Capterra Glossary
Satellite Communications
Satellite communications enable the transmission of data or voice signals between two or more points by acting as a relay station. Some benefits of using satellite communications include global coverage, high bandwidth capacity, and secure transmissions. There are also some disadvantages to using satellite communications, such as the cost of setting up and maintaining a satellite network infrastructure and the latency associated with signal transmission.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Satellite Communications
In a world where businesses are becoming increasingly global, satellite communications are essential for connecting networks and reaching customers across borders. The ability to securely communicate with global partners or clients helps keep businesses running smoothly no matter where they're located.
Related Terms
- Synchronous
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Intranet
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
- Data Center
- Authorization
- Multitenancy