South Africa will launch a US$54mn high-resolution satellite project that would aid the country’s disaster management initiatives by providing information on weather conditions
Satellite
Maxwell offers satellite-based connectivity solution in Africa
Maxwell Technology has launched a back-up connectivity solution that uses satellite technology and avoids copper as a connetivity medium
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