FatPipe Networks' CEO to Discuss Broadband’s Near Future at UITA Luncheon

MIDVALE, UT: February 13, 2001 - Advances in broadband communication channels and the dynamics of a changing industry will be addressed at the Utah Information Technologies Association (UITA) luncheon in the Centennial Room at The E-Center on February 21.

Ragula Bhaskar, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of FatPipe Networks, will speak during the luncheon. Bhaskar’s topic, “Broadband’s Home Stretch: The Perils and Promise of the Last Mile,” will cover the history of broadband communications and the following main points related to the growing industry:

• How broadband will impact businesses and private consumers
• The prospect of a wireless broadband
• Pricing in the general markets

“Broadband technology is causing some serious realignment in the current communications industry,” said Richard Nelson, president and chief executive officer of UITA, “The exciting developments and new discoveries of broadband communications will create a rippling effect that will change the way we work and play.”

Bhaskar was formerly an associate professor of Engineering at the University of Utah, and was the youngest member of an advisory committee to the U.S. Secretary of Labor on labor-related technology issues. He is a winner of several awards for academic achievements, is a member of Mensa, an international forum for intellectual exchange, and is a former member of Sigma Xi, the scientific research honor society.

Bhaskar has a strong background in finance and has developed a long-term product strategy for FatPipe based on present and future markets. Bhaskar obtained a doctorate in engineering, and a master’s degree in engineering and operations research and a master’s degree in business administration, with specialization in finance from Penn State University.

A pre-lunch networking session will begin at 11:00 a.m. and the lunch will follow at 12:00 p.m. For UITA members, the cost is $20 and $30 for late registration after Friday, February 16, 2001. Non-UITA members are welcome to attend for $30. The E-Center is located in West Valley City at 3200 S. Decker Lake Drive. For a complete schedule and details for registration, visit www.uita.org or call 801-568-3500.

Utah Information Technology Association is a non-profit organization comprised of Utah information technology professionals. UITA is focused on growing Utah’s dynamic IT industry, through networking, capital formation, skilled workforce development, positive media recognition, public policy advocacy and marketing opportunities, which enhance the growth of Utah’s IT and Internet communities, consisting of over 2,500 IT enterprises and 500 viable eBusinesses.

FatPipe Networks develops leading-edge technology that provides highly redundant, reliable, and high-speed Internet access for mission critical applications. FatPipe products enable companies to obtain low cost, highly redundant and fast Internet/WAN access, allowing such corporations to implement Intranets, Thin Client, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and other web based applications.