One Step Ahead

Bruce Carlson is senior vice president of engineering and technology at IPR International, a Conshohocken, Pa.-based company focused on providing clients with immediate, online storage and restoration of their critical intellectual assets. He cofounded IPR’s precursor, DataGuard Group, LLC, in 1998. Prior to that he was vice president of Virtual International & Infinite Access, Inc. With more than 24 years in the communications and computer-related industries, Bruce has honed his talents in design, engineering and operation of high-speed wide area data networks, and the integration of software services and data networks. Bruce has designed, installed and maintained private, nationwide fiber backbone networks serving major companies including SunGard and Bank of America. Contact him at: Bruce.Carlson@iprintl.com