The New Normal in Cybercrime

The volume and sophistication of attacks targeting organizations is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Fortinet’s Q4 2017 Threat Landscape Report, just released this week, reports an average of 274 attacks per firm, which is a staggering 82% increase over the previous quarter. One…

Satellite TV Streaming

How Satellite TV service works Satellite TV technology makes use of specialized antennas known as satellite dishes. These satellite dishes transmit signals to a satellite receiver such as a set-top box or satellite tuner module within a TV set. The…

7 reasons to choose THOR 7

7 Reasons to Choose THOR 7 Unleash the Power of the Skies Ever felt like the digital world is expanding faster than we can keep up? That’s where THOR 7 comes in, a beacon in the boundless sea of connectivity,…

Malware – The Basic Concepts

When we see breathless posts warning about malware spread across social media, they invariably demonstrate that the author – and indeed those who share the warning – don’t really understand the basic concepts of malware. Often, this is because they…

Bandwidth, latency and congestion

Bandwidth is a measure of the capacity of a line in kbps (kilobits per second). Latency is a measure of the speed of a line between two hosts in ms (milliseconds). Factors that affect bandwidth include the physical properties of the medium…

Which frequency band to choose: C, Ku, Ka or L

C, Ku, Ka or L When navigating the complex world of satellite communication frequencies, the choice among C, Ku, Ka, or L bands is influenced more by commercial considerations than technical constraints. Each band offers unique advantages tailored to specific…

What about Ka-Band ?

Myths and facts about Ka-Band.  Below a list of topics about Ka-Band which have been compiled by a major satellite operator. Higher frequencies provide higher throughput There is nothing fundamental in a frequency band which supports higher throughput. The amount of…