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June 12, 2007
Jon Arnold / Mike Barry - Vecima Networks and the State of WiMax
On this week's podcast, Jon spoke with Mike Barry about the current state of WiMax, and what his company is doing to move it forward. Mike is the CFO of Saskatchewan-based Vecima Networks, one of the few publicly-traded Canadian IP communications vendors. Jon and Mike talked about where fixed WiMax is today, including issues around standards, in-building coverage, what's driving adoption and what types of operators are embracing it. Mike also commented about emerging trends and applications, especially around video. He also touched on elements that make Saskatchewan a good place for their company to be based.
Mike Barry, Chief Financial Officer, Vecima Networks, Inc.
Mr. Barry joined Vecima Networks in March 2000. Mr. Barry worked for the Government of British Columbia as a First Nations land claims negotiator from 1996 to 1999 and as an energy efficiency and technology manager, developing energy efficiency requirements for equipment and appliances, from 1990 to 1996. He also worked as a consultant from 1987 to 1997, specializing in venture capital financing, project management and initial public offerings. From 1983 to 1987, Mr. Barry was Director of Corporate Development at SED Systems. From 1971 to 1981, he worked for the Government of Saskatchewan as Executive Director of Revenue. Mr. Barry has been a director of a number of companies including Agra Industries, SaskTel, Prince Albert Pulp, Prairie Malt and Intercontinental Packers.
Mr. Barry received a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with honours in finance, from the University of Saskatchewan in 1969, and a Master of Arts degree in economics from the University of Washington in 1971. Mr. Barry was presented with a Canadian Standards Association Award of Merit in 1995 for his contributions to the development of energy performance standards.
Posted at June 12, 2007 05:45 PM
