PITTSBURGH, July 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tollgrade Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:TLGD), a leading supplier of network service assurance test products and solutions, today announced that experienced telecom executive Greg Nulty, has joined the company as Vice President of Marketing.
In his new role, Nulty will have strategic management oversight of Tollgrade's global marketing initiatives, including product management, business development and strategic planning. Nulty's unique background spans more than 25 years with both leading telecommunications providers and equipment vendors. He brings to Tollgrade a special balance of technology vision and business acumen. Most recently, he served as Sr. Vice President of Product Management and Business Development at Rivulet. Prior to that he was Sr. Vice President of Strategic Direction and Business Development at Tellabs, and VP of Business Development at Ocular Networks.
"We are pleased to have Greg join our management team at this time," said Ed Kennedy, Tollgrade's President and CEO. "Greg is an experienced leader who brings a proven track record in marketing, business and strategic development, which we believe will complement our efforts to produce sustainable profitable results," added Kennedy.
Previously, Nulty held executive technical, strategic planning and marketing positions at companies including Pulsecom, Sprint and Ameritech. Greg Nulty has an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
About Tollgrade
Tollgrade Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of network service assurance products and services for centralized test systems around the world. Tollgrade designs, engineers, markets and supports centralized test systems, test access and next generation network assurance technologies. Tollgrade's customers range from the top telecom providers, to numerous independent telecom and broadband providers around the world. Tollgrade's network testing, measurement and monitoring solutions support the infrastructure of telecom companies, as well as for power distribution companies. For more information, visit Tollgrade's web site at www.tollgrade.com.
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