Satellite Today

Executive Outlook

October 1, 2009 | Via Satellite | Staff Writer
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Hughes Network Systems, Pradman Kaul / Chairman & CEO

Never have the industry’s opportunities been greater. To remain on top means players must keep advancing the intrinsic quality/cost advantages of satellite services to a diverse and global customer base. From providing consumers/SMBs with high-speed Internet access; enterprises with profit-enhancing applications; and helping governments close the digital divide—success depends on the value of broadband we unlock for our customers.

iDirect Technologies, Dave Bettinger / CTO and Senior Vice President of Engineering

We’re in an era where dynamic end-user demands drive innovation. For technology players, the systems we develop must be flexible – geared for the specialized needs of vertical markets and supporting a greater diversity of applications. At iDirect, our development model integrates all our capabilities into a centralized platform to meet end user requirements. That way our partners can be responsive to market demands, adapt quickly to customer needs and capitalize on new options to grow their business.

MCL Inc. (A MITEQ Co.), Howard Hausman / President

Satellite communications is a cutting edge technology and requires equipment to be on that edge, but not precariously positioned. Reliability and availability along with state-of-the-art equipment are the most important qualities required. At MCL we always offer the most advanced equipment after we have proven and tested it to the most rigorous environments that it will see in the field.


MITEQ, Howard Hausman / President

Communications is continuing to evolve and Satellite communications is the market segment that is most adaptable to changing requirements. The key to positioning the satellite industry to be able to respond to new opportunities is bandwidth. Ka-band systems are currently rolling out but to stay in the forefront of communications more bandwidth is necessary. The industry must push an accelerated development in the Q-band region to be prepared for the next generation communication applications.

ViaSat, Mark Dankberg / Chairman & CEO

While satellite broadcast remains competitive, satellite data services are fading due to increasing terrestrial coverage with much lower priced bandwidth. High capacity satellites, like ViaSat-1, offer a quantum leap of two orders of magnitude in efficiency and speed versus conventional FSS satellites. They’re a game-changer for satellite service providers who work with us to exploit this technical breakthrough.

 

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