Dr. Adam Drobot Appointed to Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee
Telcordia Chief Technology Officer Joins the ITSPAC to Advise Secretary of Transportation on Nation's Intelligent Transportation Systems and Infrastructure
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Telcordia (www.telcordia.com), a global leader in the development of IP, wireline, and mobile telecommunications software and services, today announced that Dr. Adam Drobot, the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and President of its Advanced Technology Solutions business unit, has been appointed by United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to serve on the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC). As a federal advisory committee, the ITSPAC was established to act in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of Transportation on all matters relating to the study, development and implementation of intelligent transportation systems.
More broadly, the ITSPAC reviews areas of intelligent transportation systems research that are pursued by the U.S. Department of Transportation and provides advice on policy matters related to the ITS program. Through its sponsor, the ITS Joint Program Office, the ITSPAC makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding ITS program needs, objectives, plans, approaches, content and progress.
"Adam's expertise in vehicle telematics and mobile communication technology will be a valuable asset to the ITSPAC," said Mark Greenquist, President and CEO of Telcordia. "His appointment underscores Telcordia's commitment to help plan, build, manage and protect our nation's vital technology infrastructure assets across a wide variety of industries."
"It is an honor to be appointed as a member of the ITSPAC and aiding the Secretary in evaluating and improving our nation's current transportation systems and infrastructure," said Dr. Drobot. "At Telcordia, we have helped governments, automotive manufacturers and automotive suppliers develop the software platforms, networks and applications for a new generation of wireless-enabled vehicles and transportation infrastructures, and we look forward to bringing that expertise to bear for the nation's ITS initiatives."
About Telcordia
Telcordia, a global leader in the development of fixed, mobile and broadband communications software and services, enables Communications Service Providers (CSPs), enterprises, suppliers and government entities to successfully deploy innovative and advanced services that help our clients realize operational efficiencies, drive revenue, and maintain a competitive edge in the new era of services-dominated communications. Telcordia has globally trusted expertise in software and services to meet the needs of customers and partners, including, consulting, next-generation OSS, network and application interconnection, service delivery and charging solutions, industry research and new technology development. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J., with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America. (www.telcordia.com).
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