Live Event Set for May 17-20, 2011 at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Dallas
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) announced today that Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T, will serve as a Keynote Speaker at the TIA 2011: Inside the Network Summit & Exhibition. Under Mr. Stephenson's tenure, AT&T has continued to strengthen its position as the world's largest telecommunications company and as a leader in mobile broadband and global IP data solutions.
Facilitating business and technical conversations about how to plan for the best on the Network – while avoiding the worst – is the mission of TIA 2011: Inside the Network. The annual ICT industry event will help lead the broadband communications industry to meet the needs of customers of all kinds with One Network – secure, reliable, scalable, and sustainable.
"AT&T is at the forefront of many of the trends driving innovation in the broadband communications industry, from smartphones and tablets, to video delivery and telepresence, to next generation smart grid connectivity and cyber security," said TIA President Grant Seiffert. "Randall Stephenson's participation in this event is important not only for the supplier community, but also for every organization in the broadband value system of services, applications, network operations and infrastructure."
TIA 2011: Inside the Network will be held May 17-20 at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Dallas.
To learn more about TIA 2011: Inside the Network, please contact Taly Walsh at twalsh@tiaonline.org.
To learn about exhibiting or sponsoring the event, please contact Bruce Degn at bdegn@tiaonline.org.
About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through standards development, advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, worldwide environmental regulatory analysis and its premier event for the ICT industry – TIA 2011: Inside the Network. With roots dating back to 1924, TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment and entertainment.
TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Visit tiaonline.org.
TIA's Board of Directors includes senior-level executives from ADTRAN, Alcatel-Lucent, ANDA Networks, AttivaCorp, Cisco Systems, Ericsson, Inc., GENBAND, Inc., Henkels & McCoy, ILS Technology, Intel Corporation, Intersect, Inc., LGE, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia Siemens Networks, OneChip Photonics, Openwave, Inc., Panasonic Computer Solutions Co., Powerwave Technologies, Qualcomm, Research In Motion, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corporation, Tellabs, Tyco Electronics, Ulticom, Inc., Walker and Associates and WirefreeCom, Inc. Advisors to the Board include FAL Associates and Telcordia Technologies.
Contacts:
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Taly Walsh,
703-907-7744
twalsh@tiaonline.org
