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THE WORLD’S FOREMOST VSAT EVENT – NOW IN ITS 15TH YEAR!
UNIQUE INSIGHTS FROM THE LEADERS OF THE VSAT INDUSTRY, INCLUDING:
Nabil Shanti
VP & Chief
Commercial Officer,
Simon Bull
Senior Consultant,
Dave Bettinger
CTO,
COMSYS
iDirect
SkyVision
USA
UK
Arabsat,
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR:
Jean-François
Leprince-Ringuet
CCO,
Doron Ben Sira
CEO,
Eutelsat
Saudi Arabia
France
MAJOR SUPPORTING
SPONSORS:
Andrew Silberstein
Senior Vice President &
General Manager,
Services,
Adrian Morris
CTO,
Alexander Danchenko
CEO,
Rick Hodgkinson
President & CEO,
David Hartshorn
Secretary General,
Hughes
Datagroup PJSC,
USA
Ukraine
Galaxy Broadband
Communications Inc.
USA
Globecomm
GVF
Canada
USA
Serge Van Herck
CEO,
Newtec
Belgium
Dr. Arunas Slekys
Vice President
Corporate Marketing
and General Manager,
Russia & CIS Business,
Simon Gatty Saunt
Regional VP, Data &
Mobility Services
Europe,
Hughes Network
Systems, LLC
The Netherlands
Umar Javed
President & COO,
Jay Yass,
Vice President,
Global Accounts
and Strategic Sales,
STM Group
USA
SES
Intelsat
USA
NEXT GENERATION VSAT:
TECHNOLOGIES & APPLICATIONS
17-20 September 2013
NH GRAND HOTEL KRASNAPOLSKY,
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
“THE PLACE TO MEET THE
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
OF THE VSAT INDUSTRY”
VP Marketing,
Gilat Satellite Networks
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speakers
exhibitors
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Packed with executive insight, case studies and expert analysis
Network with the movers & shakers in the VSAT Market
Featuring extended and enhanced networking opportunities
Announcing the VSAT Industry Awards networking evening
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Informa Telecoms & Media is proud to
announce the agenda for VSAT 2013,
taking place in Amsterdam from the
17 - 20 September.
Senior Vice President, Hughes
2013 so far has seen the continuation of
some considerable changes to the satellite
industry, with the launch of a number of High
Throughput Satellites and the sustained
development of Ka-band services providing
food for thought to all. The VSAT 2013
conference will address the challenges and
opportunities that these technological
advancements are bringing to the industry;
examining the subsequent opportunities for
VSAT growth in the context of wider satellite
industry evolution.
We are delighted to be working with our
event partner, COMSYS, to create an agenda
for VSAT 2013 that accurately reflects and
addresses the fundamental issues, challenges
and opportunities that the VSAT industry is
currently facing. With three days of high
quality networking, discussion and debate,
including keynote presentations, interactive
panel discussions and focused roundtables,
the programme for this year will create an
opportunity for an unprecedented amount of
delegate interaction.
VSAT 2013
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Pre-Conference Workshops Day: Tuesday 17 September
WORKSHOP 1:
WORKSHOP 2:
VSAT MARKET &
TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
FUNDAMENTALS
Led by: Simon Bull,
Senior Consultant, COMSYS
Led by: Jeremy Rose,
Senior Consultant, COMSYS
VSAT 2013 Conference Day 1: Wednesday 18 September
EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION? NEXT GENERATION VSAT
TRANSLATING NEW TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS INTO
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
SCALABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY & SUITABILITY
EVENING COCKTAIL RECEPTION Sponsored by
VSAT 2013 Conference Day 2: Thursday 19 September
APPLICATION INNOVATION:
LEVERAGING VERTICAL OPPORTUNITIES
We look forward to seeing you in
Amsterdam for another fantastic
VSAT event!
VSAT AWARDS NETWORKING EVENING
VSAT 2013 INDUSTRY AWARDS CEREMONY
NETWORKING EVENING
Caroline Hicks
Research Manager, VSAT
Informa Telecoms & Media
VSAT 2013 Conference Day 3: Friday 20 September
REGIONAL ROUNDTABLES: FINDING FOCUS IN A GLOBAL MARKET
@Chicksy_1
EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF EMERGING MARKETS
[email protected]
GVF HOSTED SUMMIT
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Informa Telecoms & Media are delighted
to announce the Inaugural VSAT Industry Awards, providing a unique opportunity
to recognise excellence & celebrate success within the VSAT community.
