The Facade of "Reliable" Connectivity Exposed: A Scathing Indictment of Tantum IT’s Crappy Internet Situation
In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that Tantum IT, a leading IT service provider, was struggling with abysmal internet connectivity, leaving their customers in the dark and their business operations crippled. The facilitators of this catastrophe, Paratus South Africa, purport to offer a "reliable and robust" solution with their Eutelsat OneWeb satellite technology. But, is this mere hype or will it truly bridge the connectivity gap?
A Eulogy for the RDP
Before the installation of Eutelsat OneWeb, Tantum IT’s clients face difficulties with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), IPsec tunnels, and other essential business tools. Users suffered from slow and frustrating connections, unable to access shared drives or complete tasks. The situation was nothing short of a disaster.
The "Revolution" of LEO Technology
Paratus South Africa touts their LEO solution as a game-changer, but can it genuinely deliver? The installation was seamless, with the company providing a DHCP range outside of existing network ranges and configuring the connection to the FortiGate firewall. The in-house team handled the configuration, with Paratus South Africa’s support team available to address any issues. But, is this a pipedream or a genuine solution?
A Glowing Endorsement from a Cautious Client
Doornkop’s resort manager, Bossie Matthyser, shares his experience: "The installation of the LEO solution at Doornkop has been a game-changer. Latency has decreased, and both upload and download speeds have improved significantly. I can’t fault the service and solution provided – it’s shifted our business into another gear." While this may be a glowing review, one wonders if it’s merely a puppet’s praise for the puppeteers.
A Scathing Critique of Paratus South Africa
Kallie Carlsen, MD of Paratus South Africa, claims that LEO technology is designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access, but can they truly deliver? The company’s partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb is touted as a means to offer a robust connectivity solution, but is this merely a marketing ploy?
The Real Question: Is This the Solution or the Symptom?
Tantum IT’s reliance on Paratus South Africa’s LEO technology raises more questions than answers. Is this a genuine solution or merely a symptom of a larger problem? Does it truly bridge the connectivity gap or merely mask the underlying issues? The truth lies hidden beneath the surface, and only time will reveal if this "revolutionary" solution is the panacea or a pipedream.
As Paratus South Africa and Eutelsat OneWeb tout their technology, one can’t help but wonder: is this the end of the internet apocalypse, or merely the beginning of a new era of uncertainty? Only time will tell.


