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Intelsat acquires Lockheed’s World Systems
WASHINGTON: Intelsat has announced the acquisition of Intelsat Global Service Corporation and its affiliates of the World Systems business unit of Lockheed Martin.
“The closing of this transaction clearly demonstrates Intelsat’s commitment to providing our global customers with end-to-end solutions under the Intelsat brand,” Intelsat chief executive officer, Conny Kullman is quoted as saying in a company release. “This acquisition also positions us to better serve our North American customers, specifically by placing us in more direct contact with them and thereby giving us better knowledge of their requirements,” he added.
The companies have recently received regulatory, FCC and other approvals, the release says. The acquired assets include existing service contracts with World Systems’ customers for Intelsat capacity, earth stations in Clarksburg, Maryland and Paumalu, Hawaii used for satellite fleet management, and the teleport facilities and related assets of COMSAT Digital Teleport in Clarksburg, Maryland.
The addition of the earth station and teleport assets to Intelsat’s network thus brings Intelsat closer to completing assembly of a ground-based infrastructure to complement its existing global satellite fleet.
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CNBC India unveils new logo, rolls out refreshed identity across network
Debuted at IBLA, the redesign signals a sharper, digital-first future
MUMBAI: CNBC has unveiled a refreshed brand identity across its India network, introducing a new logo and visual system that reflects a more modern, digital-first direction.
The rebrand was officially revealed at the India Business Leader Awards held in Mumbai on March 14, marking the first public showcase of the updated design at one of the network’s most prominent platforms.
The overhaul is among the most visible brand updates for CNBC in recent years, aimed at aligning its look and feel with evolving audience habits and a growing multi-platform presence.
At the centre of the refresh is a redesigned logo that moves away from the network’s long-standing multi-coloured peacock motif, opting instead for a cleaner and more minimalist aesthetic. A key visual cue is a blue upward-pointing arrow embedded within the letter ‘N’, symbolising forward momentum, growth and a focus on the future.
The new identity is being rolled out across the entire CNBC cluster in India, including CNBC-TV18, CNBC-TV18 Prime, CNBCTV18.com, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar. The move brings a more cohesive and contemporary design language across television and digital platforms alike.
The rollout began on March 30, with the network aiming to create a unified viewer experience regardless of how audiences access its content, be it on broadcast, online or connected devices.
With this refresh, CNBC is signalling its next phase of growth in India, blending legacy credibility with a sharper, forward-looking identity designed for an increasingly digital news ecosystem.
