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Seattle, Wash.,  July 20, 2015 – BlackSky Global, a satellite imaging-as-a-service company, announced today that it has tapped software and services veteran Rakesh Narasimhan as its executive vice president and general manager to lead engineering, sales, marketing and operations for its web scale satellite imagery data platform, effective immediately.

Tempe, Ariz. July 8,2015--Comtech EF Data announced the appointment of Marcos Jannuzzi to Vice President Sales, Latin America..In this role, Jannuzzi will direct sales and business development operations for Latin America. He will develop and implement the region’s sales strategy, oversee the region’s channel and distribution programs, build customer relationships to expand the company’s customer base and meet its revenue goals, and direct the Latin American pre-sales team.

Houston, Tex., July 2, 2015--RigNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:RNET), al provider of digital technology solutions to the oil and gas industry, announced today that Marty Jimmerson has informed the Company of his intention to step down as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) by the end of the year. Jimmerson has indicated that he will remain to assist in the search for a new CFO and to assure an orderly transition.

Houston, Tex. , June 23, 2015--Keith Stewart has been promoted to the new position of Vice President – Global Operations of RigNet TSI, based in Aberdeen, Scotland.  Stewart is responsible for managing RigNet’s technical resources assigned to Telecommunications Systems Integration (TSI) projects, and for leading RigNet’s related Technical Services and MetOcean businesses.

Ottawa, Canada, June 18, 2015--David Charron has resigned as independent director of  International Datacasting Corporation (IDC), effective immediately. As a result, the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of IDC has commenced its search for a new director.

Atlanta, Ga., June 16, 2015– Encompass Digital Media announced the appointment of Jonathan Goldstein as its Senior Vice President, North America Sales and Client Services. In this role, Goldstein will lead Encompass’ sales efforts in North America while simultaneously focusing on the expansion of strategic relationships with current and future clients.  

Paris, France, June 2, 2015—Effective June 15, Paul Molinier will be appointed as CEO of Viaccess-Orca, a provider content protection and delivery solutions, and a subsidiary of the Orange Group. Paul Molinier will take over responsibilities from François Moreau de Saint Martin, who has joined Orange Business Services as vice president of industry and IT large accounts. 

McLean, Virginia,  June 1,  2015--Satellite operator Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) today announced that Karen Schmidt, a veteran marketing executive with more than 25 years’ experience, has been named as the company’s Vice President of Marketing, effective immediately.

Westford, Mass.,May 28, 2015—Artel Video Systems, an employee-owned global provider of broadcast-quality video transport solutions, today announced the appointment of Mike Rizzo as president and CEO.  Rizzo joins Artel with more than 20 years in executive management positions.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa,May 14, 2015–Rockwell Collins announced today that Steve Nieuwsma has been named vice president, Corporate Strategy for the company effective immediately. In this newly created role, Nieuwsma is responsible for developing strategies to accelerate organic and inorganic growth at Rockwell Collins. He reports to Jeff MacLauchlan, senior vice president, Corporate Development.