Throughout the developing and developed regions around the globe, the need for specialized satellite-enabled communication platforms is on the rise. Specific network criteria is diversified by the client served, but all require advanced equipment and services. Therefore, we asked some of the industry’s top executives the following question:
| "What will satellite players need to do in terms of technology and service offerings to remain at the forefront of the evolving communications networks landscape?" |
Advantech AMT
David Gelerman/Chairman & CEO
Satellite players will need to offer solutions and products which optimize the use of satellite resource, satellite being the most expensive communications medium. To accomplish that, they will need to leverage advantages of satellite technology such as ubiquitous coverage and through technology innovation minimize the end user’s operating expenses whilst keeping capital cost of the equipment under control.
ATCi
Gary Hatch/CEO
The most important thing that we can do is provide true value - satellite carriage is very expensive, so using efficient modulation and compression technologies is what produces the most cost-effective business models. Moreover, as an industry, we need to cooperatively work together to ensure that satellite communication offerings will always be considered for voice, data, video and audio applications.
AvL Technologies
Jim Oliver/President & CEO
To keep up with communications customers’ expectations, technology and service providers cannot rest on our achievements thus far. Hardware needs to be smaller, portable and more durable. Software needs to be faster and easier to use, and service contracts need to be more flexible and less costly.
Comtech EF Data
Daniel Enns/Senior Vice President Strategic Marketing & Business Development
Demand for capacity is straining bandwidth supply. While launches are imminent, the growth of government and commercial applications over satellite requires immediate solutions. To counter the capacity challenge, advanced FEC, higher order modulation and bandwidth compression, such as DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier®, must be employed. These technologies will optimize transponder bandwidth/power, enable use of smaller BUCs/HPAs/antennas, and facilitate operating expense and capital expenditure savings.
Globecomm Systems
David Hershberg/CEO
First of all, do not underestimate the importance of IP convergence and a more robust band Internet. Providing equipment and services and ability to deliver Internet anywhere at reasonable price will be the key to providing modern VPN and all types of media, including high-definition television. The use of satellite for military will expand including satcom on the move, utilizing the new WGS system utilizing Ka- and X-band.
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