Africa: Getting Past the Satellite Capacity Crisis
For the first time in history, Africa has begun launching locally-owned satellites, and there are more birds on order. Scores of local network operators are providing unprecedented levels of service for GSM backhaul, energy interests, military, banking, retail, disaster preparedness, humanitarian & aid, and a host of other well-funded markets. However, local experts predict that, with nearly a dozen new Africa fiber projects planned, bandwidth could be commoditized within five years. Attend this dynamic session to hear how the satellite industry is positioning itself to remain competitive in Africa's dynamic marketplace.
Recently, Asia has become one of the first regions to witness the introduction of a variety of pioneering satellite services: The rollout of consumer-class broadband; the provision of small-aperture Ku-band maritime services; and the delivery of cost-effective mobile satellite services are just a few. However, accompanying these new offerings are equally formidable challenges that include terrestrial competition, spectrum issues, and market-access barriers. This session will deliver progress reports from the top players, as well as insights on how they are overcoming the hurdles unique to the largest region in the world.
Asia: Can the World's Largest Region Live Up to Expectations?
Asia, where regulatory and other obstacles have prevented the satellite industry from realizing its full potential for decades, is now home to the second largest regional deployment of consumer-class VSATs in the world. Further, Asian satcom interests are leveraging recent gains by investing in satellite programs in other growth regions like Africa and the Middle East. And foreign investment continues to flow into Asia, enabling the launch of new platforms and services. This session will deliver progress reports from the top players.
Russia is a rising power not only in the geo-political arena, but also in the delivery of international satellite services. The increasingly deregulated CIS markets are squarely in Russia's sights, and a new breed of value-added resellers is emerging to address pent-up demand. But Western European interests are looking for new growth sources. Is the stage set for a showdown in Eastern Europe? Do satellite broadcast and telecom customers stand to gain from intense competition? And is the Eastern European strategy for success based on a strong value proposition or on the lowest common denominator? These and other pressing issues will be closely examined.
Latin America is not a market; it's many markets, each characterized by unique demands from enterprise, SOHO, and consumer customers. But all that is beginning to change. Whether they are in the Caribbean, or North, Central or South America, the satellite sector is increasingly offering communications solutions that cut across portfolios... and borders. Broadcasting, multicasting, VSATs and mobile satellite services are the tools being used. Attend this dynamic session to learn how they are being applied to transform the map of the marketplace.
Latin America: The Rise of a Regional Satcom Power
Resurging economies, demand for e-government networks, and sustained downward price pressure on bandwidth are but a few of the key variables driving satcom markets in Latin America and the Caribbean. Meanwhile, though, there have been growing pains: Some local satellite and network operators have taken a financial beating in recent years, and there are whispers of further consolidation. Terrestrial wireless deployments are on the rise. Do these represent new opportunities, or additional challenges? To find out, don't miss this session.
Are the African and Middle Eastern satellite markets fundamentally sound? For much of the past decade, Africa recorded the highest satellite revenue growth rates of any region in the world. Likewise, the Middle East -- primed largely by crude revenues -- was rapidly challenging African growth statistics. Then a capacity crunch struck, forcing bandwidth prices up and driving satellite network operators -- revenues down. As preparations are made to launch new satellites, including additional indigenous African and Middle Eastern platforms, entrepreneurs are fighting for survival. How have they adapted their businesses, and what impact do current trends have on their long-term chances for success? This panel will provide answers.
The SATELLITE 2006 Conference Proceedings CD-Rom includes the audio and PowerPoint presentations from every session in the conference. It also includes a complete exhibitor list with links so you can contact the 240 exhibitors of SATELLITE 2006 directly.
The SATELLITE 2007 Conference Proceedings CD-Rom includes the audio and PowerPoint presentations from every session in the conference. It also includes a complete exhibitor list with links so you can contact the 270 exhibitors of SATELLITE 2007 directly.
The SATELLITE 2008 Conference Proceedings CD-Rom includes the audio and PowerPoint presentations from every session in the conference. It also includes a complete exhibitor list with links so you can contact the 270 exhibitors of SATELLITE 2008 directly.
The Middle East: Oil, Commerce & Other Enterprise Applications
Fueled in large measure by oil revenues, Arab entrepreneurs are making preparations to launch satellites and deploy new networks to serve a diverse array of enterprises in an increasingly deregulated marketplace. But... how are satellite service providers addressing the severe capacity crunch afflicting the region? And to what extent is the Middle Eastern market "potential" dominated by the conflict in Iraq? These and other tough questions will be answered by front-line experts during this hard-hitting session.
