Xyrous Communications Admitted to CCIA

File Under: 2005, Telecommunications

Mar 10, 2005

The Computer & Communications Industry Association announced today that Xyrous Communications has been approved for membership and will become a member of CCIA. CCIA is excited to be able to work with Xyrous. CCIA’s services and leading policy role will extend the company’s reach, and the expertise of the company will help ensure the necessary insight as VOIP and related policy issues are developed by CCIA. Said CCIA President and CEO Ed Black, “Xyrous is an important provider of VoIP with an innovative business plan. Their international focus and diverse customer base is a welcome component to our membership.”

Xyrous Communications chose CCIA for its focus and commitment to keeping VoIP virtually free from regulation. Said David Kovach, COO and General Counsel of Xyrous Communications, “We look forward to working with CCIA and its members. CCIA’s historical commitment to open, vibrant competitive markets is especially important. We believe we have found a long term partner in CCIA.”

Xyrous Communications is a US-based VOIP network service provider located in Virginia’s Dulles Technology Corridor just outside Washington, DC. In response to the worldwide demand for solid and reliable VOIP services, Xyrous has built its state-of-the-art international network to provide wholesale VOIP services at the industry’s most competitive prices. Initially focused on the Middle East, Xyrous quickly expanded to cover destinations around the globe. As its network has grown, Xyrous has added system integration and network consulting and development services in response to customer demand. Drawing upon collective experience with the world’s leading networking and telecommunications enterprises, the Xyrous team is committed to not sacrificing network quality for short-term gain.

CCIA is a nonprofit membership organization for a wide range of companies throughout the information technology and telecommunications sectors, as represented by their most senior executives. Created nearly three decades ago, CCIA's mission is to promote open markets, open systems, open networks, and full, fair and open competition. CCIA staff functions as the members' eyes, ears and voice in Washington. Member companies’ annual revenues exceed $200 billion.

CCIA has a long history of advocating sensible policies before others in the industry. It provides up-to-date information and insight on the latest technology and arms members' executives with the knowledge necessary to compete in the global marketplace. It contributes successfully to the shaping of public policy, demonstrating the importance of our industry to the continued health and vitality of the nation's economy.