Satellite and the Cloud
(At the Edge of Space)
February 13 . 2025 . 14:00 UK Time
A discussion centred on the uptake of cloud-based terrestrial and non-terrestrial and hybrid networks services and the migration from data centres and company servers to the cloud, driven by lower CapEx, increased security and network agility. This programme will also feature the hyper-convergence of connectivity technologies with the wider TMT landscape - and enabling technologies such as AI, Edge Computing, 5G/6G, IoT and multi earth orbit communications satellites.
Further Updates to Follow
(07-02-25 - 16.00 (GMT))
14:00 c21-virtual
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Opening Remarks
Paul Stahl, Executive Director
14:05 Analysis Mason Space
Luke Wyles, Satellite Communications Analyst and Programme Head: Space Ground Segment
SYNOPSIS: Uncovering the competitive need for ground infrastructure digitalization to make best use of an increasingly flexible space segment. Through virtualisation, satcom has a path towards cloud native operations and standards-based telco integration, and to unlock superior asset utilisation and service assurance from adaptable multi-domain networks.
14:25 Amazon Web Services
Richard Burrows, Senior Solutions Architect Aerospace & Satellite
SYNOPSIS: As organizations distribute computing across cloud, edge, and satellite networks, managing these dispersed systems creates significant operational challenges. This presentation explores how implementing a unified cloud-based control plane streamlines operations across hybrid infrastructures, and by consolidating data from traditional centers, edge nodes, and space-based platforms, enables more effective analytics and a foundation for AI based solutions.
14:45 SES
Sergy A. Mummert, Senior Vice President Sales Global Cloud & Strategic Partnerships
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Gunjan Hooja, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Manager
SYNOPSIS: The SES cloud team will cover four different resiliency scenarios of focus for data center operators and cloud providers. In a world in which natural and unnatural disasters are increasingly contented with satcom + cloud resiliency has become a must for organizations. The four different scenarios are:
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Satcom resiliency for global data center / infrastructure operations.
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Satcom resiliency during global data center / infrastructure build & upgrades.
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Satcom resiliency during land/subsea fiber outages.
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Satcom resiliency during scheduled and unscheduled events for customers.
15:05 SpaceBridge Inc.
Amir Kashanizadeh, Director of System Engineering
For the past few years, cloud applications in the satellite market have been both a major hope and a significant challenge. But what does the cloud mean for the satellite market, specifically the satellite ground segment?
Today, we are going to address a few key questions:
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What are the advantages of migrating the satellite ground segment to the cloud?
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Is it cost-effective, considering the high cost of cloud infrastructure leasing?
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By designing cloud-based, software-defined satellite networks, will new opportunities, markets, and revenue streams emerge?
15:25 Independent SME (Past: World Wide Technology, Viasat, Inmarsat, Virgin Media O2, Liberty Global, Thales Alenia, T-Systems, Dell, Orange)
Alessandro Ciappei, Senior Manager Cloud Infrastructure and Technical Lead, Edge Devices, Datacentre Model Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
This presentation explores the transformative potential of integrating satellite telecommunications with modern IT infrastructure, specifically focusing on the synergistic relationship between satellite technology and cloud computing. Traditionally, satellite communication has faced challenges related to cost, latency, bandwidth limitations, and ground station infrastructure. This presentation argues that cloud technologies offer viable solutions to these longstanding issues. I will examine how:
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Public Cloud: Leveraging the scalability and global reach of public cloud providers can enable dynamic resource allocation for satellite operations, reducing infrastructure costs and enabling on-demand bandwidth provisioning.
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Private/Telco Cloud: For applications requiring enhanced security, control, and lower latency, private or telco clouds offer a compelling alternative.
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High-Performance Computing (HPC): The vast amounts of data generated by satellites require significant processing power. This presentation will demonstrate how HPC resources, whether cloud-based or on-premises, can be harnessed for tasks such as image processing, weather forecasting, scientific simulations, and other computationally intensive satellite applications.
15:45 Phantom Space
Jim Cantrell, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Phantom Space offers launch services, spacecraft design and construction, and constellation launch and deployment. Jim has over 30 years of experience in the space industry, working as an engineer, strategist, and subject matter expert in satellite systems and space system markets. He has also been a partner and VP at SpaceX, a CTO at Moon Express, and a board member and advisor for several space companies and organizations. Jim's mission is to increase the scalability and cost-effectiveness of getting to space, and to remove entry barriers for space applications. He is also the author of "Breaking All The Rules", a book about the origins and trends of the new space race.
15:45 Microsoft
Sarah Nagy, Senior Director of Customer Engagement
Sara has been with Microsoft for over 24 years in various product management, product strategy, technical sales and business development roles. Her experience spans many major products teams including Azure, Windows, M365, Business Applications, Mixed Reality, 5G, Space, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum. She is currently Senior Director of Customer Engagement focused on technology enablement for customers and partners for key future emerging cloud technologies. Prior to joining Microsoft, Sara created and ran her own small business for over 9 years in the Pacific Northwest where she focused on improving and perfecting the operational efficiency in service-oriented businesses. She engages in various charitable efforts in the community including serving on the board of some non-profits.
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