DSL Forum Honours 2wire Software Specialist For Pioneering Broadband Standards Work

DSL Forum Honours 2wire Software Specialist For Pioneering Broadband Standards Work

29 August 2007 – John Blackford, a software architect with 2Wire, a provider of broadband service delivery platforms, has been presented with a Circle of Excellence award by the DSL Forum in acknowledgement of his outstanding work in supporting the development of standards protocols for broadband deployment worldwide.

John, a member of the DSL Forum’s BroadbandHome Technical Working Group, received the award at the Forum’s first quarterly meeting in China. A member of the Forum for three years, John has been particularly involved in the development of the Technical Report (TR-069) protocol, covering the remote management of CPE equipment in the Broadband Network.

Greg Bathrick, chairman of the BroadbandHome Working Group, says: “John is always highly productive, very dedicated and yet very modest in what he does. His quiet confidence commands respect and he has been instrumental in driving forward the TR-069 protocol. He is very deserving of this award.”

John comments, “With only four Circle of Excellence awards presented each year, it is a great distinction to receive one. I am honoured to receive this recognition from my peers, and grateful for the opportunity to work side by side with so many talented colleagues at the DSL Forum.”

The Circle of Excellence Award is given to those individuals who have shown exceptional skill or have provided a significant contribution to the DSL Forum’s work and future. The award, which is nomination driven, has been presented at the Forum’s quarterly meetings since 2000. Representatives from around the world have been recognized for their leadership in the development of standards, working texts and technical reports; their contribution to the strategic development of the Forum; and their commitment to the committees that ensure the Forum’s continued success.

For information on previous recipients of the Circle of Excellence award, please visit http://www.dslforum.org/about/halloffame.shtml.

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About 2Wire
2Wire provides global telecom carriers with broadband products, software, and service platforms that enable an integrated triple play of networked data, voice, and media services. Award-winning products and services include residential gateways, broadband multimedia set-top boxes, remote management systems, and call center customer support. 2Wire customers are leading broadband providers throughout the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, including AT&T, Telmex, BT, Embarq, Bell Canada, SingTel, and others.
With its headquarters in San Jose, California, 2Wire has additional U.S. offices in Nevada City, California; Tempe, Arizona; San Antonio, Texas; and Atlanta, Georgia. Across the globe, 2Wire is represented in France, Germany, China, Hong Kong, Latin America, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

About the DSL Forum
The DSL Forum tailors broadband to meet the needs of the next generation of multi-media services and the online community. By forging agreements on common technical requirements and embracing new applications, the Forum works to streamline processes, define specifications, and share best practices that set the stage for effective deployments and explosive global DSL growth. Established in 1994, the DSL Forum is an international industry consortium of over 200 leading service providers, equipment manufacturers and other interested parties. Please visit www.dslforum.org for more information.