Focus: Telecom

by Peter J. Brown The sun is shining, and Space- ShipOne has just returned safely to earth, touching down in California after its historic suborbital flight. So, it is a […]

By Nick Mitsis The concept is simple: broadband connectivity anywhere at any time. For consumers with laptops to enterprises with dispersed locations, wireless connectivity seems to rein king these days. […]

By Peter J. Brown The U.S. Defense Department (DoD) is constantly looking for the best ways to use cutting-edge satellite technology, while at the same time using increasing amounts of […]

By James Careless Satellite customers do not want to lose any transmission signals–but it happens. The challenge facing service providers and equipment manufacturers is providing turnkey solutions to combat such […]

by Gerry Oberst Our last column described a project team within the European Conference of Posts and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) that focuses on satellite regulatory issues. Continuing with that theme, […]

After years of economic malaise, stalled business plans and a lackluster air enveloping the global commercial satellite industry environment, executives began to gain momentum as the economy strengthened, and business […]

By John Quale, Brian Weimer, and John Beahn Inmarsat and the ORBIT Act. The International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat) was established in 1976 as an intergovernmental organization (IGO) for the […]

How does a company streamline its administrative duties, increase its efficiency for financial transactions and keep the workforce trained throughout its remote locations with a minimal investment in an infrastructure […]

The Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) is a worldwide partnership of public, private and non-governmental organizations enabling knowledge sharing, dialogue training and consultations on development topics to the developing world. […]

by Peter J. Brown Much is in motion on the multimedia over satellite map these days, and yet one of the events that stands out is the successful launch of […]

By Susan Trott Asset management, aviation connectivity and maritime communications are three "remote applications" outside the mainstream satellite markets of voice, business data and video. To the companies that offer […]

Strategic partnerships are key in today’s business world. In cases regarding upgrades to a company’s infrastructure, solid partnerships are vital. Having spoken to many end users who have incorporated satellite, […]

Three words seem to sum up the Latin American economy: boom and bust. In the early 1990s, this region was a prime destination for satellite service providers. Then, economic and […]

By Peter J. Brown The first generation High Definition Television (HDTV) was all about preparing HD-ready digital infrastructure, while second-generation HDTV is all about filling up the content pipe with […]

Question and Answer Jim Gandolfi, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Hughes Network Systems-San Diego Division May 05, 2004 How can satellite-delivered Wi-Fi access be an economical choice for […]

By Susan Trott Broadband and business: in today’s corporate environment, it is a natural combination that more times than not spells increased profits and offers up a competitive advantage. In […]

The English language is full of clich�s. One of these is, "it’s an ill wind that doesn’t blow somebody some good." Apparently conceived in the days of sailing ships, this […]

By Peter J. Brown The satellite industry continues to stay focused, doing a few things better than its terrestrial counterparts. Some regions enjoy relative stability with respect to both the […]

By Nick Mitsis The theme of SATELLITE 2004 was "New Momentum. New Opportunities. New Profits." Industry leaders from all sectors of the satellite arena filled the new convention center in […]

By John Quale, Brian Weimer, and Mick Tuesley With the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act (SHVIA) set to expire on December 31, 2004, it is time again for Congress to […]

by Peter J. Brown Given what is at stake and the magnitude of what is unfolding at the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) with respect to the […]

Benjamin Franklin once said, in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. If he were alive today, he may have added that nothing is certain but death, taxes […]

by Owen D. Kurtin In the resurgent economy, the satellite sector has a chance to take off as never before, as investment capital that has stayed on the sidelines for […]

For those of you thinking your current communications network is operating at its optimal state, think again. As the corporate environment becomes more competitive and the current economic malaise begins […]

The American Red Cross responds to a disaster every eight minutes, around the clock, 365 days a year. This quick response is due in great part to satellite technology. Founded […]

Question and Answer Keven Cahoon, vice president, Enterprise Services, GlobeCast March 09, 2004 Why should network managers consider satellite vs. terrestrial Webcasting for training networks? Network managers responsible for building […]

By Peter J. Brown Beaming Internet Protocol (IP) video via satellite either live or via the store-and-forward method for both fixed and mobile services is no longer a rare event. […]

As any CTO or network manager will tell you, one of the biggest business challenges is finding a way to maintain a strong corporate network that continually provides a live […]

By Nick Mitsis As 2003 began, executives at Viasat Inc. were holding their collective breath. Wrapping up one of the most economically negative years since the company’s inception in 1986, […]

By James Careless From the Americas to the Middle East, satellite services continue to increase profit margins for many doing business within certain regions of the world. Even during the […]