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Does VSAT Have a Role in IoTDenis Sutherland, iDirect

Insatiable demand for dynamic services and faster bandwidth

3.9 BILLION 50 BILLION

ConnectedUsers

ConnectedThings4 Billion

People20

BillionDevices

50 BillionMachines

Data-Driven World: 2020

Maritime: From the Digital Ship to the Connected Ship

Vessels use sensors to capture data relevant to its own operation, as well as third parties: •Real-time diagnostics•Engine maintenance•Cloud-based services

Aero: e-Enabled Commercial Airplanes

Combine integrated information and communications systems to:•Drive operational efficiency•Enhance revenue•Streamline maintenance

The Ground Rules for Satellite in IoT

• Supply: global coverage; heavy concentration over critical geographies and markets around the world. • HTS add ~ 800 new beams; • New LEO constellations ~10 Tbps of capacity

• Speed: IoT not just about low speed links.

• Experience: Operators can leverage new innovations to extend new services current customers.

• Opportunity: Satellites continues to have unique advantages.