Gazprom Space Systems - the Corporate Teleport Operator of the Year

The World Teleport Association announced the recipients of the 14th annual Teleport Awards for Excellence. JSC Gazprom Space Systems was announced to be the winner in the nomination «Corporate Teleport Operator of the Year». This is the first recognition of the efficient activity of the Russian companies by the global satellite telecommunication community.

The World Teleport Association announced the recipients of the 14th annual Teleport Awards for Excellence. JSC Gazprom Space Systems was announced to be the winner in the nomination «Corporate Teleport Operator of the Year». This is the first recognition of the efficient activity of the Russian companies by the global satellite telecommunication community.

According to the official report of the World Teleport Association, Gazprom Space Systems was selected as the Corporate Teleport Operator of the Year based on a 48% revenue growth rate in 2008. WTA's Executive Director Robert A. Bell noted, that each of the winners demonstrated a commitment to delivering high-value, innovative and reliable service to customers and a dedication to the growth of the global satellite communications market.

Note:

JSC Gazprom Space Systems (before December, 1, 2008 – JSC Gascom) is the subsidiary of JSC Gazprom. The company has created and operates the satellite communication and broadcasting system of JSC Gazprom based on the Yamal-100, Yamal-201 and Yamal-202 satellites, the satellite communications stations network of JSC Gazprom and the satellite digital TV broadcasting system. The main business directions of the company are creation of space systems of different application, delivery satellite telecommunications services and integration of satellite telecommunications systems. Over 90 Russian central and regional channels as well as foreign channels are broadcast via Yamal satellites. About 30% of the company profit comes from the international market.

In the framework of the Russian Federal Space Program for 2006-2015 the company develops three projects: Yamal-GK communication and broadcasting satellite constellation, SMOTR remote sensing system, PolarStar mobile and broadcasting satellite system.

In 2008, Gazprom Space Systems Board of Directors approved the Prospective Plan of the company space business development till 2015 stipulating the launch of eight new satellites and a new teleport in the Moscow region.

Gazprom was listed to WTA's Global Top Twenty in 2008 and to The Fast Twenty in 2008 and 2007.

World Teleport Association (WTA) dedicated to advocating for the interests of teleport operators in the global telecommunications market and promoting excellence in teleport business practice, technology and operations. The Teleport Awards for Excellence are presented each year to organizations and individuals whose achievements have been deemed exceptional.


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