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About Microcom

Microcom Systems Ltd is an independent consultancy specialising in satellite communications and the space industry.

Founded in 1985, Microcom Systems provides consultancy services to equipment and satellite manufacturers, satellite operators, network operators and to both commercial and military communications users.

Market Intelligence

Microcom performs market research into satellite related areas as well as providing pre bid and general market intelligence.

Microcom's areas of expertise include the:

• VSATs (equipment and services)
• large earth station and satellite communications networks (fixed, mobile and broadcast)
• communications services
• broadcast TV and radio
• satellite TT&C and operations
• satellite manufacture
• launch services
• earth observation (optical and SAR imaging)

Microcom has the research and analysis capability to provide:

• pre-bid intelligence by researching potential customers backgrounds, possible requirements and identifying key drivers
• market and technology reviews including the assessment of competing technologies and the impact of economic conditions
• market projections for use in strategic planning

Recently Microcom has performed market assessments, sales projections and detailed technology reviews for several clients covering:

• earth station communications equipment market
• TT&C market
• EO earth station market
• small satellite market
• synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging market
• optical imaging market

Proposal Preparation and Evaluation

Microcom has considerable experience in the management of both proposal preparation and proposal evaluation.

Microcom can supply individual experts or a complete team to assist with proposal preparation as well as evaluating tenders on your behalf.

We have the capability to manage complete proposals and can support the full range of required tasks including:

• proposal management, planning and strategy
• copywriting and inputing of text
• preparation of graphics
• reprographics including colour printing/copying and binding

Microcom is able to assist with the identification and pre-selection of potential suppliers.

Microcom has experience of commercial and military proposals as well as proposals for international organisations including the European Commission and the European Space Agency.

Over the last few years Microcom has been involved in the preparation and evaluation of bids worth in excess of US$ 2 billion.

Technical Support

Microcom's comprehensive information and staff resources are available to assist in the realisation of your project goals.

Microcom can provide any level of support from a one day discussion with an expert able to answer "what if" questions, to complete project teams capable of the design, procurement, implementation and commissioning of satellite communications networks.

Experts can provide specialist expertise during meetings, procurement, testing or any other situation where you need technical support.

Reports

Microcom publishes technical reports and reviews on topics of interest to the satellite communications industry.

Reports are also prepared for individual clients on a commission basis.

Training

Microcom provides custom training on a commission basis on all areas of satellite communications.

Training can be provided in house in a conventional "lecture" format or can be supplied on video or CD-ROM for wide distribution within an organisation.