My six years as part of the editorial team at Via Satellite (2000-2002 as associate editor; and 2002-2006 as editor) spanned some of the key transformative moments that shaped the industry into what it is today. Advancements of satellite-enabled services in emerging markets brought data and HD programming that complemented the already delivered voice services, which further connected the previously unconnected.
This surge of satellite-enabled services for the enterprise sector propelled the Via Satellite team to launch the magazine’s first and only sister publication, Satellite Business Solutions. It reported on how global corporations established broadband solutions that allowed enterprises to obtain secure and reliable connectivity for accessing business-critical applications.
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Mobile communications surged during my tenure at Via Satellite, and satellite for cellular backhaul services began to take center stage. In times of natural disasters, mobile communications via satellite also became paramount. Hurricane Katrina hit the U.S. Gulf Coast in 2005, and the region faced unprecedented communications chaos when the storm severed terrestrial links.
Today we live in a much more connected world. With the Internet of Things (IoT) rapidly becoming our new normal, and smart devices connecting every aspect of our lives, satellite technology will serve as a key tool for IoT new services.
What will the future hold? Only time will tell but one thing is for certain: satellite technology will continue to support the communication and connectivity needs of enterprises, governments and consumers. VS
