[Satnews] ARABSAT is organizing its 8th Telecom Forum in Cyprus that will occur from February 10 -11, 2016, in order to strengthen its professional and operational association with its customers.

This event will be  addressed by Mr. Marios Demetriades, the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works of Cyprus, and will provide a platform for ARABSAT Customers, Technology and Service Providers to share their views on latest technological trends.

ARABSAT intends to host a live demo at the show using Traveltronic All-in-one Systems with Newtec Dialog Hub using ARABSAT-5A Appendix Ku-Band Space Segment. Both Traveltronic All-in-One System and Newtec Dialog Hub are the latest products that are of integrating and complementing Cellular, Terrestrial and SATCOM Platforms together. This exercise will help ARABSAT to encourage SATCOM Industry to use Appendix Ku-Band for their VSAT, Broadband and Broadcast Networks, as this band is more immune to Radio Frequency Interference.

Eng. Mueid Al-Zahrani, CTO said, “This occasion will be a unique opportunity as ARABSAT will be presenting its Future fleet and newly launched satellite, BADR-7, to industry that contains Ku-Band, Ka/Ku Strap and Ka- payload providing coverage over Middle East North Africa, North West Africa, Central Asia and South Africa respectively. ARABSAT is planning to take advantage of Cyprus Venue and intends to show Hellas-Sat Teleport facilities to its esteemed customers to capitalize business opportunities in the future.”