NETANYA, Israel, Feb. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBIT Communication
Systems, Ltd., a Satellite Communications, Tracking & Telemetry, and
Communications Management Systems provider, today announced that Yosi
Albagli has been appointed to the position of Executive VP and
President, Satellite Communications (SatCom) Business Unit.

Mr. Albagli brings to ORBIT a wealth of leadership and management
experience in the communications industry. In 1994, he founded Tdsoft
Communications, a leading provider of access telecom systems, and
served as its President and CEO for 11 years. Following Tdsoft's
reverse merger with VocalTec Communications in 2005, Mr. Albagli
continued to serve as President and CEO of VocalTec until 2008. Prior
to joining ORBIT, Mr. Albagli was CEO of CTWARE Ltd., a startup in the
area of cloud-based contact center applications.

ORBIT's Satellite Communication Business Unit offers a wide portfolio
of stabilized satellite communications solutions for maritime and
land-based applications. ORBIT's systems are installed on over 3,300
maritime platforms -- from naval vessels to cargo ships, ocean liners
and oil & gas rigs -- enabling TV reception and broadband IP
connectivity for always-on applications such as Internet, video,
telephony and more. In addition, ORBIT offers the world leading
satellite-based communications solution for high-speed trains, recently
deployed in France.

"Yosi Albagli is a proven leader in the communications industry with a
strong track record of business achievement," said Avi Cohen, President
& CEO of Orbit Communication Systems, Ltd. "As the demand for broadband
at sea continues to rise, we see huge potential of growth in both
military and commercial shipping. Yosi's vision and experience will be
instrumental in helping us to achieve our ambitious growth objectives
for the Satellite Communications business unit, as well as spearheading
our entry into new markets and applications."

About ORBIT Communication Systems, Ltd.

ORBIT is a world leading supplier of innovative Satellite
Communications solutions as well as Tracking & Telemetry and
Communications Management Systems. The company's products are deployed
on board airborne, maritime 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 Airbus Military, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop
Grumman and Rockwell Collins, as well as communications service
providers such as SELEX Communications, Telespazio, Eutelsat, NewSat,
Gilat, 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