Intelsat Showcasing Regional Services at SVIAZ 2009, Moscow, Russia

Intelsat was on hand for Russia’s largest and most successful international exhibition and conference for telecommunications, information technology and broadband technology, SVIAZ/Expo Comm 2009, which opened on Tuesday 12 May. Presiding the opening of the conference was the President of Russia, President Dmitry Medvedev and Minister of Telecommunications, Igor Chegolev.

This year’s SVIAZ 2009 focuses on Wireless and Mobility Solutions. The exhibition is spread over an impressive seven halls, and conference attendees can find Intelsat in Hall 2.

Intelsat’s main theme for the event is “One Platform, Global Delivery,” demonstrated with graphics promoting the company’s upcoming satellite coverage for the region via the planned Intelsat 17 at 66ºEast, the Intelsat 904 at 60ºEast and the Intelsat 15 at 85ºEast.

Visitors are also learning about Intelsat’s network solutions for Mobility, GlobalConnex and Cellular services. Traffic at the Intelsat booth is busy, with customers and others showing high interest in Intelsat’s future capacity for the region.

Situated near the seat of Russia’s government, Intelsat will host a customer gala celebrating its regional customers this evening… more to come!

~ Vevette Husbands, Program Manager, Trade Shows & Events