Aashu Virmani is currently the VP of Products and Go To Market for Digital Services at Comverse. Digital Services includes the Evolved Communications Suite that consists of RCS, WebRTC, enhanced IP Messaging, and more; the Comverse Traditional VAS product line; and the Unified Communications portfolio. In his previous role at Sonus networks, he managed their acquisitions of NET and PT in an effort to accelerate the product and market strategy, and also led revenue-generating strategic partnerships. Prior to this, at Aylus, he was instrumental in architecting the company’s product into a standards based approach for delivering Rich Communication Services for telcos. In an earlier product strategy role at Motorola, he was responsible for shaping Motorola’s core network portfolio and the build/buy decisions required to effectively develop a compelling ecosystem of market ready solutions.

Mr. Virmani is a thought provoking writer and speaker. An expert at impact and value articulation, he has helped craft and deliver presentations to all audiences – from CxO levels to the senior technical and marketing staff. He holds a number of patents in the area of wireline and wireless communications. He has authored dozens of papers and articles for peer reviewed journals, trade magazines and internet blogs. He annually presents at nearly half a dozen industry events globally.

Erik oversees the daily operation of TMCnet, which delivers news, information, videos, white papers, podcasts, and more to three million visitors each month. He is also a contributor to TMCnet as well as TMC’s IP Communications publications. Prior to joining the TMC team, several years ago, he was Managing Editor at Global Custodian, a global securities services publication, where he also managed the magazine’s survey research. Erik began his professional career at management consulting firm Leadership Research Institute.