African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with US connectivity innovator Globalstar to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf.
The partnership will provide Liquid with exclusive rights in the Gulf, Middle East and Africa regions to sell and distribute Globalstar’s XCOM radio access network (RAN) private networks 5G access solution. A technology that enhances the 5G experience, this solution also supports AI-driven applications and, it is claimed, is set to revolutionise the mining industry in Africa and high-end markets in the Middle East and Gulf regions.
Liquid will provide comprehensive customer support for Globalstar’s products and services, including technical support and warranty services. The collaboration also includes potential expansion to Globalstar’s satellite, Band n53 spectrum and IoT solutions on a non-exclusive basis.
Strive Masiyiwa, founder and chairman of Liquid Intelligent Technologies says: “With this technology we are now able to provide services to large businesses like mines with their own 5G private networks that can also enable NextGen services like AI.”
Dr Paul E Jacobs, CEO of Globalstar, adds: “The regions where Liquid is a leader are large and growing markets for our technologies which enable safe automation and remote control of mobile equipment in high value environments.”
He continues: “Our 5G XCOM RAN product fundamentally differs from traditional wireless solutions and enables mission-critical high performance wireless applications. Combining XCOM RAN with the globally licensed Globalstar n53 midband spectrum creates a very unique offering for private and enterprise 5G networks. Together, Liquid and Globalstar will accelerate advanced wireless technology deployments in Africa, Middle East and Gulf regions.”
