The ICO satellite, built by Boeing Satellite Systems, incorporates a number of unique design features. The satellites carry more computing power than 600 Pentium III-based computers feature innovative transmit and receive antennas allowing direct air link to users and use a smart processor capable of adapting beam configuration to match usage and make the most efficient use of the bandwidth available. These features give ICO Global Communications unprecedented flexibility to meet ever-changing market demands on a global basis.