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Company Executive Speaks at OTTcon East

June 14, 2010 08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK (EON: Enhanced Online News) NTT America, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), and a global IP network services provider, today announced the company’s Global IP Network Business Unit vice president, Michael Wheeler, will speak at the OTTcon East conference at the Atlanta Conference Center Holiday Inn Select in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Wheeler will speak on the topic of “Leveraging Infrastructure Assets to Get with the Program,”on Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT. Via the NTT Communications Global IP Network, NTT America delivers and anticipates network performance solutions for companies in the content delivery and Internet infrastructure industries, where consumer demand for high-definition video and rich media content delivered online, to mobile devices or via over-the-top (OTT) TV is growing at unprecedented rates.

OTTcon East is solely dedicated to providing in-depth perspectives and critical analysis surrounding the OTT TV and video market. The conference will focus on how OTT is redefining the future of TV and entertainment services and how the disruptive nature of OTT is challenging the business models of pay TV operators, consumer electronics manufacturers, content owners and others. The conference will provide a forum for leading innovators, analysts and technology experts to address the key technical and market issues faced by strategic planners who are confronted with a myriad of critical business and technology issues in the increasingly disaggregated world of video entertainment. Conference attendees will include OTT service providers, multiple system operators (MSOs), satellite and telecommunications companies, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), content delivery networks (CDNs) and broadband providers.

“How we watch television is changing dramatically, but what consumers have come to expect in terms of quality is not,” said Michael Wheeler, vice president of the Global IP Network for NTT America. “Our goal as a service provider is to make certain that our network exceeds the expectations of our CDN, ISP and infrastructure customers so their end users have a seamless over-the-top video experience.”

During the panel, Mr. Wheeler will address opportunities for media and entertainment companies, ISPs and infrastructure providers seeking optimal network architecture for content distribution and delivery worldwide. He’ll talk about why flexibility in shaping bandwidth, connections and pricing are fundamental to containing costs. Attendees will learn how to combine their provider’s infrastructure assets (technology investments, financial depth, and international access) with their own assets to successfully deliver OTT TV and video, as well as other new applications. The resulting combination can provide new levels of network speed, reliability, and quality that can redefine a company’s growth strategies. Mr. Wheeler will also give a glimpse into the future, touching on how new advances in IPv6 and 100GigE provide a platform to give broadcasters, ISPs and infrastructure providers a competitive advantage.

In his role as vice president, Mr. Wheeler is responsible for leading the Global IP Network Business Unit, including all facets of finance, engineering and customer relations. The Global IP Network (GIN) Business Unit operates one of the leading Global Tier-1 Internet backbones and offers direct IP transit connections to telecommunications companies, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), content providers, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), enterprises and Web hosting companies. (Note: To view the NTT Communications Global IP Network, visit: http://www.ntt.net/english/about/network_map.cfm.)

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Company Sponsors Rocky Mountain IPv6 Summit

NEW YORK–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–NTT America, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), and a global IP network services provider, today announced support of its ongoing IPv6 initiative with gold sponsorship of the Rocky Mountain IPv6 Task Force’s (RMv6TF) IPv6 Summit, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center from May 26 to May 27, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. By supporting IPv6 transit service in native, tunneled or dual stack modes, NTT America provides a flexible and speedy transition path for businesses that need to stay competitive on a global basis, allowing them to take advantage of new applications in every market from entertainment to disaster response, while helping to ensure business continuity as IPv4 addresses dwindle.

Now in its third year, the RMv6TF IPv6 Summit is the largest annual IPv6 event in North America. The two-day educational event and expo will address the current state of IPv6 adoption, what organizations are doing to prepare for the migration to IPv6 and how organizations are already utilizing the benefits of IPv6. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about IPv6 to help stay in front of the technology curve, ensure they have a future career path in network technology and collaborate with others in the field. In addition, IPv6 experts and industry leaders will offer counsel to companies regarding government mandates and business requirements for IPv6 and will provide insight on the proper way to deploy dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) operating systems.

NTT America’s IPv6 Tier-1 Global IP Network has evolved to meet the growing needs of international business. Currently, approximately 20 percent of NTT America’s customer ports are IPv6 enabled and 40 percent of NTT America’s peering ports are also IPv6 enabled giving companies unprecedented access to worldwide markets. The most significant growth in IPv6 adoption has been in Internet and telecommunications, hardware and manufacturing as well as web hosting and web services, all highly competitive markets where it is vital to stay ahead of the technology curve.

