SatTV at IBC 2008

SatTV reports from IBC 2008 with a mix of interviews from Europe's premier broadcast exhibition and conference. Click here to view

September/October | Volume 6 | Issue 5

1 Editorial

Too much information.

4 Satellite News Review

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

12 Digital oilfield applications & satellite communications
Today, mission critical operational success in the oil and gas exploration and production environment is heavily dependent on access to the most efficient information and communications technologies (ICTs). Martin Jarrold, Chief of International Programme Development, GVF, reports.

14 No slow in demand
ABS (Asia Broadcast Satellite) is constantly working to meet the growing demands of broadcast and telecommunications operators in the Indian Ocean region. Helen Jameson spoke to Tom Choi, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of ABS to discover what his thoughts were on the industry in Asia, regulatory issues and plans for the future.

16 Glowlink: the best kept secret in the industry
Glowlink provides innovative, affordable satellite monitoring and power control products to support the efficient operations of satellite–based communications networks. Based in California, the company is led by Jeffrey C. Chu, the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Glowlink.

20 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.

30 Underlying demand continues to increase
Futron Corporation provides leading edge decision management solutions for the satellite industry. The corporation tracks the satellite manufacturing industry, producing regular reports on its state. Helen Jameson speaks to Dustin Kaiser, an Analyst for Futron Corporation about satellite manufacturing.

32 Developing DSNG
Next generation satellite equipment has given rise to next generation satellite newsgathering, taking broadcasting the news to the next, exciting level. C-Com Satellite Systems, a leader in the development, manufacture and deployment of fully automated antenna systems, explores the next generation of SNG.

36 Keeping track
Satellite technology has allowed businesses and individuals access to accurate information on location and tracking services for various different purposes. Satellite Evolution finds out how satellite is being used in this field.

42 Improving Asia’s launch capabilities
We do not talk enough about the Asian launch market but there is a great deal of activity in this sector. Helen Jameson looks at the past, present and future capabilities of the Asian launch vehicle sector and the things we should be taking into account for the future.

48 The next generation
Satcom users are demanding more from their modems. They are looking for bandwidth efficient, compact modems that are low cost and can deliver high-speed communications. Satellite Evolution takes a look at what is out there.

52 The perfect platform for business
Vietnam is a country with strong economic growth, and its entry into the WTO has created a very favourable climate to do business. The 12th International Exhibition in Vietnam on Telecommunications and Information Technology and the International Exhibition in Vietnam on Electronics Products 2008 will be staged during November 26 to 29 2008 at HoChiMinh City International Exhibition and Convention Center.