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Brett Azuma, SVP Telecoms Advisory

Brett Azuma is the SVP of Ovum Telecoms Advisory. In this role he is responsible for Ovum's telecoms analysis, which covers telecoms services markets, regulation, infrastructure, software and components in both the fixed line and mobile markets. In addition to leading this group, he leads research efforts in areas such as application development, service innovation and operational agility. Previously Brett was head of RHK Research and led its successful integration into Ovum.

Brett has 22 years of experience in marketing, engineering, sales and operations. Most recently, Brett led the marketing and sales efforts for a voice over IP media server start-up called IP Unity. This role additionally involved the integration of EmpowerTel, a systems on a chip company, when it was acquired. Prior to that, he spent five years at Gartner in roles including Principal Analyst, Public Networks; Chief Analyst, Telecommunications; Group Vice President; and Head of Research for Gartner's G2 research division. During this tenure, Brett successfully integrated NBI's research team into the Dataquest Telecom Division and also integrated Inteco, a UK-based consumer research team, into Gartner G2. Before joining Gartner, Brett held a range of positions within Pacific Bell, ranging from engineering and operations to marketing and product development. Among these responsibilities was Head of Data Services and New Product Development at Pacific Bell's long-distance arm; Head of AIN and Advanced Voice Product Development; Engineering Manager for new switching technologies; and Senior Engineer for new technologies.

Brett has presented at numerous telecommunications conferences on topics including data network traffic management, voice over IP, adoption of triple-play services, bundling, data networking and business services. He has also been seen on CNBC interviews discussing a wide range of telecommunications subjects.

Brett has helped provide diligence support for clients evaluating M&A activities for vendors in the voice over IP and IPTV markets. Additionally, he has been responsible for business case development for services (including AIN, LNP, ATM, ISDN, area-wide centrex, E911 and long-haul frame relay) and equipment (including media servers, application servers, voicemail, unified messaging, announcement servers and conference bridges). Finally, Brett provides strategic advice to companies that sell and purchase modular infrastructures including ATCA.

Brett earned a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California at Davis.