Michael has spent over 25 years helping create, scale and commercialise next-generation network platforms. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Activeport as it accelerates international revenue growth, scales recurring software revenue and expands its global channel and partner ecosystem.

Most recently, Michael spent seven years with PCCW Global building the Console Connect Platform into the industry's leading, multi award winning, software-defined Network-as-a-Service platform. He led the global go-to-market strategy and was the development business owner, launching Data Centre Interconnect, Connect to Cloud, Multi-Cloud, CloudRouter, Internet on Demand, and the Console Marketplace, expanding the platform across 60+ countries and enabling over 1,200 datacenters.

Michael has developed a global reputation as an innovator with exceptional insight, commercial execution capability with deep expertise in carrier, enterprise and wholesale connectivity.

At Activeport, Michael will drive company strategy, product direction, partnerships and market expansion, accelerating the company's growth across network automation, cloud connectivity, GPU orchestration, AI infrastructure and global carrier partnerships. As telcos, enterprise and data centre operators increasingly seek simple, software-defined solutions to manage these services, Activeport, with Michael's expertise behind it, is positioned to become a market leader.

Michael Glynn said:

"I'm excited to be joining Activeport at such a pivotal moment in the industry. As networks continue evolving towards software-defined and AI-enabled infrastructure, Activeport has built a highly differentiated orchestration platform for providers globally, not just existing networks but key multi-site data centres/infrastructure providers looking to launch their own platforms. I look forward to working with the Board and team to help accelerate Activeport's international growth and 'Activate' networks worldwide through intelligent automation."

The appointment further strengthens Activeport's leadership team as the company continues to expand across network automation, cloud connectivity, AI infrastructure and global carrier partnerships. As service providers increasingly seek more automated, software-defined and integrated digital infrastructure solutions, Activeport is focused on enabling carriers, data centre operators and strategic partners to deliver next-generation connectivity services at global scale.

About Activeport

Activeport (ASX:ATV) is emerging as a global leader in network automation software, enabling telecommunications carriers, data centre operators and enterprise customers to transform existing infrastructure into software-defined, self-service platforms. Its vendor-agnostic orchestration software automates connectivity across fibre, wireless, satellite and cloud environments, while also supporting emerging AI and GPU infrastructure use cases through scalable Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and edge-to-cloud automation capabilities.

For more information, please visit:  www.activeport.com.au

Highlights

• Radian Arc will pay $4 Million for a perpetual licence of Activeport's cloud gaming orchestration software.
• Radian Arc will continue enhancing this software to address its global Telco market requirements. 
• The companies will continue to work together from a business development perspective across cloud gaming, AI and network orchestration in the Telco sector.

With this latest licence deal coming quickly on the back of the recent Rights issue,  Activeport is now fully capitalised and ready to accelerate its recurring revenue growth from network orchestration licences and SaaS for Telco's and data centres.

This licence deal highlights the value Activeport's engineering expertise in bare-metal orchestration. The software developed for Radian Arc uses AMD CPU, GPU and encoder ASICs to deliver high performance, low-cost game streaming on distributed servers at scale and is being deployed to more than 80 Telco's globally to deliver cloud gaming across their 5G networks.

Activeport Chairman and CEO Peter Christie commented "We are proud to have developed a world-class platform for the emerging cloud gaming industry. As the gaming experience evolves from consoles and PCs to the Cloud, Radian Arc will be there to catch a significant portion of that market with our software"

Radian Arc CEO David Cook says "Activeport's software engineering expertise was instrumental in facilitating Radian Arc's launch into Cloud Gaming. We're now at a point where we feel comfortable taking the development tasks in-house and broadening our focus into virtual computing and AI applications".

About Activeport

Headquartered in Australia, Activeport develops automation software and customer self-service portals for global telecommunication providers. The Activeport product suite enables network automation, minimising operational costs, accelerating 'time to revenue; and improving customer experience. 

For more information: https://www.activeport.com.au 

This significant new capital inflow paves the way for Activeport to rapidly expand sales capacity to generate new revenue from its network orchestration software. Notably Activeport Company Directors and management demonstrated confidence by fully subscribing to their entitlements, underscoring their commitment to Activeport's long term vision.

Activeport Chairman and CEO Peter Christie "We would like to extend our gratitude to existing shareholders for their participation, and warmly welcome our new investors. This is an exciting time in Activeport's growth, and we look forward to realising our strategic goals with their support."

