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PRESENTS
The West African Satellite Communications
Conference & Exhibition
23-25 November 2005
Le Meridien Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria
ORGANISED BY
ENDORSED BY
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EVENT OVERVIEW
GVF and its organising partners AITEC Africa and UK Event Management Partners have announced that a satellite conference dedicated to the deployment of satellite and satellite hybrid-based communications solutions in the region of West Africa.
High-level official endorsement of NewCom WAFSAT has been confirmed from the West African Telecommunication Regulators Assembly (WATRA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
NewCom WAFSAT will feature a highly detailed and focused programme designed to examine mission critical issues in the global satellite telecommunications product and service marketplace as they impact the deployment of satellite and satellite hybrid-based communications solutions across the West Africa region, together with key trends in the policy and regulatory arena within individual national administrations, and across the administrations which collaborate and coordinate within WATRA.
Conference sessions over the two days will include a Regulators’ Roundtable; an examination of liberalisation of satellite service markets; analysis of the voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) over satellite application; an evaluation of the satellite communications marketplace in terms of service profitability and state-of-the-art technologies; appraisal of the application of satellite communications to the connectivity needs of the public and private sectors. Speakers will also be asked to address the all important question of the moment: Does broadband satellite make sense for West Africa?
The further objectives of the conference include detailed exploration of the application of satellite-based solutions to meet the communications needs of a range of commercial vertical markets, including the Oil & Gas sector, as well as those of the development sector.
The two-day conference 23-24 November will be followed on 25 November by a number of training course(s)/workshop(s) on the practical implementation of satellite technologies and strategies (see link below).
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SPONSORS
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Eutelsat's fully-owned subsidiary for satellite broadband services
Skylogic is Eutelsat's fully-owned subsidiary for satellite broadband services. Skylogic builds on Eutelsat's expertise in satellite communication, corporate and professional data networks, delivering a cost-effective portfolio of two-way satellite broadband communication services to businesses and public administrations world-wide.
Portfolio of services
Skylogic's portfolio of services is provided through a wide network of sales channel partners around the globe, selected by their ability to provide high-quality services and solutions adapted to business users' requirements.
State-of-the-art IP platforms
From the heart of Europe, Skylogic operates a series of state-of-the-art IP platforms, which offer IP connectivity from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean through several fully interconnected satellite hubs. At the Network Operation Centre (NOC), experienced engineers monitor customer networks round-the-clock. An International team of experienced satellite industry professionals is available to support our customer's projects small and large.
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Sky 2 Net LTD, a British company based in London UK with commercial and operational offices in the Middle East is a leading provider of solutions and services based on satellite communication.
Sky 2 Net has built a large base of customers in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Through Sky 2 Net services thousands of customers are getting access to Internet, VoIP, teleconference etc.
At present we have more than 400 corporate customers that include banks, mines, NGOs, government branches, private companies, cyber cafes and small to medium ISPs.
Sky 2 Net is providing services over six satellites that cover the service areas.
Sky 2 Net’s vision is to extend services to remotes places in Africa, Asia and the Middle East by introducing state of the art technology that is “human friendly” to less developed places and connecting them to the rest of the world.
Sky 2 Net is collaborating with leading industry participants to implement this vision.
Address: 38 Wigmore St, London, UK
Tel: +44 207 071 56212
Contact: Ilan Weichselbaum
Email: wilan@sky2net.net Website: www.sky2net.net
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Telenor Global Teleport Network
Accessing the world's premiere satellite systems, including -- Inmarsat, Intelsat, Iridium, Eutelsat, New Skies, Satmex, Spacecom, Thuraya as well as Telenor-owned Thor satellites - the Telenor Global Teleport Network is made up of Telenor-owned and partner gateways strategically positioned around the world. Telenor-owned teleports are located at Eik in Norway and at Southbury, Connecticut and Santa Paula, California in the United States. Telenor partner teleports are located at Nittedal, Norway and Prague in the Czech Republic.
Telenor Global Distribution Network
The Telenor Global Distribution Network has more than 300 service providers and retail organizations with over 400 points of presence populating local buying markets all over the world. Telenor Satellite Services' retail operations include wholly-owned Marlink, a 'multi-supplier' of mobile satellite communications and GMPCS Personal Communications, as well as partially-owned NSSL Ltd., an independent provider of satellite and IT solutions.
Address: Telenor Communications Services BV, PO Box 383, 2130 AJ Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
Tel: + 31 23 5542706
Contact: Laurens Nijhuis, Account Manager
Email: nijhuis@telenor.nl Website: https://www.telenorsatellite.com/index.cfm
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Emperion A/S is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was established in the spring of 1999.
Emperion designs, deploys, operates and maintains broadband IP communication solutions and services based on digital satellite (VSAT) and fixed wireless access (FWA) networks. The solutions are targeted at enterprise class customers and are deployed to a rapidly growing client portfolio in more than 30 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Emperion has focused on addressing the lack of terrestrial broadband last-mile availability with its two-way broadband IP satellite and hybrid VSAT/FWA solutions. The company’s solutions are distributed through its subsidiaries in Nigeria and United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a fast growing network of valued-added re-sellers and system integrators across the region.
