About GCATT

GCATT is an initiative of real and virtual research centers of excellence in advanced telecommunications. GCATT supports development of the latest technologies and applications in communications, computing and content processing. The GCATT partnership of industry, government and universities works together in a three-pronged strategy of Technology, Policy and Commercialization for high-tech economic development in Georgia.

There are approximately 20 different research centers that fall under the GCATT umbrella. The research programs of the centers are funded by the industry and government through grants, industry consortia and directed research projects. The GCATT staff provides support by promoting collaboration across the various research centers, leveraging the knowledge and resources that already exist. This work can even lead to the formation of new research centers.

In 2001 GCATT welcomed its third Executive Director and GRA Eminent Scholar, Dr. Nikil Jayant. Dr. Jayant came to Georgia Tech in 1999 after nearly thirty years with Bell Labs. Dr. Jayant and his research teams are responsible for scores of groundbreaking inventions that have paved the way for today's broadband services, particularly compression technologies that have gone on to define cellular telephony, voice over IP, MP3 and HDTV. Read the Director's Message.

The Center for Advanced Communications Policy (CACP) at GCATT is led by Dr. Helena Mitchell, a former GRA Eminent Scholar and expert in technology policy and legislation. CACP undertakes policy research, increasing Georgia's ability to contribute to the global dialogue on advanced technology policy. CACP furthers the work of GCATT centers, the State, and contributes to the national and international arena.