New York – January 19, 2023 – ZenFi Networks (ZenFi), a BAI Communications Company (BAI), and innovative leader of digital infrastructure solutions in the New York and New Jersey metro region, announces today that its Co-Founder and CEO Ray LaChance, along with Chief Finance Officer, Mike Brescio and BAI Group CEO, Igor Leprince will be participating in panels at Metro Connect USA 2023. The event will be taking place January 30 – February 1, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
BAI and ZenFi Networks leaders will participate on several panels taking place on Tuesday, January 31. At 10:15 a.m. EST, Igor Leprince will join other industry leaders on the CEO panel discussion “How Can Operators Protect Project Delivery Timelines?” Panelists will discuss a range of topics around supply chain issues and how they affect procurement of equipment, how costs can be contained, and more.
At 3:00 p.m., Mike Brescio will participate on the invite only panel “CFO & Finance Director Discussion Forum.” In this discussion, CFO’s, Chief Revenue Officers & Heads of Finance will discuss current challenges for cost containment and revenue generation.
At 4:50 p.m., Ray LaChance will speak on the panel, “Edge Strategies for the Next Generation of Networks,” which will cover trends from 2022 into 2023 that are leading the way in which edge networks are becoming a reality, how partnerships are defining the future of edge, and how the industry can expect to meet demand in the short term whilst networks are developed.
Igor Leprince Panel Session:
WHAT:
- CEO Panel: “How Can Operators Protect Project Delivery Timelines?”
WHERE:
- Metro Connect USA 2023
- Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
- 3030 Holiday Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
WHEN:
- Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10:15 a.m.
WHO:
Panel members include:
- Igor Leprince, Group Chief Executive Officer, BAI Communications
- Brett Lindsey, CEO, Everstream
- Kenny Gunderman, CEO, Uniti
- Jiva Jagtap, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
- Steve Smith, CEO, Zayo
- Kurt Van Wagenen, CEO, FirstLight
Mike Brescio Panel Session:
WHAT:
- CFO & Finance Director Discussion Forum – Invitation Only
WHERE:
- Metro Connect USA 2023
- 1 Hotel South Beach
- 2341 Collins Avenue
- Miami Beach, FL 33139
WHEN:
- Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
WHO:
Panel members include:
- Mike Brescio, CFO, ZenFi Networks
- Katherine Motlagh, EVP & CFO, CyrusOne
- Brian Barnell, Managing Director, Q Advisors
Ray LaChance Panel Session:
WHAT:
- Edge Strategies For the Next Generation of Networks
WHERE:
- Metro Connect USA 2023
- 1 Hotel South Beach
- 2341 Collins Avenue
- Miami Beach, FL 33139
WHEN:
- Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 4:50 p.m.
WHO:
Panel members include:
- Ray LaChance, Co-Founder and CEO, ZenFi Networks
- Tim Parker, SVP, Network Strategy, Flexential
- Jim Buie, President and CEO, Involta
- Jay Rolls, CTO, Broadband Success Partners
- Patrick Fear, Managing Director and Founding Member, AB Private Credit Investors
- Brad Alexander, VP and CTO, Dartpoints
About ZenFi Networks:
Founded in 2013, ZenFi Networks, a BAI Communications Company, is an innovative digital infrastructure company focused on delivering wireless siting, network edge colocation, and fiber optic network solutions in the NY-NJ metro region. As the area’s most experienced communications infrastructure builders, ZenFi Networks has an unparalleled reputation for efficiently architecting and delivering solutions that enable mobile network operators, wholesale telecommunications providers and large enterprise clients. With our purpose-built C-RAN infrastructure, ZenFi Networks is at the forefront of network architecture innovation and a critical part of the digital ecosystem in one of the biggest, most important markets in the world. Now as part of the BAI Communications Group we’ve expanded our global capabilities with operations across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Hong Kong, Canada and Australia. With the backing of BAI and their majority shareholder, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), ZenFi Networks will continue to expand and innovate our services for our customers. For more information, please visit: www.zenfi.com.
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Jake Curtachio
iMiller Public Relations
Tel: 1.914.315.6424
jake@imillerpr.com