An unrivalled badge of excellence for the VSAT sector, these awards will showcase the latest innovation
and initiatives across the ecosystem, while recognising the exceptional talents of the individuals that
have dedicated their time to driving VSAT innovation during the last 12 months.
Hosted in informal surrounding on the night of Thursday 19 September, this high level networking
evening is included within your conference pass.
Why not take this opportunity to celebrate with colleagues and meet new contacts? We look forward to
seeing you there
THE VSAT AWARDS
VSAT Technology Innovation
of the Year
VSAT Service Innovation of
the Year
The Rising Star in VSAT Award
– recognising young talent in
the VSAT industry
To find out more about the awards and submit your entry, please visit www.vsatevent.com/awards
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THOUGHT LEADING 3 DAY
CONFERENCE AGENDA
PRE-CONFERENCE
WORKSHOPS
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2013
VSAT MARKET & TECHNOLOGY
WORKSHOP
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
FUNDAMENTALS
(For non-technical managers)
(For non-technical managers)
Hosted by Simon Bull, Senior Consultant,
COMSYS
Hosted by Jeremy Rose, Senior Consultant,
COMSYS
Session One - Delivering the Latest
VSAT Market and Technology Issues
Session One
1. MARKET OVERVIEW AND USERS
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2. WHAT IS A SATELLITE?
Global overview, market size & manufacturer shares
Growth patterns by region & industry sector
Decision making processes
2. VSAT AND SATELLITE FUNDAMENTALS
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Acronyms, basic system structures, network topologies & access schemes
The broadcasting and multicasting fit
3. ECONOMICS OF VSATS
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Basic costs, mesh, star and hybrid
Product solutions, TCO, service, maintenance, repair & upgrades
Software maintenance and enhancement, long term implications
4. THE SALES PROCESS
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Value propositions, customer loyalty, access & transport, fragmented markets
and customers
Long term considerations when building a business
Pilot networks, timescales
Session Two - Overview of New Technology Demands:
IP and VSATs
5. APPLICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY FIT
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Applications, IP/Internet/Intranet and LANs, voice/fax, transactional,
high capacity
Value based applications, streaming media, content and application hosting
6. HOW TO PROCURE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
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Sourcing a service provider, requirements, supplier due diligence
Integrators, procurement, shared versus dedicated networks
Writing an RFP, network roll-outs
7. NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
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Broadband platforms, Ku/Ka or hybrid, timescales
Target markets, bandwidth efficiencies
IP networking enhancements, optimisation techniques, bandwidth re-use
The scale of the opportunity, users and usage, sales strategies and
channels, SAC
Workshop Objectives: To assist new and potential telecoms users, managers
and operators in further developing their knowledge of the VSAT industry. The
aim is to provide both a business and a technology focus with an overall
understanding of the latest in the VSAT marketplace, including what elements to
consider when specifying a network and how to procure a service or product.
The workshop provides a fast track of information essential in enabling today's
operator and user make better informed purchasing decisions.
Presented by Simon Bull. Simon is a Senior Consultant at COMSYS and
specialises in corporate networking technologies, particularly direct to business
satellite systems (VSATs). He has been primarily responsible for the multiclient
VSAT studies undertaken by the company during the last twenty five years,
including the company's 11th Edition of the VSAT Industry Status Report and 2nd
Edition Maritime VSAT report. His work at COMSYS also involves him in advising
clients on the regulatory, strategic and business planning, administrative and
operational aspects of satcoms systems and products. Simon also founded the
Global VSAT Forum, which he Chaired for the first two years.
1. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS?
