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News Inmarsat has launched a satellite broadband service to offer internet connectivity in the most unlikely places. Q&A: Inmarsat CEO on catching the data wave Click here to see what... [14 Feb 2007]
Q&A: Inmarsat CEO on catching the data wave
Comment Despite much of the developing world and North America still lacking decent mobile connectivity, Inmarsat's CEO this week told silicon.com that the company has no plans to offer services to consumers in such telecoms... [27 Oct 2006]
Sat phone service plans world domination
News Satellite communications company Inmarsat has taken the first steps towards building a worldwide hand-held satellite phone service. Inmarsat has teamed up with satellite operator ACeS to boost satellite... [04 Sep 2006]
Ryanair gives in-flight mobile access
News The connection between the plane and ground is carried by satellite operator Inmarsat. Ryanair plans to allow passengers mobile access to voice and text communications on all of its flights from the middle of 2007. [30 Aug 2006]
First mobile-friendly planes to take off in 2007
News The on-board equipment incorporates technology from Tenzing, the company that pioneered in-flight email, while Inmarsat will be providing the satellite communications. UK airline BMI will begin trials of satellite-based... [22 Jun 2006]
CIO Jury: IT bosses check out BlackBerry rivals
News Pete Smith, IT and telecoms director at Inmarsat, said alternative devices are continually evaluated as they come on the market but internal users still prefer the BlackBerry. Pete Smith, IT and telecoms director,... [23 Feb 2006]
Satellite broadband service lifts off
News Inmarsat has unveiled a satellite-based mobile broadband service with guaranteed data rates. Inmarsat said the Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) can provide both voice and broadband data... [07 Dec 2005]
CIO Jury: Microsoft security strategy gets cautious welcome
News Pete Smith, IT and telecoms director at Inmarsat, said: "I think this is a good move by Microsoft, as it gives companies more choice in protecting their computers. Pete Smith, IT and telecoms director,... [06 Oct 2005]
CIO Jury: Businesses underestimate spyware threat
News Pete Smith, director of IT and telecoms at Inmarsat, said: "I believe that most corporates underestimate spyware and mistakenly believe that they are covered by antivirus packages alone. Pete Smith, director of IT and... [27 Jan 2005]
BT bails out of satellite comms for £363m
News BT has previously sold off its holdings in other satellite firms, including Inmarsat and Intelsat. BT has announced it is to sell its stake in Eutelsat for £363m. The UK's biggest telco will sell its entire shareholding... [26 Nov 2004]
CIO Jury: Is IT to blame for £290m Sainsbury's loss?
News Pete Smith, director of IT and telecoms at Inmarsat, said: "I believe the saying goes that there are no IT projects only business projects. Pete Smith, director of IT and telecoms, Inmarsat The... [22 Oct 2004]
CIO Jury: Spam drives UK bosses to despair
News Pete Smith, director of IT and telecoms, Inmarsat Frustrated IT bosses claim the never-ending waves of spam hitting inboxes and the lack of any imminent solution to the problem is undermining the effectiveness of email... [13 Oct 2004]
CIO Jury: ERP integration nightmare?
News While integration is an issue, Pete Smith at Inmarsat said it isn't always an IT issue. Pete Smith, director of IT and telecoms, Inmarsat Integration issues appear to have been the key to the problems,... [20 Sep 2004]
CIO Jury: Are VoIP benefits worth the risk?
News The one voice of dissent came from Pete Smith, director of IT and telecoms at Inmarsat, who said the benefits don't outweigh the risks for most large corporates with an existing wired phone infrastructure. [08 Sep 2004]
CIO Jury: Windows XP Service Pack 2 - The verdict
News Pete Smith, director of IT and telecoms, Inmarsat, said: "Understanding exactly what's in the service pack and how stable it is will be our first priority. Pete Smith, director of IT and telecoms, Inmarsat [10 Aug 2004]
