Maxwell Technology has launched a back-up connectivity solution that uses satellite technology and avoids copper as a connetivity medium
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Avanti completes in orbit testing for HYLAS 2
Avanti Communications Group has announced the successful completion of in orbit testing for its HYLAS 2 satellite
SES satellite broadband service for sub-Saharan Africa to be launched
SES Broadband Services has signed an agreement with SatADSL for the distribution of its satellite broadband service, SES Broadband, in sub-Saharan Africa
Gilat announces enhanced SkyEdge disaster recovery capabilities
Gilat Satellite Networks, a satellite networking technology specialist which is highly active across Africa, has announced the enhancement of its SkyEdge VSAT platform with advanced disaster recovery functionality
'Satellite services more cost-effective than mobile services' claims Q-KON CEO
Satellite technology has been identified as more cost-effective than mobile services by Dawie de Wet, chief executive officer at African network service provider Q-KON