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Networks & Telecommunications SIG. Wray Varley, Chair Tom Cuneo, Vice Chair Deirdre Murray, Programs Marcus Buckley, Communications Mike Brennan, Knowledge Capture Brian Bonacci, Projects. SIG Overview. The N&T SIG was the first Shared Interest Group
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Networks & Telecommunications SIG Wray Varley, Chair Tom Cuneo, Vice Chair Deirdre Murray, Programs Marcus Buckley, Communications Mike Brennan, Knowledge Capture Brian Bonacci, Projects
SIG Overview • The N&T SIG was the first Shared Interest Group • Our mission is to provide clarity, impartial feedback, and points for consideration on networks and telecom issues identified in collaboration with the Government Advisory Panel (GAP) and industry • 2013 N&T SIG GAP Pete Tseronis, Energy* HamidOuyachi, Labor Dennis Reimer, DHS Horace Blackman, VA* Tim Quinn, Interior Frank Tiller, GSA Sylvia Hernandez, GSA Dave Cheplick, VA Stan Kaczmarczyk, GSA* Kevin Trowbridge, Coast Guard Gary Wall, GSA *Officially accepted invite
Current SIG Activities • Network Services 2020 Working Group • Four committees focused on supporting GSA’s NS2020 initiative • Coordinating meetings to focus on best practices and trends of interest to government/industry: • Passive Optical Networks (PON) / Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Networks (GPON) • Wireless Strategies • Cellular Reinforcement Systems (Digital Antenna Systems) • Customer Contact Centers • Broadband Services • Role of Cable Companies • Unified Communications • Acquisition Strategies • Future of Teleworking • Coordinating GAP meeting
Network Services 2020 Working Group Co-Chairs Brian Bonacci, Level 3 Gary Wall, GSA Committees Co-Chairs for each Committee
Opportunities for Engagement • Vote for topics you would like the SIG to address! • https://www.actgov.org/sigcom/SIGs/SIGs/NTSIG/survey • Work on the NS2020 Advisory Panel • Help coordinate a meeting
How to Get Involved Contact any of the N&T SIG Officers: • Wray Varley: wray.varley@centurylink.com • Tom Cuneo: tcuneo@visiontech.biz • Deirdre Murray: deirdre.murray@centurylink.com • Marcus Buckley: mbuckley@network-data.com • Mike Brennan: michael.brennan@windstream.com • Brian Bonacci: brian.bonacci@level3.com