‘TIA 2012: Inside the Network’ to Feature Numerous Special Events and Activities During Three Packed Days

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TIA CONTACT: EILEEN BRAMLET, TIA, +1.703.907.7749, ebramlet@tiaonline.org
PR CONTACT: ASHLEY ROOK, RATIONAL 360, +1. 202.429.4929, ashleyrook@rational360.com

‘TIA 2012: Inside the Network’ to Feature Numerous Special Events and Activities During Three Packed Days

Taking Place in Dallas, June 5-7, Premier ICT Conference Includes Outstanding Keynote Line-up, VIP Dinner, R&D Tax Credit Presentation, U.S.-China ICT Forum and More

Event Focuses on the Future of the Network & Why Continued Investment

Is Crucial to Driving Innovation

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 30, 2012) —The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) today announced a range of special events and activities at TIA 2012: Inside the Network, its flagship conference taking place June 5-7 in Dallas.  TIA 2012: Inside the Network will explore emerging challenges, innovations and trends involving a range of topics—including security and privacy, M2M, cloud optimization, green ICT and other critical issues shaping the future of broadband networks. Speakers include AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson, Verizon CTO Tony Melone, FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell and dozens of other executives from companies including Alcatel-Lucent, GENBAND, Google, Facebook, IBM and more.

Newly announced opportunities and special events at TIA 2012: Inside the Network include:
 

• AT&T Ribbon-Cutting & TIA Membership Meeting. Companies from across the ICT industry will gather June 5 at 3 p.m. with AT&T CTO Krish Prabhu to kick off the premier event addressing telecom and broadband networks. Highlights include:

• Carrier presentation on global supply chain trends, featuring Tim Harden, AT&T President of Supply Chain and Fleet Operations
• Latin American Carrier Roundtable
• Opportunities to speak with TIA Board Members and President Grant Seiffert about industry trends and conference highlights.
• Executive ribbon-cutting ceremony (at 5 p.m.) to launch TIA 2012: Inside the Network
   

• VIP Dinner.  A special invite-only opening evening dinner will feature Nick Pudar, OnStar Vice President of Planning and Business Development. Also keynoting at the event will be Gee Rittenhouse, Chairman of GreenTouch and COO, Software, Services & Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent.  Note: limited seating is available for members of the media – please request an invite through Ashley Rook, ashleyrook@rational360.com or 202-429-4929.
   

• U.S.-China ICT Development Forum.  TIA is joining with the U.S. Information Technology Office (USITO) to host a one-of-kind event featuring a high-level delegation of Chinese telecommunications industry officials and regulators, government researchers, equipment makers and mobile carriers. This special event will take place Thursday, June 7, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Speakers will include:
  
  • Zhang Feng, Director General, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) Communications Development Department, People's Republic of China
  • Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale, Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing & Services, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • YI Zhiling, Chief Scientist, China Mobile Research Institute
     
• CTO Roundtable. Join leading CTOs for a discussion entitled the “Service Provider Perspective on Key Technology Challenges and Research Needs,” in which member company vendor CTOs will discuss research priorities with their service provider counterparts. Participants include Matt Beal, CTO, CenturyLink  and Krish Prabhu, CTO, AT&T.
   
• R&D Tax Credit Program. More than $9 billion in government funds are available to private sector businesses involved in research and development. TIA is teaming up with alliantgroup—the nation’s leading tax credit and incentive assistance provider—to help ICT businesses claim funds that will allow them to compete, add jobs, and continue investing in innovation. For more information about the program, which is described during the Membership Meeting, visit TIA RD Tax Credit.

For a complete list of special events at TIA 2012, please visit Special Events.

To obtain press credentials for the conference contact Ashley Rook at ashleyrook@rational360.com or 202.429.4929. For more information and a schedule of events, visit tia2012.org. 

WHO:                   Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)

WHAT:                 TIA 2012: Inside the Network

WHEN:                  June 5-7

WHERE:               Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center, Dallas, Texas

Sponsors of TIA 2012: Inside the Network include Alcatel-Lucent (Host Sponsor), ADTRAN, AT&T, Cisco, Dell, Ericsson, GENBAND, IBM, ILS Technology, Infinera, Intel, Juniper Networks, McAfee, Nokia Siemens Networks, Panasonic, Pervasive Big Data, Polycom, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, Tata Consultancy Services, TE Connectivity, Tridium, Verizon and Walker and Associates. The event is also supported by key industry groups, including BICSI, Connected Nation, Connected Texas, DAS Forum, FTTH Council, GreenTouch, IPSO Alliance, Metroplex Technology Business Council, OVCC, Parks Associates, Pario Solutions, QuEST Forum, Small Cell Forum, Telecom Crash Course and WiFi Alliance.

About TIA

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. 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. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.
 

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