“We have long been a proponent of IPv6 and recognize the value of education when it comes to supporting businesses in the transition to the next generation Internet,” said Scott Heller, director of marketing for NTT America’s Global IP Network. “As IPv4 addresses continue to deplete, and more and more applications are created on IP, it is imperative that organizations understand the importance of IPv6 when it comes to remaining competitive on a global basis.”

As a leader in both the implementation of IPv6 and advocacy for IPv6 adoption for more than a decade, NTT America remains committed to sharing IPv6 experience, lessons learned and best practices with other leaders in the industry. The NTT Communications Global IP Network was the first Tier-1 network fully upgraded to run IPv6 and is one of the world’s largest commercial IPv6 networks. Support of IPv4 and IPv6 was a factor NTT America considered when the company recently chose to deploy the Cisco® ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router to scale its Global IP Network infrastructure for leading capacity, nonstop video, power efficiency, robust IPv6 support and integrated video monitoring intelligence. (Note: To view the NTT Communications Global IP Network, visit: http://www.ntt.net/english/about/network_map.cfm)

As evidence of the company’s ongoing support and knowledge of IPv6 and the growing interest by the business community in preparing to transition to the new protocol, NTT America was invited to participate in a variety of conferences to inform, update and educate on its experiences. The conferences included:

• In January, NTT America took part in a panel entitled “IPv6–The Next Big Bail Out: Will IPv6 Save the Internet?” at PTC’10 in Honolulu
• In February, NTT America spoke at APAN 29 in Sydney, Australia highlighting real world IPv6 Commercial Applications
• In May, NTT America participated on the “IPv6: Reality Check” panel with other industry leaders including Comcast, ARIN and the University of New Hampshire’s InterOperability Laboratory at FutureNet 2010 in Boston

For details on the RMv6TF IPv6 Summit and registration, visit: http://www.rmv6tf.org/IPv6Summit.htm

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Company CTO to Discuss IPv6 Deployment and Commercial Applications

May 11, 2010 08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–NTT America, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), and a global IP network services provider, today announced the company’s chief technology officer (CTO) and vice president of IP development for the Global IP Network Business Unit, Doug Junkins, will speak at FutureNet 2010, the premier industry event focusing on the next generation of networks for enterprises, service providers, and vendors in the communications services arena. Mr. Junkins will provide an overview of the state of the next generation Internet protocol IPv6 and its adoption and deployment during a roundtable session today, Tuesday, May 11 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EDT at The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers.

Now in its tenth year, the event is the premier forum for discussion of MPLS and Ethernet, 3G/4G wireless, and network and application performance management. FutureNet 2010 offers an expanded conference including the “Internet 2.0: Creating the Next Generation Internet” conference-within-a-conference and additional sessions exploring the sustainability of the Internet for business and emerging trends around Ethernet. As a leading provider of enterprise hosting, managed network, and global IP networking services including IPv6, NTT America has unique insight into how enterprise customers and service providers worldwide can cost effectively and productively deploy next generation services and applications to support growth and additional revenue opportunities.

As part of the “Internet 2.0: Creating the Next Generation Internet” conference-within-a-conference, Mr. Junkins will join industry leaders and offer his perspective and real-world IPv6 experience during the roundtable, “IPv6: Reality Check,” which will explore the key concerns, opportunities, and challenges relevant to IPv6 in both service provider and enterprise environments. Topics of discussion will include the drivers for IPv6 adoption, key operational issues, optimal implementation strategies, security issues, and the risks of delaying IPv6 deployment. With years of experience in network architecture, tool development and peering relations, Mr. Junkins will cover “IPv6 Deployment & Commercial Applications at NTT America,” and discuss current issues and drivers of IPv6, such as new applications and IPv4 address depletion. NTT America is a leader in both the implementation of IPv6 and advocacy for IPv6 adoption and remains committed to sharing IPv6 experience, lessons learned and best practices with other leaders in the industry.

“Our decade long experience with IPv6 is unique in the industry and allows us to impart information to companies interested in taking advantage of the benefits of deploying IPv6 today,” said Doug Junkins, CTO of NTT America. “When faced with the continuing IPv4 address depletion, migration to IPv6 must take place to continue to support growth and functionality of the Internet and to maintain an environment for innovation.”

