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- O3b mPOWER: GovernmentsFrom analysing firefighters health data, to communicating on the front lines in conflict zones, to managing a complex election process in land-locked Burkino Faso. Satellites deliver the real time data essential to government operations. So, this time we look at how O3b is being used by governments across the world, and why SES’s new MEO offering, O3b mPOWER, will offer government customers even more flexibility - on private and public networks - when it comes to staying connected.Features Jack Deasy - former US diplomat and now VP of market segment solutions at SES; and John Atkinson - retired colonel with the US army, and now Director of Business Development at SES. Presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer.29 min
- O3b mPOWER: Oil Rigs & The Energy SectorLEO, MEO, GEO and soon O3b mPOWER… Continuing our mini series on O3b mPOWER, today we meet Morten Hansen, VP of Commercial Maritime & Energy Sales at SES.From Skyping on a ship in Brazil, to dangling from a helicopter basket above the Norwegian Sea…Morten’s conversation with Satellite Stories’ host Kristina Smith-Meyer looks at how O3b is used by maritime businesses today and an insight into working out at sea on oil rigs, drilling platforms and vessels.19 min
- O3b mPOWER: Cloud Based PartnershipsFrom Microsoft to IBM Global Services to Amazon and Netflix…the importance of offering reliable and secure public and private cloud based services is something SES is continuing to build upon.On this episode of Satellite Stories, we discuss why global strategic partnerships are key for growing our cloud-based service offerings - and why more of the services end users are relying upon are based on this mysterious thing called ‘the cloud’.Kristina Smith-Meyer is joined by Sergy Mummert, Senior VP of Global Cloud and Strategic Partnerships at SES, based in the USA. For more about what we do, visit SES.com.17 min
- A little black box to wallpaper TV & Tokyo 2020 Olympics in 8kWhat's the future role of the TV in your living room? How big a difference does screen quality really make? And what's all the buzz about with regards to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics being filmed in 8k? Martin Faehnrich, Panasonic's standardisation manager, explains where television tech has come from over the last two decades and offers an insight into where it's going. Plus, Satellite Stories podcast host Kristina Smith-Meyer hears how our screens won't just be something we watch programmes on in years to come - they could be an integrated part of the family smart home. For more about what SES does, visit SES.com20 min
- OU Flex Part II: Football, Copa America and Broadcasting in Brazil
How do you make sure millions of football fans can watch their team play without having a golden ticket to the game?
On this episode of Satellite Stories, Kristina Smith-Meyer travels to Brazil to see SES's OU Flex being used first-hand by broadcasters - and end users - during the Copa America 2019. Join her in Sao Paulo at the Morumbi Stadium on the morning of the opening ceremony, and later - in a bar with hundreds of fans enjoying the Brazil v Bolivia game.
Featuring Jurandir Pitsch and Andreas Breuer from SES, Alex Pimintel from Casablanca Online and bar owner Walter Flavius. For more about what SES does, visit SES.com.
19 min - OU Flex Part I: VR Mountain Biking & Snow Volleyball in the Austrian AlpsHow do you live stream niche sports in the Austrian alps? How do broadcasters ensure breaking news can be reported in a remote location immediately with little preparation?One of the many services SES offers is OU Flex. On this episode of Satellite Stories, Kristina Smith-Meyer takes you on a mountain bike ride, hovercraft racing and a trip to the European Snow Volleyball Championships. So pop on your headphones to enjoy the journey!Featuring Steve Bisenius and Andreas Breuer from SES, and Paul Richardson from Sematron.For more about what SES does, visit SES.com.19 min
- Online Video Streaming and OTT's FutureBBC iPlayer, Netflix, SkyGo, YouTube - a handful of online video services we're all likely to have used at some point in the last few months. These days, we no longer rely on viewing our favourite TV show live in our living room. As consumers, we now expect to be able to watch our favourite content -whenever and wherever we want.When we say OTT content distribution, linear TV channels and IP content... they're probably terms you’re not familiar with as an end user. So on this episode, Markus Placho - VP of products at SES video – runs us through why these types of services have reshaped the way SES works and the way our clients work with us over the last ten years.SES's Satellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer. For more information on what we do, visit SES.com13 min
- The Future of In-Flight EntertainmentPersonalised passenger experience, watching films in 4k and closing the gap between life on the ground with life in the air... Just a few of the insights offered by Gustavo Nader, head of strategy for Thales InFlyt Experience.But what role does SES play when it comes to improving connectivity in the clouds, quite literally? How will AI benefit all passengers on board commercial airlines – not just those privileged to sit in first class? And how are airlines keeping up with bandwidth and demand for OTT content streaming capability?'Satellite Stories' host Kristina Smith-Meyer speaks with Gustavo at this year’s iD19 event in Luxembourg.For more information on SES's upcoming industry days, visit SES.com16 min
- Market Research – Why It Matters To SES
"Applying common sense to the number madness..." That's how Ricardo Topham, Senior Market & Business Analyst at SES describes his job.
It's a role which sees him travel all corners of the world - finding out what matters most to our customers and seeing first-hand how the solutions SES provide really make a difference.
From employing locals in remote communities in Africa to empowering entrepreneurs in the Caribbean, our host Kristina Smith-Meyer unveils the real-life stories of working at the world's largest satellite operator.
For more information about what it is we do, visit us at www.ses.com
22 min - The Story Behind ASTRA 1B Satellite
Ever wondered how TV changed from SD to HD? And curious in how the number of channels has vastly increased over the years?
On episode 2 of Satellite Stories, we look into the history of one of SES's geostationary satellites - Astra 1B launched back in 1991. And we discover how the idea of co-location was pivotal in satellite history in expanding the industry's horizons and technical ability. Host Kristina Smith-Meyer meets Ray Sperber - one of the SES engineers behind co-location's initial concept.
Want more behind the scenes of what SES does? Visit youtube.com/ses
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About Satellite Stories
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SES is the world's leading satellite operator. We connect and enable broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers, and enrich the lives of billions of people worldwide.
Satellite Stories host Kristina Smith-Meyer discusses what matters most to our customers and hears how the services SES provide really make a difference.
For more information about what we do, visit SES.com.