Technology
As the journey of O3b mPOWER unfolds, a crucial part of the development lies in the cutting-edge technology that defines the communications system. Whether it’s the network of satellites, customer edge terminal or new digital software, SES’s mission, together with our technology partners, is to develop innovative solutions and revolutionise connectivity worldwide. Find out more about how the O3b mPOWER technology is being developed.
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Isotropic Systems and SES
Press Releases
SES Expands O3b mPOWER Technology Ecosystem with Modem Platform Partnerships
Gilat and ST Engineering iDirect to provide O3b mPOWER core infrastructure that will support SES’s open networking strategy
SpaceX to launch additional four O3b mPOWER satellites
SpaceX to deliver four additional O3b mPOWER satellites into space on board their Falcon 9 rockets.
Isotropic Unveils Exciting Customer Edge Terminal Development
Technology partner Isotropic Systems enters new development phase to test digital software-defined terminals for our O3b mPOWER system.
SpaceX to launch O3b mPOWER
SpaceX to deliver our O3b mPOWER satellites into space on board their Falcon 9 rockets.
Developing Innovative Software Solution with Kythera
The Adaptive Resource Control (ARC) system will utilise real-time data to optimise network services and deliver premium user experiences with maximum efficiency.
Developing Customer Edge Terminals
Working with partners Alcan, Isotropic, and Viasat to develop high-performance customer edge terminal solutions.
SES opens new era in global connectivity with O3b mPOWER
SES announced today the beginning of a new era in global cloud-scale connectivity and high power data services with the launch of O3b mPOWER, a revolutionary and powerful networks system that will deliver efficient high-performance network communications.
Blogs
Unlocking Agility of SES Satellites with Adaptive Resource Control
The dynamic resource management system will dramatically enhance customer experience
O3b mPOWER: Technology
SES’s EVP of Technology discusses what O3b mPOWER will mean for our customers across industries
Maritime
The O3b mPOWER system will deliver low-latency, high-throughput connectivity on the high seas so that it can deliver exceptional internet experience to passengers on a cruise ship or enhance operations of commercial ships.
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First Cruise Customer: Princess Cruises
Our first O3b mPOWER customer Carnival to further raise the bar on guest connectivity in the cruise industry with unlimited bandwidth.
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O3b mPOWER: Cruise & Maritime
SES’s VP Maritime Market discusses what O3b mPOWER will mean for the cruise sector
Telecommunications
In the telecommunications sector, O3b mPOWER is able to respond to the growing bandwidth demand worldwide by providing high broadband and seamless connectivity to telcos and support mobile backhaul with its intelligent and dynamic control solutions. O3b mPOWER is adaptable to any generation of mobile services, including 5G.

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First Telco Customer: Orange
Partnering with Orange to deliver high-quality connectivity and build smarter open networks across Africa.
Energy
In the mining and offshore energy industries, the O3b mPOWER system drives digital transformation and enhances operations by supporting new bandwidth-hungry digital applications. O3b mPOWER is able to improve employee welfare by supporting smart security equipment for miners or by connecting oil rig workers with their families and the rest of the world.
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O3b mPOWER: Oil Rigs & the Energy Sector
SES’s VP of Commercial Maritime & Energy Sales Morten Hansen discusses what O3b mPOWER will mean for oil and gas
Government
With the next-generation O3b mPOWER system, governmental institutions can leverage its scalable capabilities to deliver successful and reliable communications for boosting operations and carrying out critical missions. O3b mPOWER’s adaptability also enables rapid disaster response support to bring connectivity to affected areas worldwide.
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Press Release
Isotropic Systems Signs Contract with SES GS to Initiate Multi-Orbit Trials of Next-Gen Multi-beam Antenna Technologies for U.S. Military
Isotropic Systems’ prototype multi-beam terminals to be trialed at SES teleport and U.S. Army base.
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O3b mPOWER: Government
SES’s VP of Market Segment Solutions talks about what O3b mPOWER will mean for the government sector
Cloud
In the cloud transformation era, O3b mPOWER system plays an important role in empowering enterprises and business with its cloud-optimised network. Using its high-throughput and low latency connectivity, O3b mPOWER makes cloud applications accessible, connecting even the most remote and underserved locations and meeting the demand of enterprises around the globe.
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Press Releases
SES Advances Digital Transformation with Cloud-First Strategy, Expanded Agreement
Multi-year agreement with Microsoft includes Azure Orbital integration, SES’s expanded use of Azure and joint development of new video and data connectivity services.
SES Becomes Microsoft Azure Orbital Founding Connectivity Partner
SES’s proven low-latency MEO managed services to be part of Microsoft’s new multi-orbit satellite connectivity integrated with Azure, promising optimized cloud application performance for O3b mPOWER customers.
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O3b mPOWER: Cloud Based Partnerships
SES’s SVP Global Cloud and Strategic Partnerships discusses what O3b mPOWER will mean for cloud providers