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Revision as of 11:58, 12 January 2011 by 41.220.233.6 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Kenya Data Networks (KDN), is a “Full Service, Data Communications Carrier” that was licensed by the CCK in January 2003 as a “Public Data Network Operator” with a mission to build world-class infrastructure in Kenya. KDN, a Kenyan registered communications company that operates the largest data and Internet backbone in East Africa.
KDN provides a comprehensive suite of services over their fibre optic network including Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport, infrastructure services and collocation services. These services provide building blocks that enable their customers to meet their growing demands for advanced communications solutions.
The company's headquarters are located on Mombasa Road, Nairobi.
Business areas
Kenya Data Networks operates a combination of microwave radio and fiber optical links, over which it provides layer 2 carrier services (Ethernet, Frame Relay) to corporate customers. Furthermore, KDN houses and maintains a number of international internet gateways, which it sells to corporate customers such as ISPs. KDN's customers include some of the Region's largest financial, healthcare, Mobile and technology companies. Clients rely on KDN to build and operate highly redundant and geo-diverse WANs for data-centric operations. The company differentiates itself with its unique fibre footprint, dynamic bandwidth re-provisioning and rerouting services, and simplified pricing model.
KDN Ownership
Altech Group – Altech is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and is an investment holding company, involved in the telecommunications, multi-media and information technology industries, which employs over 5 000 employees in South Africa and abroad.
As a leading South African multi-billion rand high-technology group, Altech is involved in the design, development and convergence of telecommunications equipment, multi-media systems and IT solutions. There is a strong focus on the convergence of these technologies and Altech is now also entrenched in the arena of secure technology solutions.Altech has ongoing access to the latest technologies worldwide, while the group’s own research and development programme actively encourages and promotes internal technology.
Sameer Investment - The Sameer Group is a leading economic force in East Africa with major investments and successful operating companies in all key business sectors.
Endowed with the knowledge, vision, experience and skills derived from over thirty years experience in Kenya’s industrial and commercial development and partnered by internationally recognized businesses, names and brands, the Sameer Group is in a unique position to offer advice and assistance to all those who wish to invest profitably in the future of Africa.
Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP) – Staff of KDN have the unique opportunity to not only work for a good company, but they are also part owners of the company. This has provided motivation to keep the company growing.
Infrastructure
Microwave radio
KDN started off by providing infrastructure via microwave radio in a hub-and-spoke fashion. Currently, it operates a number of base stations in Nairobi, Mombasa and upcountry (Embu, Meru, Kisumu, Diani, Malindi, etc.), which are connected via directed radio backhauls. This technology will eventually be superseded by more advanced fibre-optical infrastructure.
Fiber Optic Network
KDN has deployed the largest fiber optic network in the region so far. With over 500 Kilometers of Metropolitan fiber optic cable in Nairobi, 50 in Kisumu and Mombasa and 20 in Nakuru, Eldoret and Thika, KDN has the key towns in Kenya covered. The main backbone across the country, from Mombasa (through Voi, Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret) to Malaba (Kenya-Uganda border) was completed in 2006 and now KDN is embarking on creating redundant links. These will form figure "eights" on the main back bone. The first phase links Malaba to Nakuru through Busia, Kisumu, Kisii, Kericho and Njoro. Then the link from Nakuru to Nairobi is backed up by link through Nyahururu, Nyeri, Thika to Nairobi. The Nairobi to Mombasa leg is backed up by the link through Thika, Garissa, Garsen, Malindi to Mombasa.
The fiber optic cable also goes round Mt. Kenya to cover the towns of Nanyuki, Meru and Embu. The fiber cable is now the main backhaul for the 70 odd WiMAX basestations in different parts of the country.