Four Scientists from Symmetricom to Present – May 13-15, 2008 – Broomfield, Colorado
SAN JOSE, Calif. — May 6, 2008 — Symmetricom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency technologies that accelerate the deployment and enable the management of next generation networks, today announced that four scientists from the company are speaking at the NIST – ATIS – IEEE Workshop on Synchronization in Telecommunication Systems (WSTS '08) on Tuesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 15, 2008 in Broomfield, Colo. Co-sponsored by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions’ Optical Transport and Synchronization Committee (ATIS OPTXS) and the IEEE Communications Society, the event represents a global alliance of pre-eminent experts in synchronization for telecom and related applications.
WHO: Lee Cosart – Senior Technologist; George Zampetti – Chief Scientist; Greg Dowd –
Staff Scientist; Tim Frost – Principal Technologist at Symmetricom
WHAT: NIST – ATIS – IEEE Workshop on Synchronization in Telecommunication Systems
(WSTS '08)
WHEN: Tuesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 15, 2008
WHERE: Omni Interlocken Resort, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, Colo. 80021
The Symmetricom scientists will be presenting the following topics throughout the workshop:
- Telecom Metrics and Measurements
- Network Time Protocol (NTP) vs. IEEE 1588
- Techniques of Packet Delay Measurement Analysis
- Bridging the Gap from Application Requirements to Viable Deployment Considerations for IEEE 1588
- Metrics for PSN Characterization
In its 18th year, the purpose of WSTS ‘08 is to provide an industry-neutral, interactive forum on synchronization. The event will focus on the telecom core shifting from synchronous to asynchronous transport and the new methods of providing synchronization for various applications that have developed into standards.
For more information on WSTS ’08, visit: http://tf.nist.gov/seminars/ATIS/ATIS.html
About the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
As a non-regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. For more information, visit www.nist.gov.
About ATIS
ATIS is a technical planning and standards development organization that is committed to rapidly developing and promoting technical and operations standards for the communications and related information technologies industry worldwide using a pragmatic, flexible and open approach. Participants from more than 300 communications companies are active in ATIS’ 22 industry committees and Incubator Solutions Program. www.atis.org
About IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc)
ComSoc is a community comprised of a diverse group of industry professionals with a common interest in advancing all communications technologies. To that end, the Society sponsors publications, conferences, educational programs, local activities, and technical. For more information, visit: http://www.comsoc.org/.
