Plano, TX, September 30, 2010 – GENBAND, a leading developer of IP solutions and services, today announced that Charles Vogt, President and CEO of GENBAND, has been named one of the 100 most powerful people in the telecom industry worldwide by Global Telecoms Business magazine. Vogt ranked 43rd on the annual list.

Global Telecoms Business began the GTB100, as the list was originally called, to mark the 100th printed edition of the magazine in September 2008. The award is designed to honor the most influential people in the telecom industry worldwide. This year’s Power100 list was compiled from nominations by worldwide readers of Global Telecoms Business — including CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives of the world’s major operators, telecom vendors and industry organizations.

“It is an honor to accept this award from Global Telecoms Business on behalf of the entire GENBAND team for their entrepreneurial spirit that has not only enabled us to grow our business, but to affect change on the global telecom landscape,” said Mr. Vogt. “This award is a reflection of GENBAND’s success in leading the industry’s transformation to IP by creating innovative solutions that improve service providers’ competitive advantage and profitability.”

Vogt became CEO of GENBAND in 2004 and has successfully steered the company through one of the most difficult market environments ever encountered in the telecom industry, while achieving 130 percent compound annual growth in revenue and growing from a single product company into a global market-share leader in IP switching and networking infrastructure and services. Strategic acquisitions of Tekelec’s IP switching division, NextPoint Networks and most recently Nortel’s Carrier IP switching division have transformed the company’s product portfolio, customer profile, geographic footprint and financial performance. These significant results can be attributed to Vogt’s vision, focus and unique go-to-market strategy.

“We congratulate Charlie and all the members of the GTB Power100 in 2010,” said Laurence Mackintosh, publisher of Global Telecoms Business.

Vogt was recently recognized by the Metroplex Technology Business Council (MTBC) as Corporate CEO of the Year in recognition of his outstanding leadership in the technology and communications industry. This weekend he will also be honored by his alma mater, Saint Louis University. Vogt is one of eight alumni selected by the University’s Center of Entrepreneurship to be inducted into the Smurfit-Stone Entrepreneurial Alumni Hall of Fame. Now in its fourth year, the annual award recognizes SLU graduates who have contributed to society through entrepreneurial leadership and service to the community.

About the GTB 100
GTB first ran its Power100 to mark the 100th printed issue of the magazine in 2008, and inclusion in the list has been coveted by executives throughout the industry. In 2009, GTB put Rob Conway, CEO of the GSM Association, at the head of the GTB Power100.
For more information about the GTB Power100 contact the editor of Global Telecoms Business, Alan Burkitt-Gray, on aburkitt@euromoneyplc.com or +44 20 7779 8518. Global Telecoms Business, www.globaltelecomsbusiness.com, is 16 years old and is part of the Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC group. The full list of the GTB Power100 for 2010 is at http://www.globaltelecomsbusiness.com/Stub/Power100.html

About GENBAND
GENBAND is a global leader of IP infrastructure solutions. The company offers market leading Switching, Networking and Security solutions, with products deployed in over 600 customer networks spanning more than 80 countries. GENBAND is headquartered in Plano, Texas, has legal entities in nearly 50 countries and operates product, sales and service Centers of Excellence globally. To learn more, visit us on the web at www.genband.com.

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Contacts:
Kim Lee
GENBAND
+1.972.265.3766
kim.lee@genband.com

Jamie Moody
GENBAND
+1.972.684.7167
jamie.moody@genband.com