IP1 Australia appoints new Manager of Technology and Operations
Announcement posted by IP1 Australia 20 Mar 2003
Wholesale telecommunications carrier IP1 Australia has appointed Trevor Harris as Manager, Technology and Operations, effective immediately.
Mr Harris, who will be based in IP1 Australia's Sydney office, will be taking over from Murray Yeoman, presently Chief Operating Officer for IP1 Australia.
Mr Yeoman, has been an integral part of IP1 Australia's development for the past three years, from its initial concept through to the final commissioning of the network. A key contributor to IP1 Australia's success, he will work closely with Mr Harris to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
"I am proud to have been involved in IP1 Australia's development and ongoing success. With a solid and growing customer base and world-class network, IP1 Australia is in a good position in this market," Mr Yeoman said.
IP1 Australia will draw on Mr Harris' impressive and extensive background in the telecommunications industry. He has held numerous senior technology roles in AAPT from Network Operations Manager to Director of Operations and Engineering, and Director of Strategic Technology.
"IP1 Australia is going through an exciting time as it progresses from its initial build focus to a new culture of sales, marketing and service excellence, in this light, we look forward to Mr Harris taking the project to its next stage," said Mr Steve Demetriou, CEO, IP1 Australia. "We wish Mr Yeoman all the best as he pursues other interests, it has been a privilege working with him."
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About IP1
An established player at the leading edge of the high speed carrier market in Australia, IP1 Australia operates exclusively as a wholesale supplier of high speed data bandwidth services.
IP1 Australia fully activated its $160 million, future generation, DWDM cable network in December 2002 after the successful completion of testing along its 3875km length. IP1 Australia's cable links Australia's east and west coasts via Bunbury, Perth, Norseman, Kalgoorlie, Port Augusta, Adelaide, Ballarat and Melbourne, and forms a major part of a national network between Brisbane and Perth.
Mr Harris, who will be based in IP1 Australia's Sydney office, will be taking over from Murray Yeoman, presently Chief Operating Officer for IP1 Australia.
Mr Yeoman, has been an integral part of IP1 Australia's development for the past three years, from its initial concept through to the final commissioning of the network. A key contributor to IP1 Australia's success, he will work closely with Mr Harris to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
"I am proud to have been involved in IP1 Australia's development and ongoing success. With a solid and growing customer base and world-class network, IP1 Australia is in a good position in this market," Mr Yeoman said.
IP1 Australia will draw on Mr Harris' impressive and extensive background in the telecommunications industry. He has held numerous senior technology roles in AAPT from Network Operations Manager to Director of Operations and Engineering, and Director of Strategic Technology.
"IP1 Australia is going through an exciting time as it progresses from its initial build focus to a new culture of sales, marketing and service excellence, in this light, we look forward to Mr Harris taking the project to its next stage," said Mr Steve Demetriou, CEO, IP1 Australia. "We wish Mr Yeoman all the best as he pursues other interests, it has been a privilege working with him."
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About IP1
An established player at the leading edge of the high speed carrier market in Australia, IP1 Australia operates exclusively as a wholesale supplier of high speed data bandwidth services.
IP1 Australia fully activated its $160 million, future generation, DWDM cable network in December 2002 after the successful completion of testing along its 3875km length. IP1 Australia's cable links Australia's east and west coasts via Bunbury, Perth, Norseman, Kalgoorlie, Port Augusta, Adelaide, Ballarat and Melbourne, and forms a major part of a national network between Brisbane and Perth.