Author: Mark Holmes

SES Targeting Strong Performance in Asia
[Satellite Today Web Exclusive – 6-11-08] While SES divested its interest in AsiaSat in 2007, it is still intent in playing a major role in the region,  the global operator...
VinaSat-1 Success Has VNPT Looking At Next Step
[Satellite Today Web Exclusive – 6-10-08] The launch of the VinaSat-1 satellite marked a key moment for Vietnam’s space aspirations. The satellite enables Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications (VNPT), to provide...
Bharti Confident Telecoms Push DTH Business In India
[Satellite Today Web Exclusive – 6-10-08] Bharti Airtel, one of India’s largest telecommunications companies, wants to expand its business and is setting its sights on India’s burgeoning satellite pay-TV market....
PCM Acquisition To Help GlobeCast Expand In Asia
[Satellite News – 6-10-08] While GlobeCast has been present in the Asia-Pacific market for about 10 years, a recently announced a deal to acquire Hong Kong-based broadcast services company Pacific...
AsiaSat Looking At Acquisition Opportunities
[Satellite Today Web Exclusive – 6-9-08] While well established as one of the leading operators in Asia, AsiaSat hopes to develop its business in the region still further following the...
ABS CEO Discusses Expansion Strategy
[Satellite Today Web Exclusive – 6-9-08]  Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) is one of the new breed of satellite operators trying to make an impact in Asia. The company, founded less...
Satellite Versus IPTV: The Latest Figures
[Satellite News – [6-6-08] At the end of March, the major telcos in the United States and Europe’s top five markets — the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Italy...
Satellite Role Examined At GTM
[Satellite News – 6-5-08] The satellite industry is well-placed to help industry meet the  challenges of connecting people around the globe, Hamadoun Touré, secretary general of  International Telecommunications Union (ITU),...
Connectivity
Rival CEOs Give Reaction to Khrunichev/ILS Deal
[Satellite News – 06-02-08] Rival CEOs of launch service providers have not been surprised by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center’s swoop for a majority interest in International Launch...
Finance
Tom Choi, CEO, Asia Broadcast Satellite
Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) is one of the new breed of satellite operators trying to make an impact in Asia. The company, founded less than two years ago, was established...