SOURCE: Telcordia
June 30, 2008 07:00 ET
Telcordia Opens Technology Research Center in Poland
Demonstrates Commitment to Customers and Technology Development in Europe
PISCATAWAY, NJ--(Marketwire - June 30, 2008) - Telcordia Technologies, a global
leader in the development of IP, wireline and mobile telecommunications
software and services, today announced that it has opened a research center
in Poznan, Poland. The Poznan Technology Research Center will play a
critical role in extending Telcordia's research and collaboration
capabilities across a wide range of government and commercial partnerships
in Europe.
The foundation behind Telcordia's industry-leading software and services
comes from its globally recognized research organization. With more than
1,800 patents issued to the company, Telcordia consistently leads
technology and business transformation to allow communication service
providers, government entities and enterprises worldwide to differentiate
their offerings and drive revenue through growth and service innovation.
The research center further extends the company's reach and innovation by
leveraging the local talent pool of highly qualified and motivated
scientists and engineers in Poland.
"This is a very important development for the science and technology
community in Poland, creating opportunities for the next generations of
engineers and innovators in our region," said Professor Wojciech Cellary,
Head of the Information Technology Department at the Poznan University of
Economics. "Telcordia is a leading American communications software and
services company that has invented many of the core technologies that
enable communications today and continues to create the communications
technologies of the future."
The official opening for the research center was held at the University of
Poznan and distinguished guests included Poland's Vice Minister of
Research, Marshal and Governor of Province Wielkopolska, the President of
Poznan City, and the presidents of Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan
University of Economic and Poznan University of Technology.
"Telcordia is in an enviable position to build collaborative relationships
with local universities, R&D institutions and communications providers,
governments and enterprises eager to embrace a path of network evolution
and discover new services and features for their customers," said Mark
Greenquist, CEO of Telcordia. "Telcordia will continue to extend its
footprint in Europe to further our reach, leverage our experience and help
carriers succeed."
Telcordia has a collective expertise of more than 2,500 employees that have
supported more than 800 clients, including 18 of the 20 largest telecoms
operators worldwide. To learn more about Telcordia, visit
www.telcordia.com.
About Telcordia
Telcordia Technologies, Inc. is a leading global provider of
telecommunications network software and services for IP, wireline,
wireless, and cable. As the industry continuously evolves, Telcordia has
the experience and reach to deliver the critical elements of success to
help communication providers worldwide deploy innovative and profitable new
services via any network or device while helping carriers aggressively
reduce costs and grow revenues. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway,
N.J., with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Central and
Latin America. (www.telcordia.com)