The 9th VSAT Championship to be held as part of Sviaz 2016 on 10 May 2016

The present-day society is unthinkable without the Internet, PCs, navigation, satellite communication and other equipment for data processing and analysis. IT determine effectiveness of some sectors of economy. According to the industry experts, the possible economic benefit reached through telecommunications, may account for more than 0.5 per cent of the country’s GDP. It gives reasons for rapid development and continuous improvement of the ICT industry.

At Sviaz 2016, a major international exhibition for information and communications technologies, the visitors will see the latest developments of the industry. From May 10 to 13 Expocentre Fairgrounds hosts more than 360 exhibitors that will showcase their latest telecommunications, technology and networks, infocommunication infrastructure, tele- and radiobroadcast, and IT systems. At Sviaz 2016 AltegroSky Group holds one of the most exciting events that is VSAT Championship.

The All-Russian Championship for speed VSAT installation is the only professional event for specialists and installers of VSAT satellite communications and equipment. The key aim of the event is promotion of VSAT technologies and satellite broadband access in Russia. The interest on the part of long-standing partners and visitors, Russian and foreign specialists, and specialized press journalists testifies to the fact that Championship is a good platform for networking and sharing the best practices. The competition is traditionally supported by the Federal Communications Agency (Rossvyaz) and the Global VSAT Forum (GVF).

VSAT Championship is annually attended by professionals from many Russian cities to confirm their high qualification, show their skills and achieve better results in the speed and accuracy of VSAT setting. The 7th edition of VSAT Championship (VSAT 2014) took place at two platforms at once and became nationwide: from East to West, from Khabarovsk to the Moscow Region. In 2015 the Championship went beyond the boundaries of Russia and acquired the status of an international event. Its participants are not only Russian but also foreign companies; the visitors attending the show are from Europe and the CIS.

Valuable prizes, pleasant surprises and promotional gifts are prepared for participants in the VSAT 2016 Championship. The main award is a set of satellite VSAT with an annual subscription for broadband Internet access in the AltegroSky networks and a training certificate from the GVF Certification International Forum.

VSAT championship is a unique project which has no equals in Russia and worldwide. It is an interesting and high-profile event for professionals in satellite communications: representatives of Russian operators, VSAT operators, equipment manufacturers, industry experts and journalists from specialized press. The aim of the event is to exchange the best practices and promote VSAT technologies.

The organizers invite you to participate in the key event of the ICT industry – the 28th International Exhibition for Information and Communications Technology Sviaz 2016 and visit the 9th VSAT championship.

For more information about the event please go to "www.vsat-championship.ru.