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Intelsat Makes Strategic Selection with a Significant Initial Order of Gilat's New SkyEdge IV Platform for Its Newest High Throughput Satellite

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

SkyEdge IV is Gilat's next generation platform designed to operate with new, adaptable very high throughput satellites (VHTS) to provide end-users the required capacity where and when needed.

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  • SkyEdge IV is Gilat's next generation platform designed to operate with new, adaptable very high throughput satellites (VHTS) to provide end-users the required capacity where and when needed.
  • SkyEdge IV ensures unified operation with standard interfaces for network orchestration and seamless integration between the space and ground segments.
  • "We are honored that our valued partner, Intelsat, made a strategic decision to adopt Gilats next generation SkyEdge IV platform.
  • As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat operates the worlds most trusted satellite telecom network.

SES and Gilat Expand Strategic Partnership with the Selection of Gilat's SkyEdge IV Platform for SES-17

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

SES has selected Gilat's SkyEdge IV platform to operate with its SES-17 satellite, a very high throughput satellite (VHTS) to provide fixed services and mobility services.

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  • SES has selected Gilat's SkyEdge IV platform to operate with its SES-17 satellite, a very high throughput satellite (VHTS) to provide fixed services and mobility services.
  • Gilats SkyEdge IV is a multi-orbit platform that was designed to interface and smoothly integrate with non-geostationary constellations and geostationary VHTS, such as the recently-launched SES-17.
  • SES will be using SkyEdge IV simultaneously for both SES-17 and its upcoming second generation NGSO constellation, O3b mPOWER.
  • The SkyEdge IV multi-service platform will be utilized by SES to deliver cellular-backhaul and enterprise services, in addition to previously announced maritime services.

Gilat and Intelsat Expand Their Strategic Partnership in Commercial Aviation

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Monday, January 24, 2022

SkyEdge II-c is a proven operational system that allows aviation service providers like Intelsat to streamline service fulfillment and provide a superior user experience to airline passengers.

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  • SkyEdge II-c is a proven operational system that allows aviation service providers like Intelsat to streamline service fulfillment and provide a superior user experience to airline passengers.
  • "Thanks to our close relationship with Gilat, as well as the technological advantages and benefits that they provide, well be ready for the post-COVID mainstream adoption of IFC among travelers throughout parts of Asia, said Intelsat Senior Vice President of Commercial Aviation, Dave Bijur.
  • The expanded network will address the increased demand for internet connectivity in the commercial and business aviation market on a global scale and, with the current recovery of global aviation, the timing couldnt be better."
  • As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat operates the worlds most trusted satellite telecom network.

Wayne R. Engelke is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, December 10, 2021

HUTTO, Texas, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne R. Engelke is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Professional in the Cybersecurity field and in acknowledgment of his work at Sonic Wall.

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  • HUTTO, Texas, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne R. Engelke is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Professional in the Cybersecurity field and in acknowledgment of his work at Sonic Wall.
  • To receive his education, Mr. Engelke first graduated with a Bachelor's degree in General Business Management from Texas State University-San Marcos.
  • Mr. Engelke got his start at Dell, starting as an Enterprise Architect and CSE IV for United States Marine Corps in 1989.
  • In his spare time, Mr. Engelke enjoys hunting, fishing, restoring hot rods, and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren.

Iron Mountain Signs 20 Megawatt Lease With Fortune 100 Customer in Northern Virginia, VA-2, Data Center

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Monday, December 6, 2021

Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in innovative storage and information management services, announced today that it has signed a 20 megawatt multi-year lease with an existing U.S. based Fortune 100 customer in its VA-2 data center in Manassas, Virginia.

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  • Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in innovative storage and information management services, announced today that it has signed a 20 megawatt multi-year lease with an existing U.S. based Fortune 100 customer in its VA-2 data center in Manassas, Virginia.
  • Based on current design plans, together with this lease, Iron Mountain now expects the VA-2 facility to support 36 megawatts, up from 30 megawatts previously.
  • We continue to see strong demand for comprehensive data center solutions from our existing customer base, said Mark Kidd, Executive Vice President and General Manager Iron Mountain Data Centers.
  • Iron Mountains data center solutions met all of the customers requirements, including scalable capacity, network proximity to other deployments, and a design that provides flexibility and reliability.

