Allot Communications to implement a convergent network solution for Safaricom’s fixed and mobile customers

Allot Communications Ltd., a global provider of innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, announces that Safaricom will be implementing a convergent network solution for its fixed and mobile customers. The tailored Allot solution features network analytics, advanced charging capabilities as well as Network Security and protection against DDoS.

“We have a long and valued relationship with Allot,” said Thibaud Rerolle, Safaricom’s Chief Technology Officer. “With the visibility, control and security solutions provided by Allot, we will deliver added value with heightened quality of experience and protection to our customers from the rising cybersecurity threats, including DDoS attacks, phishing and Cryptojacking.”

Protect service availability

Proactively optimise network resources and customer service plans to maximise revenues

By activating Allot’s network intelligence and security technologies, Safaricom is now better able to:

• Protect service availability and quality by blocking inbound and outbound DDoS attacks,
• Enhance quality of experience (QoE) through improved streaming quality,
• Proactively optimise network resources and customer service plans to maximise revenues,
• Turn detailed network, application and user data into actionable insights to drive customer satisfaction, and
• Save on CAPEX costs

“Safaricom joins several of the world’s largest global Tier 1 operators with its deployment of Allot,” comments Ran Fridman, EVP Global Sales at Allot. “I am confident the combined DDoS Secure and NetworkSecure convergent solution will bring value to Safaricom and its customers through a better, safer user experience as well as protection against a variety of online threats.”