Xiplink’s XA-60K. Photo: XipLink

XipLink has hired Edson Meira as its new vice president for the Latin America region. XipLink is a company that specialises in Wireless Link Optimization (WAN). Meira most recently held the position of senior sales director of Latin America at Telesat, running the Latin America region dating back to Loral Skynet — which later merged with Telesat in 2007. His background also includes selling Internet Protocol (IP) network solutions at Equant, NCR, and AT&T.

“We have known Edson for many years and enjoyed working alongside him on various satellite networking projects,” said XipLink Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jack Waters. “Now that he is moving from the space capacity side to the network optimization business, XipLink is very fortunate to obtain his sales leadership at exactly the right time.”

Countries including Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile have purchased XipLink products for optimizing their cellular backhaul networks, as well as installations in education and military networks throughout the region.