The teleport business is changing rapidly. To a get an insight on the dynamics of this vital segment of the satellite industry, Satellite Executive Briefing spoke with Vladimir Rangelov, Senior Manager, Broadcast Services at VIVACOM--Bulgaria’s largest media company that operates a teleport, among its other businesses. Excerpts of the interview:
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Flat Panel Satellite Antennas (FPSAs) are one of the most anticipated technical innovations in the satellite industry for its potential to provide connectivity in mobility applications for aeronautical, terrestrial and maritime applications. However, we have yet to see FPSA take off.
SpacePath Communications, a dedicated, European-based, SATCOM amplifier manufacturer and equipment supplier, has announced the appointment of Malcolm Cathmoir as regional manager.
NSSLGlobal has announced the appointment of Staffan Iveberg as Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Staffan will work alongside the NSSLGlobal leadership team to roll out the company’s technology roadmap and bolster its R&D division as it continues to forge a reputation as an engineering powerhouse.
Ina Maller has been named chief executive officer and director of Thales Alenia Space in Belgium, effective September 1st. Thales Alenia Space has three facilities in Belgium, in Charleroi, Leuven and Hasselt.
At the AVIA Satellite Industry Forum and CommunicAsia 2019 in Singapore Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador interviewed key executives including Steve Collar, CEO-S
SatADSL, a provider of professional VSAT services, has announced the completion of its capital increase and the appointment of Serge Van Herck as president of its board of directors.
Serge Van Herck, a veteran of the satellite industry for several decades, has held positions as CEO and as board member at multiple companies and industry organizations.
Speedcast International Limited (ASX:SDA) (FRA:7SC) (OTCMKTS:SPPDF), a provider of remote communication and IT solutions, is implementing board renewal process and management changes. Russell Reynolds was appointed by the board of Speedcast in July 2019 to undertake a formal global search process for additional non-executive directors as part of Speedcast's board renewal process.