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September/October 2007 | Volume 5 | Issue 5

4 Satellite News Review

Satellite Evolution Asia offers a round-up of the latest satellite industry news.

8 Satellite Finance Review

Satellite Evolution Asia looks at the financial results of two of the region’s big players.

10 Exhibition Review

Satellite Evolution Asia looks at VietnamComm and discuses the highlights.

12 A Technological Hub

Singapore is ranked as the place to do business. A technological hub, its location between the advanced West and the emerging East give it a unique advantage. What is it about Singapore that attracts so many businesses and why is it is perfect for the satellite industry? Helen Jameson finds out.

20 Bridging the Gap

Satellite communications technology is helping some isolated and remote rural communities thrive. However, the majority of the continent is still waiting for access to simple voice services. Satellite Evolution looks at the problems faced by remote villages and the telephony solutions available to meet their needs.

26 Solutions for Rural Communities

Gilat Satellite Networks is a leading provider of rural telephony solutions to the Asian market. Helen Jameson speaks to Doron Elinav, Director of Strategic Marketing, about the solutions they offer and the importance of deploying communications to those in rural communities.

30 Strategic Growth and Development

Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) was established to meet the growing demands of broadcast and telecommunications operators in the Indian Ocean Region. Headquartered in Hong Kong, ABS serves a global customer base with representatives in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Helen Jameson speaks to Tom Choi, Co-Founder and CEO of ABS.

32 Disaster Recovery

According to the ITU, in 2006 alone, 21,800 people succumbed to natural disasters, with 95 per cent of those killed residing in least developed countries. US$65 billion of economic loss was recorded worldwide. Satellite Evolution Asia reports on how the satellite industry can respond before, during and after these events.

38 Coordination of Response

Frederick Morris is General Manager of the Vipersat Network Products Group for Comtech EF Data. Helen Jameson speaks to him about disaster recovery and the role of satellite communications.

40 Quick Deployment

The Disaster Recovery and Strategic Telecommunications Infrastructure Company (Drastic LLC), specialise in providing communications for the developing world. Helen Jameson speaks to Rob Longhurst, President of Drastic about their work and how communications are restored after a disaster has struck.

42 Ensuring Continuity of Communications

Helen Jameson speaks to Rich McCauley, Director of Product Management, Network Services Business Unit for Loral Skynet, about their disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.

44 Broadband Means Business

The emergence of broadband has revolutionised the way in which business is done all over the world. Recognised as a crucial tool for a successful enterprise, Satellite Evolution looks at the reasons for this and the impact broadband solutions are having on the Asian SME sector.

50 What Does the Future Hold?

Developments in antenna technology have taken satellite communications to a new level. Antennas come in all shapes and sizes and they perform many different functions. Satellite Evolution Asia finds out what is new in the world of satellite antennas and takes a peep into what the future holds.