Telecommunications Visionaries To Discuss Industry Direction at TELECOM ’04
ATIS Technology Forum to Bring Top Executives Together at Premier Industry Event
August 17, 2004, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, ATIS and the United States Telecom Association (USTA) announced that the lead technology officers from Verizon, SBC, BellSouth and Qwest will appear together to discuss future innovations in the communications industry at USTA’s TELECOM ’04. Appearing on the panel will be Paul Lacouture, Verizon’s president – Network Services Group; Chris Rice, executive vice president – Services and CTO, SBC; Bill Smith, BellSouth’s chief technology officer; and Balan Nair, chief technology officer, Qwest. ATIS President and CEO Susan Miller will moderate the session on Tuesday, October 12.
“These four industry leaders share much of the decision-making power for the future of our industry, and we are honored they will join us to kick off ATIS’ Technology Forum at TELECOM ’04,” said Miller. “This opening panel will be a great opportunity for everyone who follows telecom to gain an understanding of where the industry is headed, how existing technology is reshaping the future, and what innovations are important for providers, suppliers and consumers.”
With increasing competitive pressure in today’s vibrant communications market, suppliers are looking to many of the largest players in the communications industry to determine how best to meet evolving industry needs. As the industry’s fastest growing show, TELECOM ’04 draws key communications leaders from around the world to view new technologies and learn more about all aspects of the communications industry as the cable, wireline, wireless and satellite platforms continue to converge. The show will be held in Las Vegas, October 9 – 13, 2004.
“In today’s highly competitive landscape, these four industry visionaries hold the technological future for telecom in their hands. Vendors and suppliers to the industry can’t afford to miss this critical session.” explained USTA President and CEO Walter B. McCormick, Jr. “ ATIS’ Technology Forum is an important addition to TELECOM ’04’s programming and we are honored that ATIS has taken on such a critical role by hosting this must-see forum.”
TELECOM ’04 Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held October 9-13, 2004, at the Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit www.ustelecom04.com.
USTA is the premier trade association representing service providers and suppliers for the telecom industry. USTA represents more than 1,200 companies offering a wide range of services, including local exchange, long distance, wireless, Internet and cable television service. www.usta.org
ATIS is a technical planning and standards development organization that is committed to rapidly developing and promoting technical and operations standards for the communications and related information technologies industry worldwide using a pragmatic, flexible and open approach. Over 1,200 participants from more than 400 communications companies are active in ATIS’ 22 industry committees, and its Incubator Solutions Program. www.atis.org
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