President Obama has appointed Gary Smith, Ciena’s president and CEO, as a member of the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC). The mission of the NSTAC is to provide the President collaborative advice and expertise regarding telecommunications national security and emergency preparedness issues.
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Ciena's Gary Smith Appointed to NSTA Committee
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