Surrey Satellite Technology US has named Doug Gerull as its Chief Operating officer. In this capacity, Gerull will be assisting SST-US in building out its U.S. manufacturing capacity and cultivating the markets for satellite technology within the U.S. commercial, civil government, and Department of Defense sectors.

Globecast announced today that Mr. Michele Gosetti will take on the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer of Globecast Americas, effective immediately, following the departure of Lisa Coelho.

Astrium Americas has appointed Ed Spitler as president of its subsidiary Astrium Services Government, Inc. Spitler, who served as Astrium Services Government, Inc.'s chief operating officer since May 2012, brings more than 25 years of senior executive level experience in military, government and commercial satellite operations. He will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the company's overall business strategy.

At the IBC 2013 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Matthew Rosenstein, Director of PR and Branding, GlobeCast on their new branding launched at the IBC.

At the IBC 2013 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Dr. Peter Siebert, Executive Director of the DVB Project on the latest developments in video standards.

At IBC 2013 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Alessandro Alquati, Head of Global Contribution, GlobeCast on their live Ultra HD demo at the show.

At IBC 2013 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Bernd Lehr, Sales Director of ND Satcom on the new Ka2Go moible antenna product they launched at the IBC.

At IBC 2013 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Sanford Jewett, VP-Marketing and John Huddle, Head of Media Services, Thuraya on their latest products..

At IBC 2013 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Martin Meisenburg, Director International Sales & Marketing, and Volker Brands, Regional Sales Manager, Narda Safety Test Solutions on the products they are highlighting at the show.

At the IBC 2013 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Interview with Peter Ostapiuk, VP-Media Product Management, Intelsat on the prospects of Ultra HD.