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Sofia, Bulgaria, September 6, 2019--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:

by Bernardo Schneiderman

Los Angeles, Calif., Sept. 3, 2019 — 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.

Surrey, UK, Sept. 2, 2019 — 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.

London, UK, Aug. 26, 2019 — 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.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aug. 20, 2019 — Metis Technology Solutions has named James (Jim) Theiss as its first vice president, Space and IRAD Programs. Jim, age 49, is a former U.S. Air Force officer who is driving the successful performance of this fast-growing space mission support company.

Malaga, Spain, Aug. 14, 2019 — Tedial, an independent MAM technology solutions specialist, has announced that Julian Fernandez-Campon has been promoted to chief technology officer, effective immediately.

Boston, Mass., Aug. 6, 2019 — Actus Digital, a provider of compliance and media monitoring solutions, today announced that it has appointed Doug Hinahara vice president of sales, Americas, and Matthew Osman as customer services manager. The new positions were created as part of the company's response to meet the growing demand for broadcast compliance and media monitoring solutions and an increasing customer base in the U.S. and throughout the Americas.

Los Angeles, Calif., July 18, 2019 — Globecast, a solutions provider for media, has announced  the appointment Berto Guzman as vice president, head of content acquisition aggregation and distribution  (CAAD) for the Americas, effective immediately.

Washington, DC, July 10, 2019 — Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP (WBK) has announced that Nicholas Alexander is joining the firm as a Partner in the Washington, DC, office. Nick joins WBK with an extensive background in telecommunications law and policy issues, having served as a government attorney, in-house counsel, and in private practice.