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By Erik Linask
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Erik Linask is Group Editorial Director of TMC. During his tenure at TMC, he has supported the production and development of its print publications and, most recently, managed the day-to-day operations of the industry’s leading Web site, TMCnet, which currently serves nearly 3 million unique monthly visitors. Currently, he oversees TMC’s four print publications as well as TMCnet, and covers a wide range of topics in the IP Communications and Information Technology arenas, including his blog, Convergence Corner, on TMCnet.

Prior to joining TMC, Erik was Managing Editor at Global Custodian, an international securities services publication, where he also managed the magazine’s survey research. Erik began his professional career at management consulting firm Leadership Research Institute.

 

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