"IP over Satellite Standard Approved in Europe"
"Internet over satellite standard approved"
"HNS Demonstrates IPoS-Based Video Solution Featuring DIRECWAY Broadband Satellite Service and Intel Architecture Reference Design"
"Internet Protocol over Satellite Standard Will Drive Satellite Services Growth"
“Over the years, CNN has benefited from all the advantages and developments in satellite communications. One way we benefit is through the adoption of industry standards, which guarantee system integrity, efficiency and quality. Therefore, CNN is pleased to see the adoption of the IPoS standard and expects that all users will benefit.”
Dick TauberVP, Satellites and CircuitsCable News Network
“Microsoft Corporation, the world leader in operating systems and application software, believes in the power of broadband in transforming the way individuals and enterprises communicate. Broadband delivered over satellite is ubiquitous and can be deployed rapidly. Microsoft believes that standards are important for the industry. Widespread adoption of standards in this area will reduce equipment cost and make broadband available and affordable to many more users worldwide.”
Jason ReindorpGroup ManagerWindows Digital Media Division
“HP’s vision for pervasive computing includes the ability to access intelligent IP networks from any location at any time. The satellite broadband proposition truly moves this vision forward. We’re pleased to see the IPoS standard adopted because it will greatly improve the total cost of ownership for broadband applications that depend on IP and will offer consumers and businesses (large and small) ubiquitous access to computing resources from virtually anywhere.”
Shane RobisonCTO/CSOHP
“Intel believes that broadband provides many opportunities for the enterprise and that satellite broadband technology offers compelling advantages. The adoption of the IPoS services standard, complemented by flexible end points based on Intel® architecture, benefits the industry and enterprise customers by stimulating more widespread adoption and the ability to reduce costs. Intel continues to work closely with Hughes Network Systems to help bring the benefits of DIRECWAY services within the reach of more users.”
General ManagerIntel Consumer Electronics Group
“As the operator of one of the largest Internet backbones in the world, Level 3 recognizes the need for cost effective, high-speed, high availability access services that can connect users to our network. We believe that the availability of satellite broadband services, which comply with globally recognized standards, will eliminate interoperability risks and will further encourage the development of new, rich end user applications. We applaud HNS for driving this important initiative.”
Jack WatersCTOLevel 3 Communications, Inc.
“Having been in no small part responsible for defining portions of the global video standard MPEG 4 and being President and CTO of a company whose products and services surround that standard, I believe that I can speak with some confidence as to the effect of global standards on an industry. It is my belief that Hughes Network Systems, Inc.’s new IPoS standard is a significant step forward and as such will increase adoption and simplify applications development. Much as MPEG 2 revolutionized the broadcast industry in the past and as MPEG 4 is doing so today, Hughes’ IPoS standard has the potential to transform the satellite industry of tomorrow. Congratulations to Hughes Network Systems on this achievement.”
Julien SignesPresident & CTOEnvivio
“Voice over IP has very stringent broadband performance requirements and the DIRECWAY service exceeded all of these requirements. Net2Phone has enthusiastically approved the DIRECWAY satellite solution. With HNS’ announcement of the new standard, IPoS, they have taken their offering to the next level by reducing costs to the end user, enhancing platform stability and creating an accommodating place for developers to build their applications.”
Stephen GreenbergCEONet2Phone
“Nortel Networks believes in standards to enable more companies to converge IP solutions for customers. IP over Satellite extends the global network for complete coverage of voice, data and video services. Our products are designed to enable customers to easily take advantage of these diverse broadband infrastructures.”
Malcolm CollinsPresidentNortel Networks Enterprise Solutions
Nortel Networks is working with Hughes Network Systems to optimize use of its Contivity IPsec VPN products over satellite.
“Ubiquitous, broadband services are a foundation for the adoption of LiveVault’s market leading on-line backup and recovery solutions. We salute HNS’ efforts to provide standards based satellite broadband solutions to customers of any size or geographical location. In our effort to eliminate the risk and burden of server backed data disaster recovery for companies of all sizes, communications standards such as this can be a great enabler.”
Chris MidgleyCTOLiveVault Corporation
“Polycom believes in the power of broadband in transforming the way individuals and enterprises communicate. Broadband delivered over satellite is ubiquitous and can be deployed rapidly. The IPoS standard for broadband over satellite will reduce equipment cost and make broadband available and affordable to many more users worldwide. Polycom is proud to be part of the international community supporting this standard.”
