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Inmarsat - Media Reporting Revolutionised via Satellite
The Second Gulf War can truly be said to have revolutionised the way future events and conflicts will be covered by the world's media.
Live, video and real time updates brought events from the Iraqi desert to the world's attention on a scale previously unseen. Radio reporters, photojournalists and print journalists all benefited from reliable voice and data links allowing them to identify the unfolding story from and sometimes beyond the front line.
But it was not just for broadcasts that satellite communication was vital, mobile services like Inmarsat Regional BGAN trialled by many broadcasters including the BBC and CNN, provided a level of security for media operating in the field due to its 'always on' capability. Reporters did not have to dial up to establish a link with the outside world; their Regional BGAN could be constantly connected to the Internet. Requiring no more technical expertise than firing up a PC and pointing the device using the software installed, someone can get online in minutes with technology that can be carried in a small rucksack.
Inmarsat has long been recognised as the leader in the field providing the media with the tools they need to be free to roam wherever the story is unfolding, or to feel secure when operating beyond the reach of reliable communications. This is not just due to the quality of the service but simply the fact that Inmarsat is continuing to evolve the solutions it offers to ensure the media can be confident of an element of future proofing.
Michael Butler, Managing Director, Inmarsat Ltd
August 2003
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