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This past November the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) offered the Content and Communications World (CCW) Conference in NYC. A subset of that event included the annual SATCON show. Looking over the agenda there were a number of topics that point to the growing presence of hybrid networks. By hybrid networks I mean those that combine satellite and terrestrial links. An example of a hybrid network would be the PBS proposed v6 system that included Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) ground-based mesh connectivity The proposal would also add satellite overlay for disaster recovery (DR) and to get to sites where the MPLS is impractical. Regardless what happens with PBS, we at NPR Distribution will need to keep tabs on how the technology around hybrid networks continues to advance.
Here are some conference sessions listed that point to this growing hybrid network trend (I underlined key phrases related to hybrid networks):
SATCON Keynote: The Satellite Industry Today and Tomorrow, A Dialogue Between Today's Industry Leaders and the Promise of the Future
The satellite industry is alive and well, and it's changing dramatically. How will the emerging industry leaders take it to the next generation? Senior executives are armed with experience and knowledge, and challenged with implementing new solutions, motivating the work force, and maintaining a healthy bottom line. The opening keynote of SATCON will feature the three winners of the SSPI Promise Awards in a dialogue with our C-level executives and will provide a forum for discussing trends, technologies, challenges, and opportunities.
Fundamentals of Satellite Communications Systems Part 1
This 2-part seminar is designed for government and enterprise professionals who need an introduction to satellite communications. The seminar will provide an understanding of when to use satellites and how satellites both compete and coexist with terrestrial communications and will conclude with an overview of recent and proposed communications satellite systems. Part 1 covers satellite basics including orbits, frequencies, digital transmission techniques and ground station technology for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and full-mesh satellite communications networks.
The Internet of Things: Marrying Satellite, Wireless, and Fiber in a Hybrid World
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents the idea that more and more items in our lives, including our bodies, will be connected to a sensor, data will then be transmitted via those sensors through various pipes, to servers which will then act upon that data, ideally to better all our lives. Yet, a huge part of that process remains undetermined and ready for input and activation. Pointedly, that would include the bandwidth necessary to carry all those digital ones and zeros. What will be the right mix of satellites, and ground-based wireless and fiber distribution that will one day make the IoT work seamlessly? Who will be the key stakeholders 5-7-10 years hence? Where will it work best? What are the major challenges and opportunities? When will it happen?
Fundamentals of Satellite Communications Systems Part 2
This 2-part seminar is designed for government and enterprise professionals who need an introduction to satellite communications. The seminar will provide an understanding of when to use satellites and how satellites both compete and coexist with terrestrial communications and will conclude with an overview of recent and proposed communications satellite systems. Part 2 covers applications for communications satellites-including mission- critical private networks, disaster recovery, rural telephony, and multicast.
This past November the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) offered the Content and Communications World (CCW) Conference in NYC. A subset of that event included the annual SATCON show. Looking over the agenda there were a number of topics that point to the growing presence of hybrid networks. By hybrid networks I mean those that combine satellite and terrestrial links. An example of a hybrid network would be the PBS proposed v6 system that included Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) ground-based mesh connectivity The proposal would also add satellite overlay for disaster recovery (DR) and to get to sites where the MPLS is impractical. Regardless what happens with PBS, we at NPR Distribution will need to keep tabs on how the technology around hybrid networks continues to advance.
Here are some conference sessions listed that point to this growing hybrid network trend (I underlined key phrases related to hybrid networks):
SATCON Keynote: The Satellite Industry Today and Tomorrow, A Dialogue Between Today's Industry Leaders and the Promise of the Future
The satellite industry is alive and well, and it's changing dramatically. How will the emerging industry leaders take it to the next generation? Senior executives are armed with experience and knowledge, and challenged with implementing new solutions, motivating the work force, and maintaining a healthy bottom line. The opening keynote of SATCON will feature the three winners of the SSPI Promise Awards in a dialogue with our C-level executives and will provide a forum for discussing trends, technologies, challenges, and opportunities.
Fundamentals of Satellite Communications Systems Part 1
This 2-part seminar is designed for government and enterprise professionals who need an introduction to satellite communications. The seminar will provide an understanding of when to use satellites and how satellites both compete and coexist with terrestrial communications and will conclude with an overview of recent and proposed communications satellite systems. Part 1 covers satellite basics including orbits, frequencies, digital transmission techniques and ground station technology for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and full-mesh satellite communications networks.
The Internet of Things: Marrying Satellite, Wireless, and Fiber in a Hybrid World
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents the idea that more and more items in our lives, including our bodies, will be connected to a sensor, data will then be transmitted via those sensors through various pipes, to servers which will then act upon that data, ideally to better all our lives. Yet, a huge part of that process remains undetermined and ready for input and activation. Pointedly, that would include the bandwidth necessary to carry all those digital ones and zeros. What will be the right mix of satellites, and ground-based wireless and fiber distribution that will one day make the IoT work seamlessly? Who will be the key stakeholders 5-7-10 years hence? Where will it work best? What are the major challenges and opportunities? When will it happen?
Fundamentals of Satellite Communications Systems Part 2
This 2-part seminar is designed for government and enterprise professionals who need an introduction to satellite communications. The seminar will provide an understanding of when to use satellites and how satellites both compete and coexist with terrestrial communications and will conclude with an overview of recent and proposed communications satellite systems. Part 2 covers applications for communications satellites-including mission- critical private networks, disaster recovery, rural telephony, and multicast.
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