http://www.satellitetoday.com Satellite Today en-us 2012 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 8:01:53 EST [Satellite News 02-07-12] Andy Sukawaty’s eight-year tenure as CEO of Inmarsat began in 2004 and ended on Jan. 1, 2012. Replaced at the CEO role by Rupert Pearce, Sukawaty now serves the MSS operator as its Executive Chairman. In this first part of a two-part interview conducted with Sukawaty in... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/operators/38290.html Tue, 7 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST The European Commission (EC) shapes much of Europe’s digital and communications policies. One of the big questions facing the EC in recent years is how positive it has been towards using satellite to reduce digital divides and provide broadband across Europe. Neelie Kroes, EC vice president, is... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/operators/38173.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST Post-conflict governments in war-torn areas often make it a priority to rebuild their telecommunications networks. This is because it is difficult to advance other rebuilding efforts, such as restoring order and supporting humanitarian initiatives, without reliable communications. On the other hand, emerging... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/operators/38185.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST We usually discuss satellite technology in politically neutral terms, recognizing its achievements in communications, media, navigation, mapping and other fields, while at best tacitly acknowledging that the same capabilities can do harm, as well. The choice is in the hands of the owner/operator or user, be... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/operators/38190.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST Comtech EF Data Wins Mobile Backhaul Contract in Latin America Comtech EF Data was awarded a $4.1 million contract to provide satellite communications equipment supporting mobile backhaul network expansion to an unnamed telecommunications operator in Latin America. Comtech EF Data said the contract included... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/operators/38193.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST Liberty Global Appoints Hall Senior Vice President, General Counsel Liberty Global appointed Bryan Hall its new senior vice president, general... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/operators/38194.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST Numerex Introduces Enhanced Satellite Asset-Tracking Solution Numerex Corp. has unveiled a new satellite-based end-to-end remote asset monitoring solution. The new solution enables value-added resellers... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/operators/38195.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST Arabsat Transfers Arabsat-2B Telecom Network to New Satellite Middle-East communications satellite operator Arabsat has transferred its telecommunications network services from the Arabsat-2B satellite to its Arabsat-5C... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/operators/38196.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST With governments looking to find ways to both meet defense requirements and cut costs, it appears that the opportunity for creative “hosted payload” type deals has never been better. Can the satellite industry persuade key decision makers within governments/defense forces to make bold steps... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/operators/38203.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST Businesses throughout the satellite industry performed admirably in the tough economic conditions of 2011. Many executives worked to push their company higher, and the following six stood out to be nominees for one of the industry’s most prestigious individual awards. Jean–Yves Le Gall, Chairman... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/operators/38204.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST