CALGARY, AB, April 02, 2011 (Press-News.org) Brent Grisdale, President of Rigstar Communications Inc., announced today that the company has hired and appointed Mark Fossen as their new Chief Information Officer. Fossen will direct, plan, organize and control all activities related to research, development and production of new products and custom telecommunications solutions for both internal and external stakeholders.
Holding a degree in Computational Physics from the University of Alberta and a diploma in Electronics Engineering from NAIT, Fossen brings over 12 years of technical and business development experience primarily focused on the research and development of disruptive technologies. Assuming his new role as Rigstar's CIO, Fossen will focus his efforts primarily on high performance cloud communications solutions in the areas of mesh networking and voice over IP technologies.
"Mark brings a unique perspective on how unified communications can be applied to the current business strategy as a value creating and competitive differentiating platform," said Grisdale. "He brings proven experience in how to build and deploy carrier grade unified communications solutions in a cost effective, transformational and sustainable manner."
Grisdale concluded saying Rigstar is looking forward to making a huge impression on the industry with Fossen being one of Canada's preeminent unified communications experts.
Media contacts:
Robert Hart, Rigstar Communications Inc.
(403).243.0600
Tara Lynn Molina, New Wave Media
403.457.0919 ext.221
Rigstar Communications Inc. (www.rigstar.ca) provides integrated communication services to oil and gas organizations with expansive and remote wide area network requirements. With more than 12 years experience in the construction and commercial operations of remote communication systems, Rigstar's expansive network and field operations reaches a significant footprint of Alberta and western North America.
Rigstar Communications Announces New CIO
Company has hired and appointed Mark Fossen as their new Chief Information Officer
2011-04-02
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[Press-News.org] Rigstar Communications Announces New CIOCompany has hired and appointed Mark Fossen as their new Chief Information Officer