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The sky’s no limit for NewSat
Robert Gottliebsen, Management Insights
Our Management Insights interview with the chief operating officer of NewSat, Michael Hewins, is an inspiration to all those who believe small companies can succeed in the current environment if they have the right technology.
Incredible as it may seem, the low-cap Australian-listed NewSat provides the satellite communications for the US land forces in Afghanistan.
The Australian army believes that it is better to use satellites linked to China for its Afghanistan military satellite communications.
NewSat operates satellite teleports out of Adelaide and Perth and its services have been so successful in coordinating the US Afghanistan land forces that the US military wants NewSat to go the next step and extend its satellite operation from simply operating satellite communication to owning a satellite or satellites.
Remember this is a company whose shares are at 0.7 cents and has a tiny capitalisation, although it is profitable. But with the right technology, and the US military behind you, anything is possible.
And that’s why American satellite expert Michael Hewins has come to Australia to join NewSat chief executive Adrian Ballintine – to give NewSat the management clout to take the next step.
Satellite spots are not easy to obtain and NewSat has bought seven of them.
Hewins explains how a tiny company can fund a $US300 million to $US400 million satellite from Australia.
First, you need to sign up groups who will use the satellite so you have a guaranteed source of cash flow. NewSat has contracts with major satellite users who have so far agreed to spend $US239 million on NewSat’s proposed Jabiru-1, Ka-band, next generation satellite.
NewSat says Jabiru-1 will provide superior coverage over South East Asia, the Middle East and North Africa plus Australia. It will be Australia’s first independently-owned commercial satellite. NewSat still needs more contracts but the demand is building so a second satellite is now in the pipeline.
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Virtual Phone Systems: Effective Communication Tool for Small Businesses
Communication is an essential part of every business, both small and big. Virtual phone systems are the latest communication tools that are being increasingly used by small businesses and mobile professionals, such as contractors and electricians. It is a communication tool that provides several advantages for small businesses and gives them a competitive edge on their competitors.
What Is It? So what exactly is a virtual PBX? It is basically a business phone system. As the name suggests, virtual phone systems are not located in the office of the business that is using this system. The hardware and software of these business phone systems are located in the office of the service provider that the business has selected. The business will only have to manage a web interface, which will be located in its office. When a caller calls, the call is received by the service provider. The service provider then routes the call depending on how the business has configured its business phone system. In other words, the business does not need to have a staff answering the calls. All calls will be automatically directed to the respective department or employee. With virtual phone systems, businesses can enjoy many advantages.
First, it allows them to project a professional appearance like big businesses do. Callers are greeted in a professional way, and all calls are routed to the right department every time. When callers call they know that they are dealing with a real and professional business. It helps business provide better customer service. With business phone systems, customers never have to deal with a busy signal. Customers are able to have their queries resolved, because all calls are routed to the concerned department. With virtual phone systems, businesses never miss an important phone call from a customer or a client. This is especially advantageous for professionals, such as contractors or electricians. They can receive a call even when they are not in their office with virtual phone service.
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