In his role as CTO, Mr. Junkins is responsible for the company’s technology procurement strategy and vendor selection, industry relations and standardization efforts, and overall product portfolio coordination across both the Global IP Network and Enterprise Solutions business units of NTT America. The NTT Communications Global IP Network was the first Tier-1 network fully upgraded to run IPv6 and is one of the world’s largest commercial IPv6 networks. As IPv6 traffic continues to grow and deployment increases globally, IPv6 presents a major opportunity for companies to maintain Internet connectivity and business continuity with global partners. Support of IPv4 and IPv6 was a factor NTT America considered when the company recently chose to deploy the Cisco® ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router to scale its Global IP Network infrastructure for leading capacity, nonstop video, power efficiency, robust IPv6 support and integrated video monitoring intelligence. By supporting IPv6 transit service in native, tunneled or dual stack modes, NTT America provides a flexible and speedy transition path for companies, allowing them to take advantage of new international opportunities in content and commerce while minimizing capital investments and saving time through simplified network management. (Note: To view the NTT Communications Global IP Network, visit: http://www.ntt.net/english/about/network_map.cfm)

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Company Executive Advises Digital Hollywood Attendees

May 05, 2010 08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–NTT America, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), and a global IP network services provider, today announced the company’s Global IP Network Business Unit Vice President, Michael Wheeler, will speak at the Digital Hollywood Spring conference at The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, California. Digital Hollywood, one of the premier entertainment and technology conferences in the country, brings together executives from the film, television, music, home video, cable, telecommunications and computing industries. A leading provider of enterprise hosting, managed network and global IP networking services, NTT America has unique insight into how digital entertainment executives and content decision makers can cost effectively and productively deploy next generation services and applications to support growth and additional revenue opportunities.

Mr. Wheeler will join industry leaders on the panel, “Content Delivery—Rich Media—The Three Screen Challenge: PC, TV and Mobile,” which will take place as part of the “Strategic Investigation—Drill Down Day” on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. PDT. The integration of the IPTV and TV experience with the full power of new consumer technologies – from broadband to mobile – opens the door to not only a unique world of entertainment and information, it brings to the table a next generation idea of full consumer interactivity within the PC-Mobile-TV experience. Via the NTT Com Global IP Network, NTT America delivers and anticipates network performance solutions for companies in the content delivery, entertainment and media industries, where consumer demand for high-definition video and rich media content online is growing at unprecedented rates.

“We are looking forward to Mr. Wheeler’s participation at Digital Hollywood Spring,” said Victor Harwood, president and CEO of Digital Hollywood. “As a key player in the deployment of next generation services and applications, NTT America supports the future of content delivery and brings a unique perspective to the conversation.”

During the panel, Mr. Wheeler will address opportunities for media and entertainment companies seeking optimal network architecture for content distribution and delivery worldwide. He will talk about why flexibility in bandwidth, connections and pricing are fundamental to containing costs. He will discuss network infrastructure benefits (speed, reliability, security and quality) that are essential for the successful delivery of new applications, such as PC-TV, that give entertainment executives new distribution channels for existing content as well as new opportunities for advertising revenue. Mr. Wheeler will also give a glimpse into the future, touching on how new advances in IPv6 and 100GigE provide a platform to give broadcasters a competitive advantage.

In his role as vice president, Mr. Wheeler is responsible for leading the Global IP Network Business Unit, including all facets of finance, engineering and customer relations. The Global IP Network (GIN) Business Unit operates one of the leading Global Tier-1 Internet backbones and offers direct IP transit connections to telecommunications companies, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), content providers, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), enterprises and Web hosting companies. (Note: To view the NTT Communications Global IP Network, visit: http://www.ntt.net/english/about/network_map.cfm).

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Media Advisory-April 19, 2010

April 19, 2010 08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

-(EON: Enhanced Online News)-NTT America

When: April 21, 2010 - April 23, 2010

Where: Hotel JW Marriott Mexico City, Andres Bello 29, Mexico City, Distrito Federal 11560 Mexico

What: NTT America, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) and a Tier-1 global IP network services provider, will co-host the XXVII Reunión Iberoamericana Tráfico Internacional, a bi-annual event, now in its 27th edition, which brings together influential telecom executives and representatives from more than 150 carriers to discuss challenges and opportunities in the Latin American region. The event is produced by the Ibero-American Association of Research Centers and Telecommunication Enterprises (AHCIET), a non-profit organization representing more than 50 Latin American and Spanish telecommunications companies.

