School of Information Sciences


	one of the Digital Libraries Colloquium Series, online presentation Sponsored by the School of Computer Science-Carnegie Mellon University, the School of Information Sciences-University of Pittsburgh, the University Library System-University of Pittsburgh, the University Libraries-Carnegie Mellon University and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

	Tony DiMaso Vice President for Strategy and Development at Verizon Communications Wednesday, October 12, 2005 1:30 - 3 p.m. 3305 Newell-Simon Hall, Carnegie Mellon University


	“(Verizon Perspectives on) The Emerging Telecommunications Environment and Implications for the User Experience”

	Abstract: The next 5-10 years will solidify the dominance of 3 major paradigms: the Internet Paradigm... the Mobile Paradigm, and the Broadband Paradigm... that are rapidly re-defining the telecommunications environment. As these paradigms and their underlying technologies converge, we will see fundamental changes in user perceptions and expectations relative to their interaction with information, entertainment and with other human beings. Speaker Bio : Anthony J. DiMaso is Vice President for Strategy and Development at Verizon Communications. He is responsible for corporate business strategy, the development of major business partnerships, negotiation of agreements that support key corporate objectives, and identification and assessment of industry and technology trends, issues and opportunities. Tony was previously Vice President, Global Sales for Verizon’s Enterprise Solutions Group. His career began in the New York Telephone Company, and included strategic marketing positions in AT&T Information Systems; NEC America; TeleSciences Inc. (a developer/integrator of telecommunications support systems); NYNEX; and Bell Atlantic’s Enterprise Business Group. He received his Master’s of Business Administration from C.W. Post and his Bachelor’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University.