Veteran Executive Brings Extensive Experience in Wireless Backhaul to Leading Pseudo-Wire Company
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axerra Networks, "The Pseudo-Wire Company®" and the leading provider of circuit emulation and service emulation solutions, today announced the appointment of Reinhard (Reini) Florin as General Manager - Americas.
Mr. Florin comes to Axerra Networks with over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications sector in general and the mobile wireless marketplace in particular. Prior to joining Axerra, Mr. Florin was Wireless CTO and VP of Global Wireless Sales at Carrier Access. Previously, he was Executive VP Sales and Marketing at Paragon Networks, which was acquired by Carrier Access in 2003.
"I'm delighted that Reini has joined our sales and business development team," said Gadi Tamari, Axerra Network's CEO. "Reini's vast experience, business acumen, and strong track record will help Axerra continue its success and focus on the wireless backhaul market."
The appointment of Reini Florin comes during a time of significant expansion for Axerra Networks, whose award-winning Pseudo-Wire solutions are being deployed worldwide by mobile wireless operators, cable MSOs, competitive access providers and incumbent carriers. Axerra's AXN Pseudo-Wire Gateways and Access Devices(TM) enable a new era of wireless backhaul that supports the transport of voice and data services for 2G, 2.5G, 3G, HSDPA, and new evolving 4G services, all over packet networks (including Ethernet, DSL, PON, HFC, and WiMAX). These packet access networks provide immediate reduction in recurring backhaul charges while enabling the additional bandwidth needed for emerging services.
"Wireless backhaul is a growing and important market for Axerra's Pseudo-Wire solutions, and I look forward to contributing leadership, expertise, and experience to Axerra's team of professionals in the Americas," said Reini Florin.
Reini Florin can be contacted at: 203-906-3570 or by email at rflorin@axerra.com .