RAD Data Communications Shortlisted by Total Telecom for a World Vendor Award
4th February 2010 - RAD Data Communications has been selected by a panel of jurors as one of 32 leading telecom vendors that have been shortlisted for the first ever World Vendor Awards. RAD, which has pioneered access network innovations for fixed line and mobile operators, enterprise networks, public utilities, and the transportation industry, was nominated in the “Best Specialist Vendor” category.
The World Vendor Awards recognise excellence among the suppliers of hardware, software and services for the global telecoms industry, and are the only independent impartial awards that are focused on telecom vendors. The competition is organised by Total Telecom, Europe’s leading provider of news and analysis for the global telecom industry, which also produces the respected World Communications Awards, which were launched in 1999.
“RAD is honored to be included as one of the finalists,” stated Amir Karo, Vice President of Marketing at RAD Data Communications. “This nomination is another confirmation of the leadership role that RAD has historically played, and continues to play, in the telecommunications industry.”
Award winners will be announced at a black tie dinner to be held at the Underglobe, located beneath London’s famed Globe Theatre, on May 5.
Members of the jury include Xavier Cauchois, Europe, Middle East and Africa Leader for Technology, PWC; Antonio Coronado, Director, Telemark Services; David Ellis, General Manager, Group Technology & Transformation Office, Telecom Corp. New Zealand; Axel Haentjens, Vice President of Marketing, Brand and External Communications, Orange Business Services; Matt Hatton, Research Director, Analysys Mason; Mary Lennighan, Executive Editor, Total Telecom; Camille Mendler, VP, Yankee Group; Anne Morris, Editor, Total Telecom; and Lucy Woods, CEO, Viatel.
About RAD
Founded in 1981, privately owned RAD Data Communications has achieved international recognition as a major manufacturer of high quality access and backhaul equipment for data communications and telecommunications applications. These solutions serve the data and voice access requirements of service providers, carriers, and enterprise networks. The company's installed base exceeds 11,000,000 units and includes more than 150 carriers and operators around the world, including AT&T, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, Hutchison, Orange, Telekom Austria, TeliaSonera, Telstra, T-Mobile, and Verizon. RAD is an active participant in industry organizations such as IETF, IP/MPLS Forum, ITU, and MEF. Its customers are supported by 26 offices and more than 300 channel partners in 165 countries.
RAD is a member of the RAD Group of companies, a world leader in networking and internetworking product solutions.
Press Contact
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