An image of Rajiv Datta, chief operating officer at AboveNet
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Connectivity solutions provider AboveNet (www.above.net) announced on Friday it has promoted Rajiv Datta to chief operating officer.
The appointment news follows AboveNet’s recent connection to the Philadelphia Technology Park, which allows data center customers to access its network.
In his new position, Datta continues to report to AboveNet president and CEO Bill LaPerch.
As chief operating officer, Datta oversees the company’s operations, sales, marketing, IT, product and engineering divisions. He is also responsible for AboveNet’s operations in Europe.
“I have had the privilege of working with Rajiv for over a decade,” says LaPerch. “His extensive industry experience and impressive track record of success will be invaluable to us as we continue to extend our market leadership and strengthen our position as the leading provider of high bandwidth networks.”
Datta joined AboveNet in 1998 and has served in many different management roles. Most recently he held the position of AboveNet’s chief technology officer.
In this role he oversaw all aspects of engineering, IT and product development activities across AboveNet’s metro, long haul and IP networks.
Prior to joining AboveNet, he held various engineering and development positions at Alcatel Telecommunications Cable in North Carolina and at Alcatel’s Optical Fiber Competency Center near Paris, France.
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