Activeport recently launched its SaaS business in Australia in conjunction with FibreconX. The combination of Activeport's software and the FibreconX network offers new connectivity solutions for consumers of data centre capacity in Australia, a market that is booming from the AI revolution. Internationally, Activeport is deploying its software to major telecommunications carriers, data centre operators and sub-sea fibre owners that are also growing exponentially with the demand generated from AI.

The funds raised in this Rights issue will be strategically allocated to scale Activeport's operational capabilities to take advantage of the unprecedented growth in demand for its network orchestration software across the data centre and telecommunications industries.

New securities will be issued on November 13th, 2024, with the Directors holding the flexibility to place any shortfall within three months.

About Activeport

Headquartered in Australia, Activeport develops automation software and customer self-service portals for global telecommunication providers. The Activeport product suite enables network automation, minimising operational costs, accelerating 'time to revenue; and improving customer experience. 

For more information: https://www.activeport.com.au 

ActivePort's NEO platform connects enterprise customers from the Edge to the Cloud via a self-service software defined network (SDN) portal, eliminating the complexity and cost of building network services. The technology was designed for enterprise customers that require a sophisticated self-service management toolkit for high-performance, reliable and secure cloud connectivity.

Ecosystem Orchestration to the Edge

Network-as-a-service (NaaS) operators have proven the market demand for self-service networks between data centres and clouds. ActivePort's Global Edge platform extends that capability all the way to the customers' premises with its NEO edge-to-cloud SaaS solution.

ActivePort's new B2B product integrates software defined networks, cyber security, connectivity and cloud into a single easy-to-use interface, charged to the customer at a flat fee per endpoint.

Launch and Beyond

At launch, Global Edge NEO consists of cloud hubs in Australia's and New Zealand's capital cities, orchestrated by ActivePort's innovative software to connect major cloud ecosystem providers to the customers' networks. The NEO nodes will be progressively deployed in key international locations, starting in Australia and New Zealand then expanding into Singapore for the Southeast Asian market and beyond. 

Orchestration Showcase

Global Edge is powered by the software ActivePort sells to its telecommunications customers globally. By launching its own B2B portal, ActivePort can showcase new features as they're developed and test new technology to drive more enterprise software sales. New Features in the first release of NEO include:

Integrated SD-WAN & SD-Internet to enable highly resilient, packet-based dual path connectivity at the branch (edge) of the network with zero-touch deployment for simple configuration.

Network function virtualisation that supports deployment of complimentary technology at the edge or the network core such as firewalls, bandwidth optimisers, voice & video applications, analytics tools and much more.

Netflow and Appflow analytics to store and analyse network traffic for deep packet inspection, routing optimisation, real time monitoring and management.

Managed Firewall to deliver a SASE solution that secures networks at their core by reducing cyber-attack surface areas and improve performance beyond traditional SD-WAN networks.

Enterprise Services

NEO is a comprehensive toolkit of enterprise grade SDN services. Cyber security, deep packet inspection, quality of service and network function virtualisation capabilities integrate network and cloud ecosystems to form a global network service, managed from a single portal interface.

NEO targets enterprise customers seeking a management tool that offers instant provisioning of secure network inter-connectivity and multi-cloud access.

Regular Feature Updates

ActivePort will release new features on a regular basis that enhance services offered by NEO. The next release will add data centre service provisioning, additional cloud on-ramps, local-loop ordering and pseudo-wire services. Future releases will include virtual-edge support for global network augmentation and network-to-network integration.

About ActivePort

ActivePort offers self-service portals and on-demand services to telecommunications providers globally.  ActivePort's orchestration software accelerates 'time to revenue' while improving customer satisfaction. The software automates Data Centre and Cloud Provider connections, using a single pane for ordering, provisioning, billing, and support, to enhance overall business efficiency. Based in Australia, ActivePort partners with some of the world's leading telecommunications companies to automate and improve delivery of services.

For more information, please visit  www.globaledge.network 

SYDNEY, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ActivePort (ASX:ATV) and Radian Arc are excited to announce an expanded relationship that will accelerate AI deployment within the telecommunications industry.

The collaboration aims to leverage Radian Arc's AMD-based GPU platform, already installed in a rapidly expanding network of 50 telco customers worldwide, to offer GPU-as-a-Service (GaaS) for AI. This ground-breaking partnership will enable telcos and their enterprise customers to easily deploy AI models within their networks, resulting in unique low-latency AI solutions.

