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Vista, California, March 4, 2022--Amkom Design Group Inc. based in Vista, California is a manufacturer of world-class amplifiers of varying frequencies in a full portfolio of Commerical Off The Shelf (COTS) products and provider of  custom design services for the VSAT and satcom markets. Satellite Markets and Research caught up with is Founder and CEO, Ernest Kasparov who expounded on his company's unique approach to manufacturing Block Upconverters (BUCs) and amplifiers. 

New York City, NY, February 17, 2022--On March 15, SSPI will induct six new members into the prestigious Space & Satellite Hall of Fame. The 2022 honorees are Frank DiBello, President and CEO of Space Florida; Dr. Christopher R. BoshuizenDr. William S. Marshall and Robbie Schingler, co-founders of Planet; Steve Spengler, President and CEO of Intelsat; and Prof. Robert Twiggs, Professor Emeritus at Morehead State University.

Denver, Colo., February 11, 2022--BridgeComm, Inc., an optical wireless communications (OWC) solutions and services provider, today announced that Rich Tortorelli will join the company as a chief systems engineer. Having developed, managed and executed 160 plus satellites with space-based constellations, Tortorelli brings thirty years of invaluable experience to BridgeComm to enhance its OWS space produce development efforts.

New York City, NY, February 8, 2022 – Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) has named Emory Strilkauskas as Head of Business Development for the Americas, responsible for expanding the company’s professional broadcast and media portfolio across the United States, Canada and Latin America.

New York City, NY, February 8, 2022– The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the appointment of Eutelsat’s Head of Third Party Teleports Jesus Mendez Sampedro to its Board of Directors. In March, he will stand for election by the membership to a three-year term.

Montréal, Canada, February 4, 2022–XipLink, the technology leader in Wireless Link Optimization  announced the appointment of Jaco Botha, based in South Africa and Ashburn, Virginia, as Senior Vice President of Product.  Botha will have responsibility for all Product Management, Product Marketing and Alliance Partnership functions for the company moving forward. In addition, he will be a key contributor to the senior management committee that sets strategic direction for XipLink and its employees.

Los Angeles, Calif., Feb. 2, 2022 — SuiteLife Systems, a Division of NFB Consulting Group, announces the appointment of media industry veteran Robert (Bobby) Stevens as Director Media Technology–Sales & Marketing. 

Herndon, Va., January 26, 2022 – iDirect Government is beginning the new year with new board of director members. Joining the iDirectGov board are experienced technology, defense and industry leaders David Aronoff, Jill Kale and Mitch Herbets who will advise the company as it enters its 15^th year.

New York, NY, January 12, 2022--Telstra has named Vish Vishwanathan as Vice President of its Wholesale group for the Americas. He joins Telstra as the company is entering its latest phase of international growth and network expansion.

Mérignac, France ,January 12, 2022-- WorldCast Group, a solutions provider for media and broadcast added Cyrus Uible to its U.S. team as Application Engineer and Solution Architect. Based in Miami, Florida, Cyrus’ appointment reflects the company’s ambition to strengthen its presence in the North American market.