CONCORD, CA--(Marketwired - Feb 10, 2016) - LightRiver Technologies, Inc., a leader in Factory Built Network™ design and commissioning, proudly announces today it has appointed Joe Calzone as Vice President of US Service Provider Sales. An accomplished, results-oriented telecom executive with 29 years of industry experience, Mr. Calzone will focus on driving sales in the Competitive Communications Service Provider sector at LightRiver throughout the United States.
During his extensive career, Mr. Calzone has been a proven leader in a variety of organizations, from fast-growing startups to large, established companies. He will be working with a variety of communications service providers to show them how LightRiver's technologies and expertise can provide shorter service delivery times and advantageous access to products and pricing without the constraints of any single vendor, or multi-vendor, network.
Mr. Calzone has proven success in the design, implementation and operation of networks and software in a carrier-grade environment, as well as sales and marketing in regional, metro and rural settings. Most recently he served as President of Independent Optical Networks (ION), a fiber optic broadband service provider serving 60 rural communities across New York State. Prior to his role as president, he served as VP and General Manager - Sales & Marketing Business Operations for ION.
"At LightRiver, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive portfolio of Tier 1 products, solutions and services for Competitive Communications Service Providers," states Mike Jonas, President of Global Marketing and Sales for LightRiver. "Joe Calzone has the expertise, organizational leadership and experience to help our partners maximize connectivity, reduce network complexity and achieve greater commercial success. He brings a wealth of knowledge to our organization, and has spent his 29-year career creating trust and strong positive ties throughout the industry."
"LightRiver truly sets the standard when it comes to next generation solutions," says Mr. Calzone. "Through my work as VP of US Service Provider Sales, I am eager to help LightRiver continue its impressive growth in 2016 and beyond. I believe my real-world experience with regard to growth challenges and opportunities facing the industry will benefit me as I work to show partners the value of LightRiver's multi-vendor, multi-domain capabilities."
About LightRiver Technologies, Inc.
LightRiver Technologies designs, engineers, commissions and supports next generation solutions for mission-critical clients that require the highest capacity, reliability and resiliency that today's optical communications technology can deliver. A leader in integrating multi-vendor, Factory Built Networks™, LightRiver is an expert in Tier 1 Packet Optical, DWDM/ROADM, MPLS and Carrier Ethernet systems, and in successfully migrating legacy networks to the next generation. LightRiver delivers unique value across the United States with turnkey solutions, carrier-grade quality and unparalleled customer care in multi-technology networking. For more information, please visit www.lightriver.com.
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