Irwin Lazar is currently a Principal Analyst at Nemertes Research Inc. where he serves as Program Director for Collaboration & Convergence Research.
Background: Extensive record of experience in architecting, designing, deploying and managing large-scale, multi-protocol, enterprise-wide networks. Assisted numerous enterprises in strategic network planning focusing on next-generation technologies, network security, and voice-data convergence.
Primary Distinctions: Bi-Monthly columnist for Business Communications Review, weekly contributor to CollaborationLoop.com, Regular speaker at events such as Interop, VoiceCon, and Enterprise 2.0. Conference Director for FutureNet. Advisory board member for SearchNetworking.com and Enterprise 2.0. Maintains MPLS Resource Center and “Real-Time Communications” blogs. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).