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TLSN selects Ribbon ’ s IP Wave solutions to expand network capacity
TLSN , a consortium of 41 rural broadband service providers in
Texas , has selected Ribbon to expand capacity in its state-wide transport network .
“ Ribbon is already proving itself to be a very flexible and dependable partner and offers us the services , expertise and flexibility we require ,” said Mike Miller , General Manager , TLSN . “ Their solutions , pricing and support model enable us to support our members with a robust , high-capacity network .”
TLSN is leveraging Ribbon ’ s compact Apollo 9603 platform with the TM400 _ 2 ( dual 400G transponder ) to provide alien wavelengths overlay on the existing ROADM transport network and connect rural and other underserved communities throughout Texas .
The TM400 _ 2 will initially be deployed in 200G coherent mode with 100GbE clients . As service requirements increase over time , the TM400 _ 2 can be repurposed to support 400G links with 400GbE clients . TLSN and its members further benefit from 24 / 7 US-based support .
“ TLSN is a key player in the Texas rural market and we ’ re proud to be supporting them with our optimized , automated and open IP optical solutions . We look forward to further growing the relationship .” said Elizabeth Page , Ribbon ’ s Senior Sales Director , Rural Markets .
Children ’ s Hospital Los Angeles confirms Conrad Band as permanent CIO
Conrad Band has been named permanent Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer ( CIO ) at Children ’ s Hospital Los Angeles ( CHLA ) – having held interim role since May 2021 . Band will oversee all CHLA Information Services ( IS ) teams as well as key vendors that provide technology solutions for CHLA .
The role partners closely with research , academic and data leadership to collectively drive strategic utilization of data and supporting technologies ; leads enterprise-wide communications on the progress and performance of IT initiatives and planning to enhance and support clinical and business applications , cybersecurity , voice ( phone ) and other network infrastructure and services . “ Being named to the permanent CIO is a testament to Conrad ’ s contribution and leadership throughout his tenure at CHLA ,” said Lara Khouri , MBA , MPH , Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Children ’ s Hospital Los Angeles .
“ Conrad is a forward-thinking technology champion and leader who works tirelessly to ensure effective , efficient and secure operation of CHLA ’ s information systems .”
Band joined CHLA in 2017 as CISO and took on the interim CIO role during the COVID-19 pandemic .
Conrad Band , Senior Vice President and CIO at Children ’ s
Hospital Los Angeles
Under his leadership the IS team has been able to support the organization in innovative and collaborative new ways – including remote work and expanded telehealth capabilities . p
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