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September/October | Volume 6 | Issue 5

REGULARS

1 Editorial

An industry holding its own.

4 Satellite news

A round-up of the latest news.

FEATURES

12 Finding the right balance for European airwaves
The European Satellite Operator’s Association (ESOA) works hard to heighten the profile of satellite systems and services and to drive home their benefits. Giuliano Berretta, Chairman of ESOA, analyses a major challenge that the satellite industry faces in Europe – regulation.

16 Representing the interests of industry
Founded in 2002, the European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) represents the interests of the industry with key European organisations, policy makers and other stakeholders and strives to raise awareness of the huge benefits that satellite communications can offer to all. Helen Jameson speaks to the newly-elected Chairman, Giuliano Berretta, about the satellite industry in Europe.

20 Galileo: the story so far
When the Galileo constellation of satellites eventually becomes operational in 2013, Europeans will have access to a huge array of navigational and tracking applications. However, the project has been fraught with financial problems from day one.

24 Turning to satellite
Governments, NGOs and first responders alike are looking for effective, reliable and, more importantly, available communications that can perform in the aftermath of a disaster where no terrestrial infrastructure is available. Their first choice is satellite. Satellite Evolution finds out why.

30 Truly global
With the world’s largest global satellite fleet, Intelsat command a much envied position in the satellite market. With the refreshment of their fleet in progress and a desire to provide the very best service to their customers, Intelsat is keeping well ahead of the game. Helen Jameson spoke to Stephen Spengler, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing about the Middle East and Africa and future plans.

32 Talia: promoting good works
The NGO community is increasingly using satellite to reinstate communications in disaster zones and in remote areas. Satellite Evolution speaks to Travis. T. Mooney, COO of Talia Satellite & Telecom to find out about its ambitions to serve the NGO market.

36 The perfectionists
For the manufacturers that build satellites the job is all about a balancing act of timing and perfection. With increasing pressure from operators who are keen to introduce new technology, manufacturers must come up with the goods on time and at a reasonable cost. Helen Jameson finds out what the latest news is in satellite manufacturing.

44 The best yet
Considering the current economic climate, there was perhaps a little nervousness felt by the organisers of this years’ IBC in Amsterdam. In fact, there was no need for nerves as the event managed to attract a record number of attendees and exhibitors.

48 Driving more ROI out of your existing backhaul network
With the continuing proliferation of premium 3G mobile services such as mobile TV, video and high speed Internet, mobile operators are intensely scrutinizing their transport network infrastructure, particularly the Radio Access Network (RAN), as it has a key role in the cost-effective and efficient delivery of these services. Memotec explain.

52 Space & defence in Europe: a team effort
The European Union recognised the importance and potential of satellite communications several years ago and, since then, has worked hard to promote and include them in the European Defence Policy. Helen Jameson finds out how Europe is using satellite-based communications and systems to underpin their fighting forces.