Five-year company veteran will lead engineering and technology innovation across core business units as USSI Global expands executive leadership; Korte to address C-band transition at NAB Show New York

MELBOURNE, Florida, October 20, 2026 — USSI Global, a leading provider of customized network, broadcast media and digital signage systems and services worldwide, has promoted Ted Korte to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The promotion follows the recent appointment of Ed McGivern as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), further strengthening USSI Global’s executive leadership as the company expands its engineering, technology and managed services capabilities to support future business growth.

Reporting to President and CEO Anthony Morelli, Korte will oversee new technology, engineering and related technical management teams across USSI Global’s business. His responsibilities include advancing system-level engineering capabilities, evaluating emerging technologies and developing innovative solutions that address evolving customer requirements across all three business units.

Korte’s promotion recognizes five years of technical leadership and innovation at USSI Global, during which he has helped expand the company’s role from a traditional systems installation and project management provider into a trusted engineering and technology resource. He joined USSI Global in 2021 as Vice President of Program Management and Innovation Lab, initially managing complex broadcast infrastructure initiatives associated with the first C-band spectrum transition for major broadcasters. His responsibilities subsequently expanded to encompass the company’s engineering organization as Vice President of Engineering and Technology.

“Ted has played an instrumental role in transforming how USSI Global approaches technology, engineering and customer engagement,” said Morelli. “He has helped us move beyond simply implementing systems to becoming a trusted technical advisor that customers and technology partners turn to for answers, ideas and innovative solutions. His promotion to CTO recognizes the leadership he has already demonstrated while positioning us to expand those capabilities across every part of our business.”

Among Korte’s most significant contributions is leading the development of USSI Global’s Media Transport Solutions Lab, a vendor-agnostic testing and engineering environment that helps broadcasters and media organizations evaluate emerging distribution technologies and architectures. The lab brings together satellite, terrestrial IP, cloud and alternative connectivity solutions, allowing customers to assess performance, resiliency and operational requirements before committing to large-scale deployments.

Korte has been a leading technical voice in USSI Global’s C-band initiatives, helping customers navigate the first transition while positioning the company to support complex hybrid and next-gen transport architectures.

“One of the most rewarding parts of my five years at USSI Global has been helping establish our engineering team as a resource that customers and technology partners can turn to when they need to solve a problem,” said Korte. “We have built an environment where we can experiment with new technologies, understand how different systems work together and translate those discoveries into practical solutions. The Media Transport Solutions Lab is a great example of that philosophy. It has helped us establish credibility as a technical partner while opening doors to new customer relationships and business opportunities.”

As CTO, Korte intends to extend that approach across USSI Global’s broader service portfolio, including digital signage, retail technology and electronics repair. The company’s engineering teams are exploring opportunities involving audience analytics, IoT sensors, point-of-sale systems, specialized electronics and other emerging technologies that complement its established broadcast and network expertise.

Korte brings extensive industry experience to the position, including nearly 22 years with Harris Corporation, where he held engineering leadership roles across broadcast automation, servers and transmission technologies. He later served as COO and CTO of Qligent, helping pioneer cloud-based quality monitoring, monitoring-as-a-service and advanced analytics solutions for broadcast and OTT applications. Before joining USSI Global, he returned to L3Harris to work on research and development initiatives involving satellite technologies, low-Earth-orbit ground stations and global networking systems.

“The opportunity ahead is to apply the expertise we’ve developed across the entire organization,” Korte added. “Our customers increasingly need more than equipment installation or individual technical services. They need a partner that understands their business, can help design the right solution and has the resources to implement and support it. We have an exceptional engineering team, and my goal is to continue building on their expertise while finding new ways to bring value to our customers.”

Korte will share his expertise at NAB Show New York tomorrow (October 21) in the panel discussion “Broadcasters’ Road to C-Band Replacement.” The session will examine the C-band transition and the technology and operational decisions facing broadcasters as they evaluate future media distribution strategies. Additional information is available at https://wearehivegroup.com/broadcasters-road-to-c-band-replacement.

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About USSI Global

USSI Global has provided high-quality, customized network, broadcast media and retail media including point of sale and digital signage systems installations and services worldwide for more than 40 years. We deliver end-to-end project management through a connected network of trusted partners and in-house experts. From site planning and system integration to commissioning and post-installation support, we manage every phase with precision and accountability. Our field teams, global logistics network, and 24/7 call center ensure seamless coordination, from warehousing and deployment to repairs and returns. With a proven record of success in network, broadcast media and retail media including point of sale and digital signage systems, USSI Global turns complex, time-critical projects into smooth, reliable outcomes. Visit www.ussiglobal.com for more information.