Who: Michael Wheeler, vice president of the Global IP Network, NTT America, will speak on the opening executive roundtable, “Regulation and Competence for New Investments and Infrastructures in Response to Challenges of Growth and Expansion of the Sector,” on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. CDT. During the panel, executives will focus on the general state of existing infrastructures, including terrestrial, submarine, satellite and data centers; discuss new business models to justify investment; and explain the role of government as a promoting agent to foreign investment.

David Berrios, NTT America’s manager of business development for Latin America, will speak on the panel, “International Traffic Models,” on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. During the panel, executives will explore methods of reinventing traditional models in light of new competition; discuss the intermediation of next-generation networks (NGNs) for voice, data and mobility; and address the demands and requirements of 3G and 4G mobile data services.

Why: In 2008, NTT America and the company’s Latin American affiliate, NTT do Brasil, broadened NTT Communications’ international base and solidified NTT Communications’ footprint in the Latin American market by joining AHCIET, a membership that is based upon the increased need for IP transit services due to the growing demand for broadband connections and applications, and mobile Internet support, as well as the speed of liberalization and the implementation of government-driven programs in the region.

As part of one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, NTT America leverages the international business, financial, technology and geographic assets of NTT Communications to help Latin American telecommunications and cable companies stay competitive as they use the NTT Communications Global IP Network to rapidly add new customers and deliver new services in support of growth and additional revenue opportunities. Facing key challenges of capacity pricing and access as more businesses and consumers purchase broadband connections, Latin American service providers and carriers can contain the costs of doing business while rolling out new IP based services using flexible high speed connections designed to scale with their changing bandwidth needs. Via the NTT Communications Global IP Network, NTT America shapes bandwidth up to 10Gbps, delivers over STM1, STM4, STM16, Fast/Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet, and provisions any number of 10GigE ports in a matter of days. In addition, the speed and global reach of the network means that NTT America quickly delivers rich and streaming content residing in the United States. (Note: To view the NTT Communications Global IP Network, visit: http://www.ntt.net/english/about/network_map.cfm)

Event Information: http://www.ahciet.net/trafico/XXVII/default.aspx

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Media Advisory-April 19, 2010

April 19, 2010 08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

(EON: Enhanced Online News) NTT America

When: April 21, 2010 - April 23, 2010

Where: Hotel JW Marriott Mexico City, Andres Bello 29, Mexico City, Distrito Federal 11560 Mexico

What: NTT America, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) and a Tier-1 global IP network services provider, will co-host the XXVII Reunión Iberoamericana Tráfico Internacional, a bi-annual event, now in its 27th edition, which brings together influential telecom executives and representatives from more than 150 carriers to discuss challenges and opportunities in the Latin American region. The event is produced by the Ibero-American Association of Research Centers and Telecommunication Enterprises (AHCIET), a non-profit organization representing more than 50 Latin American and Spanish telecommunications companies.

Who: Michael Wheeler, vice president of the Global IP Network, NTT America, will speak on the opening executive roundtable, “Regulation and Competence for New Investments and Infrastructures in Response to Challenges of Growth and Expansion of the Sector,” on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. CDT. During the panel, executives will focus on the general state of existing infrastructures, including terrestrial, submarine, satellite and data centers; discuss new business models to justify investment; and explain the role of government as a promoting agent to foreign investment.

David Berrios, NTT America’s manager of business development for Latin America, will speak on the panel, “International Traffic Models,” on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. During the panel, executives will explore methods of reinventing traditional models in light of new competition; discuss the intermediation of next-generation networks (NGNs) for voice, data and mobility; and address the demands and requirements of 3G and 4G mobile data services.

Why: In 2008, NTT America and the company’s Latin American affiliate, NTT do Brasil, broadened NTT Communications’ international base and solidified NTT Communications’ footprint in the Latin American market by joining AHCIET, a membership that is based upon the increased need for IP transit services due to the growing demand for broadband connections and applications, and mobile Internet support, as well as the speed of liberalization and the implementation of government-driven programs in the region.

