At the SATELLITE 2017 Conference & Exhibition, the ambitious nature of the satellite industry shone through. Whether in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medi- um Earth Orbit (MEO) or Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO), all operators spoke of an optimistic future as they seek to gain new revenue streams and be relevant in an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) world. However, satellites are only as good the technology that powers them, and more expectations are now being placed on traditional Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) tech- nology providers as they look to provide the solutions that will power the next generation of satellites. The question is, are they able to meet expectations and what do they have on their technology roadmaps?
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