27 Jun In The News – June 2025
Q-KON and Rivada Partner to Bring Outernet Connectivity to Africa
Q-KON and Rivada Space Networks have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver next-generation satellite connectivity across Africa and beyond. Q-KON will use Rivada’s advanced Outernet, a secure Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, to enhance data resiliency, network performance, and cybersecurity for critical enterprises such as banks, financial institutions, and security-sensitive sectors. The Outernet provides multi-gigabit, low-latency, bi-directional connectivity with global coverage, creating a secure, private communications network where data stays in space from origin to destination. This innovative solution ensures high levels of privacy and performance, supporting digital transformation across the continent.
Reliable Mining Voice Connectivity via LEO Satellite Service
Gijima, a leading South African ICT company, is renowned for delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions across industries. When a multinational mining and metals processing group needed a resilient voice communication system to support their critical operations, Gijima delivered. In partnership with Twoobii’s LEO satellite service via Eutelsat OneWeb, Gijima implemented a robust solution that ensures uninterrupted, high quality voice connectivity between mine shafts—even in the face of infrastructure failure. This cutting-edge system enhances operational continuity and prioritizes worker safety in the demanding mining environment.
Team Spotlight: Unlocking New Networking Skills with the MTCNA Certification
Congratulations to Bradley Barkley on achieving the MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) certification!
This significant accomplishment highlights Bradley’s expertise in configuring and managing MikroTik systems across a range of key networking areas, including IP networking, routing protocols, wireless technologies, firewall and NAT configuration, VPN implementation, bandwidth management, and network monitoring. Bradley’s dedication to mastering these technical skills is a testament to his commitment to professional growth. This certification marks an important milestone in his continued development as a skilled and knowledgeable professional. Well done, Bradley!
Bradley Barkley, Service Engineer
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