TELoIP Inc., the creator of powerful, software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) solutions for the most challenging, business-critical requirements, announced that Roger Davis has been named CEO. Davis brings a successful track record in the telecom and technology industries to lead TELoIP with strategic focus on customer excellence as SD-WAN enters the adoption phase.
Davis has a wealth of business experience derived from a long and varied career serving as an investor, advisor and Board member of start-up companies. Davis met TELoIP while serving as mentor for MaRS Discovery District clients and became a major investor and Board member. Previously, Davis was a senior executive with AT&T Corporation serving as Vice President and Controller of the Corporation; Vice President & CFO of the Networks Services Group, the company’s largest operating division; and Vice President & CFO of the International Group.
Offering managed SD-WAN solutions through a network of channel partners, TELoIP provides high-performance networking as a service for medium and small business customers throughout North America. With a deep patent portfolio and a carrier-class SDN infrastructure, TELoIP creates Virtual Intelligent Network Overlays that boost performance for mission-critical voice and data applications in the cloud. “Our technology elevates user quality-of-experience and our go-to-market model simplifies SD-WAN adoption,” explains Davis. SD-WAN revenues are projected to grow at a 69% CAGR over the next five years according to IDC’s Worldwide SD-WAN Forecast 2017-2021. “Now that SD-WAN is moving to the adoption phase the goal is continuous innovation, within a business model that is driven by customer engagement throughout the product lifecycle.”
With a clearly stated goal to lead the SD-WAN industry in overall customer satisfaction and success, Davis has named Ed Shepherdson as Chief Success Officer for TELoIP. Shepherdson brings 25 years of in-depth experience in global leadership and business execution building and delivering enterprise and SaaS software solutions. Prior to joining TELoIP, Ed was EVP Products and Services for Kinaxis, and SVP Customer Success and Business Optimization for Coveo. “Ed is an energetic leader who is bringing his enthusiasm, experience and innovation to ensure customer success,” explains Davis. “Listening to and involving our partners and customers as part of the end-to-end continuous innovation cycle is the key to delivering extra ordinary value, and TELoIP is eager to listen and engage.”
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