SBC Communications has renamed its research and development arm and restated its charter to focus on applied research -- the development of next-generation products and services that can immediately benefit customers. SBC Laboratories, formerly known as SBC Technology Resources, has research facilities in Austin, Texas and Pleasanton, California. The main areas of research include VoIP, Wi-Fi, fiber-optic technologies, and network and Internet security. SBC Laboratories also will play a primary role in the evaluation and development of Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) technology in the coming months, as SBC Communications and other communications companies initiate an RFP process for recently announced common technical specifications. The division's executive team consists of.
- David Deas, vice president, Networks & Services
- John Erickson, vice president, Communications & Information Technology
- Ralph Ballart, vice president, Broadband Infrastructure & Services
- Harlie Frost, vice president, Chief Counsel
- Steve Rosner, director, Finance & Services
