Intelsat's Kalpak Gude Selected as One of Via Satellite Magazine's 2007 Satellite Executives of the Year.PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of fixed satellite services, today announced that the editors of Access Intelligence's Via Satellite magazine have selected Kalpak Gude, Intelsat's Deputy General Counsel, as one of its Satellite Executives of the Year for 2007. Via Satellite magazine will showcase Gude and his business accomplishments in its "Executive of the Year" cover feature in the March 2008 issue. Likewise, Gude will address attendees during the Satellite Executive of the Year 2007 award luncheon address at this year's SATELLITE 2008 conference and exhibition on Wednesday, 27 February, at the Washington, D.C., Convention Center. Gude -- alongside Kengi Chen, Director, Spectrum Management and Operational Planning for Inmarsat; and John Lothian, Vice President, Space Development at SES, fought for the industry -- fought to convince governments and users around the world about the importance of C-band satellite spectrum, taking on international mobile equipment suppliers seeking a terrestrial allocation of the C-band spectrum. "This year's Satellite Executives of the Year were integral in fending off terrestrial companies seeking a foothold in the C-band spectrum," said Jason Bates Jason Charles Bates (born January 5, 1971 in Downey, California) was a Major League Baseball infielder who played a total of four seasons, spanning from 1995-1998. Bates played his final game on September 27, 1998, as a member of the Colorado Rockies. , editor of Via Satellite. "These three executives led the industry's 'No Change' campaign, which helped ensure that satellite operators will have unfettered access to this critical band for years to come." "This is really an honor for the entire Intelsat team that dedicated such efforts in ensuring vital C-band spectrum would remain allocated for the global satellite industry," said Gude. "Intelsat's industry-leading talent is completely focused on providing fast, reliable worldwide communications. Our dedication efforts in protecting the C-band will enable the satellite industry to continue offering essential video, voice and network fixed and mobile communications services. Intelsat is Intelsat I (nicknamed Early Bird for the proverb "The early bird catches the worm") was the first (commercial) communications satellite to be placed in geosynchronous orbit, on April 6, 1965. proud to have taken a leading role in this important event, and the results have been phenomenal." "Kalpak Gude and his colleagues faced many challenges and achieved outstanding results for our customers around the world," said Phil Spector, Intelsat's Executive Vice President and General Counsel. "As the FSS FSS Federal Supply Service (US General Services Administration) FSS Flight Service Station FSS Family Self-Sufficiency FSS Fixed Satellite Service FSS Forensic Science Service (Great Britain) sector leader, Intelsat is focused on protecting and progressing our collective interests, ensuring a foundation for next-generation satellite communications. We are fortunate to have talented experts like Kalpak and his team leading industry efforts." About Intelsat Intelsat is the leading provider of fixed satellite services (FSS) worldwide, delivering advanced transmission access for information and entertainment to some of the world's leading media and network companies, multinational corporations
Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. and governmental agencies. Intelsat also offers seamless service for voice, data and video transmission unmatched in the industry. With the globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation of content, broadband, telecom, HD and IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet. fueling next-generation growth, the ever expanding universe expanding universe: see universe. expanding universe Current understanding of the state of the universe. It is based on the finding that all galaxies are moving away from each other. of satellite services are the cornerstones of today's Intelsat. Real-time, advanced communications with people anywhere in the world is closer, by far. Intelsat Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement: Some of the statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. " that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. The forward-looking statements made in this release reflect Intelsat's intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, including known and unknown risks. Detailed information about some of the known risks is included in Intelsat's annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2006 and Intelsat's other periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Because actual results could differ materially from Intelsat's intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about the future, you are urged to view all forward-looking statements contained in this news release with caution. Intelsat does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. |
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