The Satellite Agenda, Next Items in Focus: London & Dubai: ‘GVF Connectivity 2014’ and ‘MENASAT @ CABSAT 2014’
by Martin Jarrold
London, UK, February 2, 2014--My previous column for Satellite Executive Briefing noted that I would be providing an update to the next event in the GVF-EMP Partnership Conference Portfolio, which takes place in London on 11th & 12th February. Connectivity 2014: Creating the New “New” Verticals – Air, Water, Surface & Rail (www.uk-emp.co.uk/emp-home/current-events/connectivity-2014/) is expected to be the first in a new series of the Portfolio, adding to the current series of conferences covering Oil & Gas Communications, Broadband Maritime Communications, and High Throughput Satellites.
Also here, I provide some further information about the next following GVF event, the GVF MENASAT @ CABSAT 2014 - Satellite Interference Summit, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Center on 12th & 13th March.
Connectivity 2014 will examine some of the key issues, technological developments, and market trends that feature on the path to a universal connectivity ecosystem, with particular, though not exclusive, reference to the latest developments in the satellite communications marketplace which are focused around the launch of advanced capability payloads into orbit. These payloads have already changed the paradigm of satellite communications capabilities in the realms of the satellite-only connectivity solution, but are also bringing a vastly enhanced dynamic to the wider realms of the satellite+terrestrial hybrid solution – solutions used in the corporate, enterprise, transportation, government, military, consumer, and other, sectors.
The two-day program in London will feature the following 21 topics:
Day One | 11th February
(For exact session timings please refer to www.uk-emp.co.uk/emp-home/current-events/connectivity-2014/)
Satellite & Connectivity Ecosystems: An Overview of Communicating on the Move: Where Are We Now? | Christopher Baugh, President, NSR
Travellers by Air: Seamless Connectivity for the Long Haul & Commuter Route | Speaker name & job title tbc, Kymeta | Dave Rehbehn, Sales & Marketing Executive, International Markets, Hughes Network Systems | James Collett, Director, Mobility Services, Intelsat
Air, Sea, Land: Enabling Communications Though Tailor Made Solutions – The Role of Satellites in the Transportation Ecosystem | Nick Burrett, Sales Manager, SES
The Super/Mega Yacht: Seamless Connectivity for the High-Seas Market | Tony Holland, Group Airtime & Contracts Director, e3 Systems (partnering with Kymeta)
Satellite & Mobile Connectivity & The Cloud: Implications for Maritime Markets | Roger Adamson, Chief Executive Officer, Futurenautics, Chairman, International Maritime Sales & Marketing Association
New Value-New Revenue Opportunities in Growing Mobile Broadband Applications Connectivity Pacome Revillon, Chief Executive Officer, Euroconsult
Insights on Understanding the Connected Air Traveller | Greg Oliveau, International Market Development, Gogo
The Satellite Antenna ‘Goes Mobile’: From Current to Cutting-Edge Design, Function & Installation | Speaker name & job title tbc, Kymeta | Chris Insall, Manager, Commercial Programmes, Cobham/SeaTel
The Small Cell to the Satellite Terminal: Integrating the VSAT and the Pico/Femto – In the Village & at 40,000 feet | Richard Deasington, Director of Market Development, iDirect & Chairman of the Rural & Mobility Special Interest Group, Small Cell Forum
The Satellite-Terrestrial Network Interface: Planning Imperatives for High-Speed Broadband in a High-Speed Mobile Environment | Speaker name & job title tbc, ViaSat
Aeronautical & Maritime Regulation: An Evolving Ecosystem for an Expanding Market | Brendan O’Mahony, Director, Market Access & Licensing, Access Partnership | Kumar Singarajah, Director, Regulatory Affairs & Business Development, Avanti Communications | Przemek Bozek, Senior Analyst, Professional Video & Managed Services, IHS Technology
Day Two | 12th February
(For exact session timings please refer to www.uk-emp.co.uk/emp-home/current-events/connectivity-2014/)
Maximizing Seamless Integration & Monetizing Evolving Multi-User-Device Connectivity | Alvaro Sanchez, Sales & Application Engineer, Integrasys
Merging Broadband Satellite & Broadband Wireless into Seamless Ecosystems & Unified Value Chains | David Kantrovitz, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Satellite Systems, Unique Broadband Systems
Shape-Shifting & Other ‘New World’ Tricks for Generation Y & the Millennial Traveller | Mark Lambert, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Managing Director, EMEA Region, Advantech Wireless
The On-Track Traveller: WiFi & Multimedia Services on Commercial High Speed Trains | Diego López, EMEA Sales, Grupo Hispasat
Flexible Satellites for Flexible Connectivity | Simon Barrett, Head of Channel & Proposition Development, Avanti Communications
Putting SatComs in Perspective: Evolution of Mobile Connectivity | Mike Hart, Consultant, Pico Services
Oil & Gas Connectivity in Remote Environments | Bill Green, Global Account Director, Hermes Datacomms
The Broadcaster, the Satellite News Gatherer, Humanitarian Assistance & Development: The Connectivity & Mobility Link | Dave Nicoll, Business Manager, Sematron | Brian Everard, Director, Everard Solutions
Connectivity & Latency: Applications Performance & User Experience | David Burr, Director, Product Development, O3b Networks
