WISeKey Recruits Top Space Experts to Enhance WISeSat Collaboration with the Swiss Armed Forces
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN) has strengthened its space operations team following the successful launch of its second-generation WISeSAT satellite in January 2025. The satellite aims to advance real-time testing of strategic projects with the Swiss Armed Forces.
The company has recruited five key space experts to enhance its capabilities:
- Edward Burger as Space Regulatory Operations Specialist
- Yiorgos Lemos as Space Operations Specialist
- Eric Bottlaender as Space Technology Monitoring Specialist
- Philip Haemelink as Space Project Manager & Software Engineer
- Vlad Dancau as Space Software Engineer
These appointments aim to strengthen WISeKey's partnership with the Swiss Armed Forces and advance secure satellite communications capabilities.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN) ha rafforzato il suo team operativo spaziale dopo il lancio di successo del suo satellite di seconda generazione WISeSAT avvenuto a gennaio 2025. Il satellite ha l'obiettivo di migliorare i test in tempo reale di progetti strategici con le Forze Armate svizzere.
L'azienda ha reclutato cinque esperti chiave nel settore spaziale per potenziare le proprie capacità:
- Edward Burger come Specialista in Operazioni Regolatorie Spaziali
- Yiorgos Lemos come Specialista in Operazioni Spaziali
- Eric Bottlaender come Specialista in Monitoraggio Tecnologico Spaziale
- Philip Haemelink come Project Manager Spaziale & Ingegnere del Software
- Vlad Dancau come Ingegnere del Software Spaziale
Questi incarichi mirano a rafforzare la partnership di WISeKey con le Forze Armate svizzere e a migliorare le capacità di comunicazione satellitare sicura.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN) ha fortalecido su equipo de operaciones espaciales tras el exitoso lanzamiento de su satélite de segunda generación WISeSAT en enero de 2025. El satélite tiene como objetivo avanzar en las pruebas en tiempo real de proyectos estratégicos con las Fuerzas Armadas suizas.
La empresa ha reclutado a cinco expertos clave en el espacio para mejorar sus capacidades:
- Edward Burger como Especialista en Operaciones Regulatorias Espaciales
- Yiorgos Lemos como Especialista en Operaciones Espaciales
- Eric Bottlaender como Especialista en Monitoreo de Tecnología Espacial
- Philip Haemelink como Gerente de Proyectos Espaciales & Ingeniero de Software
- Vlad Dancau como Ingeniero de Software Espacial
Estos nombramientos tienen como objetivo fortalecer la asociación de WISeKey con las Fuerzas Armadas suizas y avanzar en las capacidades de comunicación satelital segura.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN)는 2025년 1월에 두 번째 세대 WISeSAT 위성을 성공적으로 발사한 후 우주 운영 팀을 강화했습니다. 이 위성은 스위스 군대와의 전략적 프로젝트의 실시간 테스트를 발전시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
회사는 역량 강화를 위해 다섯 명의 주요 우주 전문가를 영입했습니다:
- Edward Burger - 우주 규제 운영 전문가
- Yiorgos Lemos - 우주 운영 전문가
- Eric Bottlaender - 우주 기술 모니터링 전문가
- Philip Haemelink - 우주 프로젝트 매니저 및 소프트웨어 엔지니어
- Vlad Dancau - 우주 소프트웨어 엔지니어
이 임명은 WISeKey의 스위스 군대와의 파트너십을 강화하고 안전한 위성 통신 능력을 발전시키기 위한 것입니다.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN) a renforcé son équipe d'opérations spatiales suite au lancement réussi de son satellite de deuxième génération WISeSAT en janvier 2025. Le satellite vise à faire progresser les tests en temps réel de projets stratégiques avec les Forces Armées suisses.
