Friday, June 10, 2016

Dimension Data Names CEO

Dimension Data has appointed Jason Goodall as Group Chief Executive Officer, replacing Brett Dawson, who is stepping down after 12 years.

Goodall previously served as Dimension Data's Group COO, where he has been responsible for the regions and several global functions including sales, marketing, Group Information Services (GIS), HR and commercial finance. Goodall is a veteran of Dimension Data having served many roles during his 18-year career with the company. Dimension Data, which is a member of the NTT Group, has an turnover of US$7.5 billion, offices in 58 countries, and 31,000 employees.

New Group CEO, Jason Goodall commented, “We see many opportunities for growth across both the Dimension Data Group as well as the wider NTT Group. I’m excited about the opportunities in front of us, to continue to build our winning culture, to accelerate the ambitions of our clients, our people and the communities we operate in. I’m honoured and thrilled to be stepping up to this opportunity and look forward to working with our clients, partners and employees in the near future’.

http://www.dimensiondata.com

Pennslyvania's DQE Comm Launches Wavelength Service

DQE Communications, a business network services provider in western Pennsylvania, has launched a wavelength service option.

Ekinops supplied its 40-channel reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer-based system.

DQE, which is a subsidiary of Duquesne Light Holdings, operates a 2,700-route-mile fiber-optic network serving 11 counties around Pittsburgh. That network serves 1,140 on-net buildings, 33 business parks, 15 data centers and multiple hub sites.

https://www.ekinops.net