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SATELLITE 2009’s Conference Chairman Scott Chase sat down with Patricia Cooper, President, Satellite Industry Association, to discuss the importance of satellite-enabled communications for military forces worldwide and what attendees can expect to learn in the Military Forum, Wednesday – Thursday, March 25 – 26.
SATELLITE 2009: How did you become president of the Satellite Industry Association and what is the core focus of SIA?
PATRICIA COOPER: I'm honored that SIA's Board asked me 15 months ago to head this diverse group of the leading satellite companies. I've been in the satellite industry for 18 years, as a regulator, a government advocate for satellite trade and a market access expert for an FSS operator, and this job is one of the most fascinating -- and most active -- I've encountered. Despite competing in the marketplace, our members -- including satellite operators, builders, launch providers, ground equipment manufacturers and service providers -- have found common interests to advocate in defense, public safety, regulation and export controls. Our goal is to ensure that both policies and regulations recognize the important role that satellite plays in the nation's economy, its national defense and emergency preparedness, and its communications network.
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SATELLITE 2009: How important are satellite-enabled communications capabilities to the U.S. armed forces?
PATRICIA COOPER: Satellites have been crucial to the DoD's communications mission. Commercial satellites have fundamentally changed the military's ability to connect remote, mobile and rapidly-deployed units to their commands with mission-critical services. We're now looking at how better to meet rapidly-changing requirements and ever-increasing hunger for bandwidth all around the globe.
SATELLITE 2009: For the past few years, SIA has organized the “Military Forum” for the SATELLITE show. What’s new this year and why is it important?
PATRICIA COOPER: The year ahead is a pivotal one for defense communications, given political change, budgetary pressures and shifts in force deployment. Our panels will explore how these changes will affect DoD planning and procurement, what new collaborative frameworks might emerge for interactions with commercial satellite ventures, and what technologies will next meet the military's unique set of requirements.
SATELLITE 2009: How can the commercial sector make itself more attractive and more competitive for military applications and requirements?
PATRICIA COOPER: Understanding DoD procurement processes may not be intuitive, but we've found our military counterparts open to smart solutions. Of particular interest are commercial applications that can be tailored for the special requirements military communications bring -- increased protection, Comms-on-the-Move, Pause and Halt, maritime and coastal applications, and difficult environments. I wouldn't be surprised if you see satellite experts in uniform checking out the latest satellite gadgets in the SATELLITE 2009 exhibit hall.
SATELLITE 2009: As a Washington “local,” what restaurants should out-of-town guests at SATELLITE 2009 try to visit?
PATRICIA COOPER: One of my favorites is Johnny's Half Shell on the Hill -- and, of course, Ben's Chili Bowl!
Patricia Cooper will be moderating in the ITAR: Changing the Regulatory Paradigm session at 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, as part of the Military Forum.
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Wednesday, March 25 – Thursday, March 26
The only two day forum focused on the advancement of the military through streamlined, secure, net centric communications.
Wednesday, March 25
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Commercial Military SatCom 2009: Recession-Proof?
Moderator: VADM Lyle Bien USN (Ret.), Former Deputy Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Space Command
Speakers: Robert Demers, SVP, Americom Government Services
Michael Moyles, Chief Force Enhancement Branch, USAF
Patrick Rayermann, Director, COMM-FIO, National Space Security Office
Rick Skinner, Vice President, Strategic Planning, Global Communications Systems, Lockheed Martin
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
The Warfighter's Secret Weapon: SatCom Access
Moderator: COL Allen Green, DISA
Speakers: Bruce Bennett, DISA
Capt. Edwin Pena, Marine Corps Systems Command
Kai Tang, SATCOM Division Director - PEO C41 Communications Program Office, US Navy
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Framework 2011: DSTS-G and the Future
Moderator: Mike Vance, USSTRATCOM
Speakers: David Cavossa, Vice President, Operations, CapRock Government Solutions
Dr. Denis Curtin, COO, XTAR
Jim Scott, Vice President and General Manager Global Enterprise Solutions, DRS Technical Services
Kay Sears, President, Intelsat General Corp
Abbas Yazdani, President, Artel
Thursday, March 26
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Comms-on-the-Move: Mobility and Portability
Moderator: Jay Gullish, Senior Program Manager, Futron Corp.
