Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu Principal Network Architect to Discuss WiMAX and Other Wireless Technologies at SCTE Conference

Richardson, TX, January 10, 2005 — 

WHAT:

From in-home wireless LANs and media distribution to new metropolitan transport options such as WiMAX, wireless technology promises new means of connectivity for the next-generation multimedia home. Jim Orr, principal network architect in the wireless market development group at Fujitsu, will be on the panel discussing “Emerging Wireless Technologies – Friend or Foe?” during the 2005 Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) Conference on Emerging Technologies. This panel will discuss various wireless technologies in detail and debate whether they are constructive or disruptive for Multiple System Operators (MSOs). Fujitsu will also be the exclusive sponsor of the conference reception. For more information, please visit http://et.scte.org .

Jim will focus his presentation on the market drivers and advancements made in WiMAX, a robust wireless access technology that is being designed to offer data rates at up to 75 Mbps over a four to six mile radius. Although the IEEE 802.16 standard that governs WiMAX technology is still in its infancy, service providers acknowledge that WiMAX will offer consumers a significant broadband access option in the future. MSOs have considerable technical capabilities and experience gained in the consumer broadband services market that make them well positioned for deployment of cost-effective WiMAX data networks.

WHEN:

Conference: Wednesday, January 12, 2005; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2005; 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Presentation: Wednesday, January 12, 2005; 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Wednesday, January 12, 2005; 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Hyatt Huntington Beach Resort 21500 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, Calif.

WHO:

Jim Orr, principal network architect in the wireless market development group at Fujitsu, has worked in the telecommunications industry for nearly 15 years, serving in various engineering, network planning, network architecture and marketing roles in both the vendor and the carrier community. Before joining Fujitsu in November 2001, Jim increased his industry experience through progressively expanding responsibilities in network architecture and implementation with Latus Lightworks, McLeod Communications, Caprock Communications, GST Telecom and Electric Lightwave. He began his career with Northern Telecom in systems and sales engineering roles. Jim holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in business administration from Washington State University.

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Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., leveraging Tokyo-based Fujitsu’s unequalled and unique IT and Telecom portfolio, creates and delivers robust wireline and wireless solutions that boost next-generation communications networks in North America. Supported by over 150,000 professionals in more than 100 countries with revenues of $45 billion, Fujitsu helps its customers fuse information and networking technology with commercial value.
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