Hans SchwartzCTOPolycom
“Check Point believes in standards for its security applications. Enabling a standard for IP over Satellite makes sense because it enables us to extend the global IP network virtually everywhere in support of the broadband applications our products are designed to make more secure.”
Gonen FinkVP, Solutions & StrategyCheck Point Software Ltd.
Check Point is working with HNS to optimize its VPN-1® IPsec solution over DIRECWAY satellite broadband service.
“Sun Microsystems envisions a world in which everyone and everything is connected to the network. So we see the global standard for transmitting IP packets via satellite as a huge step forward. It means we will soon be able to do business on the net no matter where we are.”
Greg PapadopoulousCTOSun Microsystems
Sun Microsystems is working with Hughes Network Systems to optimize use of its thin-client SunRay solutions over satellite.
MTI has been a strong supporter of HNS’ broadband initiatives at TIA and, in fact, supported the initial IPoS submissions for standardization. MTI is already manufacturing and supplying outdoor equipment that is compliant with the TIA standard. The DIRECWAY system is by far the most advanced and widely deployed satellite communication broadband system worldwide and the TIA IPoS standard will further enhance and expand the overall market opportunities.”
Chi HsiehVice-Chairman SubsystemsMicroelectronics Technology, Inc.
“AC Technology is building applications to extend security capabilities globally. An IP over Satellite (IPoS) standard will help expand the global network, so these applications may provide ubiquitous, secure access to our customers.”
Arthur SandsCOOAC Technology, Inc.
AC Technology is working with Hughes Network Systems on Biometric applications with its BIObex middleware.
“TI is a strong supporter of the IPoS TIA standard and has worked closely with HNS in the satellite broadband arena. Together, TI and HNS developed the Mount Everest VLSI chip, which is the baseband engine for the DW6000 indoor unit. The chip is a complete System-on-chip that performs signal conversion, satellite modem and transport functions and runs HNS’ satellite terminal software on its embedded MIPS processor. TI fabricates the chip using their GS-30 0.18 micron CMOS process. We look forward to the continued success of DIRECWAY and the IPoS standard and to the significant market impact that this initiative will have.”
Steve SuttonVP, ASICTexas Instruments
“The deployment of broadband digital networks is key to enabling new, advanced applications for citizens, consumers and businesses globally. Greater bandwidth permits exciting new services for education, health, commerce, government and communications. The goal of Telespazio, as a leading provider of satellite services, is to provide a Universal Service available to all citizens regardless of economic status or geographic location or the lack of adequate terrestrial infrastructure. Connectivity with two-way broadband satellite Internet terminals over the IP protocol bypasses the need for terrestrial links, allowing Telespazio faster and cheaper bandwidth for multimedia applications. Telespazio is in favor of standardization initiatives like IP over Satellite (IPoS) that is operating in our service centers together with other DVB-based emergent standards. Telespazio is pleased to be part of the international community that supports this standard.”
Antonio CeccarelliEngineering DepartmentTelespazio S.p.a.
"PEMEX recognizes the importance of satellite-based broadband services for its rapid deployment and ubiquitous coverage. The IP over Satellite (IPoS) standard for broadband over satellite is extensively field proven, highly scalable, and supports low-cost terminals.
"Widespread adoption of the standard will further reduce equipment costs and make broadband available and affordable to many more users worldwide. PEMEX is pleased to be part of the international community supporting this standard."
Ing. Victor H. Beltran GarciaJefe de UnidadPetroleos Mexicanos
"As a leading provider of broadband services in Europe, Telefonica de Espana, S.A.U. recognizes the importance of satellite-based broadband services for its rapid deployment and ubiquitous coverage. The IP over Satellite (IPoS) standard for broadband over satellite is extensively field proven, highly scalable and supports low-cost terminals. Widespread adoption of the standard will further reduce equipment costs and make broadband available and affordable to many more users worldwide. Telefonica de Espana, S.A.U. is pleased to be part of the international community supporting this standard."
Enrique Salvatierra JimenoSubmarine Cable and Satellite Manager,Engineering DepartmentTelefonica de Espana, S.A.U.
