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OSP® Magazine Names Byron McDaniel as New Columnist
Palatine, IL – OSP magazine today announced a new column to be launched with the January 2010 issue, Frontline Challenges authored by Byron McDaniel, a retired AT&T veteran with more than 29 years of service.
OSP® Magazine and Telecom Company TV Announce Video Partnership
Palatine, IL and Arlington, VA – OSP magazine and Telecom Company TV (TCTV) today announced a partnership to produce and distribute video vignettes to the telecom network vendor community. OSP TV will produce and distribute these vignettes, powered by the TCTV Vignette website engine.
OSP® Magazine Names 2010 Thought Leaders™
Palatine, IL – OSP magazine today announced its 2010 Thought Leaders representing the diversity of the telecom industry with a focus on the Independent providers in the market.
OSP EXPO 2009 Bucks Economic Trend
Palatine, IL – OSP® magazine today announced solid attendance at OSP EXPO 2009 which took place September 2-3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN. Despite poor economic trends, pure attendance at the event was flat over the 2008 event. Complete attendee registration comprised of Telecom professionals from more than 80 service providers representing all 50 states, and more than 20 countries.
OSP EXPO® 2009 Reports Strong Industry Support
Palatine, IL – OSP® magazine today announced strong Industry support for the upcoming OSP EXPO 2009 taking place September 2-3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN. Pre-registration attendee levels are sound; telecom professionals from more than 60 service providers around the world have registered for the conference representing all 50 states, and more than 20 countries; educational summits are sold out, and advanced and regular seminars are at or near capacity. The exhibition will feature over 160 telecom exhibitors focusing on telecom’s outside plant infrastructure. Additionally, OSP EXPO will host private provider events including: 400 engineers participating in the Qwest Educational Series, AT&T’s Cross Functional Sourcing Teams, PAETEC meetings, and the Minnesota Telecom Association. This year’s diverse attendee draw from North, South and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the United States, and Canada will make for an exciting not to be missed event.
OSP® Magazine Offers Loyal Readers Education Stimulus Package at OSP EXPO® 2009
Palatine, IL - OSP magazine today announced all educational offerings at OSP EXPO 2009 including summits, advanced, and regular seminars will be free of charge to attendees. With budgets tight, the team behind OSP EXPO understands the value of providing costefficient education, and in 2009 all programs will be free of charge. “In this economically challenging environment, we feel it’s more critical than ever to offer our attendees FREE educational opportunities that are relevant for their professional objectives. Providers may find it difficult to support their team's educational funding right now. OSP EXPO is stepping up our commitment to them. Let’s be frank. Doing more with less isn’t easy. We believe FREE education can make it easier for our loyal readers,” said Sharon Vollman, VP/Editorial Director, OSP magazine.
The OSP® Brand Continues to be True to Its Mission in Education
Palatine, IL - OSP® magazine today announced a powerful multi-faceted educational lineup for the second half of 2009. OSP magazine, the industry leader in telecom network education, continues to focus on its core mission: delivering HOW-To network solutions through print, web, and event channels. ‘The industry is craving engineering and technology best practices, said Sharon Vollman, VP/Editorial Director, OSP magazine, “We’re proud to deliver free education in multiple formats to best serve the individual needs of our engineering audience.”
Qwest Executive Vice President, Bob Tregemba, to Deliver Keynote at OSP EXPO™ 2009
OSP EXPO™ today announced a stellar lineup of top network executives to address 3,500+ delegates at its 2009 event. The Day One keynote will feature Qwest’s Executive Vice President, Network Operations, Bob Tregemba. The keynote topic: Facing Network Challenges in Today’s Economic Environment.
Practical Communications, Parent Company of OSP™ Magazine, OSP EXPO™, and www.ospmag.com Receives National Certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise
Practical Communications, Inc., parent company of OSP™ Magazine, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S.
Five Leading Industry Executives Deliver Keynotes at OSP EXPO™ 2008
Keynotes by: Claire Beth Nogay, SVP & Chief Network Officer, Verizon Telecom and Provider/Vendor Panel Discussion, facilitated by Sharon Vollman, Editorial Director, OSP™ Magazine
Leading AT&T West Network Executives to Deliver Keynotes at OSP EXPO™ 2007
Keynotes by: AT&T West President & CEO, Tim Harden & Sr. Vice President Network Services, Bill Huber and VP Network Panel
Verizon Engineering & Technology Executives Commitment to Education Showcased at Verizon’s Technology Forum, May 15-16, 2007
Verizon and OSP™ Magazine today announced plans to host the Technology Forum to be held May 15-16, 2007 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Announcing OSP™ Safety: Utility Safety Conference & Expo and UtilitySafety.com become a natural extension of OSP™ Magazine and OSP EXPO™
OSP™ Magazine and the OSP EXPO™ announced that the Utility Safety Conference & Expo (USC&E) and UtilitySafety.com will be transitioned under the OSP™ brand featured as OSP™ Safety.
OSP EXPO™ and TIA’s GLOBALCOMM™ Announce 2006 Co-location to Serve Converging Communications Industry
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and OSP EXPO™ announced the co-location of OSP EXPO™, the broadband deployment marketplace, with GLOBALCOMM™, the next-generation communications marketplace and summit, June 5-8, 2006, McCormick Place, Chicago.
Leading Telecom Service Provider Executives Dominate GLOBALCOMM™ 2006 Speaker Lineup
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), owner and organizer of GLOBALCOMM™, today announced a stellar lineup of top executives from worldwide service providers to address 20,000 delegates at its 2006 debut event.
Five SBC Executives to Deliver Speeches at the OSP EXPO™ Industry Trade Show
SAN ANTONIO — Sept. 7, 2005 — SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) and OSP™ magazine today announced that SBC executives plan to deliver the keynote addresses at this year’s OSP(Outside Plant) EXPO™...
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SBC Communications Announces Two-Year Sponsorship of OSP Expo™ Industry Trade Show
San Antonio, Texas — February 25, 2005 – SBC Communications, Inc (NYSE: SBC) today announced a two-year sponsorship of the OSP (Outside Plant) EXPO™, a leading educa...
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