Advances in VSAT technology, cellular backhaul capabilities and the rise of LEO and MEO satellite constellations present new opportunities for telcos, says Speedcast VP of Global Cellular Services
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Oracle opens new office in Abuja to drive cloud adoption
Oracle announced on 9 May the opening of a new office in Abuja, Nigeria, which will focus exclusively on driving cloud adoption across the Nigerian public sector
Gilat Satcom to provide more satellite connectivity across DRC To Orange
Gilat Satcom announced on 25 April that its long-term customer, Orange, has ordered more satellite capacity across the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet increasing demand for broadband and cellular services across all sectors in the country
Communications Africa weekly digest - 17th - 21st April
Here is a brief overview of the weeks new on Communications Africa, from 17 - 21 April 2017
The global gig economy and its implications for African digital workers
Oxford University Professor Mark Graham spells out the opportunities and challenges for African workers in the new digital world