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2007-11-14
Stockholm, 14 November, 2007
Operax, the leading vendor of dynamic Resource and Admission Control solutions for
IP service quality, today announces the appointment of Jan Astrom as VP Engineering and Development. Jan further strengthens Operax’s leadership team; he will focus on enhancing the quality and value of Operax’s range of products, and developing the resources and processes necessary for their delivery.
With more than 20 years of experience in software development and operations for Service Providers. Jan brings extensive experience of enhancing output, quality and business value of real-time multi-service applications from best-of-breed companies in the telecommunications and IT industry. Prior to joining Operax, Jan was with Genesys Conferencing for 10 years, holding director positions in both the R&D and Operations Divisions for complex integrated multimedia IP systems encompassing voice and video. Bringing extensive commercial cross-functional experience of Service Provider and end-user requirements, he was a major contributor to growing the successful conferencing company to more than 1200 employees. Prior to Genesys, Jan worked with the Swedish Ministry of Defense Telecommunications network where he was responsible for the planning, expansion and maintenance of their networks.
“New services like IPTV are forcing all Service Providers to look to QoS software, and to look after the quality of experience of their broadband users,” said Operax CEO Richard Lowe. "I am very pleased to welcome Jan to Operax. Following Operax’s other recent strategic appointments, with Jan onboard we will take a further step in developing high-value, quality-assured and efficient solutions for the telecommunications industry and defense markets.”
“As the leader in the development of solutions for dynamic Resource and Admission Control in Next-Generation Networks, Operax is very well positioned in the market”, commented Jan Astrom. “Guaranteed QoS from solutions that enable rapid service deployment at low cost to source, support and maintain is key for major telecommunications companies and defense organizations. Many innovative organizations are recognizing the need for standards-based products in this category and I am glad to be joining at this exciting time for the growth and success of Operax.”
Media contacts:
Caterine Lindwall
Press Office Operax
+46 8 410 239 00
press@operax.com
About Operax
Operax is an independent software vendor offering innovative solutions for dynamic Resource and Admission Control in IP-based telecommunications. Operax products provide efficiently guaranteed Quality of Service for operators of multi-vendor, multi-service commercial, civil and military networks.
To maximize Returns on Investment in broadband fixed and wireless pre-IMS and IMS networks, providing guaranteed Quality of Service, while minimizing capital and operational costs, is a key capability. It is essential for the successful commercial deployment and operation of new services, such as IPTV, VoIP and Fixed Mobile Convergence.
Operax continues to make extensive contributions in standardization forums. With 22 patents granted or pending, Operax product technologies assure revenue bearing services, ensure emergency calls, and support essential users and services for vital communications networks.
Founded in 2000, Operax is a privately held company with headquarters in Stockholm and offices in Boston MA, London, Rome, and Luleå - Sweden. The company is owned by Nordic Venture Partners, Innovacom, Nomura and Emano, along with its founders.
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