Focus: Telecom

There were many notable performances in a year that saw the satellite industry continue its overall resurgence in the face of ever-growing expectations. But four executives stood out in a crowded field of potential candidates. Patrick DeWitt CEO, Space Systems/Loral Patrick DeWitt continued a remarkable story for satellite manufacturer Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), keeping the company...

It is no secret that the satellite market in Latin America has been depressed for a number of years. Struggling economies, currency devaluations and a strict regulatory climate have kept vendors from reaching their full potential in this region. However,  a number of interesting satellite projects have rolled out in Latin America of late. The...

Founded in 1985, the European PressPhoto Agency (EPA) covers international news and events and provides a fast and reliable photo delivery to key customers. In May 2003, the EPA expanded its reach, transforming itself into a worldwide service covering events in Iraq as well as other parts of the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the...

Interest in satellite communication services jumped in the wake of the 2005 hurricane season in the United States. In many ways, that interest phased out in 2006 due to a much quieter storm season. However, the deeper appreciation for satellite communication services has not waned, and the satellite industry must find ways to capitalize on...

When a corporation generates time-sensitive production information in the field that equates to millions of dollars in sales, it is paramount to have reliable, secure network connectivity. Add the requirements of connecting users and remote field offices using existing network infrastructure while maximizing productivity through company-wide deployment of essential enterprise applications, and you have the...

Many people talk about streaming content, and almost everyone has used it at one time or another. But not everyone fully  understands what streaming technology is or the problems it can create for an employer’s network. Streaming content or streaming media is a method for delivering video files, audio files or software applications that may...

The financial world has one of the most voracious appetites for information when measured in the number of bits distributed by various communications channels throughout the globe. This data is changing constantly and must be continuously updated. Satellite-enabled services continue to serve an important role in helping deliver these bits of information to users in...

Nearly three decades of war have left Afghanistan’s communications infrastructure in ruins. The new government is determined to rebuild these links in order to improve the quality of life for its nearly 31 million citizens. Since Afghanistan is mostly a rural, mountainous country, satellite technologies are playing a vital role in this effort. Five years...

The Jan. 23 announcement that Jared “Jerry” Abbruzzese had resigned as chairman of the board for TerreStar Networks Inc. and chairman of TerreStar Global Ltd. coincides with reports that the FBI is investigating his relationship with a New York state legislator. Robert Brumley, president and CEO of TerreStar parent company Motient Corp., said the timing...

Motivated by rumors of a possible merger between digital satellite radio companies Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio, a new consumer-advocacy group seeking to maintain competition in the industry has been established at George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, D.C. The Consumer Coalition for Competition in Satellite Radio (C3SR) is a student-run organization created...