TelekomNet Appoints Veteran Telecom Executive Randall McComas to Strategic Advisory Board.Business/Technology Editors BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2000 Randall McComas has been appointed to the Strategic Advisory Board at TelekomNet(TM), the global business-to-business marketplace and interactive knowledge center for the networking and telecommunications industry. As a member of the advisory board, Mr. McComas will have broad responsibilities including examination of relationships, technology issues, markets, and strategies that affect TelekomNet. "As TelekomNet expands and grows, we will rely on our strategic advisory board for expert advice," said S. Kaiser Bhuyan, 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. of TelekomNet. "Randall's industry expertise will be highly valuable as the board works to cultivate cul·ti·vate tr.v. cul·ti·vat·ed, cul·ti·vat·ing, cul·ti·vates 1. a. To improve and prepare (land), as by plowing or fertilizing, for raising crops; till. b. essential relationships, expand internationally, focus the direction of the company and analyze business effectiveness." Mr. McComas currently serves as the vice president and general manager of Scient's (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 : SCNT Noun 1. SCNT - moving a cell nucleus and its genetic material from one cell to another nuclear transplantation, somatic cell nuclear transfer, somatic cell nuclear transplantation biological research - scientific research conducted by biologists ) Telecommunications Business Unit. In this position, he consults telecommunications and utilities clients in establishing electronic business solutions to create market leadership, break-through position, and economic results through e-business strategy and execution. Before joining Scient, Mr. McComas was vice president of telecommunications for IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Global Telecom and Media Industries and was responsible for developing executive relationships with wireline and wireless carriers. He also developed and executed IBM's overall business strategy and go-to-market plans, developed and delivered products, solutions and services to the marketplace and managed IBM's global marketing and advertising campaigns. Mr. McComas also held a number of other positions during his 16-year career at IBM, including Director of Emerging Markets for Telecommunications and Media Industries, and Global Director for Wireless Carriers for the Telecom and Media Industry. He also managed IBM's channel strategy to markets; advertising campaigns for the wireline carriers, wireless carriers and ISPs on a global basis. Prior to IBM, MR. McComas was vice president for marketing and engineering at Kline Engineering. He also worked as a registered structural engineer in South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. and performed nuclear submarine duty for the United States Navy United States Navy Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with defending the nation at sea and maintaining security on the seas wherever U.S. interests extend. The Continental Navy was established by the Continental Congress in 1775. . About TelekomNet, Inc. TelekomNet, based in Boston, MA, is the first B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business vertical marketplace providing a full range of commerce, content and community for the telecommunications and networking market. In addition to direct e-commerce, TelekomNet also provides BuySellXchange.com, a global dynamic commerce marketplace specializing in refurbished, remanufactured, used, and end-of-life telecommunications and networking equipment; TelcoSearch.com, a bandwidth marketplace that allows customers to locate available bandwidth options based on geographic location and technology preference; TelekomNet Publishing that reports daily on the market and also furnishes a comprehensive library of in-depth product reviews and white papers; and MyEngineer.com, online engineering and consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" for web-enabled network system analysis, design and configuration. For further information on TelekomNet, please visit www.telekomnet.com. |
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