Satellite broadband is a key component in Africa’s B2B connectivity mix. Now it’s a step closer

The successful certification is the result of stringent network testing to ensure full compliance with all security and FNB network criteria.

Smart satellite systems like the Twoobii-on-Flex service operated by Intelsat are engineered to continue to deliver excellent signal strength even during heavy rainfall.

One of South Africa's largest banks uses satellite connectivity as very high availability back-up, for trusted ATM and point-of-sale or as a failsafe for disaster recovery connectivity, says Dawie de Wet, CEO of Q-KON.

Dawie de Wet, CEO, Q-KON, sits down with iDirect and offers his perspective on the financial market in Africa, and becoming the first on the continent to launch a regional gateway network using iDirect's mesh solution.

In a world first, Q-KON successfully deployed a satellite Regional Node solution to provide critical primary and backup communication for a financial VSAT network in Swaziland.

The continent's satellite industry is evolving at a rapid pace and with the change there is opportunity... if you know where to look.

Satellite networks provide an effective solution to reduce cost, increase network availability and mitigate business risks.

Specialist service providers can provide broadband on a large scale at no cost to the user or the government.

The arrival of innovation in the satellite technology space will continue to deliver significant value to trade and commerce.

Q-KON has recently boosted its footprint into Africa by establishing its partnership with the global Newtec Business Partner Program (bePART).

In order to ensure reliable and dependable access to the internet and corporate data networks, many businesses are turning to terrestrial networks.?