By combining Radian Arc's industry-leading telco infrastructure solutions with ActivePort's state-of-the-art orchestration technology, the two companies are poised to transform the way telcos and enterprises approach AI model training and deployment. By leveraging Radian Arc's AMD-based GPUs and FPGA encoders, Telcos can now offer high-performance AI models directly within their networks, delivering reduced latency and enhanced data security.

One key advantage of the ActivePort and Radian Arc solution is the preservation of data sovereignty. With the model data never leaving the secure confines of the telco's network, customers can be assured that their sensitive data remains protected. This data sovereignty feature positions the ActivePort and Radian Arc collaboration as a powerful solution for projects with strict security requirements.

"We are thrilled to expand our partnership with ActivePort and introduce GPU as a Service capabilities to our telco customers," said David Cook, CEO at Radian Arc. "By leveraging Radian Arc's cutting-edge GPU-as-a-Service technology, we are enabling telcos and their enterprise customers to harness the power of AI within their networks, empowering them to deliver unique low-latency AI solutions. The added advantage of data sovereignty ensures that our solution is well-suited to projects where training data, input data and results are country-specific or highly sensitive."

Through this collaboration, ActivePort and Radian Arc are taking a significant step forward in accelerating AI innovation and addressing the evolving needs of telcos and their enterprise customers. By integrating AI and video streaming directly within telco networks, organizations can unlock new possibilities for AI applications, benefiting from reduced latency and enhanced data security.

ActivePort's Chairman and CEO, Peter Christie said "AI models that process video in real time are particularly suited to the technology we are currently deploying to more than 50 telcos world-wide for Radian Arc. ActivePort's orchestration software makes that platform readily available for telco customers to consume GPU and FPGA capacity for AI as a service. We are seeing a significant up-tick in demand for AI processing capacity and are perfectly positioned to deliver into that demand immediately." 

ActivePort and Radian Arc are actively working together to deploy the GPU-as-a-Service solution to their existing and rapidly expanding network of telco customers. The partnership will accelerate the adoption of AI technologies, offering telcos and enterprises unprecedented opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.

About ActivePort - www.activeport.com.au

ActivePort delivers software-defined networking (SDN) solutions, tailored to the global telecommunications and IT sectors. The product suite enables network automation, minimising operational costs while optimising customer control over their environment.

About Radian Arc - www.radianarc.io

Radian Arc provides an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform for running cloud gaming, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications inside telecommunication carrier networks. Radian Arc offers telecom operators a GPU-based edge computing platform that facilitates low latency and improved economics for value-added services and the monetization of 5G investments.

Global Edge is set to revolutionise the way businesses build and operate their data networks by providing a self-service, fully automated portal to design, build and operate networks. 

ActivePort are leaders in the software-defined networking sector, and the Global Edge platform increases accessibility to this technology to meet the broader business demand. The self-service platform automates connections from the branch office all the way through to the cloud on a global scale.

The Gateway

The Network-as-a Service solution enables business to scale faster with quick access to the Global Edge gateway with over 60+ established network points (POPs) extending over 26 regions around the world including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. The platform delivers on-demand network services with a flexible self-service pay-as-you-go model, that will boost network performance and lower costs.

Remote Working Boom

The work-from-home trend has driven businesses to seek secure, scalable remote connectivity solutions and Global Edge is perfectly positioned to address this demand with its built-in virtual private network and SD-WAN technology. Businesses with tens, hundreds or hundreds of thousands of employees can connect, manage, and monitor their networks from a single portal that incorporates all the tools they need to manage security and optimise performance.

Businesses no longer have to buy expensive hardware and rely on lumbering telecommunications providers to build a network. They can now simply log-in to Global Edge and start building their networks using built-in SD-WAN technology integrated with modern public network services to connect to the cloud.

The Technology

The Global Edge marketplace, combined with the built-in network function virtualisation (NFV) capability allows third-party product providers to embed their tools into Global Edge networks to meet the security integration and management requirements of most users. The vendor-agnostic technology allows customers to blend old network technology with new to make hybrid-cloud migrations seamless.

ActivePort Chairman, Peter Christie

"We're excited to unveil the Global Edge Network-As-a Service portal that provides customers with an alternative to the traditional legacy solutions. Our technology allows businesses to connect their users at  the network edge to the cloud via fabric providers such as Console Connect, Equinix, and NextDC's Axon for true global SD-WAN connectivity".

