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ORBIT Continues the Expansion of Its Tracking & Telemetry and Satellite Earth Observation Business
GlobeNewswire 2011-06-15
NETANYA, Israel, June 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBIT Communication
Systems, Ltd., a subsidiary of Orbit Technologies Ltd. (TASE:ORBI), a
Satellite Communications, Tracking & Telemetry, and Communications
Management Systems provider, today announced the recruit of Dr. Carlo
Rizzo.
ORBIT has taken substantial steps to grow its Telemetry and Earth
Observation activities on a global scale. As part of our growth
strategy for the European market, ORBIT is pleased to announce that Dr.
Carlo Rizzo will head its Telemetry and Earth Observation business
operations in Europe.
A seasoned industry expert, Dr. Rizzo brings in-depth knowledge of
telemetry systems along with over 15 years' experience in the sales of
consultative system solutions. Most recently, he served as Director of
European Operations for a major U.S.-based Antenna Measurement System
supplier. Previously, Dr. Rizzo was UK Operations Manager for ORBIT/FR,
a former subsidiary of ORBIT Communication Systems Ltd. In addition,
Dr. Rizzo is a member of the IET (The Institution of Engineering and
Technology), the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers) and the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association (AMTA).
Dr. Rizzo holds a PhD degree in Antenna Measurements from the
University of Sheffield, a Master of Science Degree in Radio Frequency
Communication Engineering from the University of Bradford, a
Certificate in Management from the UK's Open University and a Bachelor
of Engineering Degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of
York.
Working out of ORBIT's UK offices, Dr. Rizzo will play a key role in
leading ORBIT's efforts to expand its presence in the European market
and will act as a prime contact for ORBIT's local European customers.
You can contact Dr. Rizzo at his email: carlo.rizzo@orbit-cs.com or
Phone: + 44 7973722418.
About ORBIT Communication Systems Ltd.:
ORBIT is a world leading supplier of innovative Satellite
Communications solutions as well as Tracking & Telemetry and audio and
Communications Management Systems. The company's products are deployed
on board airborne, marine and land platforms with both military and
commercial customers and are installed on thousands of projects with
companies and organizations worldwide. ORBIT's customers include major
integrators such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Rockwell Collins, as
well as communications service providers such as SELEX Communications,
Telespazio, Eutelsat, NewSat, Alphatron, Harris Communications, and
SpeedCast.
ORBIT is a public company traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange. The
company boasts an international marketing and sales network that
includes the United States, Europe, and the Far East in addition to its
international technical service centers located around the world.
For more information, please visit www.orbit-cs.com
CONTACT: Naomi Azrieli
Marketing Communications Manager
ORBIT Communication Systems Ltd.
Tel: +972-9-892-2785
naomi.azrieli@orbit-cs.com
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