In the latest SIG podcast, we discussed where the industry is with the transition to the cloud and the important things that need to happen to enable it, such as AI, customer education to understand the new technology, and a lower price point on data transfer and compute power. We also discussed how digitisation and cloud processing is bringing satcoms out of the dusty corner and into a new era of connectivity.  

Guests:

• Simon Swift, ETL Systems
• Alvaro Sanchez, Integrasys
• Jorg Rockstroh, Work Microwave
• Laurence Russell, freelance journalist

We discussed the evolution of ground satellite communications, the main areas impacting a transition to a software-based future, and how the satellite industry can learn from other industries. We also discussed how the skillsets needed are changing and how the industry can shift to compete with other sectors for that talent. 

• Markus Eslitzbichler, Kratos
• Yassine Bihi, Eshailsat
• Martin Coleman,
• Crispin Littlehales, Satellite Evolution
• Helen Weedon, Satcoms Innovation Group

In the first ever Grounded Podcast from the Satcoms Innovation Group, we gather experts to discuss the challenges for military and government satcoms. We discuss challenges such as Radio Frequency Interference and jamming, technology and scalability, as well as standards. We also discuss the need to integrate more of the innovation happening in the commercial sector into military satcoms and how we can enable closer collaboration. 

Guests:

• Alvaro Sanchez, CEO, Integrasys
• Rory Welch, Vice President Global Government, Intelsat
• Koen Willems, VP EU/NATO Programs and Government Relations, ST Engineering iDirect
• Frane Milos, CEO Luxembourg, Amphinicy Technologies