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Gilat Appoints CFO

[Satellite Today – 6-24-08] Gilat Satellite Networks appointed Ari Krashin CFO, the company said June 24.     Krashin, who starts the position immediately, replaces Tal Payne, who has become CFO...

Kudelski Wins French DTH Deal

[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] Kudelski Group will upgrade the conditional access system for France’s Canal+ Group, Kudelski announced June 23.     Under the deal, Canal+ will replace the smart cards...

Premiere Star Gains New Shareholder

[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] Financial investor Avenue Capital Group has acquired 6.5 percent of German pay-TV operator Premiere Star GmbH from Premiere GmbH & Co., Premiere announced June 24. Terms...

Measat Sets Launh Date For Measat-3A

[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] The Measat-3A satellite will be launched aboard a Land Launch rocket Aug. 21, Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced.     Measat-3a, built by Orbital Sciences Corp.,...