James Body, Head of research & development

James Body spent some 25 years as a Regular officer in the British Army. During his service he graduated with degrees in Electronic Engineering and Design of Information Systems. After retirement from Her Majesties Service, he became a pioneer of UK based VoIP services. A founding member of the UK Internet Telephony Providers Association, he has championed the ‘disruptive’ elements of the European VoIP community. As Network and Research Director at Truphone, he has been responsible for new and exciting technologies, ranging from the handset back into the PSTN. In 2008 he was listed in the top 20 most influential individuals in new telecommunications globally. Over the past 6 years he has been intimately involved with design and implementation of dual-mode GSM/internet-based multi-IMSI solutions for use by international travellers. As an experienced and talented technologist he has a proven track record of evolving innovative ideas from concept to practical deployment. He is normally found carrying large amounts of advanced technology upon his person and readily gives working demonstrations at the slightest provocation.

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