Sprint has some major VoIP plans, they are the first one with a commercial wireless VoIP product(ReadyLink) and have major plans for QChat over DORevA. Any plans in the MMDS band will certainly include VoIP. The relationship between Sonus and Motorola, coupled with the MOT/Nextel business and MOT's integral position integrating Qchat are pointing to a lot of future business at Sprint. And now a Sonus director from Sprint.
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Sonus Network Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Howard Janzen
Tuesday January 24, 8:30 am ET
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonus Networks (Nasdaq: SONS - News), a leading supplier of service provider voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, today announced the appointment of industry veteran, Howard Janzen, to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Janzen will also serve on the Company's Audit Committee.
With more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and energy industries, Mr. Janzen brings a wealth of experience in deploying some of the most advanced communications networks in the United States. Mr. Janzen most recently served as the president of Sprint Business Solutions, where he successfully integrated Sprint's wireless, wireline and local voice and data services to meet the full communication needs of each customer segment. Prior to joining Sprint, Mr. Janzen was the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Williams Communications Group, building the largest next-generation fiber optic network in the United States.
"We are very pleased to welcome Howard to the Sonus Networks board," said Hassan Ahmed, chairman and CEO, Sonus Networks. "Howard brings intimate knowledge of our markets and customers to the Sonus board. He has built and managed some of the most advanced telecommunications networks in the world. His insights and guidance will be tremendous assets to Sonus as we continue to drive the migration of the world's communications networks to IP."
"I am honored to be joining the board of Sonus Networks," said Howard Janzen. "Sonus' vision for the future of communications combined with its proven track record and ability to execute on the business fundamentals make this an exciting opportunity."
Mr. Janzen received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He also completed the Harvard Business School Program for Management Development. |