•
Types of spacecraft, history and acronyms
Spacecraft, payload, antennas, footprints & control
3. SATELLITE ORBITS
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Basic orbital mechanics, GSO, inclined orbit operation, non- GSO
4. THE TECHNICAL BITS
•
Link budgets, EIRP & G/T, bandwidth, propagation, analogue/digital
transmission, frequency bands, modulation, access schemes, error correction
5. THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE
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Satellite operators & manufacturers
Broadcasters, content providers, services
Legal and regulatory, insurance, market research, financing
6. BROADBAND APPLICATIONS
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Internet/IP, latency issues, the IP revolution
7. FINANCIAL ASPECTS
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Satellites, launchers, insurance. Transponder lease rates, earth stations &
services. Financial services & due diligence
Session Two
8. THE DEVELOPING WORLD
•
Teledensity levels, definitions of universal service, affordability and payment
methods, service requirements
9. REGULATORY ISSUES
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ITU, regional and national service regulators
Service and frequency regulation. Earth station type approvals, export
controls, security issues, safety and radiation hazards
10. TERRESTRIAL COMPETITION
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Submarine cables, complementarity, WiMAX
11. FORECASTING FUTURE TRENDS
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Fibre penetration, cost and pricing trends, content delivery via IP. Higher
frequencies (Q/V/W bands)
• Globalisation of satellite operators
• The role of satellites in 10, 20 and 50 years
Workshop Objectives: Whether you are new to the industry or simply looking
for a thorough easy-to-understand overview of satellite communications, then
this workshop is for you. This workshop will examine the core principles and
dynamics of satellite communications and provide a fast track of information
essential in enabling today's non-technical executive keep abreast of the
current and changing marketplace.
Presented by Jeremy Rose, Senior Consultant responsible for space segment
consultancy at COMSYS. He specialises in strategic planning, financial and marketing
due diligence, training and regulatory work and legal expert testimony and reports.
His clients are mostly satellite manufacturers and operators, legal firms/attorneys,
financial institutions and governments. Mr Rose founded COMSYS in 1982 and is a
member of the SSPI and the American Institute of Aeronautics. He has written more
than one hundred journal and conference papers on satellite communications issues.
Registration for the workshops, which will run concurrently, will start at 08:00.
The sessions will commence at 09:00 and close at 17:30. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea will be served during intervals.
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“VERY EXCITING PRESENTATIONS AND
SUBJECTS. THE SCOPE OF THE MATERIAL
WAS EXCELLENT”
CONFERENCE
DAY ONE
Business Line Manager, Intelsat
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2013
08:00
Registration & Coffee
08:45
Conference Welcome & Speed Introductions
12:30
• System / Hub / Terminals
David Gelerman, CEO, Advantech Wireless
Caroline Hicks, Research Manager, VSAT, Informa Telecoms & Media
08:55
13:00
Chairman’s welcome
Jeremy Rose, Senior Consultant, COMSYS
Networking Coffee & Exhibition Visit
15: 30
• How is the rise of Ka-band services affecting the demand and
availability of C band and Ku band?
• Where can these other spectrum bands continue to thrive?
• Maximising existing Ku-band and C-band capacity leases
Simon Gatty Saunt, Regional VP, Data & Mobility Services Europe, SES
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What does the future hold for satellite communications?
Jean-François Leprince-Ringuet, CCO, Eutelsat
Networking Coffee & Exhibition Visit
16:45
Content to be announced
Amiram Levinberg, Founder and Chairman, Gilat
17.45
VSAT Service Provider Case Study:
Innovation, Integration, Implementation
• Examining the opportunity for growth in VSAT in the CIS region
• Owning the market: how Datagroup have achieved an 82% VSAT
market share in Ukraine
• How has the introduction of Ka-band services impacted economic
growth in the region?
Alexander Danchenko, CEO, Datagroup, Ukraine
17:15
The role of hardware in facilitating service
provider innovation
• New frequencies and applications may require new infrastructure.
However, service providers are seeking rapid ROI and end users are
requiring more services at reduced costs (lower TCO). How is satellite
network hardware evolving to meet the changing needs of VSAT
service providers?
• Out with the old, in with the new? To justify CAPEX, users expect the
"new" to deliver new, differentiated or premium services with lower
OPEX. To what extent can existing VSAT network hardware be
adapted for new network requirements?
• What is the cost of innovation? Examining the OPEX and CAPEX
implications for VSAT service providers.
