Broadband Forum Presents its Circle of Excellence Award
to Ron Insler of RAD Data Communications
Forum Chairman Cites Insler for Being Significant Force in
Mobile Backhauling Development
Tokyo, Japan – September 16, 2009 – The Broadband Forum has presented its Circle of
Excellence award to Ron Insler, Ethernet Access R&D Manager at RAD Data
Communications, at its quarterly meeting now being held through September 18 in Tokyo,
Japan.
In making the announcement, George Dobrowski, Chairman and President of the Br oadband
Forum noted that Insler has been a major contributor for many years in the IP/MPLS Forum
and is a significant force in ensuring that mobile backhauling has become a key work of
the Broadband Forum. “He heavily contributed to the specifications of TDMoMPLS and
ATMoMPLS and his continued efforts are helping to synchronize network specifications in
the united BBF,” Dobrowski stated.
The Broadband Forum Circle of Excellence recognizes exceptional achievement by
individuals in the work of the Broadband Forum. Awards are made by nomination from the
Forum’s membership and are awarded to a select few who have gone beyond the call of duty
to accomplish tasks, which have a positive effect for the industry and the Broadband Forum.
Insler is the editor of the Technical Specification for MPLS in mobile backhaul networks,
which will soon become a Technical Report. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in
computer science from Farleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey and is also a
graduate of Tel Aviv University. He has worked at RAD since 1990.
About the Broadband Forum
The Broadband Forum mission is to develop the full potential of broadband. With the
recent union with the IP/MPLS Forum, the Broadband Forum is now the central body for
next generation IP network specifications. This organization, comprising an enlarged 220
strong membership of most of the world’s leading service providers, equipment
manufacturers, chip vendors and other key organizations, defines and facilitates next
generation networks for local broadband access, mobile backhaul, business services, IPTV,
gaming and other applications, and is poised to address further developments as they arise.
The Broadband Forum’s formal BroadbandSuite™ Release Program, Technical Reports and
specifications are publicly available at www.broadband-forum.org
About RAD
Founded in 1981, privately-owned RAD Data Communications has achieved international
recognition as a major manufacturer of high quality access and backhaul equipment for data
communications and telecommunications applications. These solutions serve the data and
voice access requirements of service providers, carriers, and enterprise networks. The
company's installed base exceeds 11,000,000 units and includes more than 150 carriers and
operators around the world, including AT&T, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, France
Telecom, Hutchison, Orange, Telekom Austria, TeliaSonera, Telstra, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
RAD is an active participant in industry organizations such as the IETF, IP/MPLS Forum,
ITU, and MEF. Its customers are supported by 24 offices and more than 300 channel partners
in 164 countries.
RAD is a member of the RAD Group of companies, a world leader in networking and
internetworking product solutions.
RAD Data Communications site: www.rad.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/RADdatacomms
Press Contact
Bob Eliaz, Media Relations Manager, RAD Data Communications
Tel: +972-3-6458134
Fax: +972-3-6498250
E-mail: bob@rad.com