e.Stream Networks Partners NiRA on AFRINIC-27

By Emma Okonji

e.Stream Networks partnered the Nigerian Internet Registration Agency (NiRA) as the Official Connectivity Sponsor for the  African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) – 27 Meeting, which held in Lagos recently, to boost internet connectivity.

AFRINIC- 27 Meeting is an avenue for internet professionals and organisations to meet and discuss policies governing internet number resource distribution in the African region, and share technical knowledge.

The AFRINIC is the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa. It is responsible for the distribution and management of Internet number resources – IP address space (IPv4 and IPv6) and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) – in its service region, which includes Africa and the Indian Ocean region. The growth of the Internet in Africa brings both opportunities and challenges. While economic growth and education are on the rise, there are still slow connections, un-relatable content.

As Official Connectivity Sponsor for AFRINIC – 27 Meeting – members, invited guests and exhibitors were given free internet access to aid their participation and enable them experience the quality of e.Stream Networks’ service.

The Managing Director of e.Stream Networks, Mr. Muyiwa Ogungboye, said: eStream is proud to support and contribute its quota to the development of internet technology and efficient distribution of Internet number resources to the African Internet community, we are glad to be partnering with NiRA for this meeting.”

e.Stream Networks is a leading broadband communications provider with over 11 years of providing best-in-class connectivity solutions and round the clock proactive customer service support for businesses. Leveraging on a variety of up-to-date technologies, e.Stream is committed to providing seamless broadband connectivity to enhance the operations of corporate organisations and the SMEs in general.