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Seimitsu Expands Savannah Presence With New 10,000-square-foot Building

27-July-07

Seimitsu announced July 2007 that the company has bought a 10,000-square-foot office building in the 1500 block of Bull Street, according to Seimitsu "Sam" Cook, president.

Highspeed Wireless "OssaNet" Goes Live!

29-June-07

posted by Chris Miller

The Ossabaw wireless broadband network, telephone and wifi systems (OssaNet?) are up and saving The Ossabaw Island Foundation significant dollars compared to the previous systems. Seimitsu Corporation’s, Sam Cook, has come through with flying colors and gone far above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the north end of Ossabaw Island has a robust, scale-able and easy to use solution in place that dramatically improves phone and Internet connectivity, w…......hile lowering costs to a fraction of the previous microwave system.

The system as recently completed, is a high-speed digital wireless broadband connection spanning over 13 miles from Abercorn Street in Savannah’s Historic District. This connection is then routed to each building on the north end of the island and provides higher-speed Internet access that is actually many times faster than what city residents of even commercial customers would normally experience.

The network currently includes a line-of-sight 8mb wireless shot from Abercorn St to the DNR dock, which links to fiber optic cables leading to the main clubhouse where the signal is then run through a DSLM that provides DSL service to each of 8 locations on the north end of the island. This DSL signal also carries phone service dial tone that trunks back to a device which connects each building to its own dedicated cell-service link via T-mobile. In addition, many of the DSL termination points are also connected to wireless network routers that provide wifi Internet access around the inhabited portions of the island.

This initial network is intended to be the base system which can be expanded in the future to allow for the build-out of a real-time, remote environmental sensing system network that allows researchers and students anywhere in the world to track changing conditions in the Ossabaw environment via a web browser. This highspeed information network will greatly enhance scientists abilities to track changes, monitor sensitive conditions and facilitate their work in this rare and critical eco-system.

TOIF is indebted to Sam and his team who, despite the worst intentions of donkeys, hogs and other critters who chewed on and pulled up cables, recently completed their work, despite the somewhat unusual conditions of the remote island setting. Hats off to Sam and the Seimitsu Crew! (www.seimitsu.com)

The network was made possible with funds donated to TOIF from Savannah Electric to expand scientific and cultural capacities on the island. TOIF is working with researchers from the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and the Alliance for Coastal Technologies to enhance our understandings of marine eco-systems along Savannah “Creative Coast” region.

The Ossabaw Island Foundation , through a public-private partnership with the State of Georgia, inspires, promotes, and manages exceptional educational, cultural, and scientific programs that are designed to maximize the experience of Ossabaw Island, while minimizing the impact on its resources.

eSavannah purchases Epproach Communications’ Savannah Operations

30-May-07

posted by Skip Hankins

Effective May 01, 2007, Cindy Cook, President of eSavannah, announces the acquisition of the broadcast and data network assets of Epproach Communications’ Savannah operations, a division of Epproach Communications, headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

eSavannah provides wireless broadband services to business customers in the Savannah area at speeds, throughput and quality of service that exceeds DSL, cable …......and other wire-line alternatives. The eSavannah network bypasses all the overhead and headaches of typical broadband and telecom services and delivers the fastest throughput, the fastest and most flexible service options and the most cost effective solutions to broadband communications needs.

All current and existing end user agreements will remain in-force through the transition process.

Cook is quoted as saying, “our long standing partnership with Epproach has given us the opportunity to expand our presence in the Savannah market and extend secure internet access to thousands of users. The acquisition solidifies this presence and gives us the capability to build out our metro Savannah network even further. We are very optimistic about this important expansion of our business.” The existing wireless network extends throughout the downtown area with links to Westside Savannah, including the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and industrial areas.

Roel Harsta of Epproach Communications is quoted as saying, “We are excited to announce that we’ve reached an agreement with the most trusted and most experienced company in Savannah to continue to provide Internet services. We are confident eSavannah is the best long term solution for your Internet and Technology needs.” eSavannah is a wholly owned division of Seimitsu, the area’s premier provider of business technology solutions, offering business clients seamless data and voice communications from any place, to any place, at any time. Seimitsu offers information technology support, surveillance and video monitoring services, network design and installation, telephone systems, internet access, web and email hosting, network security, data and voice solutions through AT&T, and project management. Headquartered in Savannah, Seimitsu also has operations in Augusta, GA.

LIVE From Ossabaw Island!

11-Aug-06

posted by Chris Miller

Postcards from the Edge: I am on the dock of Ossabaw Island, a remote wilderness 15 miles from Savannah, typing these words and sending these packets via the newly installed high-speed wireless broadband link! Middle of nowhere, 8MB up and 4BM down. How cool is that?!

The Ossabaw Island Foundation, in collaboration with Savannah Electric, Epproach Communications and Seimitsu, have installed a high-speed broadband wireless network and multiple Wi-Fi and VoIP access points on the north end of Ossabaw Island.

This cutting edge technology, installed on one of Georgia’s most pristine and remote barrier islands represents a unique opportunity to bring the voices and mysteries of Ossabaw Island to the world.

This allows researchers, historians, archeologists, artists and educators to develop and present their work to the world. This is one of the rare opportunities to perform cutting edge research in a remote location, while allowing real-time, world-wide access to the data and works created.

BellSouth Seeks Greater Savannah Market Penetration Through Agreement with Seimitsu

08-Aug-06

posted by Chris Miller

Seimitsu, a locally owned technology solutions service provider, has partnered with BellSouth to offer BellSouth services to Seimitsu customers throughout the Southeast. According to BellSouth, the authorized representative agreement with Seimitsu is designed to provide strategic product penetration in the Savannah and Augusta marketplace.

“BellSouth is looking at key value-added resellers to provide the best possible service and market penetration,” said Mike Zuest, assistant vice president of distribution with BellSouth Retail Markets. “By partnering with companies like Seimitsu, customers can have one point of contact for BellSouth solutions.”

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to represent such an outstanding company,” said Seimitsu “Sam” Cook, president of Seimitsu. “We are always researching new products and opportunities for clients but not forgetting our client’s security, network integrity, goals and needs.”

The company was founded in 1984 by Cook to sell computer components and custom built computer systems and has grown to over twenty team members and has a varied customer base ranging from medical & professional offices to real estate & transportation companies. The philosophy of the company has always been to provide outstanding customer service and sell quality components.

Courtesy of The Business Report and Journal