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Cabletron Co-Founder Craig Benson Joins Unisphere Networks Board of Directors.


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CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2000

Unisphere Networks Unisphere Networks was a leading networking equipment manufacturer founded in 1998 and later acquired by Juniper Networks in June of 2002. Unipshere was inititally comprised of three other key networking equipment manufacturers:
, a leading provider of IP infrastructure to enable broadband data and voice services, announced the appointment of Craig Benson to the Unisphere Board of Directors. Mr. Benson, co-founder, chairman and COO of Cabletron Systems from 1983 to 1998, president 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.  from 1998 to 1999, and still a Cabletron board member, is the sixth member appointed to the Unisphere executive board. Mr. Benson joins an experienced set of board members that include veterans from the telecommunication industry's top companies, including Sycamore Networks (NASDAQ NASDAQ
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"The breadth of experience and knowledge that Craig Benson brings to the Unisphere board represents a clear advantage for us as we forge ahead in delivering services and infrastructure for IP-based networks. The ability to attract executives the caliber of Mr. Benson further demonstrates our ability to execute and gain market presence in a very competitive environment," said Jim Dolce dol·ce   Music
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, CEO, Unisphere Networks.

With more than 25 years of industry experience, Mr. Benson is currently a board member and professor of entrepreneurial studies at Babson College in Wellesley, MA., as well as chairman of the Babson College Interactive Board, a for-profit distance learning association. Mr. Benson holds a BS in finance from Babson College and holds an MBA MBA
abbr.
Master of Business Administration

Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business
Master in Business, Master in Business Administration
 from Syracuse University.

About Unisphere Networks

Unisphere Networks is a market leader of data and voice platforms for service providers. Our edge routing switch, service mediation switch, and network and service management products help service providers create and deliver innovative IP networks. Unisphere Networks also offers service providers the technical expertise and professional services needed to deploy and maintain next-generation networking solutions. For more information, please visit Unisphere Networks at www.unispherenetworks.com

Unisphere is a trademark of Unisphere Networks, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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