PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tollgrade Communications,
Inc. (Nasdaq: TLGD), a leading supplier of network service assurance
products for the cable and telecom industries, announced today that Joseph
Ferrara, a former Ericsson and Marconi executive, has joined the company as
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales.
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In his new role, Ferrara will have strategic management oversight of
Tollgrade's global marketing and sales initiatives, including business
development, product management, sales management, corporate marketing and
technical communications. He brings to Tollgrade a track record of
experience in marketing, customer service, business development and
operations most recently from Ericsson, Inc., where he managed the
integration of Marconi North America following its acquisition and was the
General Manager of Ericsson's Data Networks division.
"We are pleased to have Joe join our management team at a time when we
are broadening the scope of our network service assurance business and
expanding our global reach in a highly competitive marketplace," said Mark
B. Peterson, Tollgrade's President and CEO. "Joe brings to us 'best in
class' leadership experience in marketing, business development, and
operations that will help us add to and complement our marketplace
influence among customers and prospects," added Peterson.
Previously, Ferrara was CEO of Marconi's North American operations
where he managed the global business of its wireless and data networks
divisions. At Marconi, he held progressively more responsible positions as
Vice President of Business Operations, Vice President of Marketing and Vice
President of Customer Service. Prior to that, Ferrara was Associate Vice
President - North America Marketing for Startec Global Communications where
he led all marketing activities, including strategic planning, geographic
expansion and integration of acquired companies. He began his
telecommunications career with MCI where he held successive management
positions in product management, brand management and network services.
A resident of Pittsburgh, Joe Ferrara has a Masters in Business
Administration degree from the University of Maryland, as well as a
Bachelor of Science degree from the Pennsylvania State University.
About Tollgrade
Tollgrade Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of network service
assurance products and services for centralized test systems around the
world. Tollgrade designs, engineers, markets and supports centralized test
systems, test access and status monitoring products, and next generation
network assurance technologies for the broadband marketplace. Tollgrade's
customers range from the top RBOCs (Regional Bell Operating Companies) and
Cable providers, to numerous independent telecom, cable and broadband
providers around the world. Tollgrade's network testing, measurement and
monitoring solutions support the infrastructure of cable and telecom
companies offering current and emerging triple play services. Tollgrade,
headquartered near Pittsburgh in Cheswick, Pa., and its products and
customer reach span over 300 million embedded access lines, more than any
other test and measurement supplier. For more information, visit
Tollgrade's web site at http://www.tollgrade.com
SOURCE Tollgrade Communications, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Bob Butter, Corporate Communications of
Tollgrade Communications, Inc., +1-412-820-1347, Cell,
+1-412-736-6186, bbutter@tollgrade.com
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