Together with SES Building a connected Africa

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1 Together with SES Building a connected Africa

2 A new Africa Africa s long-term growth will increasingly reflect interrelated social and demographic changes creating new domestic engines of growth. Key among these will be urbanisation, an expanding labour force, and the rise of the African middleclass consumer. In 1980, just 28% of Africans lived in cities. Today, 40% of the continent s one billion people live in cities. By 2030, this share is projected to rise to 50%, and Africa s top 18 cities will have a combined annual spending power of $1.3 trillion. Source: The World Bank Group Report A new Africa A new Africa 3

3 All human beings are essentially alike. Africa may still be seen as a developing market, but people here demand the same level of service with solutions that meet their needs, at the best possible price. - Ibrahima Guimba-Saidou, Senior VP for Africa, SES. The next frontier With a maturing television audience, the world s fastest growing mobile market and rich mineral resources, Africa has become the focus point for direct foreign investment. Media and Broadcasters from around the world need digital media content delivered directly to homes across Africa. Telcos and Enterprises are looking for efficient, reliable and cost-efficient ways to meet the needs of their customers. Whilst Governments in Africa need a partner to provide vital communication links for security, defence, civil and industry projects suited to their unique environments. They all need a global trusted partner who understands Africa, and has the expertise and solutions to take their business even further. 4 The next frontier The next frontier 5

4 Discover the power of satellites 6 Discover the power of satellites SES is a world-leading satellite operator with a global fleet of 55 satellites covering 99% of the world s population. With nine satellites over Africa, another to launch at the end of 2014, there s no doubt that Media and Broadcasters, Enterprises and Telcos & Governments and Institutions throughout Africa can rely on SES to provide corporate networks, vital communication links and deliver premium TV content to millions of homes on the continent. Connecting TV audiences SES provides capacity to leading Pay TV, Free-to-Air and Free-to-View broadcasters. Furthermore, the ASTRA 2G, our upcoming satellite, launching in 2014, will extend the reach and capacity of DTH even further across Africa. We will help you increase your market share on the continent, reaching new audiences through: Hybrid DTT/DTH concept: Feed and complement a DTT network in the most efficient way Direct-to-Home (DTH) broadcasting Cable distribution End-to-end DTH solutions from processing, archiving and distribution of content Connecting your business Whether it s to set up secure major corporate networks, deliver broadband access to rural areas, maritime communications or monitoring equipment around the world, you can depend on our fleet to provide you with the global capacity you require. Our satellites deliver a wide range of communication solutions for maritime, oil & gas, mining,utilities, mobile network operators, VNOs, ISPs, banking, aeronautical sectors and more. Applications such as: VSAT networks Broadband access Mobile backhaul Mobility Trunking Occasional use SCADA Connecting your country SES designs and delivers reliable and flexible satellite communications solutions to African governments, public institutions and defence departments. Our extensive experience in communications technology provides innovative end-to-end satellite network solutions that are cost-effective, reliable and built to fit your requirements. Governments and public institutions in Africa rely on us to deliver: Full satellite programs Shared satellites Hosted payloads IP platforms Ground system solutions and satellite ground services Consultancy and training Discover the power of satellites 7

5 SES delivers more Whether you re a telecommunications company, an enterprise, a governmental agency, a public entity or in the media and broadcasting sector, SES has the expertise and knowledge to connect you to more customers across Africa. We provide indepth market knowledge with local insights, using our satellite network and customised support to grow your business. SES offers: Satellite capacity to help you increase your market share and reach new customers worldwide. End-to-End DTH solution to our partners, thanks to our in-house expertise (from content management to content distribution via different infrastructures). A wide range of data platforms solutions to the enterprise communications market as well as to governments and institutions, such as bi-directional broadband Internet solutions, DVB, SCPC and VNO services. Teleport solutions that act as a gateway to our satellite fleet. By leveraging SES teleports, service providers can reduce their investment in earth station equipment. A array of satellite-based engineering services and technical expertise to deliver consultancy services, turnkey ground system and maintenance and operations services to customers from various industries. Affordable, low latency and high bandwidth connectivity through our investment in O3b - a next-generation satellite constellation, which combines the reach of satellite with the speed of fibre. 8 SES delivers more SES delivers more 9

6 Grow via satellite Empowering your installers SES is dedicated to the African continent, with local offices and regional knowledge to make sure you connect with more viewers, no matter where they are. We also hold specialised training programmes for installers and broadcasters and bigger, knowledge sharing workshops, designed to build local expertise in the media and broadcasting industry across the continent. The Elevate training programme was born out of a need to complement satellite and digital television roll-out on the African continent with quality installations by well-trained installers. This SES initiative has already held training programmes in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, benefitting local business growth across the digital broadcasting environment in Africa. Sharing our knowledge Working closely with African regulators, government agencies, broadcasters and network operators, our aim is to assist as many countries as possible with a successful digital migration by the 2015 deadline. SES Caravans have visited 14 countries since November 2011 with more than 700 participants. And this is just the beginning. Working in Africa, for Africa SES operates three regional offices with local teams in South Africa, Ghana and Ethiopia, as well as two teleport networks in Ghana and Djibouti. Our network offers in-country knowledge from an African perspective, bringing hassle-free connectivity to your country. Another sign of our commitment to growth on the African continent are our one-of-a-kind workshops and training programmes. 10 Broadcasters in Africa Broadcasters in Africa 11

7 SES Johannesburg The Pivot Block E 2nd floor Montecasino Blvd Fourways Johannesburg South Africa africa@ses.com Contact number: +27 (0) SES Accra SES Satellite Ghana Ltd. 1st Ringway, No. 4 Ringway Estate Osu Accra Ghana africa@ses.com Contact number: +27 (0) SES Addis Ababa 7th Floor Medhaneyalem Building Bole Subcity Wereda 03/04 Addis Ababa Ethiopia africa@ses.com Contact number: +27 (0) For more information about SES, visit or send an to africa@ses.com Printed in May This brochure is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute an offer from SES. SES reserves the right to change the information at any time, and assumes no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes. All brands and product names used may be registered trademarks and are hereby acknowledged.