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Satellite Stories

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.

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15:24

Antarctica Revisited: Trek To The South Pole...

Satellite Stories ·

2022/12/21

“When Robert first went to the South Pole, back in 1985, believe it or not there were actually more people that had been to the moon than had actually been to the South Pole!”Gez Draycott, Vice President of Sales Engineering at SES returns to the Satellite Stories podcast with a follow up of the latest twists and turns working with explorer Robert Swan.He announces that SES will be sponsoring him to head back to Antarctica for Robert’s next expedition - but this time they’ll be pushing the boundary

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23:10

Extraordinary Musical Experiences: Tomorrowland & Cercle

Satellite Stories ·

2022/12/06

Music has the power to bring us all together to share our stories. That’s why SES was delighted to be an official partner of the Cercle Festival 2022!And that’s not the only musical production house we’ve supported - over the last five years SES has supported Tomorrowland, dubbed as the most global electronic festival on earth.In this episode of Satellite Stories, hear how our technical team made these partnerships happy and why together with our industry partners, we do the extraordinary in space

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17:38

Strategy and Market Intelligence: Emerging Trends...

Satellite Stories ·

2022/11/16

Nihar Shah discusses how the global pandemic and the war in Ukraine have influenced trends within the satellite industry.From space innovation, cloud dominance, the emergence of 5G to technology tackling climate change; the SES Vice President of Strategy and Market Intelligence offers a deeper insight into where next when it comes to satellite possibilities.Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.For more about what we do, visit SES.com

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13:37

L192: SES Customer Innovation Team

Satellite Stories ·

2022/10/31

‘Build the new’ is one of the many phrases Nick Thompson uses to define L192’s mission. This exciting team based out of our Washington DC base specialise in collaborating with idea generators, technology innovators and market leaders.Together, SES combines expertise in network technology, automation, cloud and productization with customers to create prototypes, test, launch and monetize new, disruptive services.Nick, responsible for Product Delivery at SES Networks, shares why and what the team gets

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15:09

SES Roundtable: Lessons learnt from the COVID-19...

Satellite Stories ·

2022/09/12

When the world came to a halt early 2020 due to the global pandemic, there were two big changes for the satellite industry:Number one - the cruise and aviation industries came crashing to a halt. We were concerned for our customers. Knowing it could take years to rebuild economically, we wondered whether they’d survive such devastating consequences financially?And number two - with more people working and staying at home than ever before, there was a surge in demands for more capacity, as well as

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36:41

Live streaming in Antarctica: Part Two - How

Satellite Stories ·

2022/05/03

Connecting Antarctica to the world: This time we share what happened next. How SES's technical solution made dreams become reality as we supported the 2041 ClimateForce expedition in March 2022.Gez Draycott, Vice President of Sales Engineering at SES talks us through how he enabled capacity to connect in such a remote place, what impact the trip to Antarctica had on him personally, and how this project may shape our company’s future in the way it reports carbon emissions moving forwards.Satellite

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28:35

Live streaming in Antarctica: Part One - Why

Satellite Stories ·

2022/03/15

When record-breaking polar explorer Robert Swan asked whether SES could help live-stream from his next expedition across Antarctica - frankly, we jumped at the opportunity to play our part.SES's Senior Manager Amber Ledgerwood shares how she and her team work to support social and environmental initiatives. Robert Swan’s ‘2041 Mission’ included.In this fascinating episode, Amber and Robert discuss how they’re hoping the project will unfold - live - on board the expedition vessel in March 2022.Plus,

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24:46

MEO, GEO, LEO: What’s what?

Satellite Stories ·

2022/03/08

GEO, MEO and LEO... What is what exactly when it comes to the world of multi-orbits? And why is SES choosing to invest its future in multiple orbits, not just one of them?“It’s naive to now think that one solution will serve all markets equally.”Stewart Sanders, Executive Vice President of Technology, talks tech of where it all started in Lower Earth Orbit; to where SES’s future is headed with Medium Earth Orbit, and O3b mPOWER.Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina

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11:03

Cloud: Close-Up with Microsoft Azure

Satellite Stories ·

2022/02/21

This is a special podcast episode offering a taste of SES’s latest behind-the-scenes video series - Close-Up.SES has partnered with Microsoft Azure to ensure secure, reliable delivery of Azure services into any market. But how does this relationship work practically? And how can customers in all segments benefit from the growth and expansion of cloud services offered by SES?Featuring: JP Hemingway, CSPO for SES. Ewald Schrap, Principal Program Managers with the Azure Global team at Microsoft. Lynn

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14:29

A trip to Greenland: Navigating The Arctic Waters

Satellite Stories ·

2022/01/10

Unless you’re familiar with Greenland’s waters, it’s generally difficult to navigate through its arctic conditions. The climate, influence of the weather, vastness of the sea area and the ever-changing ice conditions mean that all shipping vessels – from fishing boats to cargo ships – need an experienced pilot onboard.In this episode of Satellite Stories we meet arctic navigator Søren Nuka Olsvig, to learn about the importance of real-time information via reliable internet connection at sea.Join

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11:41

A trip to Greenland: Distance Learning and Online...

