Latest iconectiv Executive Hire to Drive Telecom Expansion into Global Markets
PISCATAWAY, N.J. April 5, 2017--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, has added international business expert, Peter Ford, to its executive roster as Regional Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This latest high-level appointment reflects iconectiv’s ambitious expansion strategy into international markets.
Ford brings over 20 years of strategic experience in emerging markets and countless international business relationships to iconectiv. He is recognized within the global telecommunications industry for an attentive and hands-on client management style that often suits customers of various cultures and backgrounds. Subscribers and end users are also likely to benefit from any iconectiv services and solutions that are tailored to their specific regional needs under the guidance of Ford.
“Very few individuals in the telecom arena bring the expertise, reputation, and tactfulness to international business that Peter Ford does. The extensive list of his achievements in so many different and uniquely challenging markets serves as a testament to his talents,” said Scott Puopolo, Executive Vice President of the Information Solutions, iconectiv.
Previous to iconectiv, Ford served as Managing Director, Emerging Markets Service Provider, within Cisco’s Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG). While there, he was responsible for developing partnerships with some of the largest global telecommunications players on issues such as IoT, Country Digitization, NFV/SDN, Virtual Managed Services, Big Data/Analytics, Mobility, Network Convergence and Security, Cloud/Data Centre strategies and IPTV. These partnerships increased Cisco’s business with service providers, and helped increase revenues in key service provider accounts by over $60 million over the duration of these partnerships.
About iconectiv
At iconectiv, we envision a world without boundaries, where the ability to access and exchange information is simple, seamless and secure. As the authoritative partner of the communications industry for more than 30 years, iconectiv realizes this vision for more than two billion people every day by providing market-leading solutions that enable the interconnection of networks, devices, and applications. Working closely with private, government and non-governmental organizations, iconectiv continues to protect and secure telecommunication infrastructures for service providers, governments and enterprises, while providing network and operations management, numbering, registry, messaging and fraud and identity solutions to more than 1,200 organizations globally.
A US-based company, Telcordia Technologies, doing business as iconectiv, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ericsson. For more information, visit www.iconectiv.com.
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