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George Stromeyer is VP, MD Scientific-Atlanta
ATLANTA: Scientific-Atlanta (SA) has appointed George Stromeyer as its new vice president and managing director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
The company supplies digital content distribution systems, transmission networks for broadband access to the home, digital interactive set-tops and subscriber systems designed for video, high-speed Internet and Voice-over IP (VoIP) networks.
Stromeyer has been with the company since 1996, first starting up the Latin American operations before returning to corporate headquarters in Atlanta in early 2002. He will be working out of the company’s Kortrijk office in Belgium.
An official release informs that Stromeyer’s expertise in identifying and solving local market challenges, as well as developing appropriate technology solutions, will help reinforce the company’s market leadership in the broadcast, satellite and cable television markets across the region.
His experience in the commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies to suit the demands of individual markets resulted in a 150 per cent growth in revenues during his six years at the companys Buenos Aires office.
The release adds that his ability to build durable relationships at all levels of management enables him to identify commercial challenges and work with engineers to innovate a solution.
Stromeyer says that there are some fundamental changes taking place in the industry. Operators are employing digital technology to generate new revenue streams. Satellite operators and programmers are adding more programmes onto existing transponders by employing the latest MPEG-2 compression technologies.
He give the example of broadcasters in Eastern Europe, who are digitising their primary distribution links, while others move to full DVB-T transmission. Cable operators are upgrading their transmission networks and offering new digital programming. Meanwhile, telecom operators are looking to offer new video services to compensate for the reduced income coming from traditional voice and internet services, he says.
Stromeyer explains, “It is important to note that just as operators are introducing new technologies and new business models, they are also often faced with a decreasing pool of technical resources. By delivering end-to-end digital solutions and networks, S-A enables broadcasters and operators to overhaul the systems fast. We also provide the resources, expertise and advice on both business and technological issues that help broadcasters and operators to become successful in their new endeavours.”
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
