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Considerations in Selecting Commercial Satellite Solutions

By: Sam A. Brown
Submitted: 2007-10-06 20:15:49
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Commerical Satellite solutions are employed by corporations of all sizes and span a vast array of industries. From energy, oil, mining, and medical to education, corporate and consumer commodities, on-demand and reliable communications are more important than ever. The need for reliable satellite Internet connectivity increases as the need for instant communications becomes a mainstay of commerce. Always on connections and high speed Internet via satellite are no longer luxuries, their necessities.

Regardless of industry, product or service, being able to maintain essential communications and maintain complete control of your business and routine operations reliably is mission critical. Finding a satellite internet service provider with access to globally positioned earth stations, is imperative for long term stability and growth. Being able to integrate voice, video and high speed Internet via satellite for all your important data communications is imminent in the ever changing world of business.

The key to on-demand satellite communications is flexibility, reliability and operability. Ensuring the availability of fixed or mobile satellite, seasonal, occasional or full time satellite services should be a priority for your service provider. Extending corporate IT networks to mobile environments is important for first responder services and disaster recovery planners as well as connecting remote offices around the world. Mobile and remote environments can pose communication challenges that slow businesses down and increase the overall cost of business. Whether it's recovering from a disaster or unexpected event, or simply being connected regardless of location; ineffective connectivity solutions can cause operations to come to a halt. Identifying an effective emergency satellite Internet and recovery plan can ensure business continuity and immediate emergency responsiveness.

You want to make sure that your satellite internet service provider offers broadband Internet access and commercial satellite connectivity solutions. Verify that their coverage includes remote areas where existing terrestrial services may not be otherwise available. Do they provide services domestically and internationally? You'll also want to find out what services they offer for mobile satellite, fixed satellite and semi-permanent or occasional use requirements. Do they have flexible service plans that include equipment and installation? How do they handle recurring or temporary commercial satellite airtime? These are all important questions that should be discussed prior to selecting a service provider.

Ultimately, selecting commercial satellite services that are quick to deploy, highly reliable, and easy to expand, should be your main objective. Are they truly a service provider? Do they offer 24x7 support? Do they employ qualified personnel equipped to answer your questions and assist you in a time of need? Look for low maintenance as well as the most cost-efficient options made available by the provider. Additionally, identifying and anticipating future needs is imperative. If growth is part of your plan, scaleable solutions for various geographic locations should be a requirement. Staying connected to customers, vendors, suppliers and industry counterparts is the life blood of any business. Selecting the best commercial satellite solutions and partnering with a provider that keeps connectivity at their core can be daunting, but with armed with the right information and questions, you can be well on your way to always-on connections.

Click here for more information on high performance, end-to-end commercial satellite networking for voice, video and data services around the world. Sam Brown provides research and insight on a variety of technology and commercial satellite communication solutions.

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