Daniel Enns, Senior Vice President Marketing & Business Development,
Comtech EF Data
Sponsored by
Satellite Operator Keynote: Hybrid Networks &
Services – it’s not all about Ka
Fighting commoditisation: value added integrated
solutions, not just products & services
16:00
TRANSLATING NEW TECHNOLOGICAL
ADVANCEMENTS INTO COMMERCIAL
OPPORTUNITIES
12:00
Hosted Payload Solutions, having your own space
• Guaranteed reliability: with the VSAT market in a state of continued
flux, optimal network management is more critical than ever in
ensuring the continuation of business for VSAT service providers
• Differentiation through service management: pulling together
bandwidth, capacity and networking management and expertise
Dave Bettinger, CTO, iDirect
Interactive Cross Industry Panel Discussion:
Maximising the potential of High Throughput Satellites
• High throughput satellites and spot beam technology are being
touted as the messiahs of the satellite industry, solving problems of
spectrum efficiency, bandwidth availability and throughput capacity in
one fell swoop. How is the industry adapting to make the most of the
biggest change in the satellite industry in recent years?
• How will HTS affect the future of VSAT business models?
• What are the challenges and trade-offs? Where is the catch?
Panellists include:
Dave Rehbehn, Senior Director, Marketing International Division,
Hughes Network Systems LLC
Jay Yass, Vice President, Global Accounts and Strategic Sales, Intelsat
11:00
15:00
Restoring the traditional VSAT value chain
• Finding a balance - emphasising the traditional value chain while
accounting for an evolving marketplace dynamic
• Consolidation & configuration: how can VSAT service providers future
proof their businesses? Building a flexible managed services portfolio
equipped to address a diverse range of applications and audiences
Serge Van Herck, CEO, Newtec
10:30
Sponsored by
• General concept of Hosted Payloads
• Evolution of the idea; demand & supply worldwide
• Arabsat’s contribution & Encouragement for governmental &
private sectors
• Arabsat Badr-7 / Business case
Nabil Shanti, VP & Chief Commercial Officer, Arabsat
Keynote: Next Generation VSAT Systems
• System design innovations and recent technology advances are key
drivers of the higher performance of next generation VSAT networks
to meet the increasing demand for IP based services, in consumer,
enterprise and government markets.
Adrian Morris, CTO, Hughes Network Systems LLC
10:00
14:30
Industry Outlook: Taking stock: where are we now
and where is the satellite industry going?
• How is recent technological innovation in the satellite industry
affecting the global VSAT industry commercially?
• Where are the new application & service opportunities and who is
benefiting from them?
Simon Bull, Senior Consultant, COMSYS
09:30
Seated Luncheon and Exhibition Visit
SCALABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY & SUITABILITY
EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION?
NEXT GENERATION VSAT
09:00
Ka-Band HTS Network Configurations
18:15
Chairman’s closing remarks
18:20
End of Conference Day 1
18:30
Evening Cocktail Reception
Open to all attendees
Sponsored by
CONFERENCE
DAY TWO
“EXCELLENT CONFERENCE FOR THE VSAT SERVICES
INDUSTRY. VERY FOCUSED AND INFORMATIVE AS
WELL AS RELEVANT. CONSISTENTLY GREAT!”
Executive Chairman, Baycom
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2013
08:00
Registration & Coffee
08:55
Chairman’s welcome
12:45
• Achieving greater reliability, flexibility, portability and costeffectiveness than traditional SNG
• The advantages of cellular bonding in extreme weather conditions
• Integrative solutions – the next phase of newsgathering?
• Exploring the advantages this flexible, joint connectivity solution a
variety of scenarios
Baruch Altman, AVP - CTO Office, LiveU
APPLICATION INNOVATION:
LEVERAGING VERTICAL OPPORTUNITIES
09:00
VSAT Service Provider Case Study:
Maximising the value of the enterprise market
• The emergence of global Ka-band services & hybrid networks opens up
an opportunity to offer reliable services to millions of customers through
one satellite - how will this affect the enterprise and commercial markets?
• Moving beyond the ‘back-up’ option – how can the industry work
together to re-educate the high value enterprise market as to the
capability & reliability of VSAT services?
Doron Ben Sira, CEO, SkyVision
09:30
13:15
Seated luncheon and Exhibition Visit
14:45
VSAT Service Provider Case Study:
Examining the future of VSAT in Defence &
Military applications
VSAT Service Provider Case Study:
Making the most of mobility
GSM Backhaul & Network Extension
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Will VSAT ever really be anything but a last resort for GSM backhaul?
