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Connectivity
Consumer Broadband Sector Strengthened By New Owners
Once again a North American satellite broadband provider has a new owner. Following WildBlue’s acquisition by ViaSat, Hughes Network Systems is being purchased by EchoStar. Is it possible that broadband […]
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Connectivity
Pace of 3-D Growth Steadies; OTT TV Moves into Spotlight
It wasn’t that long ago that 3-D broadcasting was the dominant discussion point throughout much of the satellite sector. It was difficult to attend any satellite-related gathering, visit a Web […]
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Connectivity
Countdown to New European Regulations in Final Stages
When the European Union amended its electronic communications regulatory framework in late 2009, it gave the EU member states 18 months to implement the new rules. That time is almost […]
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Connectivity
Enrique Rodriguez Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cisco’s Service Provider Video Technology Group
Cisco is becoming an increasingly important player on the video services landscape. The company signalled its intentions earlier this year when it unveiled its Videoscape services, a TV platform for […]
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Connectivity
Philippe Rouxel, Vice President, Worldwide Distribution, France 24
France 24 is one of the leading sources of French and European news around the globe, and the broadcaster wants to build its brand and compete with the heavyweights such […]
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Connectivity
Next Generation of Satellite: High Capacity, High Potential
High throughput platforms using spot beam technology and frequency re-use have the potential to become engines of growth for the satellite industry, but will require a change to a consumer-focus […]
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Uncategorized
Executive Moves
DigitalGlobe Names Tarr President and CEO Imagery solutions provider DigitalGlobe appointed Jeffrey Tarr President and CEO, succeeding Jill Smith. Tarr previously served as president and COO of IHS Inc. DigitalGlobe also […]
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Connectivity
Looking for Capacity Options in Extended Ku-Band Segment
When prime real estate is too expensive or unavailable, the natural tendency is to look for reasonable alternatives. This same dynamic applies to space segment in satellite communications. Ku-band is […]
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Connectivity
Ensuring Video Quality: Consumer Expectations Growing with Number of Devices
In today’s video environment, multi-screen delivery and over-the-top programming are the catalysts which are leading to fresh thinking by vendors and broadcasters alike. Content providers must deliver content not only […]
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Finance
Satellite Sector Looks Fit for Longevity
While reviewing the last 30 years of history during SATELLITE 2011 many of the discussions during the show looked not at the position the satellite sector holds today but where […]
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Video
Samer Halawi, Thuraya (2)
[03.15.11] Samer Halawi, CEO of Thuraya, talks to Jason Bates, Editor of Satellite TODAY and Via Satellite magazine.
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Video
David Hartshorn and Steve Birnbaum, GVF
[03.15.11] David Hartshorn, Secretary General of GVF, and Steve Birnbaum, Lead for the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster response Program at GVF, discuss a new initiative – the Disaster Preparedness Registry […]
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Video
Raul Magallanes, Via Satellite
[03.15.11] Raul Magallanes, Columnist for Via Satellite magazine, talks about Ku-Band.
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Video
Gerry Oberst, Via Satellite
[03.15.11] Gerry Oberst, Columnist for Via Satellite magazine, talks about upcoming European regulatory deadlines that will affect the satellite industry.
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Video
Scott Chase, SATELLITE 2011
[03.15.11] Scott Chase, Chairman of SATELLITE 2011, talks about the new industry developments that have emerged during the show.
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Finance
Mobile Industry Poses Challenges for Service Providers
Amid continuing change in the MSS sector, distributors are looking for new strategies to remain profitable, officials said during “The Changing World of MSS Distribution: Views From the Front Lines” […]
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Finance
Mobile Sector Survivors Ready to Join Spotlight Again
As I pointed out previously, the FSS players remain at the center of satellite sector. But MSS players who busted on to the satellite world, flamed out and then rose […]
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Video
Keith Norton, Paradigm
[03.15.11] Keith Norton, President of Paradigm Secure Communications, talks to Jason Bates, Editor of Satellite TODAY and Via Satellite magazine.
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Video
Tim Farrar, MSUA
[03.15.11] Tim Farrar, President of MSUA, talks to Jeff Hill, News Editor at Satellite TODAY, about the mobile satellite industry.
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Video
Chris Stott and Adrian Moore, Mansat
[03.15.11] Chris Stott, CEO, and Adrian Moore, Director of Space Commerce for Mansat, talks to Jeff Hill, News Editor at Satellite TODAY.
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Video
Dave Bettinger, iDirect
[03.15.11] Dave Bettinger, CTO of iDirect, talks to Jason Bates, Editor of Satellite TODAY and Via Satellite magazine.
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Finance
Big Four CEOs Have Impact on Multiple Sessions
The CEOs of the four largest FSS players again kicked off the SATELLITE 2011 show, but while their time in the spotlight last just less than two hours, the impact […]
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Finance
Satellite Industry Sees Terrestrial Giants Looming Larger
The satellite sector continues to enhance its offerings in order to both protect its traditional business strongholds and develop new revenue streams. To accomplish this, the satellite sector has improved […]
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Finance
SATELLITE 2011: Where Will Satellite Be in 30 Years
The pre-day schedule will look at some of the future’s most pressing issues, beginning with the return of the must-attend Satellite Finance Forum. Satellite sector analysts and experts from throughout […]
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Video
Rajiv Khattir, President of projects, DishTV2
Via Satellite Associate Editor, Mark Holmes talks to DishTV president of projects, Rajiv Khattir about the DTH platform in India. DishTV was the first to launch DTH services in India, […]