Sycamore Founder and Chairman Honored with Mass High Tech's First Distinguished All Star Alumnus Award
Thursday October 25, 8:30 am ET
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR - News), a leader in intelligent bandwidth management solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide, today announced that Mass High Tech, the journal of New England Technology, has honored Sycamore co-founder and chairman Dr. Gururaj “Desh” Deshpande as the first recipient of the Distinguished All Star Alumnus Award.
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This is the first time that Mass High Tech has chosen to honor a previous MHT All-Star who has continued to invigorate the market and motivate future technology leaders.
“After honoring technology All Stars for a dozen years, we recognized that many of our alumni have gone on to inspire the next generation of technology entrepreneurs," said Douglas Banks, editor of Mass High Tech. "Through his direct investment, mentorship and dedication to furthering technology and innovation, Desh Deshpande has become a household name in boardrooms in New England."
“I’m delighted to be recognized by Mass High Tech, a publication that has played an important role in showcasing the revolutionary technology that continues to emerge from innovative companies throughout New England,” said Dr. Deshpande.
From broadband networking to next-generation energy, Dr. Deshpande’s initiatives have reshaped industries and inspired a new generation of entrepreneurs. His work includes the Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation at MIT, which supports collaborative efforts among entrepreneurs, young companies, and MIT students, alumni, and faculty.
About Sycamore Networks
Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR - News) is a leading provider of intelligent bandwidth management solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide. From multiservice access networks to the optical core, Sycamore products enable network operators to lower overall network costs, increase operational efficiencies, and rapidly deploy new revenue-generating services. Sycamore's global customer base includes Tier 1 service providers, government agencies, and utility companies. For more information, please visit www.sycamorenet.com. |
