Insights

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.

The search for low-cost hydrocarbons is pushing exploration and production companies into challenging, remote environments which are often characterised by extreme weather or political issues that can limit access and digital infrastructure. This is creating new and increasingly complex challenges for energy companies, and for their staff.

A few weeks ago, SES, Microsoft and Nokia joined forces to solve a key challenge that governments around the world face constantly – the need for reliable and secure connectivity that will enable the delivery of large volume of data back to the headquarters. Microsoft Azure Space Lead Lynn MacDonald tells you how.

Last year, we connected with Robert Swan, founder of the 2041 Foundation, to assess how our satellite connectivity services—with their unmatched reach and reliability—can support his work to help protect the planet. We sat down with Robert to discuss the story behind his mission and how SES is supporting him.

The potential of cloud computing platforms to contribute to the new digital economy is unquestionable. However, satellite-based networks can ensure the full use of this potential, working to expand the reach and improving workflows for companies already investing in this technology.