NEC Corporation of America Highlights Carrier Innovation with the Introduction of a New Telecom Industry Awards Program
NEC's 'Empowered By Telecommunications' Awards to Recognize
Outstanding Operator Achievements; First Award to Be Announced at
NXTcomm 2009
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--
NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a leading technology provider of
network, IT and identity management solutions is proud to announce a
new NEC awards program geared toward the U.S. telecommunications
community. The 'Empowered By Telecommunications' Awards is open to all
United States Telecom Association (USTelecom) carrier member
organizations and seeks to identify outstanding achievements obtained
by telecommunications operators and service providers.
NEC will recognize outstanding network deployments and chief
successes from industry peers, by honoring three winners with an
'Empowered By Telecommunications' Award at the USTelecom Membership
Reception at NXTcomm 2009, a yearly event delivering the entire
ecosystem of network-enabled voice, video, and data. The three award
categories will highlight achievements in: business-value,
technical-achievement and overall-market success.
"This is an exciting time for the U.S. telecommunications industry
as new technologies and business opportunities are rapidly changing
the communications environment," said Walter B. McCormick Jr.,
president and CEO, USTelecom. "As the landscape changes, it is
important to recognize industry leaders for their innovative visions
and business successes. NEC's 'Empowered By Telecommunications' Awards
are a great way to laud executives who are true industry visionaries."
Yoshichika Iida, senior vice president, NEC Corporation of
America, added, "Telecommunications carriers are proactively taking
charge of opportunities afforded to them to best prepare for future
broadband growth. Working with USTelecom and its members will allow
the industry to seek new innovative ways to achieve excellence in
customer service and network implementations."
Award winners will receive a US$10,000.00 donation made by NEC
Corporation of America to an approved educational institution of the
award winner's choice, within their service area. To ensure the
credibility of the award process, third-party personnel - not
specifically under contract with NEC Corporation of America, will
participate in the judging process. Nominations for the award will be
accepted beginning Monday, November 10, 2008, and will close at
midnight Eastern Time on Friday, April 10, 2009. Nominations may be
submitted online, via email or using general mail service via the US
Postal Service. For more specific information about NEC's 'Empowered
By Telecommunications' Award please email empower@necam.com.
About NEC Corporation of America
NEC Corporation of America is a leading technology provider of
network, IT and identity management solutions. Headquartered in
Irving, Texas, NEC Corporation of America is a North America
subsidiary of NEC Corporation, and delivers technology and
professional services ranging from server and storage solutions, IP
voice and data solutions, optical network and microwave radio
communications to biometric security, virtualization and digital
cinema solutions. NEC Corporation of America serves carrier and both
SMB and large enterprise clients across multiple vertical industries.
For more information, please visit www.necam.com.
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Rich Moran, 703-338-8144
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or
Ruder Finn for NEC Corporation of America
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