There is plenty of debate on whether the economy is in the recovery stage, but several analysts and executives believe the satellite sector performed better than most throughout the crisis.

The need for satellite services did not weaken during the global recession. In fact, the demand for communications showed growth, as companies that cut costs in other areas demanded more from their vital communications networks to keep their business running.

The satellite sector responded again to the needs of the market, meeting the demands of customers that needed to improve their communications offerings while trying to keep costs low. This was another example of satellite communications players responding to the market at a critical time, as companies have provided the products and services needed to compete in the hybrid communications world, the mobile services sector and the growing business for content delivery at any time to any platform.

Meeting the technological needs while remaining cost-conscious continues to be a strength of the companies featured in this issue of Via Satellite, and with a content revolution taking place at the same time as an economic recovery, these companies will continue to provide winning technologies and solutions that are compelling to broadcasters and service providers.

Here, we highlight some of the most advanced products and services being developed for the global satellite marketplace, demonstrating the advanced technology to both potential business partners and a diverse customer base. The companies highlighted in these pages continue to provide the key technologies you need to provide your services and remain focused on developing the tools that the satellite sector will need to compete and prosper in the 21st century communications market.

The 2010 Strategic Planning And Resource Guide is a tool for satellite services buyers, investors and professionals to use throughout the year while making decisions that affect the future course of their business. â–