TelecomHUB Appoints Razorsight CEO Charlie Thomas to Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The TelecomHUB today announced the appointment of Charlie Thomas to its Board of Directors. Thomas is CEO of Razorsight, recently named by Frost & Sullivan as the global leader in cloud-based analytics solutions for communications service providers.

Thomas joins the TelecomHUB board at a time when rapid technological innovation and customer demand for bandwidth have spurred the global telecom industry to more than $2 trillion in annual revenue. As a new board member, Thomas will help direct strategy and operations of TelecomHUB, a group acknowledged as a vital forum of thought leadership during this period of industry growth.

"Charlie Thomas is among the most respected innovators in the Washington tech scene, with a diverse background that ranges from investment banking to management of broadband, Internet and software companies," said Barry Toser, President and Co-founder, TelecomHUB. "As TelecomHUB continues to expand, we welcome a leader of his vision and expertise."

The TelecomHUB hosts regular events featuring special guest speakers and examines key issues impacting communications, such as cloud computing, cybersecurity and 4G/LTE. 

"TelecomHUB is in the forefront of organizations showcasing technologies and newsmakers that shape our industry," said Razorsight CEO Charlie Thomas. "I welcome the opportunity to join with Barry and other board members to further this important work."

Charlie Thomas has led Razorsight to strong growth including a #8 ranking on Deloitte's Virginia Fast 50 and a #114 ranking on Deloitte's National Fast 500 list. He has secured over $30 million in growth capital for Razorsight from leading institutional investors Sierra Ventures and Georgian Partners. Prior to Razorsight, Thomas co-founded, grew and sold 4 companies, and negotiated over $1 Billion in capital financings for his companies. He has successfully closed over 15 M&A transactions.

About the TelecomHUB
Since 1999, the TelecomHUB has been motivating connections and inspiring ideas while reaching over 5,000 industry professionals. The purpose of the group is to facilitate information sharing, industry trends and networking for mid to senior level people in the converged communications industry.

Through monthly programs and various social media connectors, including regular luncheons, evening mixers, member only events, and the In Transition Roundtable (ITR) for job seekers, the HUB facilitates networking to find clients, partners and job opportunities. HUB gatherings provide up-close, direct access to executives and peers who can make an immediate impact on the success of the organization's participants.

About Razorsight
Razorsight provides cloud-based financial assurance and predictive analytics solutions for Communications Service Providers. Razorsight's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivers network intelligence and unparalleled visibility into all aspects of cost and revenue to improve CSP operating margins and profitability. Razorsight's highly scalable, web-based software is easy to install, requires no capital investment, and has delivered millions of dollars in profitability gains at industry leaders such as AT&T, Verizon, Telus, Comcast, Cbeyond, CenturyLink, Windstream, T-Mobile, Telekomunikacja Polska (TP Group), Tata, and IBM.  www.razorsight.com

For TelecomHUB media inquiries, please contact:
Lisa Fels
1.202-296-2002 ex. 102
[email protected]

For Razorsight media inquiries, please contact:
Jim Crawford
Crawford PR
571-261-8230
[email protected]

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