Matthew-Cheetham.jpgThe Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed Matthew Cheetham as General Manager of the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) with immediate effect. As the General Manager of CAP, Cheetham will take over from Aaron Herps and build on the accomplishments achieved by CAP to date, with the aim of creating a stronger and healthier environment in which the vi

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.

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 15th year.

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that Manjula Sriram has joined the company as Vice President & Chief Information Officer (CIO). Reporting to Chief Financial Officer Tom Fitzpatrick, Sriram is now responsible for leading Iridium’s Information Technology (IT) organization in implementing information systems to support both distributed and centralized business operations.

bettinger.jpgSpaceLink announced its Chief Executive Officer, Dave Bettinger has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA).  The Mobile Satellite Users Association is a non-profit organization that fosters the exchange of news, information and ideas among mobile satellite users and providers with a focus on communications, navigation, safe