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Digital TV Europe Euro 50 > Leaders in broadband and pay-TV
November/December 2008
stage. In March, we achieved a significant mile- Broadcasting’s Thor satellites. We expect to marked by the increased integration of satellite
stone – being recognised for leading the satel- expand capacity serving the region through services into other communication platforms,
lite industry’s collaborative effort on success- our ownership of 10 transponders on Thor 6, such as mobile technology. This is a great
fully securing the C-band spectrum for satellite which is scheduled for launch in 2009. example of how we can drive more value by
communications. We were recognised for our partnering with our customers. Intelsat already
satellite technology advances and customer Reflections on the downturn Given the succeeds in such endeavors within the wireless
service in Africa and in Asia. In April, Terrapinn, nature of our business, one that is a highly sector, serving 60 wireless operators world-
organiser of the annual SatCom Africa diversified infrastructure company delivering wide, providing backhaul services that enable
Conference in Johannesburg, recognised critical communication links worldwide, we are them to expand their networks into remote
Intelsat for pushing the satellite technology somewhat recession-resistant. However, we regions or where terrestrial infrastructure is
envelope. The Innovative Applications for continue to be prudent and monitor the global lacking.
Satellite Technology in Africa award honoured economic developments. So far, we have not
our long-standing leadership in providing a seen a significant impact on our business or to Personal aims for the year ahead My goals
communications infrastructure that has our core customer base. Our revenues remain are to continue to build our services, enhance
extended voice and data services to the most strong and we have not witnessed a significant our customer relationships and expand our
remote regions of the continent and for our change to our receivables. Having said that, the partnerships.
support and distribution of the Mindset global economic downturn most likely will man-
Network, providing educational TV services to ifest itself in customers who are more entre- Favourite TV show When time permits, I
millions. In May, Frost & Sullivan named Intelsat preneurial in nature and who are looking for enjoy watching political news programmes that
Asia-Pacific Satellite Services Provider of the capital funding. Such industry initiatives may air Sunday mornings in the US and the News
Year, recognising our company for its exempla- face some challenges in getting off the ground, Hour with Jim Lehrer. They provide me differ-
ry customer service and performance in the resulting in a possible need to look at other ent perspectives on national and international
Asia-Pacific region for our global interconnec- creative structures for new projects. We will current events. I also enjoy watching American
tivity services provided by our terrestrial and continue to stay close with our customers and football, cheering for my favorite university
satellite network. The year 2008 also contin- monitor the economic environment. team, Rutgers and the Denver Broncos, which
ued our US$460m-500m fleet upgrade com- currently is my favorite professional team.
mitment that is enhancing the world’s most Positive thoughts for 2009 Demand
robust satellite network. Intelsat launched two remains strong for satellite-enabled services. Little-known fact I enjoy having pets — I am a
satellites in 2008 – Galaxy 18 and Galaxy 19 – With the globalisation of content, expanding huge dog lover.
completely refreshing the capacity of our formats, mobility and deregulation drivers con-
Galaxy fleet, one of the most valuable video tinuing to fuel growth, we see 2009 as another Life outside work When I do have leisure
franchises in the FSS industry. Galaxy 19 satel- solid year for the satellite communications time, which is rare, I enjoy biking, skiing and
lite now hosts one of the largest international industry. Next year’s successes will also be spending time with my family.
video programming platforms, serving the
demand for the dissemination of leading
European and Asian programming to the ethni- Tom Mockridge CEO, Sky Italia and CEO, European television,
cally diverse audience of North America. This
News Corp
need for international content to reach region-
al audiences was one of the greatest drivers for Sky Italia seems to be well-placed to tackle the
satellite capacity we identified in 2008. Our dis- economic downturn. Tom Mockridge has
tribution of the 2008 Olympic Games is a per- played a major role in the company generat-
fect example of this globalisation trend. Intelsat ing operating income of US$419m (€270m) for
delivered more than 25,000 hours of HD and the year ending June 2008, an improvement
SD transmissions into the Americas, Asia and of US$198m year-on-year. Those results
Europe. But we also recognised a need for reflected net subscriber additions of 366,000
globalising content into central and eastern over the 12-month to 4.56m. In addition,
Europe, which fuelled our 1° West strategy. 1° Mockridge, was appointed to the additional
West is among the fastest growing platforms position of chief executive of European televi-
for video in the region, supplying content to sion for Sky’s parent company News Corp this
nearly five million DTH households and more year. In this role he oversees TV operations in
than 10 million cable homes throughout central Europe, outside the UK, including Sky Italia, a
and eastern Europe. A hotspot position in cen- minority investment in Premiere and a range
tral Europe, the 1° West location is served by of holdings in broadcasters in countries such
Intelsat 10-02, along with Telenor Satellite as Bulgaria, Poland and Turkey.
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