PLANO, Texas, July 29 /PRNewswire/ --

Telmar Network Technology has announced the appointment of Steven E. Pickett as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company.

Pickett, 44, previously served as Chief Operating Officer leading Telmar Network Technology's domestic and international principal lines of business. "I am honored to be leading such a dynamic company as Telmar through its next stages of innovation. We are well positioned to capitalize on our expanded product and service portfolio to bring comprehensive network and asset management solutions to our communications customers around the globe," said Pickett. "I am greatly encouraged by our continued growth and leading market position."

Mr. Pickett joined Telmar Network Technology from Alcatel-Lucent where, as Senior Vice President and General Manager, he led the turn around of the Optical Network Division. Prior to this assignment he was Vice President of Sales at Alcatel-Lucent and Assistant Vice President of Sales at Broadband Technologies. Mr. Pickett has over 20 years experience in the telecommunications industry.

He holds a BSEE from Tufts University and MBA from The Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. Mr. Pickett will be based out of the company's Plano, Texas facility.

About Telmar Network Technology

Telmar Network Technology is a global provider of equipment and services to OEMs, Enterprise and Network Service Providers. The company's offering includes compelling communications solutions; including repair, asset management, supply chain outsourcing, and professional services; and new, pre-owned and manufactured products. For over forty years, Telmar has consistently delivered superior products and services at significant cost savings to the communications marketplace. Telmar Network Technology operates facilities throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in Mexico; Brazil; Argentina; Venezuela; United Kingdom; The Netherlands; Belgium; Hong Kong, China; India and Malaysia. For additional information about Telmar Network Technology, please visit http://www.telmarnt.com.

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Cheryl L. Lund, Vice President of Marketing of Telmar Network Technology, +1-972-836-0451, cheryl.lund@telmarnt.com