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| 03.01.2010 |
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Via Satellite’s Satellite Executive Of The Year 2009: Peter Shaper, CEO, CapRock Communications
Peter Shaper’s introduction to the satellite communications sector occurred while he was a partner in a private equity firm. Research into telecom companies that were “undervalued” led to CapRock Communications. Shaper’s interest was...
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| 02.01.2010 |
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Global Sporting Events Provide Test for Broadcasters in New Media World
The World Cup will take place in Africa for the first time, presenting unique challenges for broadcasters such as ITV, one of the biggest broadcasters in the United Kingdom. “This is a massively complicated world event which means that the technical...
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| 01.01.2010 |
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Paper Satellites: A Puzzle for the Industry
Given their scarcity and value, orbital locations and the radiofrequency spectrum always have been a matter of contention among satellite market players. In the late 1990s, when, over the course of relatively few years, plans for new satellite systems grew...
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| 12.01.2009 |
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2009: A Year in Review
On Nov. 14 2008, it was announced that the Eurozone (European Union Member States) had gone into recession, and on Nov. 27, the European (EU) unveiled the EU Recovery Plan which aimed to pump billions of euros into the market to boost economies throughout...
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| 11.01.2009 |
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Maritime Terminal Advances Keep Vessels Connected
Gone are the romantic days of ships heading off to sea, isolating their crews from civilization for extended periods. Personnel on today’s marine vessels can send and receive e-mail, surf the Web, phone distant lands, check weather forecasts and update...
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| 10.01.2009 |
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Securing Your Satellite Network and its Contents
Network security is a multi-faceted business segment that has mushroomed in size and scope over the last decade. The potential threats to a network and its content,can come from many different areas, adding levels of complexity to an already daunting problem...
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| 09.01.2009 |
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3D HD: The Next Big Entertainer, Money Maker
As high-definition (HD) content takes a foothold around the globe, already broadcasters are looking for the next generation of HD-related entertainment. An early technology and revenue leader looks to be 3-D...
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| 08.01.2009 |
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Commercial Satcoms On The Move Enabling Technologies and Emerging Markets
In the past two years, the development of new satellite communications-on-the-move products and service offerings has been heating up. Whether live news video streaming from moving vehicles, rear-seat entertainment for cars or new in-flight and in-train...
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| 06.01.2009 |
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Satellite Industry Finds Growth in Asia Despite Recession
Satellite operators doing business in Asia are thriving despite the global recession, with revenue from transponder leasing in the region remaining strong even as other sectors of the world’s economy have withered. The commercial communications...
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| 05.01.2009 |
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New Era Dawns for Mobile Satellite Services
As technological advances in space and on Earth lead to a new generation of handheld receivers, the prospect of mobile satellite services (MSS) breaking into the consumer mass market with a host of innovative services grows stronger. In the beginning they...
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| 04.01.2009 |
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Video On Demand
DTH service providers, cable television companies and telephone companies are firing the first salvos in what will become an all out battle to become your personal portal into all things video. DTH has long been the king, able to beam large numbers of HD...
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| 03.01.2009 |
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Via Satellite’s Satellite Executive of the Year 2008
Pradman Kaul Chairman and CEO, Hughes Network Systems
The ability of Pradman Kaul and his executive team at Hughes Network Systems to anticipate the evolutions of the satellite market has placed the company firmly atop the VSAT field and in position as one of the leaders in the growing satellite broadband niche...
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| 02.01.2009 |
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Digital Signage: Entering Next Phase as Users Seek Return on Investment
The digital signage industry faces several challenges as the global economy sours. Will companies cut back on capital intensive projects, or will they see the benefit of using these solutions to reach more...
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| 01.01.2009 |
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Economic Optimism: Satellite Sector Mostly Upbeat in Trying Times
Despite mounting evidence that the global economy could be in for a long-term slump, executives and analysts see the satellite sector as mostly immune — except for one high-profile sector. While governments around the world weigh what steps they can or...
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| 12.01.2008 |
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Year in Review: 2008 Events Set Stage for 2009
While the satellite sector generally remains in good health, a financial crisis that has cast a huge shadow over the globe also threatens the necessary funding that many companies will need as they look to expand their operations and capitalize on new...
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| 11.01.2008 |
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Maritime Market: Signs Point to Strong Growth for Satellite Providers
It has been a more than 100 years since Guglielmo Marconi developed a wireless device that allowed ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications. Since, Marconi’s development, advancements in maritime...
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| 10.01.2008 |
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Satellite Telephony: Operators Rethink Approach as Cell Phone Capabilities Grow
Mobile satellite service (MSS) providers based their original business plans on providing ubiquitous voice services to the masses when cell phone service was in its infancy. Investors poured billions into MSS operators based on the anticipated rollout of...
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| 09.01.2008 |
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Broadcast 2.0: The Changing Scene in Europe
The European broadcast landscape is a hotbed of innovation as operators and broadcasters rollout different strategies to attract customers. With telcos moving into the broadcast sector and high-definition...
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| 08.01.2008 |
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New Era for Broadcasting in China
With the Chinasat-9 satellite in orbit, officially sanctioned satellite-TV services are set to become a reality in the world’s biggest market. With a population of more than 1.3 billion people, China offers broadcasters, equipment manufacturers and...
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| 07.01.2008 |
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The Stadium: Satellites Play Huge Role at Big Events
Satellite technology has played a key role in the globalization of sports and entertainment, as formerly regional events have been elevated to global status. Now with consumers demanding more and more services while attending these events, the people behind...
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