Speakers: Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, Vice President, Global Government Services, Inmarsat
Karl G. Fuchs, Senior Director of Engineering, iDirect
Nelson Santini, Vice President, Marketing and Sales Operations, DataPath
Scott Scheimreif, VP, Government Programs, Iridium
Ric VanderMeulen, Vice President, Government Satcom Systems, ViaSat
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
European MilSatCom: Trends for the Next Half-Decade and Beyond
Moderator: Dylan Browne, Vice President, EADS Astrium Services
Speakers: Marco Brancati, Vice President Network and Connectivity, Telespazio SpA
Miguel Garcia Primo, COO, HISDESAT
Rodolphe Paris, CIS Project Officer, European Defense Agency, European Defence Agency
Malcolm Peto, CEO Telecom Services, EADS Astrium Services UK Ltd.
Pasquale Preziosa, Chief III Department, Policy and Military Planning, Italian Defense General Staff
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ITAR: Changing the Regulatory Paradigm
Moderator: Patricia Cooper, President, SIA
Speakers: Pierre Chao, Senior Associate, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Emmanuel de Lipowski, CNES
Remy Nathan, Vice President, International Affairs, Aerospace Industries Association
John Ordway, Esq., Partner, Berlinger, Corcoran & Rowe, LLP
With only one week until SATELLITE 2009, this is your last chance to secure your spot among the leaders of the satellite community. Register today! Discounted rates are available for active military and government employees.
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Only 2 Booths Left at SATELLITE 2009!
There’s still time to secure exhibit space and position your company as a market leader at SATELLITE 2009! Two booths remain on the show floor - to view the current exhibit hall floor plan, please click here. To view a list of current exhibitors, please click here.
Don’t miss your best opportunity of 2009 to meet and network with the global satellite-enabled communications marketplace! Thousands of buyers from the Broadcast, Military/Government, Enterprise, Telecommunications, Emergency Response/First Responder and Integrator market sectors will converge at SATELLITE 2009 to meet with exhibitors and experience the latest cutting-edge satellite-enabled communications solutions. With 2 booths left on the show floor, this is your last chance to promote your company and solutions to thousands of buyers of satellite-enabled technologies!
To reserve one of the last two available booths on the show floor, contact Michael Cassinelli at +1 (301) 354-1691 or mcassinelli@accessintel.com.
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Satellite Executive of the Year Award Presentation Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26
Ballroom A, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Sponsored by
Don’t miss the marquee event of SATELLITE 2009! Via Satellite magazine presents its Satellite Executive of the Year 2008, honoring the top satellite industry executive who made significant business impact in the global satellite arena. This year’s recipient is Pradman Kaul, Chairman and CEO of Hughes Network Systems, LLC. The networking continues into the evening with the Satellite Executive of the Year Reception, sponsored by Arianespace, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Satellite Executive of the Year Award Presentation Luncheon and Reception is included with your conference registration!
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For the latest news on exhibiting companies, product lauches and the satellite community, visit the SATELLITE 2009 Press Room. Here's a recent headline:
ViaSat and Satcom Direct Sign Reseller Agreement for Yonder Mobile Broadband Services
Team-up to provide ViaSat Yonder Mobile Broadband Service to business aviation customers, offering high-speed connectivity during flight
Carlsbad, CA, USA - Monday, March 9th 2009 - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has appointed Satcom Direct as a value-added reseller and customer support liaison for its new YonderSM Mobile Broadband Service, offering data and voice communication services for corporate, business, and military aircraft. Yonder Mobile Broadband Service offers passengers the ability to conduct normal business operations easily while in flight with office IP network applications and services, and also delivers entertainment options normally limited to home theater. The ViaSat airborne broadband communication network enables a quality experience for aircraft passengers during flight, which will be enhanced when combined with high-end customer support provided by Satcom Direct.
