Direct satellite network solutions, commercial broadband services - Tachyon Networks : About Us

Who Is Tachyon?

Founded in 1997, Tachyon Networks Incorporated (“Tachyon”), is the owner and operator of the world's largest enterprise grade broadband satellite network. Tachyon solutions are specifically designed to provide reliable uninterrupted permanent or temporary global access to the Internet and enterprise and government networks when terrestrial service is unavailable, too costly, or too slow and cumbersome to install.

What do we deliver

	Ubiquity and Reach—Total coverage for all locations. One service provider. One bill.
	Communications Continuity—Seamless high-speed connectivity in the event of terrestrial line failure.
	Speed—Network availability at carrier-grade speeds, network solutions backed by performance, reliability, and Quality of Service SLAs.
	Security—Secure data transfer, via VPN, compatible with IPSec.
	Dynamic Cost and Bandwidth Management —Affordable solutions with flexible usage options.

Who uses Tachyon’s satellite broadband services?

Tachyon’s broadband satellite services are designed for use by Global 2000 corporations and government agencies and institutions that depend on high-speed, reliable corporate and Internet access to business-critical applications—virtually anywhere, in any situation.

Worldwide, Tachyon serves markets spanning the government, energy, manufacturing, financial services, transportation, healthcare, construction, hospitality, real estate and education markets.

How does it work?

>> Dramatically reduces TCP’s channel bit errors caused by atmospheric noise, meaning higher throughput and reliable connectivity and information delivery;
>> Provides fast and reliable packet delivery by minimizing the effects of latency created on TCP’s built in congestion control and reliable traffic delivery mechanisms;
>> Ensures delivery of encrypted data, for either IPSec or proprietary protocols, at the same look, feel, and speed of terrestrial;
>> Offers network availability at carrier-grade speeds; and
>> Provides terrestrial-like SLAs through patented QoS enabling technology.

With Tachyon, you can count on continuous connectivity, speed, and security while gaining ultimate control of customer satisfaction.

Where does Tachyon offer service?

Tachyon’s current satellite coverage includes North America, Mexico, parts of Central America and the Caribbean, Europe and portions of the Middle East and Africa.

How does Tachyon compare with terrestrial services?

Tachyon delivers carrier-grade broadband performance with the look and feel of terrestrial networks. Customers use Tachyon’s satellite solutions to seamlessly integrate hybrid networks allowing extensions of existing enterprise and government network infrastructures to areas not currently served by terrestrial carriers and to augment terrestrial networks with media-diverse seamless network backup for disaster recovery.

What bandwidth options does Tachyon offer?

Tachyon is the only broadband satellite solutions provider to offer performance, reliability, and guaranteed QoS. Tachyon offers a wide variety of bandwidth options to meet individual customer needs with speeds up to 3Mbps.

My operations are large and dispersed with different needs per site. How can Tachyon help me manage operations and costs?

All of Tachyon’s solutions are designed to provide maximum performance at minimum expense. Monthly costs are based on SLAs, which can be customized.

For our larger customers supporting multiple sites, we provide FlexNet. FlexNet enables you to pool bandwidth for greater cost efficiency. Network capacity is delivered, and ensured, in bulk. Individual site service levels are customer specified, and throughput performance is ensured by Tachyon. With FlexNet, you can control bandwidth, benefit from increased cost efficiencies as your network grows, and reduce the overall cost of ownership.

How do I know that Tachyon’s network will be available when it is needed?

Tachyon offers network performance and reliability and guaranteed QoS based on customer SLAs. We continually monitor each link, and provide proactive escalation procedures so that any problem is rapidly detected and corrected. Our high level of monitoring and correction is not even available with traditional satellite or terrestrial alternatives.