The initial customer preview release enables core SD-WAN connectivity in Australia with new functionality and features being added every few weeks. For more information on the Global Edge Network-as-a Service platform visit https://globaledge.network

Mr Toys Toyworld I.T Manager, Phillip Matthew: For years we were dealing with internet outages which affected our customers and sales across our store. A heavy reliance on internet connectivity for our POS system and payment gateways meant we needed to find a solution. The connectivity solution provided to us by Iperium and ActivePort ensures 100% uptime for our stores while providing a cost-effective solution that was easy to install and maintain with excellent visibility on what is happening across the network.

The Background

Due to increasing demand for Pay Later payment solutions, cashless payments and same day shipping, Mr Toys had an essential requirement for uninterrupted network connectivity. Adding to the frustration, the existing network devices across the network needed to be upgraded.

To combat these issues, Mr Toys Toyworld opted to move from a CAPEX to an OPEX approach and sought out a reliable yet inexpensive solution that would provide maximum uptime with visibility across their entire network of stores.

Telecommunications provider Iperium provided Mr Toys Toyworld with their hosted ActivePort SD-WAN combined with Iperium's NBN and 4G solution, resulting in seamless connectivity back to their Sydney Equinix Data Centre, ensuring 100% uptime to the last mile.

Iperium Chief Executive Officer, Nathan Brookfield: ActivePort's SD-WAN ensures the Mr Toys Toyworld network remains connected across all 25 of its stores, warehouses, and offices, all the time. Their internal IT team can resolve potential outages while the stores remain operational, thanks to the active failover. This proactive approach guarantees less escalations and improved overall customer satisfaction.

Following a competitive review process, ActivePort's unique SD-WAN-as-a-Service solution was found to be the most financially sustainable solution that simplified on-site hardware while providing high resiliency.

The Outcome

Since deployment, 100% uptime has been achieved in all of Mr Toys Toyworld's retail stores, eliminating customer frustration at checkout and preventing any further lost sales. On top of this, the x86 devices recommended by ActivePort were much cheaper than anticipated compared to costly upgrades of the existing equipment.

All in all, the solution from Iperium and ActivePort improved network stability and reliability for Mr Toys Toyworld retail stores, delivering higher productivity, zero downtime and increased revenue.

Iperium - https://www.iperium.com.au/

Iperium is a trusted Australian telecommunications provider since 2007. With over 2,000 active clients and a national network with points of presence in each state, they strive to be able to deliver the best connectivity options and deliver cost-effective infrastructure solutions, allowing customers to focus on growing their business.

ActivePort - https://www.activeport.com.au/

ActivePort delivers software-defined networking (SDN) solutions, tailored to the global telecommunications and IT sectors. The product suite enables network automation, minimising operational costs while optimising customer control over their environment.

Lightstorm is the digital network infrastructure arm of US private equity company I Squared Capital and specialises in building infrastructure for hyperscale networking in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

With ActivePort's multi-vendor orchestration solution as a core component, Lightstorm built a network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform called Polarin. This platform allows enterprises to easily manage their network infrastructure and securely deploy a high-availability network in minutes with guaranteed 100% uptime.

ActivePort CEO and MD, Karim Nejaim: 'We are honoured that Lightstorm have put their trust in our software as a core part of their business and extended our contract both in scope and time. It is almost one year to the day that we began our strategic partnership. During this time, Lightstorm have built a cloud based NaaS platform with ActivePort's Orchestration solution and end-to-end workflow automation functionality. We look forward to this long-term partnership as we continue to work with Lightstorm to build products and services and be a key part of their success from the Middle East, through India and into Southeast Asia.'

Lightstorm CTIO, Lalit Chowdhary: 'We could not be happier with ActivePort's software and support for our business. Lightstorm's NaaS Polarin platform is ready for general availability and this agreement extends our ongoing relationship with ActivePort to a strategic one as we continue to enrich our platform. We are excited for this next phase of growth and working together with the team at ActivePort as we expand globally.'

About ActivePort

ActivePort software specialises in software-defined networking solutions, including a vendor-agnostic Orchestration platform and the latest in network virtualisation technology. Their software offering includes Orchestration, SD-WAN, SD-Internet, NFV, Bandwidth on Demand, API Integration and Compute.

Having experienced un-precedented global demand, ActivePort is rapidly transforming from start-up to scale-up. To meet this increased customer demand, the company has added more resources, delivery capability and support capacity to ensure they remain leaders in Cloud orchestration.

For more information: www.activeport.com.au