Hybrid networks and integrated systems – where is the role for VSAT?
C band or Ku band? Which is most suitable for backhaul?
Will satellite capacity be able to keep up with the demand for SCPC
links? Are TDMA and FDMA solutions a viable future alternative?
Koh Leng Hong, Head of Satellite Business, Maxis Berhad, Malaysia
10:30
Networking Coffee & Exhibition Visit
11:30
Interactive Panel Discussion:
Reassessing the role of the VSAT service provider
• As Ka-band services continue to disrupt the satellite industry, how has
the role of the VSAT service provider changed in recent years?
• Looking to the future – balancing the increased availability of Ka-band
capacity with an ever increasing demand for bandwidth
• Consumer vs. enterprise – weighing up the challenges and benefits of
each market
Panellists include:
Doron Ben Sira, CEO, SkyVision
Rick Hodgkinson, President & CEO, Galaxy Broadband
Communications Inc
12:15
VSAT Service Provider Case Study:
First-of its Kind Hybrid Solution for M2M
Communications at Sea
• Implementing a machine-to-machine monitoring system for highvalue cargo across one of the world’s largest shipping lines –
traversing the world’s major shipping lanes and ports.
• Bringing together global network operator, a leader in terrestrial
wireless and a maritime VSAT specialist able to provide uninterrupted
service reaching 95% of the world’s shipping lanes.
• Binding international fiber networks and GSM mobile hotspots on
300 different vessels
• Establishing a maritime communications platform providing automatic
switching between Ku-band beams as well as automatic failover to
Inmarsat Fleet Broadband.
• Exploring the requirements, the technical and operational solutions,
and lessons learned about the partnerships needed to delivery hybrid
services beyond the VSAT ecosystem.
Andrew Silberstein, Senior Vice President & General Manager,
Services, Globecomm
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• Satellite communications are now essential to securely providing
mission-critical information to military decision-makers at strategic,
tactical and operational levels.
• How are increasingly common defence budget cuts impacting the
VSAT industry?
Mike Holdsworth, Head of Marketing, Paradigm Communication
Systems, UK
• How the VSAT industry is capitalising on the rising demand for mobile
satcom with new competitive and value-added services
• How new VSAT technology is expanding opportunities globally.
Umar Javed, President, STM Group
10:00
Bonding Cellular + Satellite: Combining the Best of
Both for Optimal Cost and Performance
15:15
Advancing aviation: the rise of inflight connectivity
• Rising demand for in-flight connectivity and entertainment services is
expected to contribute to considerable growth in the use satellite
services.
• The role of HTS in meeting this elevated demand
• Technological innovation – how is satellite equipment developing to
facilitate these new services?
Jay Yass, Vice President, Global Accounts and Strategic Sales, Intelsat
15:45
Networking Coffee & Exhibition Visit
16:15
VSAT Service Provider Case Study:
Moving on in Maritime
• Growing the maritime ecosystem – as high throughput satellites
become more prevalent, and the price of VSAT services declines, how
can VSAT operators take advantage of this to extend maritime
services beyond traditional large scale shipping?
• Meeting the demands of crew and passengers
17:15
VSAT Service Provider Case Study:
Onshore & Offshore – what does the O&G industry
need from the satellite industry?
• Achieving acceptable coverage and service provision in remote
exploration areas
• Real-time, scalable, high density service provision and application
• Scalable broadband availability – improving employee welfare while
maximising bandwidth efficiency
17:45
Chairman’s closing remarks
17:50
End of Conference Day 2
18:15
VSAT Industry Awards Ceremony
and Networking Evening
CONFERENCE
DAY THREE
“IT WAS VERY EXCITING AND IT GAVE ME THE
INFORMATION TO HELP BETTER IMPLEMENT MY VSAT
NETWORK IDEAS AND WHAT TO EXPECT”
NAPSA
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2013
08:30
Registration & Coffee
09:20
Chairman’s welcome
Interference Prevention Summit
REGIONAL ROUNDTABLES:
FINDING FOCUS IN A GLOBAL MARKET
09:30
Join one of our interactive roundtables for a more indepth discussion of the VSAT market opportunities in
differing global regions.
