Verizon Takes the Wraps off the Borderless Lifestyle at 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2012 International CES next week, Verizon and a wide range of technology ecosystem partners will demonstrate how they are creating innovative solutions and breaking down old-technology barriers to meet the communications and entertainment needs of consumers and businesses.

"Connectivity has reached unprecedented levels, thanks to a rapid pace of innovation driven as much by consumers as the needs of industry," said John Stratton, president of Verizon Enterprise Solutions. "Verizon enables the connectivity that consumers want – both directly and through the many businesses we serve around the globe.  The technology we'll be showcasing at CES illustrates how Verizon continues to create connections that improve how customers live and work -- anytime, anywhere."

Stratton will be part of the CES Innovation Power Panel taking place at 9 a.m. PT Wednesday (Jan. 11) in the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino Theater (formerly the Hilton). The panel, which also includes CEOs from Xerox and Ford Motor Co., will explore how a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship helped make their companies global leaders in their respective industries. Verizon will webcast the power panel live.

Verizon Booth to Feature Products, Solutions, Apps and Services

Verizon will have a booth on the exhibit floor of  the Las Vegas Convention Center (South Hall, #30259) featuring dozens of products, solutions, applications and services that show the power and capabilities of the nation's largest 4G LTE wireless network, the nation's most advanced fiber-to-the-home network and the most connected global IP network. 

Many of the demonstrations are the result of work done as part of Verizon's Innovation Program, and highlight collaborations among multiple companies in industries that include automotive, gaming, multi-screen entertainment, health and wellness, home automation and more.  For news and information about Verizon's presence at CES, visit www.verizonwireless.com/ces and http://newscenter.verizon.com/ces/.

For the Media

Verizon is again the official sponsor of the CES Press Room and Digital Media Lounge, located in the South Hall. Verizon will make various demos available in the CES Press Room (S229) and Digital Media Lounge (S221). Anyone interested in watching the CES Power Panel live can register for the webcast at http://www.verizonwebcasts.com/ces/2012/keynote/.          

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 107 million total connections nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.  A Dow 30 company with $106.6 billion in 2010 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 195,000.  For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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SOURCE Verizon