AOI Adds Kevin Jones to Lead Global Sales Team for Quantum Bandwidth™
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has appointed Kevin Jones as vice president of sales for its Quantum Bandwidth™ broadband access division. Jones will oversee global sales operations, particularly focusing on Cable Multiple System Operators (MSO) markets. With extensive experience from previous roles at Ciena, CommScope, Casa Systems, and Scientific-Atlanta, Jones brings expertise in major cable network transitions including HFC and DOCSIS upgrades, Digital TV, Voice over IP, Switched Digital Video, and Distributed Access Architecture.
The appointment aligns with AOI's strategy to expand its business through Quantum Bandwidth products in the cable operator market segment.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) ha nominato Kevin Jones come vicepresidente delle vendite per la sua divisione di accesso broadband Quantum Bandwidth™. Jones supervisionerà le operazioni di vendita globali, concentrandosi in particolare sui mercati degli Operatori di Sistema Multiplo via cavo (MSO). Con una vasta esperienza acquisita in precedenti ruoli presso Ciena, CommScope, Casa Systems e Scientific-Atlanta, Jones porta con sé competenze nelle principali transizioni delle reti via cavo, incluse le modernizzazioni HFC e DOCSIS, la TV digitale, la Voce su IP, il Video Digitale Switchato e l'Architettura di Accesso Distribuito.
La nomina è in linea con la strategia di AOI di espandere la propria attività attraverso i prodotti Quantum Bandwidth nel segmento di mercato degli operatori via cavo.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) ha nombrado a Kevin Jones como vicepresidente de ventas para su división de acceso de banda ancha Quantum Bandwidth™. Jones supervisará las operaciones de ventas globales, con un enfoque particular en los mercados de los Operadores Múltiples de Sistemas por Cable (MSO). Con una amplia experiencia adquirida en roles anteriores en Ciena, CommScope, Casa Systems y Scientific-Atlanta, Jones aporta experiencia en las principales transiciones de redes de cable, incluidas las actualizaciones HFC y DOCSIS, televisión digital, Voz sobre IP, Video Digital Conmutado y Arquitectura de Acceso Distribuido.
El nombramiento se alinea con la estrategia de AOI para expandir su negocio a través de productos Quantum Bandwidth en el segmento de mercado de operadores de cable.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI)는 Kevin Jones를 Quantum Bandwidth™ 브로드밴드 액세스 부문의 판매 부사장으로 임명했습니다. Jones는 특히 케이블 다중 시스템 운영자(MSO) 시장에 집중하여 글로벌 판매 운영을 감독할 것입니다. Ciena, CommScope, Casa Systems 및 Scientific-Atlanta에서의 이전 역할을 통해 폭넓은 경험을 쌓은 Jones는 HFC 및 DOCSIS 업그레이드, 디지털 TV, VoIP, 스위치 디지털 비디오 및 분산 액세스 아키텍처를 포함한 주요 케이블 네트워크 전환에 대한 전문성을 제공합니다.
이번 임명은 케이블 운영자 시장 세그먼트에서 Quantum Bandwidth 제품을 통해 비즈니스를 확장하려는 AOI의 전략과 일치합니다.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) a nommé Kevin Jones en tant que vice-président des ventes pour sa division d'accès haut débit Quantum Bandwidth™. Jones supervisera les opérations de vente mondiales, en se concentrant particulièrement sur les marchés des opérateurs de systèmes multiples par câble (MSO). Avec une vaste expérience acquise dans des rôles précédents chez Ciena, CommScope, Casa Systems et Scientific-Atlanta, Jones apporte son expertise dans les principales transitions des réseaux câblés, y compris les mises à niveau HFC et DOCSIS, la télévision numérique, la voix sur IP, la vidéo numérique commutée et l'architecture d'accès distribué.
Cette nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'AOI d'élargir ses activités grâce aux produits Quantum Bandwidth dans le segment de marché des opérateurs de câble.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) hat Kevin Jones zum Vizepräsidenten für Vertrieb seiner Quantum Bandwidth™ Breitbandzugangsdivision ernannt. Jones wird die globalen Vertriebsaktivitäten überwachen und sich insbesondere auf die Kabel-Multiple-Systembetreiber (MSO) Märkte konzentrieren. Mit umfassender Erfahrung aus früheren Positionen bei Ciena, CommScope, Casa Systems und Scientific-Atlanta bringt Jones Expertise in wichtigen Übergängen von Kabelnetzwerken mit, einschließlich HFC- und DOCSIS-Upgrades, Digital-TV, VoIP, Switches Digital Video und Distributed Access Architecture.
Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der Strategie von AOI, das Geschäft durch Quantum Bandwidth Produkte im Marktsegment für Kabelbetreiber auszubauen.
- Strategic hire of experienced industry veteran to lead global sales
- Expansion into Cable MSO market segment with Quantum Bandwidth products
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SUGAR LAND, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (“AOI”) (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, announces the appointment of Kevin Jones as vice president of sales for its broadband access division, Quantum Bandwidth™.
Jones joins the broadband access team to oversee sales globally. As AOI has expanded its business by selling Quantum Bandwidth products into Cable Multiple System Operators (“MSO”), Jones plays a key role in furthering this strategy and the company’s commitment to push the boundaries of what is possible in the telecommunications industry.
“Kevin brings decades of experience and fantastic industry relationships to the AOI leadership team,” said Todd McCrum, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Broadband Access Business Unit at AOI. “His commitment to customers and reputation of high integrity makes a perfect fit for the culture we’ve created at AOI.”
Prior to joining AOI, Jones held sales leadership roles at Ciena, CommScope, Casa Systems, and Scientific-Atlanta, where he oversaw major cable network transitions such as Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (‘HFC’) and DOCSIS upgrades, Digital TV, Voice over IP, Switched Digital Video, and Distributed Access Architecture.
“I’ve known AOI for years and have always been impressed by their reputation for delivering unmatched quality to the industry. As I looked at the innovation AOI is bringing to the broadband space, I knew I wanted to be part of this exciting leadership team,” said Jones.
About Quantum Bandwidth
Quantum Bandwidth is a set of broadband access products, including QuantumLink™ and Quantum18, that enable high-speed connectivity. With today's increasingly demanding bandwidth needs, Quantum Bandwidth ensures cable service providers have reliable options to deliver optimal performance. Its solutions are underpinned with industry experience from the world’s leading CATV engineers. Learn more at ao-inc.com/QuantumBandwidth.
About Applied Optoelectronics Inc
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical products, including components, modules and equipment. AOI's products are the building blocks for broadband fiber access networks around the world, where they are used in the internet datacenter, CATV broadband, telecom and FTTH markets. AOI supplies optical networking lasers, components and equipment to tier-1 customers in all four of these markets. In addition to its corporate headquarters, wafer fab and advanced engineering and production facilities in Sugar Land, TX, AOI has engineering and manufacturing facilities in Taipei, Taiwan and Ningbo, China. For additional information, visit www.ao-inc.com.
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