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December 6th, 2011

Superlock Technologies Limited + Gilat... Cutting Edge Attained In Ghana (SATCOM)


[SatNews] Installation of the SkyEdge II system at Superlock Technologies Limited’s (STL) premises at Airport West ...

....has placed Ghana at the forefront of satellite communication, this according to a new story in Vibe Ghana. SkyEdge II is the latest state-of-the-art offering from Gilat Satellite Networks and enables the delivery of communication services required by business enterprises and government organizations. The system is designed to optimize broadband communication via satellite, which means that STL clients would benefit from uninterrupted, highly available links to their IT networks and would be able to take advantage of high-speed, reliable connectivity.

The SkyEdge II system is the nerve center of the satellite communications system, connecting more than 2,000 nationwide VSATs or “satellite dishes” to a central location. This means that a client in rural Paga in the Upper Eastern Region, for example, can connect to the headquarters’ systems in Accra and perform transactions on line. In a statement issued in Accra and copied to Ghana News Agency by Mr. Dickson Dunyo, STL’s Network Operations Center Support Manager, said the system is extremely robust with an automatic self-diagnosis mechanism. It said the changing weather condition adaptability of the system is an advantage in the tropical Ghanaian climate, which experience torrential rain that would otherwise affect the quality of the link.

STL Managing Director, Mr. Yaron Tal, said STL employs more than 400 Ghanaians, recruiting the best and brightest talents Ghana had to offer, and provides an extensive training program and skills transfer to enhance employees’ knowledge and capabilities, thus ensuring high quality service delivery to clients. “The investment in Ghana’s communication infrastructure allows STL to offer all its clients a superior service and places Ghana in the privilege position of being the satellite communications leader in the West African Region, “he added.

Superlock Technologies Limited has been operating in Ghana since 2003. The Company offers a wide array of high-quality services providing clients with tailor-made solutions using state of the art technologies. Its expertise ranges from Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Security Systems to implementation and management of turnkey projects. STL provides ICT services to various corporate clients, financial institutes and government organizations, focusing on complete solutions which include on-site analysis, design, supply, installation as well as intensive training and high quality after-sales service. The company’s vision is to spearhead development by building infrastructure, delivering world class service and providing sustainable solutions through comprehensive knowledge transfer and training. STL has already made significant investments in the communication infrastructure in Ghana with the installation of the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology currently available.