Led by a representative from a leading player in each region, these
detailed focused sessions will provide delegates with a chance to drill
down into greater detail on regional-specific trends, challenges and
developments.
Regions for discussion include:
• Latin America
• North America
• Europe
• Russia: Roundtable leader:
Dr. Arunas Slekys, Vice President Corporate Marketing and General
Manager, Russia & CIS Business, Hughes Network Systems, LLC
• Asia
• Middle East
• Africa
10:30
Interactive Panel Discussion:
Regional Market Overview
The leaders of the regional roundtable discussions will come together
and share some of the insights and discussions that have occurred.
Panellists include:
Dr. Arunas Slekys, Vice President Corporate Marketing and General
Manager, Russia & CIS Business, Hughes Network Systems, LLC
11:00
Networking Coffee & Exhibition Visit
EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL
OF EMERGING MARKETS
11:30
Examining the potential for VSAT services in Russia
TAKING
PLACE FROM
13.15
AND TO INCL
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A WORKING
LUNCH
IMPLEMENTING INTERFERENCE
PREVENTION THROUGHOUT
THE VALUE CHAIN
Organized in coordination with the Broadcasting,
Military, Humanitarian and Maritime Sectors
In Association with WBU-ISOG, RFI-EUI and sIRG
Interference prevention measures are getting traction worldwide. Building
upon the successful VSAT 2012 Interference Prevention Summit, this year's
event will provide the satellite industry and key customer groups -- including
broadcast, military, humanitarian, maritime and other users -- with an
opportunity to expand upon the current implementation of value-added
interference prevention and mitigation solutions.
The implications of the gains made recently are profound. The Summit will
provide satellite communications users with an opportunity to report on the
impact those solutions are having on operational effectiveness and quality of
service. Likewise, the satellite industry will give updates on their latest
progress and join in open-forum discussion on how satellite-industry
programs can further improve our value proposition.
Foremost among the programs to be addressed during the Summit:
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Applying industry testing and approval of fixed VSAT, auto-deploy and
"Comms on the Move" earth station equipment for broadcasting,
military, and other users.
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Implementing the new DVB Forum carrier-ID standard.
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Delivering the broadcasters' newly-launched SNG Operator Certification,
as well as the latest VSAT Installation Training for maritime and
humanitarian organizations.
•
Cooperating on measures that address intentional interference.
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Defense of satellite spectrum in preparation for the World
Radiocommunications Conference in 2015.
•
Benchmarking for satellite distributors and VSAT operators.
Representative to be announced, Russian Satellite Communications
Company, Russia
12:15
Vsat Service Provider Case Study: The Show must go
on: a success story of the largest VSAT network
provider in Iran.
• The Iranian Market Outlook from a VSAT service provider perspective
• Overcoming barriers to VSAT network construction – political
environment, knowledge & skills shortage
• The social impact of VSAT communications in Iran
• Iran – a growing economy?
• Where next for the Iranian VSAT industry?
Mehdi Namazi, Network R&D Department,
Informatics Services Corporation, Iran
12:45
Chairman’s closing remarks
13:00
Close of Conference
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Joining the discussions will be the International Telecommunication Union
and leading user groups that have been collaborating with the satellite
industry to implement these solutions. For the broadcasting sector, they
include the World Broadcasting Unions - International Satellite Operations
Group (WBU-ISOG), as well as the RF Interference - End User Initiative (RFIEUI). InterManager, an association of ship owners and managers with more
than 4,000 vessels globally, will facilitate the maritime discussions. And
representatives of the NATO will continue to explore joint efforts across the
entire spectrum of interference-prevention efforts.
PLEASE NOTE: Participation is free to GVF members and registered delegates of VSAT 2013.
Delegates should confirm their intention to attend the luncheon and Summit to [email protected]
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UNRIVALLED NETWORKING
OPPORTUNITIES!
Make the most of your attendance at VSAT 2013 by maximising your
networking, both before, during and after the event. Aside from the unrivalled
educational experience you will receive from attending the fifteenth annual
VSAT 2013 event, you will also benefit from an array of networking
opportunities, including:
ONLINE NETWORKING SYSTEM
RAISE YOUR
COMPANY PROFILE
Our online networking system allows attendees to
message and set up meetings with sponsors, exhibitors,
speakers and other attendees in advance of the show.
