Issue: VS Feature

High throughput platforms using spot beam technology and frequency re-use have the potential to become engines of growth for the satellite industry, but will require a change to a consumer-focus...

Over-the-top (OTT) broadcasting is seen by many as one of the next big trends in broadcasting and could enable broadcasters and operators to be much more flexible in delivering video...

Read an exclusive, extended version of this feature here. The satellite sector is poised to see a period of rapid innovation and growth, spurred by the new U.S. National Space...

By nature, a CTO must be forward looking, concerned with emerging technological developments that can have an impact on business models, provide gains in efficiency, and improve profits. Their vision...

To read an extended version of this interview with Petra Mateos, please click here. When appointed chairwoman of Hispasat in 2004, Petra Mateos felt the company needed to have more...

At the World Radiocommunication Council 2012 (WRC-12), experts will review the allocation of radiofrequency spectrum and orbital resources. A positive outcome for the satellite industry will be crucial to its...

While not considered a banner year for the satellite communications sector, 2010 was not as down as some might have forecasted. Many executives navigated their companies successfully through a tough...

Payment cards are the life blood of the modern retail  industry. The ability to quickly and reliably transport large numbers of credit card transactions fueled the early growth of the...

  The Obama Administration’s new space policy brings an increased emphasis to the commercial satellite industry as a key player in the future space roadmap. Specifically, the policy calls on...

The evolution of 3-D imaging had advanced at a glacial pace when compared to other video technologies. From time to time since its development, 3-D imaging has bubbled up to...