A2D Technologies Appoints David Armitage CEO; Leading Digital Well Log Data Provider Welcomes 23-Year Energy Tech Executive.Business/Energy Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com and at www.newstream.com HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2001 A2D A2D Analog To Digital Technologies, a leading petroleum well log data, software, and data management services company, announced today that David Armitage David Armitage can refer to:
"I am joining the team at A2D because I see a remarkable opportunity to influence the data coverage, workflow and efficiency of one of the most strategically important industries in our economy," said Armitage. "The significance of a national digital well log repository cannot be underestimated. By tightly coupling software technologies which facilitate access to and analysis of this critical data, we can impact the discovery and management of domestic reserves." The proven A2D management team continues with co-founder Dave Kotowych as president & chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , Kim Boddy as executive vice president, and Bill Ross as senior vice president. "In today's competitive environment, energy companies are focused on looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to lower exploration and development expenditures," said Kotowych. "A2D is ambitiously building a single, industry-standard repository of quality well log data that will expand globally based on our objectives for 2002. Our demonstrated commitment and unique operational strengths under David's visionary leadership will allow even more directed efforts on building this tremendously valuable data asset." Armitage adds, "The A2D database is vastly more complete than any other. And, when combined with the utility of the A2D Internet LOG-LINE(R) delivery system, offers exactly what the entire industry seeks -- better decisions. The oil and gas industry is in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of a revolutionary shift that will transform the very processes and techniques we use to explore and produce hydrocarbons. I am excited to join this team and to contribute to their vision and strategy. The technologies we enable at A2D will profoundly influence the productivity of geoscientists." In 1984, Armitage founded GeoGraphix, one of the first firms to deliver a 3D GIS modeling system and a pioneer in the use of desktop mapping Using a desktop computer to perform digital mapping functions. technology. After GeoGraphix was purchased by a division of Halliburton in 1994, Armitage founded Qubit, a consumer technology firm providing innovative Internet access devices for the home. Armitage holds BS degrees in economics and geology from St. Lawrence University St. Lawrence University is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in the village of Canton in Saint Lawrence County, New York. Founded in 1856, it is the oldest coeducational university in the state of New York. in Canton, N.Y., and has extensive field experience as an exploration geologist. About A2D Technologies Founded in 1993, Houston-based A2D Technologies pioneered providing high-quality well log data instantly over the Internet when it created LOG-LINE(R) at www.a2d.com. The company offers a one-of-a-kind integrated solution for well log data sourcing, data management and interpretation with smartSECTION(R), a geologic software cross-section, mapping and interpretation tool. Today, A2D provides and manages the industry's largest electronic source of well log data from more than 260,000 wells in the major U.S. basins. For more information, call Jenny Salinas Salinas, city, United States Salinas (səlē`nəs), city (1990 pop. 108,777), seat of Monterey co., W Calif.; inc. 1874. It is the shipping and processing center of a fertile valley famous for its grain and lettuce. at 281/319-4944, or visit www.a2d.com. LOG-LINE(R) and smartSECTION(R) are trademarks of A2D Technologies. Note: A Photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.121001/bb5 |
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