Now Corporation and Kacific Unlock the Door to Digital Inclusion and the Philippines' Cyber-Secure Future

Amidst a time when the Philippine government has elevated digital transformation to a national priority, NOW Corporation's partnership with Singapore-based satellite operator Kacific remains prominent. With this partnership, Kacific's Gigstarter and Enterprise Backup services are made available, which is a significant advancement in NOW Corporation's goal of enabling companies to thrive in the digital age.

Kacific is notable for being a supplier that complies with US laws, especially those found in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act. Kacific is the perfect partner for delicate and important sectors in the Philippines because of its positioning. Being the top Ka-band satellite provider in the area, Kacific is a satellite technology trailblazer, offering its high-throughput satellite Kacific1 universal coverage for 25 nations in the Asia-Pacific. Kacific1's antennas concentrate spot beams for frequency reuse by utilizing Ka-band technology, producing high-power beams. With an astounding 99.5% to 99.9% availability rate, the internet service demonstrates a great degree of dependability. This indicates that it is functional and reachable, demonstrating a strong and trustworthy satellite system.

In addition, Kacific facilitates a site diversity configuration to maximize uplink availability, guaranteeing improved effectiveness and dependability through the use of specialized diversity teleports. Even in inclement weather, this feature guarantees a smooth and dependable satellite communication experience.

Tailored high-speed internet connectivity services are built on the foundation of sophisticated satellite technology. In a cyber-secure setting, it offers a workable way to link remote locations, encourage digital inclusion, and stimulate economic growth.

Of these services, Gigstarter, the main product of Kacific, enables NOW Corporation to grow customers and improve its capabilities. This service offers businesses in remote and underserved locations high-speed internet connectivity through a preconfigured turnkey solution designed to empower internet service providers.

For businesses, Gigstarter is revolutionary since it offers remarkable speeds of up to 120 Mbps (100 Mbps downlink and 20 Mbps uplink). The service includes Kacific's terminals, which are accessible for a one-time price that varies according to the size of the plan, from Php 34,000 to Php 54,000. Opportunities for crucial applications like video conferencing, remote work, and enhanced online customer service are made possible by this offering. It also facilitates the use of e-commerce platforms and important features like cloud-based data backup and storage. These components are essential for large-scale, quickly expanding companies to succeed.

Medium- to large-sized enterprises can now request a static IP address, which enhances network capabilities and security through VPNs, to further increase cybersecurity measures. A number of benefits are also introduced by this functionality, such as easier location recognition and quicker file uploads and downloads from file servers.
Enterprise Backup is a cost-effective, dependable, on-demand hot backup solution that supports NOW Corporation's commitment to assisting its clients in transitioning to an updated, future-proof business model. In this day and age, investing more in disaster response and recovery activities is the key to future-proofing a company.
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Using a small satellite dish, Kacific Enterprise Internet Backup offers a supplementary high-speed internet connection to help organizations increase their resilience. This savvy, economical, on-demand hot backup package enables manufacturers, corporate branches, and organizations to recover quickly. When there is a breach in the primary internet connection, Kacific Enterprise Backup keeps business operations running smoothly. The deliberate addition of Kacific Enterprise Backup strengthens NOW Corporation's dedication to a resilient and future-proof business environment.

The goal of Now Corporation is to increase its footprint in 16 vital infrastructure areas in the Philippines. NOW Corporation has made a deliberate shift towards cybersecurity in order to comply with the Philippines' requirement to enhance its digital infrastructure. A comprehensive cybersecurity "check-up" service has been recently established by the company with the goal of supporting important industries in the face of growing cyber threats.
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A strong foundation for a cyber-secure and digitally empowered Philippines is established by NOW Corporation and Kacific's combined commitment to advancing a secure digital future for the country. NOW Corporation and Kacific are paving the way for a future in which cybersecurity and connectivity coexist and the Philippines not only survives but flourishes in the digital age.