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 SATELLITE 2009 is a proud participant of the Department of Commerce's International Buyer Program. The International Buyer Program matches buyers with companies currently exporting goods and arranges for delegations to attend SATELLITE 2009 at a discounted rate. Please contact your local U.S. Embassy for more information on attending with an official delegation from your country.
As an international delegate, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Friendly, local language support
- Free assistance scheduling appointments with SATELLITE exhibitors before and during the show
- Free Matchmaking Service to ensure you meet with the companies who fit your needs
- Access to The Center for Global Commerce, located on the SATELLITE 2009 Exhibit Show Floor
- Free assistance with visa application
- Discounted Conference registration
- Invitation to the Welcome Reception
Click here for more information on the International Buyer Program, to request an official letter of invitation and tips on obtaining a visa.
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UBS, Albertis Deploy DVB-SH Network Prototype
Unique Broadband Systems (UBS) and Abertis Telecom have deployed a pilot network using digital video broadcasting equipment based on the DVB-SH standard, UBS announced March 12.
During a live mobile TV demonstrations of the network earlier this month, UBS-designed terrestrial repeaters were deployed on top of Abertis Telecom towers and relayed satellite signals provided through capacity supplied by Eutelsat. The signal was transmitted to Quantum receivers equipped with Calearo active antennas installed in automobiles.
UBS is scheduled to test the full DVB-SH technology within the next two months, waiting only for Eutelsat's W2A satellite to be launched. This satellite will carry an S-band payload managed by Eutelsat and SES Astra joint venture, Solaris Mobile.
Boeing Collaborates with U.S. Military on Space Situational Awareness
Boeing and the U.S. Army's Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command have launched a joint research and development effort to coordinate and fuse multiple types of sensor data in a secure environment for integrated air and missile defense and space situational awareness concept exploration, Boeing announced March 12.
Boeing, which signed a research agreement with the U.S. military in February, said it has met military officials to exchange preliminary technical information.
“This agreement effectively allows the [Army’s] data fusion distribution center to exercise and examine Boeing's multilevel security modeling and simulation capabilities using actual government data. Through this joint effort, our teams will develop a collaborative, net-centric, open-source environment to support the analyses of a multitude of space and [air and missile defense] issues," Michael Schexnayder, deputy to the commander for research, development and acquisition at the Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, said in a statement.
Ion Media Contracts SES Americom for HD Distribution
Ion Media Networks has signed a multiyear distribution agreement with SES Americom to launch a suite of television networks in HD, Ion announced March 12.
Ion HDTV will debut on SES’ AMC-1 satellite with a pair of networks with more set to follow later this year.
“Ion has tapped expanded distribution capacity aboard HD-Prime to offer our programming in a crisp high-definition picture quality to viewers in more than 94 million homes across the country,” Mark Greenlee, senior vice president of network operations at Ion Media Networks, said in a statement.
SES Astra Extends Digital Television Reach in Germany
SES Astra has increased the number of digital television-equipped homes reached by the Astra satellite system in Germany by 13.9 percent, SES Astra announced March 12.
The company now boasts a total customer base of 11.1 million digital TV households, according to the results of the Astra’s latest Satellite Monitor, an internally administered study.
According to the study, Germany had 37.7 million analog and digital TV homes at the end of 2008. With 16.2 million households, satellite reached 43 percent of the total market. Cable provides television to 18.5 million households, equaling a share of 49 percent and terrestrial television DVB-T had 2.8 million viewers and a share of 7 percent. IPTV reaches 270,000 households, or 1 percent of the market.
Newtec Appoints Adds Former Barco CEO to Strategic Committee
Newtec appointed Martin De Prycker to its strategic committee, which advises and assists the board with company policy and strategy, Newtec announced March 13.
De Prycker is the former CEO of Barco, a designer and developer of professional display and visualization solutions.
“We are extremely happy that Martin has agreed to join the Newtec strategic committee,” Serge Van Herck, Newtec’s CEO, said in a statement. “He has significant board experience with several major companies and is member of a number of respected industry bodies such as the IBBT (Interdisciplinary Institute for Broadband Technology) and Agoria (Belgian Multisector Federation for the technology industry) as well as a strong history of business development and growth at Barco.”
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