Interference Mitigation & Prevention in the Mobile Connectivity Environment | Martin Coleman, Executive Director, sIRG | Martin Jarrold, Chief, International Programme Development, GVF
The GVF MENASAT @ CABSAT 2014 Satellite Interference Summit falls into two parts, over two days, 12th & 13th March. Part 1 of the Summit will focus on “Proactivity”, and look at Challenges & Preventative Measures, and Part 2 will focus on “Reactivity”, and examine Challenges & Mitigation Approaches. The draft Summit program is as follows:
12th March 2014
The Satellite Interference Summit – Part 1: Challenges & Preventative Measures
13:00-13:15 Summit Welcome & Opening Remarks
13:15-14:00 Improper Installations and Training & Certification
14:00-14:45 Sub-Standard Equipment and Product Quality Assurance
14:45-15:15 Refreshments
15:15-16:00 Wireless Interference and Spectrum Security Initiative
16:00-16:45 Information Sharing and Geolocation & Space Data
16:45-17:00 Summit Closing Remarks
13th March 2014
The Satellite Interference Summit – Part 2: Challenges & Mitigation Approaches
13:00-13:15 Summit Welcome & Opening Remarks
13:15-14:45 Deliberate Interference and The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) Tunis Action Plan: Implementing Solutions for MENA
14:45-15:15 Refreshments
15:15-16:00 Unidentified Carriers and Carrier ID
16:00-16:45 Dysfunctional Networks and Network Validation
16:45-17:00 Summit Closing Remarks
The Summit program reflects an important developing private and public sector collaboration. GVF has, over several years, taken a strong leadership position both in developing its own initiatives and programs to tackle interference, and also by working in partnership with a wide range of other interested groups and organizations. The collaboration has included satellite operators, the satellite service solutions provider community, manufacturers of satellite equipment, national broadcasters, and the international broadcasting community as a whole, together with national, regional, and other global organizations, such as WBU-ISOG, sIRG, the Space Data Association, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The program will feature several contributors from these various organizations.
Most recently, in MENA, GVF has collaborated with the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) to develop an Action Plan to address the problem of interference, whether unintended or intentional.
The ASBU Satellite Interference Forum took place in Tunis, 6th to 7th October 2013. The Action Plan, in summary, features the following elements which will come under further discussion and development for implementation during the GVF MENASAT @ CABSAT 2014 Satellite Interference Summit. The full Action Plan is too lengthy to represent here in full, and any interested parties are invited to register their intention to participate in the further dialogue at the GVF Summit in Dubai in mid-March.
Awareness – ASBU and operators in the MENA and other regions to establish a public awareness campaign, through different Mass Media, that intentional interference will not prevent the Media message to be delivered, as the broadcasters affected will move and find other alternatives (use of another satellite or other frequencies or even other means of Media). Broadcasters in the Region should as well use their access to media to publicize the impact of satellite interference on broadcasting.
Training – ASBU and operators in the MENA region and other regions to establish short and medium training Plans for all broadcasters to ensure the best practice in operation and maintenance of the satellite uplinks systems with the objective of reducing significantly the number of interference incidents. Training to be delivered using ASBU, GVF and other recognized training plans and including the SNG module developed jointly with RFI-EUI, as well as specialized training for satellite Operations/NOC etc.
Earth Station Approvals – ASBU and operators in this region and other regions to request that SNG terminal equipment be tested and approved for use in coordination with GVF’s Quality Products Framework, which has been endorsed by RFI-EUI and the World Broadcasting Unions-International Satellite Operations Group (WBU-ISOG) in order to reduce interference caused by faulty satellite newsgathering equipment.
Carrier ID – ASBU and operators to request members and all users in the MENA region to implement carrier ID in line with WBU-ISOG resolutions and to record the progress of this change. All Broadcasting Unions and members to engage with national regulators to make CID a requirement.
Regulatory and Political Actions – ASBU, WBU, satellite operators and all concerned parties recognize the actions of ITU, Radio Regulations Board and TSB, in order to tackle the issue of intentional interference. Their continued support is requested to develop these initiatives. ASBU and WBU will also consider whether it is appropriate for action to be taken by other competent UN bodies such as UNIDIR (United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research) and others.
Further information about the GVF MENASAT @ CABSAT 2014 Satellite Interference Summit can be found by clicking on the ‘Conferences’ tab at www.cabsat.com. Register your intention to participate in the Summit by contacting me at martin.jarrold@gvf.org.
--------------------
Martin Jarrold is Chief of International Program Development of the GVF. He can be reached at: martin.jarrold@gvf.org
