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Atlanta Telecom Professionals Talk Last Mile, Donate Proceeds to Telecom Industry Tsunami15 January 2005
The Atlanta Telecom Professionals (ATP), a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to provided opportunities for networking, information exchange and the recognition of excellence in the Atlanta telecom community, working with tel(x), a premier operator of telecom "meet-me" interconnection facilities, are pleased to announce all proceeds from the January 11th 2005 Last Mile Alternatives event will go directly to the Telecom Industry Tsunami Relief Fund.
"We are a community organization," said Melanie Bass Brandt, ATP president. "Though our roots and constituents are local to Atlanta, our Last Mile Alternatives event provided an opportunity to bring together our community to help those in need half a world away."
The event, attended by 179 telecom professionals, featured a panel of heavyweights discussing last mile connectivity alternatives from fiber to wireless. Panelists included Bob Landstrom of Home Depot, Neale Hightower of BellSouth, Wade Robertson of Xspedius Fiber Group, Carl Peede of Camvera Networks and Mike Henderson of StayOnline.
"We were honored to be a part of this event," stated Hunter Newby, Chief Strategy Officer, tel(x), and event moderator. "ATP's decision to donate 100 percent of the proceeds highlights ATP's dedication to the community at-large."
tel(x) established the Telecom Industry Tsunami Relief Fund to provide the industry with a coordinated method of contributing to the efforts of Direct Relief International, a non-profit organization providing medical aid and supplies to those devastated in the recent earthquake and resulting tsunamis in Southeast Asia.
About the Atlanta Telecom Professionals (ATP)
ATP exists to meet the professional development and networking needs of its members - telecom, cable, and Internet professionals in Atlanta and the Southeastern region of the United States. ATP hosts monthly events on relevant telecom topics and an annual event recognizing the outstanding achievements of local industry leaders throughout the year. ATP events are open to the public. For more information or to join ATP, please visit the web site at http://www.telecompros.org
About the Telecom Industry Tsunami Relief Fund
The Telecom Industry Tsunami Relief Fund has been coordinated by tel(x), the internationally recognized, premier operator of telecom "meet-me" network interconnection facilities. Donated funds go directly to Direct Relief International, a non-profit organization delivering medical aid and supplies to the affected coastlines. Less than 1% of their support goes to administrative and fundraising expenses and they were given four (out of four possible) stars by the Charity Navigator website. If you or your organization would like to donate, please click on http://www.telx.com/relief.htm and include "Telecom Industry Tsunami Relief Fund" in the comment box.
About tel(x)
tel(x) is the internationally recognized, premier operator of telecom "meet-me" network interconnection facilities. The tel(x) facilities are considered two of the most densely populated "core" interconnect sites in North America. More than 200 networks physically converge within tel(x)'s New York City facility, and more than 80 networks physically converge within its Atlanta facility. Often described as a "marketplace" for network services, tel(x) actively promotes, encourages, and facilitates telecom business opportunities between and among its carrier and enterprise customers. tel(x) customers report higher revenue, greater profit margins, and lower costs from their tel(x) based network operations. Known for its "best of class" facilities and customer support services, tel(x) continues to enjoy industry leading growth, expansion, and profitability. tel(x) is a privately held company, headquartered in New York City, USA.
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Source: tel(x)
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