ADVISORY/ Leading Telecom Analyst and Executives to Speak On the Future of Ottawa's Optical Industry.Business/Technology Editors ADVISORY...for Tuesday (May 8) OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2001 Who: TeleChoice, Tropic Networks, Nortel Networks (Nortel Networks Limited, Brampton, Ontario, www.nortelnetworks.com) A world leader in telecommunications products, which includes switching, wireless and broadband systems for service providers and carriers, telephones and systems for residential and business users, computer telephony and Zenastra Photonics, Inc. What: To participate in "Full Stream Ahead: Ottawa High Tech Fueling the IP/Photonics Global Direction" seminar hosted by Tropic Networks and the Ottawa Centre
Ottawa Centre is an urban federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since for Research Innovation (OCRI OCRI Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation ) Where: Centrepointe Theatre Centrepointe Theatre is a 966-seat performance hall located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Its grand opening took place on May 3, 1988. Location The theatre is located in Ben Franklin Place, which served as the city hall of Nepean until the community amalgamated with Ottawa in 2001. , 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, Ontario When: Tuesday, May 8, 2001 from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT Tropic Networks, an optical packet networking company that eliminates carrier constraints to delivering high-bandwidth IP and Ethernet-based services in metropolitan area networks (MANs), today announced it will join with the Ottawa Centre for Research Innovation to host "Full Stream Ahead: Ottawa High Tech Fueling the IP/Photonics Global Direction." The event will take place on Tuesday, May 8, 2001 from 7:00-9:00 a.m. at the Centrepointe Theatre and feature executive representation from TeleChoice, Tropic Networks, Nortel Networks and Zenastra Photonics. Russ McGuire, vice president and chief strategist at TeleChoice, will present the keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. . McGuire will provide an update on the current telecommunications market, discussing the excessive demand for high bandwidth MAN connectivity in the metro core, and offer insight into expected advancements and challenges faced by the industry. Joining McGuire on the panel will be Kevin Rankin Kevin Rankin (born 26 August 1971 in U.S.) is former professional basketball player. He is 2.10 m and played as power forward and center position. He has Turkish citizenship. , Tropic Networks' chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Brian McFadden, president, metropolitan optical, at Nortel Networks and J. Peter Brownhill, executive vice president and COO at Zenastra Photonics, Inc. The panel will address Ottawa's role in providing strategic, technological and innovative advancements to the IP and photonic telecommunications industries. Rankin, McFadden and Brownhill will also discuss the future direction and anticipated customer demands for IP and photonics. This will be an interactive event with an open microphone Open microphone may refer to:
About Tropic Networks Tropic Networks is an optical packet networking company focused on providing carriers with a product that eliminates constraints to delivering high-bandwidth IP and Ethernet-based services in metropolitan area networks (MANs). To accomplish this goal, Tropic is developing next-generation optical packet networking systems that seamlessly integrate data services and optical transport. Through the innovative integration of packet and photonic capabilities, Tropic enables carriers to rapidly migrate from legacy systems to optical IP networks and deploy new, high-bandwidth services at a fraction of today's cost, with unparalleled scalability. Founded in 2000, Tropic Networks is based in Kanata, Ontario and Andover, Massachusetts. Tropic is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. that raised $70 million (U.S.) through two rounds of financing. Investors in the company include Crescendo Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Altamira, Celtic House, Kodiak Venture Partners and Raza Venture Funds. For additional information, contact Tropic Networks at 613-270-9669 or view its Website at http://www.tropicnetworks.com. About Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) is a not-for-profit, member-supported organization working to foster the development of a globally competitive knowledge economy and enhance a superior quality of life in Canada's capital region. OCRI offers career training seminars and events to develop skills in technology and marketing. For more information, visit http://www.ocri.com. |
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