"As a leading provider of broadband services in Europe, DEXAR recognizes the importance of satellite-based broadband services for its rapid deployment and ubiquitous coverage. The IP over Satellite (IPoS) standard for broadband over satellite is extensively field proven, highly scalable and supports low-cost terminals. Widespread adoption of the standard will further reduce equipment costs and make broadband available and affordable to many more users worldwide. DEXAR is pleased to be part of the international community supporting this standard."
Zuhal ErtanGeneral ManagerDEXAR Multimedia ve Telecommunications, Inc.
“As a leading provider of broadband services in Mexico, Enlaces Integra, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Enlaces Integra) recognizes the importance of satellite-based broadband services for its rapid deployment and ubiquitous coverage. The IP over Satellite (IPoS) standard for broadband over satellite is extensively field proven, highly scalable and supports low cost terminals. Widespread adoption of the standard will further reduce equipment costs and make broadband available and affordable to many more users worldwide. Enlaces Integra is pleased to be part of the international community supporting this standard.”
José Manuel Wiechers UrquizaExecutive Vice PresidentEnlaces Integra
"As a proponent of open standards, Loral Skynet applauds HNS' initiative in pursuing technology and service platforms that provide greater access to a wider range of satellite broadband choices.”
Terry J. HartPresidentLoral Skynet
“Andrew Corporation supports the new IPoS standard.”
Paul CoxGroup PresidentCommunications ProductsAndrew Corporation
“We at EMC believe that information should be accessible wherever and whenever in order to obtain maximum value over the entire information lifecycle. In pursuit of the vision, EMC actively supports open standards for interoperability and works extensively with industry partners to make them a reality. Open standards for the internet protocol over satellite will benefit the entire industry and provide an important step in achieving this vision.”
David L. BlackSenior TechnologistEMC Corporation
"IBM is very excited about the emerging IPoS TIA standard which we believe will be an important drive in the development of the broadband satellite market. The IPoS standard is ideally suited to easy adaptation of new applications using general purpose processors and software such as IBM 405 GP family. As an example, the HNS DIRECWAY product line offers a suite of appliances supported by the IBM PowerPC family and includes Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Serial Protocols and Ethernet Interfaces.”
Raymond BryantDirector of PowerPC ProductsIBM
“Prodelin is a strong supporter of the IPoS Air Interface standard and is already manufacturing and supplying outdoor equipment that is compliant with the specifications. There has been a significant initiative with HNS and Prodelin over the past year to help ensure a very easy installation process for the new HNS IPoS terminal equipment such as the DW6000. We look forward to the continued success of DIRECWAY and the IPoS standard.”
Gary R. KanipePresident and COOTriPoint Global
"Wind River is very excited about the emerging IPoS TIA standard which we believe will be an important driver in the development of the broadband satellite market. The IPoS standard is ideally suited to easy adaptation of new applications using general purpose processors and software. As example, the HNS DIRECWAY product line offers outstanding broadband access and a suite of appliances supported by Wind River’s Platform for Network Equipment and include Voice over Internet Protocol (VoiP), Serial Protocols and Ethernet Interfaces.”
Brad MurdochVP, Strategic AlliancesWind River Systems, Inc.
“All of us at Satmex are very pleased to learn about the announcement ratifying the DIRECWAY system as the IP over Satellite standard by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). Working with HNS for years has given Satmex an excellent understanding of the quality and performance of the DIRECWAY service and of the tremendous skills and commitment of the HNS people.
"When HNS informed us that their DIRECWAY service was going to an open standard, we had one word for them—congratulations. We are sure that the new IPoS TIA standard will open new avenues for satellite communication applications by reducing deployment costs and increasing participation of the application developer community.
"We certainly are looking forward to continue being your partners during the exciting times that lie ahead.”
Juan Manuel PinedoExecutive Vice President, Sales & MarketingSatelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V.
“Open standards have always promoted industry growth by fostering competition and providing significant benefits for consumers. The new IPoS TIA standard will open new avenues for satellite communication applications by the reduction of equipment and deployment costs and the increased participation of the application developer community. We are, therefore, very pleased to welcome the concept of an IPoS standard to the global communications arena.”
Bridget NevilleSenior Vice President, Engineering & OperationsPanAmSat