CyberSaint Security Appoints Jerry Layden as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

CyberSaint , the developer of the leading platform delivering cyber risk automation, today announced Jerry Layden as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), assuming responsibilities effective September 2021.

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  • CyberSaint , the developer of the leading platform delivering cyber risk automation, today announced Jerry Layden as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), assuming responsibilities effective September 2021.
  • Layden, who previously served as CyberSaints Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), established a highly successful approach towards strategic partnerships and customer acquisition that resulted in triple-digit year over year growth amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Jerry is an incredibly skilled leader and strong strategic thinker, whos done an outstanding job over the past three years, said Padraic O'Reilly, Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder at CyberSaint.
  • Im honored to be taking on this new position as CyberSaint enters this next phase of hypergrowth and innovation, said Jerry Layden, CEO of CyberSaint.

Alegion Inc. Names Jeff Henry as Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alegion Inc ., a leading data labeling platform and services provider for machine learning, announced today the appointment of Jeff Henry as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alegion Inc ., a leading data labeling platform and services provider for machine learning, announced today the appointment of Jeff Henry as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • "Jeff is an outstanding sales leader, and his broad experience in enterprise technology solutions will support Alegion's strong growth mandate," said David Mather, President and CEO of Alegion.
  • "As CRO Jeff will lead Alegion's growing sales organization, develop channel and partner relationships, build out our federal division, and ensure customers are delighted by the Alegion experience."
  • "I am truly excited to be joining the Alegion team, building upon an impressive year of growth at the company and leading the next phase of revenue growth," said Jeff Henry, CRO of Alegion.

Tax Free Shopping Recovery Accelerates During Europe’s Summer Holiday Season

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

Today at the annual Altagamma Luxury Observatory Conference in Milan, Global Blue reveals new analysis of Tax Free Shoppings post-pandemic recovery in Continental Europe, following the summer holiday season.

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  • Today at the annual Altagamma Luxury Observatory Conference in Milan, Global Blue reveals new analysis of Tax Free Shoppings post-pandemic recovery in Continental Europe, following the summer holiday season.
  • Over the three summer months (JulySeptember), shoppers from the GCC consistently fuelled Tax Free Shopping recovery, achieving 86% of their 2019 summer spending levels and peaking at 143% in September.
  • The GCC Tax Free recovery rate was boosted by high-end luxury shoppers with an appetite to spend - indeed, Elite3 shoppers from the GCC reached an average recovery of 125% over the summer months.
  • Shoppers from the UK a new post-Brexit Tax Free Shopping nationality also helped to uplift recovery and accounted for just over 3% of Europes total Tax Free spend in August and September.

Paul Melchiorre Joins FGI’s Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

FGI Worldwide LLC, a global leader in commercial finance, today announced that Paul Melchiorre has been appointed to the Board of Directors of its parent company, FGI Worldwide Holdings LLC.

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  • FGI Worldwide LLC, a global leader in commercial finance, today announced that Paul Melchiorre has been appointed to the Board of Directors of its parent company, FGI Worldwide Holdings LLC.
  • Mr. Melchiorre brings over 30 years of business solutions leadership experience to FGI, specifically within the SaaS environment.
  • Beyond his primary role at Stripes, Mr. Melchiorre also serves as an independent director at R3, an enterprise blockchain technology company.
  • We are thrilled to have Paul join our Board of Directors, says David DiPiero, FGIs Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Capitolis Hires Christopher Pennington as Executive Vice President of Sales As It Builds to the Next Phase of Growth

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Capitolis , the SaaS-powered network that efficiently links global market participants to new sources of capital in a regulatory-sound manner, today announced the appointment of Christopher Pennington as its Executive Vice President of Sales.

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  • Capitolis , the SaaS-powered network that efficiently links global market participants to new sources of capital in a regulatory-sound manner, today announced the appointment of Christopher Pennington as its Executive Vice President of Sales.
  • Pennington joins Capitolis with 30 years of experience in sales leadership, having built and run successful teams in the U.S., Europe, and Asia at high-growth tech companies, where he specialized in enterprise SaaS sales.
  • Most recently, as the Vice President of Global Accounts at Palo Alto Networks, he led a worldwide team focused on Fortune 2000 companies.
  • Capitolis is taking an innovative and collaborative approach, combining SaaS and structured finance expertise, to achieve audacious goals, said Pennington.