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Satellites can be counted on to help to rapidly restore communications after natural disasters, fibre-optic cable cuts, and other communications network failures. Increasingly, though, governments and network operators are taking a more proactive approach by incorporating satellite solutions into terrestrial networks before disasters strike so that communications can be restored more quickly. 

For companies in the mining industry, extraction of metals and minerals is their core business. But competence in safely and effectively carrying out the above- and below-ground operations that characterise this fundamental activity are only part of the story. From the perspective of management, mining itself is but one part of a bigger matrix of planning, activity and investment, often with global reach.

High-performance ground connectivity system can now be set up within hours, instead of days.

In a span of 10 years at SES, Evie Roos has been successful in developing talent within SES and building a more inclusive workforce that contributes to the company’s success.

With around 33% internet penetration, Africa is the least connected continent on earth. Naturally, connectivity varies by country, but universally, the greatest gap is between urban and rural areas. Whilst 50% of urban dwellers are connected, this figure drops to 15% in rural areas. This is the lowest percentage of any region in the world.

To ensure people and organisations everywhere have an equal opportunity to leverage digital solutions, governments and telcos are focused on meeting digital inclusion goals that ensure these regions have access to robust yet affordable broadband internet.

MEO satellites are the market-ready solution to deliver unwavering high-quality connectivity services to governments; as well as enterprises, maritime and energy industries in Australia.

The first system of its kind, O3b mPOWER is able to constantly evolve, adapt and change to address new customer needs, during its lifetime.

We’re working with ClimateForce to pioneer new ways of thriving on our planet.

For a growing number of enterprises of all sizes and across a wide range of industries, digitalization is opening the door to new business models and new revenue streams.

Connecting Antarctica to the world: This time we share what happened next. How SES's technical solution made dreams become reality as we supported the 2041 ClimateForce expedition in March 2022.

There is no doubt that the new space race is on. From carrying space tourists into orbit to launching new constellations, Space infrastructure companies received $14.5 billion of private investment in 2021 - a new annual record that was more than 50% up from 2020. Leading the pack in Europe alongside some other countries is Luxembourg. We spoke to Ruy Pinto, Chief Technology Officer of SES, on how SES with other companies in Luxembourg is contributing to this effort.