UNACOOPEC (National Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives) is the largest financial institution in Côte d’Ivoire that specializes in microfinance, banking, and insurance. Due to its highly dispersed operational structure, the need for secure and efficient communications network arose, and SkyVision’s solution responded promptly.

The company has delivered a fully customized, totally secured and managed satellite-based Private Network that connects all 97 UNACOOPEC-CI branches throughout Côte d’Ivoire, with many of the branches located in rural areas lacking basic communications. The Internet solution, which employs a single VSAT-based network, will provide UNACOOPEC-CI with high quality network performance, and the network provider believes it boost the financial house’s presence across the West African nation.

SkyVision is a leading global IP telecommunication service provider to emerging markets, offering solutions that combine satellite service platforms with high-capacity fiber optic connections. The company provides IP connectivity with access to the global Internet backbone, as well as an extensive suite of both customized end-to-end solutions and industry-standard services to customers include incumbent telecoms, ISPs, cellular operators, global and local enterprises, government entities and NGOs.