Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a
pan-African technology group, has announced a distribution partner agreement
(DPA) with Eutelsat Group that will see enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
satellite services being made available in Africa. Eutelsat Group is the
world’s first satellite operator with an integrated GEO-LEO infrastructure.
“Liquid has always been committed to technological
innovation in Africa,” said Ahmed El Beheiry, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, “Our collaboration with Eutelsat signifies a
milestone in bringing cutting-edge LEO services to our customers across
multiple countries in Africa, empowering them with high-speed solutions and
unlocking new possibilities for connectivity.”
“We are thrilled to work with Liquid to introduce new
connectivity services throughout Africa. Liquid has a proven track record and a
longstanding commitment to connect African businesses. Working together and
leveraging Eutelsat Group’s innovative LEO services, we can unlock new
opportunities for enterprises and communities. We look forward to the
positive impacts we can have to help Liquid’s customers flourish, especially in
the mining industry in Central Africa” said Philippe Baudrier, VP Connectivity, Africa.
The strategic
integration of the OneWeb LEO satellite network allows Liquid Dataport to
deliver not only low-latency satellite services but also introduces a network
interconnect that enables services integration across the LEO satellite access
and Liquid Dataport core network infrastructure.
The strategic
integration of the OneWeb LEO satellites present a paradigm shift in satellite
technology, offering lower latency, faster orbital periods, and higher
bandwidth. On a continent where satellite technology is relatively new and
limited in its reach, for Liquid Dataport’s customers, this translates to
enhanced performance for applications like cloud computing, video conferencing,
and real time applications, amongst others. Looking beyond these conventional
offerings, Liquid Dataport’s LEO services, in partnership with Eutelsat, also
include enterprise access with Internet breakout, including Point-to-Point
services, providing a versatile and robust solution for diverse business needs.
Beyond the
technical advantages, Liquid Dataport’s expanded reach will give its customers
an even more streamlined experience, making it the preferred one-stop shop for
a range of connectivity and other services.
As Eutelsat’s
OneWeb’s network coverage continues to mature, Liquid Dataport is planning a
systematic expansion of services, aligning with the evolving demand for
low-latency primary and backup services in remote regions of the continent and
benefiting a range of businesses across all industries. This strategic move
anticipates the expected surge in new LEO satellite constellations over the
next three years, providing agile and cost-effective solutions for entering and
expanding markets.
For Liquid
Intelligent Technologies, the collaboration with Eutelsat is about more than
just services; it’s about launching opportunities for businesses and
communities in Africa that extend beyond connectivity, fostering progress and
innovation across the continent.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
