Pacific Century Matrix (PCM), Asia-Pacific's leading provider of satellite-based broadband connectivity and network solutions is holding a workshop on DVB / IP over Satellite on 5 July in New Delhi.

The day-long workshop will focus on satellite broadband in India, an overview of PCM's products and services and VoIP in India. It will also have presentations by equipment suppliers and ground operators as well as a discussion on IP performance over satellite.

PCM offers DVB/IP broadcasting services for television broadcasters, and a range of one-way and interactive broadband services for multimedia business, major corporations and content providers. Through its joint demonstration via satellite, customers will be able to obtain first hand experience of its services/ products combination, says a company release.

The workshop will allow participants to get connected with main players in the industry including local Internet Service Providers, Broadcasters, Regulatory Bodies, Educational Institutions and Corporations in India, the release states.

The sessions are being chaired by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India member R.R.N Prasad.

The key note speakers include:
• Internet Services Provider Association of India secretary Amitabh Singhal.
•Call Centre Association of India president Guru Hariharan.
•Telecommunication Engineering Centre deputy director general - satellite Ashok Golas.
•Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited managing director KRP Verma.

Among the other guests who have confirmed their attendance include: Prasar Bharati officer on special duty Chellum Bose, DD director engineering Y Pratap. According to PCM's country representative Sandeep Bhargava, more than 96 professional involved in Internet services, call centres, satellite services, broadcast engineering have confirmed their attendance.

He adds that the co-sponsors include: DSL Dishnet, MCBS, Pentagon Systems, Space Link, and Malibu Network.