Events

153 countries Sign Treaty Governing Spectrum and Satellite orbits at WARC 2012

Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2012--The World Radiocommunication Conference 2012 (WRC-12)  concluded its deliberations today with the signing of the Final Acts that revise the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.Over 3000 participants, representing 165 out of ITU’s 193 Member States attended the four-week Conference, braving the extreme winter conditions prevailing in Geneva. Over 100 Observers from among ITU’s 700 private sector members along with international organizations also attended WRC-12.

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GVF MENASAT@CABSAT 2012: Satellite Interference and the (Ka-) Band Plays On

by Martin Jarrold

London, February 1, 2012--Taking place on the second (29thFebruary) and third (1stMarch) days of CABSAT 2012, at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Center (DICEC), is GVF MENASAT @ CABSAT, which this year will comprise the Satellite Interference Mitigation Forum, and the Satellite Markets & Services Summit.

Defense Sector Sees Opportunity Beyond Budget Cuts

by Virgil Labrador, Editor-in-Chief

San Diego, California,  January 31, 2012--  In contrast to recent military shows like MILCOM in Baltimore last November and last  year’s WEST show, there is more of a cautious optimism over the impending defense budget cuts now that it’s inevitability has  more or less sunked in.

World Radiocommunication Conference opens in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland, January 23, 2012--The World Radiocommunication Conference opened in Geneva today to review and revise the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. The work of this international treaty-making Conference will be conducted over four weeks until 17 February to address the changes required to the regulation of orbit/spectrum resources in the interest of the users of these scarce resources, with global implications for policy-makers, regulators, the industry as well as end-users.

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GVF and SeaTel Collaborate on Marine VSAT Training and Installation

Washington, D.C., January 12, 2012--High-quality marine VSAT terminal deployments are being facilitated through the collaboration of three leading industry organizations on a global online training program. The Global VSAT Forum (GVF), Sea Tel, and SatProf have announced that they will jointly launch a web-based training platform at www.gvf.org/training that enables faster, more cost-effective delivery of operation and installation training for personnel who either utilize or deploy Sea Tel marine VSAT terminals.

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GVF MENASAT@ CABSAT 2012 to Feature Satellite Interference Mitigation Forum and Satellite Markets and Services Summit

by Martin Jarrold

Dubai, UAE, December 20, 2011--The CABSAT 2012 exhibition, 28th February to 1st March next year, will feature a stronger than ever GVF presence, as the global association representing some 230+ member organizations from the satellite industry sector provides the satellite communications stream of the event’s conference element.  Held at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Center (DICEC), the GVF Interference Mitigation Forum, and the GVF Markets & Services Summit, will take place on the second and third days of CABSAT, a key feature of the international satellite communications events calendar.

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CABSAT 2012 to Highlight Unique Opportunities in the Middle East Satellite Market

Dubai, UAE, December 8, 2011--CABSAT 2012, is bringing together the most dynamic – and lucrative – broadcast markets in the world.  According to the latest research by Informa Telecoms and Media, there are 80 million television households in the Middle East and North Africa market. Today satellite television reaches 65% of them, but by 2016 that proportion will rocket to 80%.

GVF Oil and Gas Conference Highlights Strong Energy Sector Demand for HTS Satellites

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 1, 2011--High Throughput Satellites (HTS) will increasingly be a key addition to the offshore communications industry’s portfolio, as energy-sector interests demand more broadband for less cost. The projection of strong demand for HTS solutions was one of several prominent topics explored during the “GVF Oil & Gas Communications South East Asia” conference (O&GCSEA2011) held 22-23 November at the Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

GVF Global Conference Series Positions Kuala Lumpur and South East Asia as Center-Focus

by Martin Jarrold

London, UK, November 3, 2011--Economic stagnation and financial uncertainty across U.S. and European markets, the continuing significant political unrest manifest in the “Arab Spring”, the litany of manmade conflicts and natural disasters across the globe (including serious flooding in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and the Philippines), concerns over hydrocarbon-based energy supplies, consumption, prices, and climate change impact – short-, medium-, and longer-term problems, and justified news headline-grabbers all!

ITU Telecom World Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

by Roxana Dunnette

Geneva, Switzerland, November 1, 2011--Telecom World took place in Geneva, Switzerland from 24 to 27 October 2011, an event that focused on the latest technologies, services, regulatory issues and trends in the telecommunications sector. It was also the 40thanniversary of the ITU Telecom event that started in Geneva in 1971. This year’s event was the 12thedition, having been previously held every four years.  Over 300 VIPs, head of states and governments, ministers, CEOs of global corporations attended the event this year to celebrate this important milestone.