L'entreprise a recruté cinq experts clés dans le domaine spatial pour améliorer ses capacités :
- Edward Burger en tant que Spécialiste des Opérations Réglementaires Spatiales
- Yiorgos Lemos en tant que Spécialiste des Opérations Spatiales
- Eric Bottlaender en tant que Spécialiste du Suivi Technologique Spatial
- Philip Haemelink en tant que Chef de Projet Spatial & Ingénieur Logiciel
- Vlad Dancau en tant qu'Ingénieur Logiciel Spatial
Ces nominations visent à renforcer le partenariat de WISeKey avec les Forces Armées suisses et à faire progresser les capacités de communication par satellite sécurisées.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN) hat sein Raumoperationsteam nach dem erfolgreichen Start seines zweiten Generation WISeSAT Satelliten im Januar 2025 verstärkt. Der Satellit zielt darauf ab, Echtzeit-Tests strategischer Projekte mit den Schweizer Streitkräften voranzutreiben.
Das Unternehmen hat fünf Schlüssel-Experten im Raumfahrtbereich rekrutiert, um seine Fähigkeiten zu verbessern:
- Edward Burger als Spezialist für Raumregulierungsoperationen
- Yiorgos Lemos als Spezialist für Raumoperationen
- Eric Bottlaender als Spezialist für Raumtechnologiemonitoring
- Philip Haemelink als Projektmanager Raumfahrt & Software-Ingenieur
- Vlad Dancau als Software-Ingenieur für Raumfahrt
Diese Ernennungen sollen die Partnerschaft von WISeKey mit den Schweizer Streitkräften stärken und die sicheren Satellitenkommunikationsfähigkeiten vorantreiben.
- Successful launch of second-generation WISeSAT satellite
- Strategic partnership with Swiss Armed Forces
- Strengthened expertise with 5 key space industry hires
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WISeKey Recruits Top Space Experts to Enhance WISeSat Collaboration with the Swiss Armed Forces
Geneva, Switzerland – March 6, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding (“WISeKey” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN), a leading global cybersecurity, AI, and IoT company, alongside its subsidiaries WISeSat.Space (“WISeSat”) and SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ"), following the successful launch of the second-generation WISeSAT satellite in January, which aimed to advance real-time testing of strategic projects with the Swiss Armed Forces, today is announcing the addition of several key space experts to its team. This expansion will further strengthen the Company’s capabilities in space operations and regulatory compliance, and enhancing its collaboration with the Swiss Armed Forces.
New team members are:
- Edward Burger, Space Regulatory Operations Specialist. Mr. Burger brings extensive experience in navigating the complex landscape of telecommunications law and regulation for space operations, ensuring projects comply with national and international requirements.
- Yiorgos Lemos, Space Operations Specialist. Mr. Lemos’ knowledge in operational processes and satellite technology will enhance WISeKey’s operational efficiency and effectiveness in mission execution.
- Eric Bottlaender, Space Technology Monitoring Specialist. Mr. Bottlaender will focus on monitoring emerging technologies and trends in the space sector, enabling WISeKey to remain at the forefront of innovation.
- Philip Haemelink, Space Project Manager & Software Engineer. Mr. Haemelink brings valuable experience from the space sector and will oversee project coordination between WiseSat and clients while leading software integration efforts.
- Vlad Dancau, Space Software Engineer. Mr. Dancau brings deep expertise in applied cryptography, network security, and telecommunications, empowering WISeKey to advance secure satellite communications.
“We are thrilled to have these talented professionals join our team,” said Carlos Moreira, CEO & Founder at WISeKey. "Their expertise will not only enhance our capabilities but also strengthen our partnership with the Swiss Armed Forces as we work towards innovative solutions in the space industry."
WISeKey continues to lead the way in secure, advanced satellite technology, and with the addition of this expert team, we are poised to take on new challenges and opportunities in collaboration with our esteemed partners.
About WISeSat.Space
WISeSat.Space AG is pioneering a transformative approach to IoT connectivity and climate change monitoring through its innovative satellite constellation. By providing cost-effective, secure, and global IoT connectivity, WISeSat is enabling a wide range of applications that support environmental monitoring, disaster management, and sustainable practices. The integration of satellite data with advanced climate models holds great promise for enhancing our understanding of climate change and developing effective strategies to combat its impacts. As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, initiatives like WISeSat’s IoT satellite constellation are essential for creating a more resilient and sustainable future.
About WISeKey
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.
Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.
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