Access Now: A Multi-Layered Communications Response is Key to Disaster Recovery Progress

In the face of increasing natural disasters due to climate change, restoring communication swiftly is crucial for effective disaster recovery. Satellite systems, like those provided by SES, play a vital role in re-establishing communication lines when terrestrial networks are destroyed. SES has evolved its disaster response approach, integrating advanced satellite technology to deliver reliable, telco-grade solutions. Governments now increasingly rely on these solutions for both preparedness and rapid response, with the ability to deploy temporary recovery services and high-throughput networks on-demand.

SES leverages a multi-orbit approach, combining the capabilities of its O3b and O3b mPOWER Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO) constellations to offer flexible, high-throughput connectivity. Collaborations with cloud providers such as AWS and Microsoft further enhance these solutions, ensuring robust disaster response and recovery. Real-world applications, like in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, demonstrate the effectiveness of these integrated satellite-cloud systems. Moving forward, SES aims to develop more nimble, easily deployable solutions, including Direct-to-Device services, to ensure rapid and efficient disaster recovery.

Key Learnings:

• Importance of Satellite Systems: Satellite technology is crucial for restoring communication lines quickly after natural disasters, providing essential connectivity when terrestrial networks fail.
• Multi-Orbit Approach: SES’s multi-orbit strategy, utilizing O3b and O3b mPOWER constellations, offers flexible and high-throughput connectivity, essential for effective disaster response and recovery.
• Integration with Cloud Providers: Partnerships with AWS and Microsoft enhance SES’s disaster recovery solutions, combining satellite and cloud technologies for optimized performance and rapid deployment.