IMT Vislink Appoints Jeff Cohen as Key Account Manager for newsnet™ Bidirectional IP ENG Ecosystem

xG Technology, Inc. (xG), a leading provider of wireless video solutions to broadcast, law enforcement, defense markets, and private mobile broadband networks for critical communications, announced today that Jeff Cohen has joined its IMT Vislink operations as key account manager for the newsnet™ solution.

Most recently, Cohen was a senior sales executive at TVU Networks, a provider of bonded cellular and live IP distribution products to broadcasters. Previously, he served as vice president of sales at Archimedia Technology, a software manufacturer that developed a professional file-based QC toolset for broadcast, motion picture, streaming, and live playout markets. He has also served in management positions at Sohonet, Masstech Group, and Avid Technology.

John Payne IV, president of IMT USA, said, “We are excited to welcome Jeff Cohen to our team. His deep technical and engineering background in the broadcast sector, and impressive track record of sales success in the television, film, and digital media industries make him the ideal candidate to drive the uptake of the newsnet solution among broadcasters looking to optimize their ENG operations.”

Cohen earned a bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University.