Focus: Broadcasting

by James Careless Not so long ago, satellite news gathering (SNG) trucks were large, lumbering tractor trailers loaded with huge C-band dishes, single channel transmitters and multi-person crews. But times have changed, and even with the advent of high-definition television (HDTV) forcing news gatherers to carry more equipment, today’s SNG trucks have become smaller, multi-channel...

Even though business opportunities are increasing throughout the Asia-Pacific region, regional directors and general managers of some of the leading satellite companies in Asia are moving forward cautiously with their business plans. Strategic penetration of vertical markets and offering managed solutions are the practices industry executives are implementing today in order to garner market share...

By Mark Holmes High-Definition Television (HDTV) is a hot topic and one that offers strong revenue opportunities for companies in the satellite sector. Satellite pay-TV operators such as the U.K.’s BSkyB and Premiere in Germany will look to get a competitive edge over cable and other forms of competition. Satellite operators such as Eutelsat and...

By Sam Silverstein As countries across Asia move forward following their prolonged economic slump, the satellite industry is mobilizing to take advantage of the brightening conditions and the pent-up demand of consumers eager to improve the quality of their lives with modern telecommunications capabilities. The rapid acceptance across Asia of hot satellite applications such as...

By James Careless Today more than ever, secure communications matter; whether for maintaining homeland security, protecting privacy or just keeping competitors’ prying eyes at bay. This is why businesses and governments alike constantly seek the most secure transmission paths for their communications and why they continue to choose satellite-enabled networks as their medium of choice....

Managing a global business is a daunting task, especially for those in charge of corporate training and communications. Making sure all employees, regardless of geographic location, remain up to date on the latest information coming from corporate headquarters is paramount for success. Satellite-delivered communications and training are becoming an even stronger asset, giving companies an...

IPTV, or the distribution of a television service over broadband access lines, is slated to take a turn toward full commercial deployment in 2005, and according to "The Business of IPTV: Global Analysis and Forecasts," a new study from TDG Research, the majority of global IPTV growth will be fueled by hybrid deployments that combine...

by Nick Mitsis Watching the ebb and flow of the various programming companies on Wall Street recently has provided a picture of the satellite industry’s validity and its long-term worth to financiers. From television to radio, satellite-enabled broadcasting services are definitely leaving their mark and everyone is noticing. As this issue of Via Satellite went...

By Mark Holmes The European broadcasting landscape continues to change, pushing out of its traditional boundaries. From the exporting of content throughout the world to advancements in HDTV (High-definition TV), satellite operators have the opportunity to lead the way in terms of distributing European content farther than it ever has before, with lucrative returns for...

By Peter Brown The good news for the satellite industry is that consumers remain eager and satisfied with old and new satellite products alike. Their appetite for satellite-delivered broadcast services worldwide shows no signs of abating. Digital Audio Radio Services (DARS) and Direct Broadcasting Services (DBS) are forces to be reckoned with as subscriber numbers...