WORK Microwave has announced that it has partnered with the Technical University of Munich, Institute of Astronautics, to conduct a comprehensive field test on DVB-S2X and Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) technologies.

The main purpose of the field test was to prove that DVB-S2X modems with built in ACM technology significantly increase data throughput and service availability in any weather environment. The field test was also embedded into the CopKa research project environment.

Advantech Satellite Networks, an established vendor and global market leader of broadband satellite communications systems announced here at the Africacom Conference and Exhibition that it will now be doing business as Spacebridge Inc.

The company provides satellite equipment and services for deploying satellite communication networks: VSAT HUBs, VSAT Terminals in Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multi-Point, mesh topologies as well as SCPC and broadcast modems.

ND Satcom launched today its Smart Mobile² Networks here in AfricaCom 2018, which provide efficient, secure and reliable connectivity for mission- and business-critical communications anywhere, targeting mobile 5G/LTE users in a mobile infrastructure.

ND Satcom said Smart Mobile² Networks are optimized for the military, governments, coastguards, first responders and enterprises. It features:

C-COM has returned to Africacom to showcase its NEW Motorized MP-80 ManPack. The iNetVu® MP-80 is a robust, lightweight, 80 cm multi-segment carbon fiber manpack antenna system which can be setup without any tools and pointed to the target satellite within minutes.

Mission Microwave Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of highly efficient Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Upconverters (BUCs), confirmed that it has received orders over two million dollars from an industry leader in SATCOM and networking systems. This is in addition to recent design wins from a range of top-tier system integrators in both government and commercial satellite communications markets.

Arabsat and Forsway, a global specialist in providing innovative satellite broadband solutions, announced the deployment of affordable satellite broadband services across Africa under the new Arabsat Broadband package. In their first collaboration for Africa, the partners have teamed up to create a managed resource to deliver highly affordable broadband based on Arabsat capacity and hardware from Forsway. The regional service model was designed and implemented by satellite services consultants at Developing Infrastructure.

Newtec, a specialist in the design, development and manufacture of equipment for satellite communications, today announced its technology will be used by leading satellite operator NIGCOMSAT as it expands its enterprise, government and consumer Ka-band broadband services in Nigeria.

Following on from its continued success with Newtec’s VSAT platform Newtec Dialog®, NIGCOMSAT – which was founded in 2006 by the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communication Technology – will now deploy a second hub and thousands of Newtec’s MDM2210 IP Satellite Modems and MDM2510 IP Satellite Modems.

HISPASAT, the Spanish satellite-based telecommunications operator, is sponsoring a new edition of the Apollo Space Contest for 14 to 16 year old students in Spain and Latin America.

Spacecom, operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, announced that it is expanding sales with a Vertical Solutions Division targeting MNOs, government programs, service providers and other commercial groups operating in the fertile data, mobile, and video markets.

Spacecom's new division adds value to customers by enabling them to reach a broader range of new business opportunities as they add complementary applications and push further into digital markets. The new division's first deal is a multi-year contract with a leading Southern Africa VSAT services provider via AMOS-7.

Spacecom, operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, and Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) today announced an agreement whereby AMOS-7 is supplying satellite services to BTC's VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) network throughout all of Botswana.

Spacecom is providing BTC with highest efficiency satellite capacity alongside migrating the existing network towards next generation VSAT technology.