CTIA Elects Intrado Executive to Board of Directors; Dan Hoskins, Intrado Senior Vice President, Will Serve for 2005 Term.LONGMONT, Colo. -- Intrado Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :TRDO), North America's leading provider of 9-1-1 infrastructure systems and services, and experts in dynamic communications solutions, today announced the election of Dan Hoskins, Intrado senior vice president, to the 2005 Board of Directors of CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. . CTIA is the international organization that represents all sectors of wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. -- cellular, personal communication services (communications) Personal Communication Services - (PCS) Telecommunications services that bundle voice communications, numeric and text messaging, voice-mail and various other features into one device, service contract and bill. PCS are carried over cellular links, most often digital. and enhanced specialized mobile radio See SMR. . CTIA serves the interests of service providers, manufacturers, wireless data and Internet companies and other contributors to the wireless universe. As senior vice president, Dan Hoskins leads teams responsible for sales and marketing of Intrado solutions to wireless, wireline and government markets. Dan previously served as vice president and general manager of the Wireless Business Unit, where he led the unit's growth from its inception to a market leader serving over fifty wireless operators. Previously, Dan served as vice president of Business Development and Marketing at Lucent Public Safety Systems, a unit of Lucent Technologies. "Dan's experience in the telecommunications industry and his demonstrated commitment to serving the wireless industry prepare him well to represent the interests of CTIA members and advance the goals of the wireless industry," said George Heinrichs, Intrado chief executive officer. As the voice of the wireless industry, CTIA represents its members in a constant dialogue with policy makers in the executive branch of the federal government, in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Congress, and in the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC), independent executive agency of the U.S. government established in 1934 to regulate interstate and foreign communications in the public interest. . CTIA's industry committees provide leadership in the areas of taxation, roaming, safety regulations, fraud and technology. About CTIA CTIA is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers Internet provider - Internet Service Provider . CTIA distributes timely, factual and reliable information to members, policymakers, the investment community, customers and the news media on the latest policy and technical developments. CTIA coordinates the industry's efforts to be responsible and responsive to concerns about wireless health and product usage issues and operates an equipment testing and certification program to ensure high-quality and reliability for consumers. CTIA also runs an extensive anti-fraud program involving detection, prevention, investigation, and research. About Intrado Intrado Inc. (NASDAQ:TRDO), now in its 25th year, has been a pioneer in emergency communications since 1979. Intrado provides the core of the nation's 9-1-1 infrastructure and delivers innovative solutions to communications service providers A Communications Service Provider or CSP is a company that transports information electronically. The term encompasses public and private companies in the wireline, wireless, Internet, cable, satellite, and managed services businesses. and public safety organizations, including complex data management, network transactions, wireless data services and notification services. The company's unparalleled industry knowledge and experience reduce the effort, cost and time associated with providing reliable information for 9-1-1, safety and commercial applications. Additional information on Intrado, its products and services, and past press releases can be found at the Company's Web site: www.intrado.com. |
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