NewSat to Highlight Jabiru Satellite at SATCOM Africa

Top Quote NewSat of Australia will join SATCOM Africa conference and exhibit. One of the most awaited conferences for the regional satellite communications industry, the event is a collaboration among Telecoms World Africa, Submarine Networks World Africa and The TV Show Africa. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) May 17, 2012 - NewSat of Australia will take part in this year's SATCOM Africa conference and exhibit. One of the most awaited conferences for the regional satellite communications industry, the event is a collaboration among Telecoms World Africa, Submarine Networks World Africa and The TV Show Africa.

    SATCOM Africa will gather top SATCOM players that develop, operate and invest in the regional communications industry. The event offers technology providers and end-users opportunities to grow their business contacts and enhance technological assets. NewSat's African capability is poised to provide improved coverage and more flexible enterprise-grade solutions for backhaul providers. Its first Ka-band satellite, Jaburi 1 , is currently being made by Lockheed Martin.

    3i Publishing Editor Bradley Shaw and Middle East and Africa Regional Director Telecom Italia Sparkle Thierry Tormiet will present ways on how get maximum broadband access and optimize return on investment. Diarmid Massey, Cable & Wireless VP for Carrier Sales will show how fibre technology can benefit the African satellite sector. Radio Communications Bureau ITU Director Yvon Henri will discuss the demand for high-bandwidth but fast satellite communications. Mr. Tormiet and Mr. Massey also be present on the panel on "Fibre and satellite - the cohesive solution." NewSat will be represented by Steve Rich who will be available to conduct product briefings. NewSat manages global satellite and ground services which provide wireless coverage across many countries around the world.

    Other regional and international satellite professionals will talk about user-generated demand for capacity, building vs buying SATCOM technology, upsides of infrastructure sharing and design, developing reliability backup plan in case of cable failure, keeping the competitive edge through local content development, utilizing mobile TV to increase ARPU, satellite applications in DTH business , monetizing regional satellite applications, and satellite applications in the mobile and the fixed broadband markets.

    Speed Networking, a formal part of conference proceeding, will provide business executives and representatives opportunities to meet prospective partners and customers. Among the companies sponsoring the event are Eutelsat, SES, Hughes, Arianespace, Amos and other leading SATCOM players.

    SATCOM Africa will run from May 21 to 24 at the Sandton Convention Centre Johannesburg.

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