Satellite Stories ·

2022/01/03

There are limited schooling options and no interconnecting roads between settlements in Greenland. Many students rely on boats, planes or helicopters to access high-schools and universities.The power of digital inclusion opens doors to online teaching and distance learning platforms previously unavailable in parts of Greenland.Anders Ogaard is a teacher at the Institute for Learning in Nuuk. He reveals the impact connectivity is having on his pupils’ lives - near and far, and on the wider

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11:52

A trip to Greenland: Sharing Art & Culture With The...

Satellite Stories ·

2021/12/27

Greenland is a country full of entrepreneurs and artists, all relying on uninterrupted internet connectivity, including Liv Jensen - founder and designer at www.InukDesign.oneLiv offers us an insight into how she works with production and shipping companies around the world via her website and social media platforms to sell her artwork.Join Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES's Senior Creative, in discovering Liv's story. For more about what we do, visit SES.comBy the way, the music you hear on this episode

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28:30

A trip to Greenland: Connecting The Unconnected with...

Satellite Stories ·

2021/12/20

Greenland is the world’s largest island yet least densely populated... but how do you connect remote settlements like Tasiilaq and Ittoqqortoormiit to the wider world? And what impact does being connected have on the country’s education, economy and health care sector?Join Kristina Smith-Meyer on a trip to the country’s capital, Nuuk to discover more about SES’s partnership with Tusass - Greenland’s sole telecommunications provider.For more about what we do, visit SES.com

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31:33

Ultra HD: Mastering The Detail

Satellite Stories ·

2021/11/09

When it comes to knowing your UHD from your HDR, are you struggling to see the wood from the trees? Then fear not because today we’re talking Ultra High Definition, High Dynamic Range AND - ironically - trees. No, really we are…Through the eyes of cinematographers, colourists and camera experts we’ll learn how a super pixel count can make a real difference.Both in the cinema and in our homes; watching the latest movie or that all-important live sport fixture.To paint a picture of why mastering the

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23:54

SES-17: Uncovering the secrets behind DTP and KA-HTS

Satellite Stories ·

2021/09/06

It’s almost here! SES-17 is a very-high-throughput all-electric geostationary satellite, and is all set for launch in just a matter of months.Designed and manufactured by Thales Alenia Space, the satellite will operate in conjunction with SES's other Medium Earth Orbit and geostationary satellites.It's mission is to provide connectivity services across the Americas and the north-Atlantic. But what will that mean for customers and future partners? Whether on land, at sea or in the air?Chief

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10:19

Close-Up with SES: A Preview

Satellite Stories ·

2021/06/07

This is special episode offering a taster of SES’s latest exclusive video series: Close-Up. The pace of change in the satellite industry over the last decade has dwarfed anything in the three decades that preceded it. Just about everything has changed, from the nature of satellites themselves and the applications they're used for, to the customers who require them and the value chain through which satellite communication is delivered to users on Earth. This time on Satellite Stories, Kristina

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23:29

KiwiSat: DTH in the Caribbean, Life after Irma

Satellite Stories ·

2021/03/22

When Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean island of Saint Martin in September 2017, lives were lost, buildings were destroyed as well as families and businesses displaced. It cost the country more than $1.5bn in damages.But what’s lesser known is the impact the hurricane had on local infrastructure. For some people, they were left without any internet or TV services for over 6 months. That meant no news updates to heed warning of important weather updates. Andrew Wong, CEO of KiwiSat, wanted better for

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14:57

DEA Aviation Part Two: Airborne Intelligence...

Satellite Stories ·

2021/02/22

Mission possible: From ground to air, Satellite Stories meets the wider DEA Aviation team to understand how satellite communications is impacting the success of their missions - not just in customer satisfaction, but also schedule maintenance and overseeing the crew’s safety. In the second part of this two-part series, Luke Sutton, Edward Grinrod and Sally Varley take us through DEA’s people and processes, from operations room to airport hangar. Satellite Stories is presented by SES Senior Creative

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13:46

DEA Aviation Part One: Airborne Intelligence...

Satellite Stories ·

2021/02/01

How do HD real-time camera feeds support international border patrols in tackling crime, and life or death rescue missions? This two-part series offers an insight into how SES satellite communications are being translated by our customer, DEA Aviation Ltd, based in Nottinghamshire UK. Their clients include Frontex (the European Border and Coast Guard Agency), Ordnance Survey, arable farmer and many more. John Sullivan and Dicky Patounas from the DEA management team explain why they rely upon SES for

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15:05

Steve Collar: Looking Ahead To SES Future

Satellite Stories ·

2021/01/04

With the launch of SES-17 and O3b mPOWER satellites in 2021, SES CEO Steve Collar looks ahead to what next for the company. Plus, a peek into how automated cloud insights are shaping up to be big development business in the aviation, cruise and government industries. Presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, Senior Creative at SES. For more about what we do, visit SES.com

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