Focus: Telecom

by Peter J. Brown Much is in motion on the multimedia over satellite map these days, and yet one of the events that stands out is the successful launch of the Mobile Broadcasting Satellite (MBSAT) in mid-March. Sitting up there at 144 degreesE, MBSAT is a Ku-band/S-band hybrid Space Systems/Loral 1300 satellite with a power...

By Susan Trott Asset management, aviation connectivity and maritime communications are three "remote applications" outside the mainstream satellite markets of voice, business data and video. To the companies that offer these services, these remote applications represent viable sources of profit. For other satellite service providers, these applications prove the value of "thinking outside the box"...

Three words seem to sum up the Latin American economy: boom and bust. In the early 1990s, this region was a prime destination for satellite service providers. Then, economic and political chaos struck and the once hot market quickly turned into a financial funeral pyre for international investors. Consider the experience of Microspace Communications Corp.,...

Strategic partnerships are key in today’s business world. In cases regarding upgrades to a company’s infrastructure, solid partnerships are vital. Having spoken to many end users who have incorporated satellite, all of them have expressed the importance they placed on making sure the system integrator they were signing a contract with would be around for...

By Peter J. Brown The first generation High Definition Television (HDTV) was all about preparing HD-ready digital infrastructure, while second-generation HDTV is all about filling up the content pipe with programming that counts and pushing the HDTV network to do more for consumers, content producers and service providers. The satellite industry quickly is moving ahead...

Question and Answer Jim Gandolfi, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Hughes Network Systems-San Diego Division May 05, 2004 How can satellite-delivered Wi-Fi access be an economical choice for opening up an additional revenue stream for an enterprise customer? Business Potential for Wi-Fi: Today the business potential of public Internet access for enterprise customers...

By Susan Trott Broadband and business: in today’s corporate environment, it is a natural combination that more times than not spells increased profits and offers up a competitive advantage. In particular, broadband services give Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and Small office/Home office (SoHo) setups a level of global reach that was previously reserved for only major...

The English language is full of clich�s. One of these is, "it’s an ill wind that doesn’t blow somebody some good." Apparently conceived in the days of sailing ships, this truism simply means that one person’s misfortune is another person’s opportunity. But the growing global demand for reliable communications, especially by agencies and governments charged...

By Peter J. Brown The satellite industry continues to stay focused, doing a few things better than its terrestrial counterparts. Some regions enjoy relative stability with respect to both the transponder pool and the pricing of available capacity, while in other parts of the world things are seriously askew with a significant surplus of capacity...

By Nick Mitsis The theme of SATELLITE 2004 was "New Momentum. New Opportunities. New Profits." Industry leaders from all sectors of the satellite arena filled the new convention center in Washington, DC, to gain that momentum, share ideas about opportunities and learn where new profits can be found. Total attendees and exhibitors at this year’s...