SA antenna tech company is changing the game globally
Poynting – a South African high-tech company is rapidly expanding across the globe, thanks to a combination of patented technology and a reputation for high-quality manufacturing.
In the past, Poynting Antennas have been used across Europe in the services industry, and have even seen its use in sports.
In 2016, Poynting announced that its rapid growth in Europe has culminated in a strategic partnership with the German Olympic sailing team.
The team had used Poynting’s cutting-edge OMNI 291 marine and coastal antenna for its land-to-vessel communications during the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Brazil later that year.
“Our partnership with the German Olympic team was a welcome confirmation of our market acceptance in the highly competitive European market,” says Michael Howard, CEO of Poynting Antennas.
Air ambulances, mine tunnels, and supersonic cars
Previously, the antennas have also been used to help air ambulances in Norway get access to real time information about weather conditions along their route allowing them to fast-track finding subjects and saving lives.
It has also been used in the world’s longest and deepest train tunnel through the Swiss Alps to ensure a seamless digital communication service underground over a route length of more than 57km.
Its range of cellular and specialised antennas has not only won it a significant market in Britain, but earned it a position as a technical partner of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car (Bloodhound SSC) team.
After which, Poynting has designed a specialised high-gain antenna that will live-stream the 1,000mph world record attempt from inside the vehicle in 2017.
Delivering secure data in real-time
Poynting delivers and secures the vital communication of current meta data and live pictures over a stable and robust connected solution via their antennas.
The antennas allow for accurate and more specific information that wins you valuable minutes and allow you to choose the shortest path and make swift decisions in critical situations.
It is specifically developed to operate in hazardous environments where performance and safety are necessary and therefore add an additional bonus of greater safety.
According to Howard, the XPOL 2 v2 antenna is 4G /LTE and 2G/3G compatible and is also capable of operating over a wide frequency range that caters for the requirements of the many network operators in different countries.
“Many competitors have either-or scenarios, but not a versatile antenna that is as robust as ours,” he claims.
What to expect for the future
For its next phase of development, Poynting Antennas is focusing on specialised antennas for mobility – including cars, busses, and agricultural equipment – and expanding its range of intrinsically safe antennas for use in specialised applications.
“Apart from our new product development, we will continue to advance our product offering in the machine-to-machine and fixed wireless (LTE) markets.
“The demand for these products is growing and driving our focus to expand into new markets, including the North American market and the Middle East,” says Howard.
For more information, visit Poynting.tech.
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