InterDigital’s Alain Mourad Elected to ETSI Board

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InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC) announced the election of Dr. Alain Mourad, Head of Wireless Lab Europe, to serve on the ETSI Board for the 2024-2026 mandate. ETSI is a European Standards Organization responsible for telecommunications, broadcasting, and electronic communications networks and services. Alain Mourad's election reflects his leadership capabilities and technical expertise, especially in the context of 6G technology development.

WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, announced the election of Dr. Alain Mourad, Head of Wireless Lab Europe, to serve on the ETSI Board for the 2024-2026 mandate. ETSI is a European Standards Organization and the regional standards body responsible for telecommunications, broadcasting and other electronic communications networks and services.

As a global organization, ETSI provides its more than 900 members with an open, inclusive, and collaborative environment to support the timely development, ratification, and testing of globally applicable standards for wireless systems, applications, and services. The ETSI Board is responsible for overseeing the work program, approving missions (Terms of Reference) for technical committees, projects, and coordination groups, and endorsing the appointment of technical committee chairs, among other responsibilities.

“Alain’s election to the ETSI Board is a clear reflection of his leadership capabilities and the respect he has earned from peers for his deep technical expertise on complex and emerging topics,” said InterDigital Chief Technology Officer Rajesh Pankaj. “We celebrate and encourage Alain as he takes on these new ETSI responsibilities, especially at a time when consensus-building and technology road mapping efforts are even more consequential for the future of 6G.”

The ETSI Board is comprised of elected and ex-officio non-voting members.

In addition to serving a three-year term on the ETSI Board, Alain Mourad is also Chair of the ETSI Industry Specification Group on Integrated Sensing and Communication, an early technology building block for 6G.

About InterDigital ^®

InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry’s most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world’s leading technology companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

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FAQ

Who is Dr. Alain Mourad and what is his role at InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC)?

Dr. Alain Mourad is the Head of Wireless Lab Europe at InterDigital, Inc. He has been elected to serve on the ETSI Board for the 2024-2026 mandate.

What is ETSI and what is its significance in the telecommunications industry?

ETSI is a European Standards Organization responsible for telecommunications, broadcasting, and electronic communications networks and services. It provides an open, inclusive, and collaborative environment for the development and testing of globally applicable standards for wireless systems, applications, and services.

What are the responsibilities of the ETSI Board?

The ETSI Board is responsible for overseeing the work program, approving missions for technical committees, projects, and coordination groups, and endorsing the appointment of technical committee chairs, among other responsibilities.

What is the significance of Dr. Alain Mourad's election to the ETSI Board?

Dr. Alain Mourad's election to the ETSI Board reflects his leadership capabilities and technical expertise in complex and emerging topics, especially in the context of 6G technology development.