Entrance
REGIONAL ROUNDTABLES
Join one of our interactive roundtables for a more in-depth
discussion of the VSAT market opportunities in differing
global regions. Led by a representative from a leading player
in each region, these detailed focused sessions will provide
delegates with a chance to drill down into greater detail on
regional-specific trends, challenges and developments.
If you would like to take advantage of the many opportunities
surrounding VSAT 2013 then get in touch now!
Contact Marc Wallentin, Sales Manager,
T: +44(0)207 017 5655
E: [email protected]
EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING
DRINKS RECEPTION
SPEED INTRODUCTIONS
A chance to meet your peers in a fun, informal
atmosphere, taking the concept of ‘speed dating’ into the
business arena.
Sponsored by
NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAKS
Meet your industry colleagues and discuss their views on
the market over a tea or coffee.
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Network with other event attendees over a glass of champagne at the 'Networking
Drinks Reception' after the conference on Day 1. Beginning at 18.15 come along and
mingle with other industry professionals in a relaxed and informal atmosphere or enjoy
a social drink with colleagues after the conference.
Sponsored by Arabsat and SES, Take the opportunity to
relax and meet new faces over lunch at our seated
networking luncheons.
VSAT INDUSTRY AWARDS AND
NETWORKING EVENING
See some more of Amsterdam while catching up with old
and new contacts over a few drinks! Enter our awards to
have the achievements of you and your company
recognised by the Global VSAT industry.
MEET THE ENTIRE VSAT
ECOSYSTEM AT VSAT 2013!
EVENING DRINKS RECEPTION
Sponsored by Eutelsat the evening drinks reception on
Day 1 after the conference provides an ideal setting for
meeting colleagues in an informal atmosphere or mingling
with other attendees.
ATTRACTING THE ENTIRE VSAT ECOSYSTEM
26%
Hardware vendors
22%
Satellite operators
11%
Integrated operators
10%
VSAT Operators
9%
Resellers
6%
Teleports
4%
Satellite Manufacturers
23%
Director
4%
End Users
22.5%
CXO
3%
Satellite Launchers
20%
SVP/VP/President
2%
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Dimitris Mavrakis
Principal Analyst, Networks
Informa Telecoms & Media
Twitter: @dmavrakis
Mobile operators are turning to rural areas – even in developed markets – to expand their
subscription bases or to increase revenues from these markets by offering additional valueadded services to their subscribers. The opportunity is even higher in developing markets,
where unconnected rural areas hold potential for significant organic growth.
There are several challenges for rolling out mobile connectivity in rural areas, and the most important barrier for
remote areas is cost-efficient backhaul. Several technologies are available:
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Microwave: The most popular and attractive
technology for nonurban areas, where traffic
is transferred through point-to-point (PTP) or
point-to-multipoint (PMP) RF signals.
Multihop microwave: In cases where the
rural area to be connected is farther away
from an aggregation point than a single
microwave link can provide, multiple hops
are introduced for the microwave links.
•
Satellite: Geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite backhaul
has traditionally been used by mobile operators.
Economies of scale and competition have brought
equipment costs down to reasonable levels, but
leasing capacity is still expensive for operators to
consider in large-scale deployments (more than
US$1,500 per megabits-per-second per month). New
spectrum bands are emerging however(particularly the
Ka-band) that will offer higher bandwidth at lower
prices, even for GEO mobile backhaul.
Different backhaul technologies have advantages and disadvantages (see fig. 1). In general, backhaul for rural
connectivity is often the biggest barrier for a successful and profitable rollout. This is backed up by a survey Informa
Telecoms & Media conducted in 1Q12, with respondents citing backhaul costs as the biggest barrier for rural
network rollouts.
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TECHNOLOGY
ADVANTAGES
Microwave
Low Cost
Not always available
Mature equipment Lower Reach
DISADVANTGES
Multihop
microwave
High Range
High Throughput
Very high cost
Satellite
Global Reach
High opex
Low letency (GEO)
Source: Informa Telecoms & Media
This article has been taken from Informa Telecoms &
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