Dubi Lever, Gilat CTO Appointed New WAVE Consortium Board Chair, Leading Next Phase of SATCOM Virtualization

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a global leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services and Waveform Architecture for Virtualized Ecosystems (WAVE) Consortium are proud to announce the appointment of Dubi Lever, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Gilat Satellite Networks, as the new Chair of the WAVE Board. Lever, who brings over 27 years of experience at Gilat, steps into this role with a clear vision for advancing the WAVE mission: transforming the satellite communications (SATCOM) industry through open, interoperable, and virtualized networks.

Formed under the auspices of IEEE-ISTO, WAVE comprises leading companies, government agencies, and research institutions working together to establish standardized architectures and specifications for waveform virtualization. WAVE’s foundational goal is to ensure that next-generation SATCOM networks can take advantage of commodity hardware and novel software approaches, achieving greater agility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. As the WAVE Board Chair, Lever will lead strategic initiatives to strengthen cross-industry collaboration, streamline technology adoption, and accelerate the consortium’s efforts to create innovative solutions that serve both commercial and defense markets.

“We are excited to have Dubi Lever’s passion and success help drive WAVE forward,” said Dr. Juan Deaton, Executive Director of the WAVE Consortium. “Dubi’s proven leadership in SATCOM technologies and track record of innovation at Gilat will be instrumental. We look forward to working together as WAVE moves into future success.”

“The hardware abstraction layer marks the next step in actualizing WAVE’s mission,” said Dubi Lever, Chief Technology Officer at Gilat. “By allowing multiple waveforms to be deployed seamlessly on common hardware, we bring new flexibility and readiness to commercial and defense customers who demand greater efficiency and faster adaptability. This project directly aligns with our longstanding vision at Gilat, where open standards and reprogrammable solutions are key to driving better performance at lower costs.” 

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