[Satellite Today 10-16-08] Norsat International Inc. has established a WiMax business unit to address the market for satellite-enabled WiMax opportunities in emerging markets throughout Asia, Africa and South America, the company announced.
    Norsat sees satellite technology playing a critical role in expanding the coverage reach of WiMax networks in areas where traditional terrestrial networks are not feasible. Norsat plans to work with telecommunications operators and other technology partners to provide end-to-end satellite-enabled WiMax network solutions such as base stations, voice, data and video content servers, operations support systems, satellite backhaul solutions, and satellite capacity for wireless broadband access and voice, data and video communication services.
    “We are seeing an increasing number of mobile phone, PDA and laptop users accessing the Internet over satellite-based WiMax connections, especially in emerging markets,” Amiee Chan, president and CEO of Norsat, said in a statement. “We believe the launch of this business unit will introduce new revenue streams, help drive our push into the commercial market segment and further extend our global reach."