Editorial Insight
2009 Will Separate Crisis From Opportunists
While there is a sense of optimism across the satellite industry, from the variety of opinions expressed during SATELLITE 2009, it is clear that there is no consensus on whether 2009 will be a year of growth or a year of hanging on.   Overall, the industry enjoyed much success in 2008 and has not felt the full impact of the economic recession...More»

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From the Show Floor
Executives See New Opportunities in Down market
As companies cut travel budgets they communicate more, and as such, the overall information technology sector is in a good position to help other sectors in a time of tough circumstances around the globe, Hamadoun Toure, secretary general of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), said during the “Satellite SWOT: New Opportunities, New Risks, New Technologies in Turbulent Times” panel...More»

Asia Poses Challenges, Opportunities for Satellite Industry
Asia’s complex political dynamics and tough regulatory environment mean the region is likely to remain a fragmented, yet highly important market for the satellite industry, panelists said March 26 at Satellite 2009. Many countries in Asia impose tough — sometimes insurmountable — restrictions on foreign companies that want to enter their markets, making it difficult for operators to provide service in particular areas or make business deals, said Laurie Sherman, an independent consultant who works for Iridium Satellite...More»

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