
excited to realize our shared vision with OneWeb to further enable
remote communities via wireless internet connectivity. We partnered
with OneWeb because they have the right combination of technology,
innovation, and skills to successfully design and deliver our new
solution. This service will help remote organizations and
communities by providing an essential service in an accessible
way."
"We are thrilled to be partnering with ISM to expand OneWeb's
footprint in Canada and provide
some of the most remote areas with broadband service," said
Neil Masterson, CEO of OneWeb. "We
are committed to bridging the digital divide, and we pride
ourselves on removing connectivity barriers that hold economies and
communities back. This new service by ISM will enable essential
services in new areas and further enable digital transformation
across Canada."
About ISM
ISM is a provider of innovative IT business solutions serving
Canadian clients. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyndryl, ISM
delivers technology-based solutions combined with personalized
services. With deep talent in managed services including analytics,
cloud, network, application management, digital transformation, and
more, ISM offers a wealth of business intelligence to help clients
achieve their strategic business objectives. Find out more at
https://www.ismcanada.com/.
About OneWeb
OneWeb is a global communications network powered from space,
headquartered in London, enabling
connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities. It is
implementing a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites with a
network of global gateway stations and a range of user terminals to
provide an affordable, fast, high-bandwidth and low-latency
communications service, connected to the IoT future and a pathway
to 5G for everyone, everywhere. Find out more at
http://www.oneweb.world
SOURCE ISM Canada