As part of one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, NTT America leverages the international business, financial, technology and geographic assets of NTT Communications to help Latin American telecommunications and cable companies stay competitive as they use the NTT Communications Global IP Network to rapidly add new customers and deliver new services in support of growth and additional revenue opportunities. Facing key challenges of capacity pricing and access as more businesses and consumers purchase broadband connections, Latin American service providers and carriers can contain the costs of doing business while rolling out new IP based services using flexible high speed connections designed to scale with their changing bandwidth needs. Via the NTT Communications Global IP Network, NTT America shapes bandwidth up to 10Gbps, delivers over STM1, STM4, STM16, Fast/Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet, and provisions any number of 10GigE ports in a matter of days. In addition, the speed and global reach of the network means that NTT America quickly delivers rich and streaming content residing in the United States. (Note: To view the NTT Communications Global IP Network, visit: http://www.ntt.net/english/about/network_map.cfm)

Event Information: http://www.ahciet.net/trafico/XXVII/default.aspx

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Media Advisory—March 9, 2010

March 09, 2010 08:03 AM Eastern Time

–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–NTT America (NYSE: NTT):

When: March 9, 2010 - March 10, 2010

Where: Renaissance Sao Paulo Hotel, Alameda Santos, 2233, Sao Paulo, SP 01419-002, Brazil.

What: NTT America, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) and a Tier-1 global IP network services provider, will participate in Capacity LATAM 2010 with executives speaking on two panels. Capacity LATAM 2010 is Capacity magazine’s 7th annual Latin American wholesale telecommunications congress for carriers and service providers across Latin America and internationally. NTT Communications is the gold sponsor of the event and will host a lunch and opportunity to network on March 9.

Who: Michael Wheeler, vice president of Global IP Network, NTT America, joins executives on the panel, “Strategies to Capitalize on the Growth of Rich-Media Content: Capacity Planning and Service Delivery,” on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11:40 a.m. During the panel, executives will assess the changing requirements of the end-user in the content space, specifically key services and applications driving demand and demand for interactive content. They will discuss issues such as content availability on diverse platforms, the capacity planning to meet demand for rich media content and bandwidth requirements to support extensive growth in the region. The role of data centers in hosting content including the speed, quality of service (QoS) and reliability of content delivery and whether there is a need for local data centers will also be examined. In addition, the panelists will address effectively delivering content based services and monetizing the network, as well as new opportunities for content companies and wholesalers. The impact of both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games on generating opportunities for the content market, such as the vital preparations to cope with increased demand for services and technology investments needed to facilitate the delivery of services at a local level will be evaluated as well.

Shuichi Ikeda, vice president of sales and business development, Global IP Network, NTT America, joins analysts and executives on the panel, “The Internet Boom: Delivering Broadband Across Latin America,” on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 12:10 p.m. The panel will assess the growth of the Internet in the region and how broadband Internet penetration is evolving by examining how government initiatives are facilitating Internet connectivity in rural communities and metro markets and evaluating how carriers handle increased demand for Internet penetration, specifically in regard to capacity requirements, pricing strategies and overcoming taxation and legal hurdles. They will also analyze the selection of optimal access technologies needed to deliver broadband and investigate whether providers will begin integrating IPTV into their service portfolios.

Why: Capacity LATAM 2010 has firmly positioned itself as the definitive meeting for the Latin American carrier community. Over 280 senior executives from more than 90 organizations representing over 30 countries, will come together to discuss domestic and international wholesale telecommunications market opportunities. The Latin American telecommunications market is being driven by dramatic increase in demand for broadband connections and rich media applications. As part of one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, NTT America can leverage the international business, financial, technology and geographic assets of the NTT Communications Global IP Network to help Latin American telecommunications and cable companies stay competitive as they rapidly add new customers and deliver new services to support growth and additional revenue opportunities. Facing key challenges of capacity pricing and access as more businesses and consumers purchase broadband connections, Latin American service providers and carriers can contain the costs of doing business while rolling out new IP based services using flexible high speed connections designed to scale with their changing bandwidth needs. Via the NTT Communications Global IP Network, NTT America can shape bandwidth up to 10Gbps, deliver over STM1, STM4, STM16, Fast/Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet, and provision any number of 10GigE ports in a matter of days. In addition, the speed of the and global reach of the network means that NTT America can quickly deliver rich and streaming content residing in the United States. (Note: To view the NTT Communications Global IP Network, visit: http://www.ntt.net/english/about/network_map.cfm)

Event Information: http://www.capacitymedia.com/conferences-events.asp?id=62&cat=&subcat=&start=0

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