Emperion has developed a range of managed IP-enabled infrastructure and service solutions that combine high performance, worldwide availability, ease of installation, high reliability, and low cost to its customers. The Emperion solutions consist of customized best-of-breed technology integrated to meet specific customer demand while offering high efficiencies in the use of satellite and radio spectrum that directly translates into an affordable recurring service cost for end users.
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SkyVision provides Internet Connectivity services and turn-key IP-based solutions to Internet service providers and enterprises, using satellite, in Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. With over 150 customers in 32 countries, providing over 800Mbps across multiple satellite platforms SkyVision's service includes C and Ku-band based service, VoIP, Space Segment for mobile operators and TV, DVB/SCPC, Shiron and Idirect based solutions, networking consulting and ground station design.
Address: SkyVision Global Networks, Kinetic Business Centre,
Theobald Street, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 4PJ, UK
Tel: +44 20 8387 1750
Contact: Iris Adam - SkyVision Regional Sales Manager
Email: iris@sky-vision.net Website: www.sky-vision.net
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The African telecommunications market has significantly developed over the past decade. The development of technical and commercial solutions tailored for the needs of the continent has led to the evolution of a unique market profile. Meeting the communications demands of the African continent in the future will therefore require innovation and commitment at all levels of participation. SES ASTRA’s 13 satellites form part of the 38 satellite fleet of the SES group. ASTRA’s commitment to the African market is supported at the highest level and will ensure that the video, broadband and multimedia services on offer across the African continent will be available for decades to come.
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Satellite Network Solutions for the Next Generation
ND SatCom is a leading global supplier of next generation broadband VSAT network solutions. Our innovative technologies are deployed in telecom, internet, media, enterprise, government and military environments worldwide. With more than 25 years experience in the field we are able to meet the toughest challenges.
SkyWAN® as the leading Mesh DAMA VSAT platform supplies the extra power you need to handle any scale of service, whatever your industry sector. Through its versatility and cost- effectiveness SkyWAN® has become the preferred choice for any satellite communications solution in more than 130 countries.
ND SatCom solutions comprise true DVB-RCS and MESH DAMA technology. SkyARCS is the premier modular high performance DVB-RCS satellite IP network solution for star typologies.
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Gilat Satcom is an international broadband satellite service provider, supplying Internet, data and voice services to telecommunication providers, public and private businesses and government organizations in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Latin America. Gilat Satcom, headquartered in Israel with a regional office in the USA, utilizes teleports located in the USA, Germany and Israel.
Gilat Satcom operates mainly in developing regions. It provides cost-effective connectivity to the Internet backbone located in the USA and Europe through a global satellite and fibre infrastructure, offering a variety of applications, including internet access, data transfer and voice-over-IP telephony.
Gilat Satcom specializes in delivering advanced fixed and mobile broadband communication services principally targeting end-users in developing countries who ordinarily do not have adequate access to traditional terrestrial telecommunication infrastructure.
The communications services offered by the Group are based mainly on satellite platforms enabling connections between two or more remote ground stations as well as between mobile satellite communications customers. The Company also resells equipment related to these services.
Address: 21/D Yegia Kapayim St., POB 7144, Petach Tikva, 49130 Israel
Tel: +972-3-925 50 15
Contact: Ms Shany Chinsky
Email: Shany@gilat.net Website: http://www.gilatsatcom.com/
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EXHIBITORS
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MEDIA PARTNERS
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THE NEWCOM BRAND
The NewCom branded series of conference and exhibition events are jointly devised and organised by the Global VSAT Forum (GVF), AITEC Africa, and UK Event Management Partners (uk-emp), who share control and ownership of all associated intellectual property rights.
NewCom is an abbreviation for New Communications, and refers to new communications technologies and strategies to bridge the digital divide. These technologies and strategies originate from and with the global satellite communications industry, together with other sectors of the world of telecommunications which contribute to the development and deployment of communications solutions based on satellite-terrestrial hybrid technology platforms.
The first NewCom conference and exhibition event - NewCom Africa - took place in London in March 2005. It sought to highlight a wide range of communications solutions with one important trait in common: The potential to improve the fortunes of people and organisations throughout Africa. From business and residential networks to vital applications such as distance learning, telemedicine and rural communications, state-of-the-art ICTs have never held more promise.
But potential and promises are not enough. Funding must be secured; regulation and policy need to be optimised; and "sustainable" solutions must be crafted that draw upon the respective competences of numerous "stakeholders". Likewise, the most appropriate technologies must be identified - whether they are fibre or wireless, fixed or mobile or, as noted above, hybrid approaches.
The purpose of the NewCom Africa series of conference and exhibition events is to act as a catalyst in this process, to provide key private- and public-sector players with an opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and develop plans that transform tremendous potential into practical implementation. Whether your organisation is a service or system provider, a regulator or a ministry, or an end-user, the joint organisers of the NewCom Africa series are honoured to facilitate you participation in this important ongoing endeavour.
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FUTURE NEWCOM EVENTS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Please check back later for details of NewCom AFRICA 2, taking place in early 2006 in London.
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