Phil Asmundson is vice chairman and national managing partner for Deloitte & Touche's Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice (TMT). The TMT practice focuses on the business needs of these rapidly changing markets and brings together functional specialists addressing industry challenges. In his more than 24 years of experience with TMT clients, Phil has worked with virtually all segments of the communications industry, including LECs, CLECs, optic networks, wireless, and satellite. He is one of the firm's designated "thought leaders" and is an active speaker and author on industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.