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AT&T picks new Networx head

Here's an interesting story.

Back in 1993, Bob Collett hired me at Sprint. He had come to Sprint as a Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation, and played a major role in the NSF transitional phases that Sprint played in "acquiring" pieces of the NSFnet infrastructure in the early days of the commercial Internet that we all know and love today. ;-)

In any event, Michael Hardy writes in FCW.com that:

Henry Beebe, who left AT&T last year to join the Defense Information Systems Agency, is returning to his former employer to serve as chief engineer and leader of the capture team preparing the company's bid for the upcoming Networx contract.

Beebe will replace Robert Collet, who resigned in May.

"We're delighted to have Hank back on the team in this critical role," said Lou Addeo, president of AT&T Government Solutions, in a written statement. Beebe had served as vice president of AT&T Government Solutions' professional services before leaving for DISA.

"Networx is all about the convergence of telecommunications and information technology," Addeo said. "Hank's lengthy and successful IT career in government and industry makes him the ideal person to lead our Networx team as it prepares for this convergence."

posted by Fergie @ 6/14/2005 08:51:00 AM