Satellite

O3b Networks, a Google-backed satellite company aimed at supporting super-fast broadband connections to Africa and other emerging markets, revealed late last year that it has raised $1.18bn in financing to finally bring the service on line by the first half of 2013.

Geoforce, Inc. recently launched GPS equipment tracking services covering offshore and onshore oil and gas operations in West Africa. The company’s award-winning service combines satellite tracking devices with web-based software to allow users to locate, manage, and receive movement alerts for high value mobile equipment such as cargo baskets, containers, tanks, rental equipment, service equipment, vehicles, and vessels.

Global satellite operator SES S.A. plans to expand its presence in Africa by providing much needed additional capacity to the continent, as well as adding staff and new local offices to foster long-term customer relationships in order to meet the diverse needs of Africa’s numerous markets, with the launch of at least five additional satellites with capacity dedicated to providing services to customers in Africa.Global satellite operator SES S.A. plans to expand its presence in Africa by providing much needed additional capacity to the continent, as well as adding staff and new local offices to foster long-term customer relationships in order to meet the diverse needs of Africa’s numerous markets, with the launch of at least five additional satellites with capacity dedicated to providing services to customers in Africa.

SkyVision Global Networks LLC has announced enhanced satellite and fibre services to support the company’s range of corporate solutions throughout Africa.