American Red Cross National Chair of Strategy Michael Kleeman To Provide TIA Executive Summit Keynote Address; GLOBALCOMM(TM) Event to Focus on Information Security Compliance, Disaster Preparation.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) announced today that American Red Cross National Chair of Strategy Michael Kleeman will present the keynote address at TIA's Executive Summit at GLOBALCOMM(TM) at McCormick Place in Chicago on June 4. Kleeman's address will take place from 4:30 to 5 p.m. The GLOBALCOMM(TM) Executive Summit, organized by TIA in conjunction with the Internet Security Alliance, will begin at 1:30 p.m. that same day.

In his work with the American Red Cross, Kleeman has been actively involved in technical and operational planning to assist the Gulf Coast relief effort. At the GLOBALCOMM(TM) Executive Summit, he will discuss the work of the organization in meeting the need for disaster preparedness, response and recovery with business, faith-based and community/educational organizations.

The GLOBALCOMM(TM) Executive Summit will bring C-level executives from the nation's largest municipalities and the world's largest organizations together to discuss information security compliance and disaster preparation. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection Bob Stephan is slated to give the Information Security Compliance Keynote Address at the Summit.

City of Chicago Chief Information Officer Hardik Bhatt will serve as host for the Executive Summit, while Ellen K. Barry, Chief Information Officer of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, will serve as chair of the event. Among the Summit participants confirmed are leaders from industry, associations, academia and government, including representatives from Alston and Bird, the American Bar Association, AT&T, BT, Carnegie Mellon University, the E9-1-1 Institute, the Internet Security Alliance, Kirkpatrick and Lockhart, Motorola, Raytheon, Russell Financial Services, Tata Consulting Services, VeriSign and Whilehelm Systems.

GLOBALCOMM(TM), the next-generation communications marketplace and summit, will be held June 4-8, 2006, at Chicago's McCormick Place. For TIA, GLOBALCOMM(TM) replaces SUPERCOMM(R) as TIA's annual industry event.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. For more information, go to http://www.redcross.org/index.html.

About the Internet Security Alliance

The Internet Security Alliance (ISAlliance) represents over 500 companies from 4 continents and almost all major economic sectors on information security issues. ISAlliance is collaboration between EIA and Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab. It provides its membership with a wide range of technical, educational, public policy, best practice and market incentive programs designed to expand the perimeter of cyber security world-wide.

About TIA

TIA is the leading trade association for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. As owner and producer of GLOBALCOMM(TM), TIA represents global ICT suppliers and their service provider and enterprise customers through its leadership in standards development, domestic and international policy advocacy, and facilitating member business opportunities. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). Visit us at http://www.tiaonline.org.

About GLOBALCOMM(TM)

GLOBALCOMM(TM) represents the premier business opportunity for the entire global communications and IT industry. With more than 500 exhibitors and 20,000 participants expected more than 100 countries, GLOBALCOMM(TM) -- the Next-Generation Communications Marketplace and Summit -- debuts June 4-8, 2006, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA. GLOBALCOMM(TM) is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). Visit http://www.globalcomm2006.com for more information.

SUPERCOMM(R) is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the United States Telecom Association (USTA). The final SUPERCOMM(R) was held in June 2005.