Adaptec names new vice president and general manager for Internetworking Technology business unit.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 1995--Adaptec (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ADPT ADPT Automated Data Processing/Telecommunications ADPT Adaptec Corporation (stock symbol) ADPT Adaptive Prediction ADPT Auger Depth Profiling Technique ADPT Automated Data Processing Telecommunications ADPT Adapter ), a leader in input/output (I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output ) technology, Monday announced that Clay Marr has been promoted to vice president and general manager of the Internetworking Technology (INTO) business unit. Marr has 28 years of industry experience with computer and electronics companies. "Clay Marr is the ideal leader for our new business unit," said F. Grant Saviers, president and 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. of Adaptec Inc. "Clay is familiar with our customers and their requirements. He understands enterprise-wide and networking technologies, and he has the vision and the skills to make our entry into the world of networking successful." "Adaptec is successful because it knows and leverages its strength providing powerful input/output solutions at very competitive costs," noted Marr. "With INTO and our new ATM NICs, we will continue to provide the industry with the best I/O solutions available and to speed data flow between computer components and among networks of computers. "We will adhere to adhere to verb 1. follow, keep, maintain, respect, observe, be true, fulfil, obey, heed, keep to, abide by, be loyal, mind, be constant, be faithful 2. recognized ATM standards, help pioneer and develop new ATM and networking technologies, and work with our customers and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partners to ensure interoperability and excellent price/performance. I am excited about the challenges that lie ahead." Before joining Adaptec's INTO business unit, Marr was the director of marketing for the company's Enterprise Computing business unit, where he was responsible for managing marketing activities targeted to the company's client/server product offerings. Before joining Adaptec in 1993, Marr was vice president of marketing and sales at Appian Technology. Prior to that, he held senior executive positions at both Plus Logic and Katus Technologies Inc., companies he co-founded. Marr holds a BS from Purdue University and an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration from Santa Clara University. Adaptec Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPT) designs, manufactures and markets IOware solutions to eliminate performance bottlenecks between microcomputers, networks and peripherals. Solutions range from simple connectivity products for single-user and small-office desktops, to intelligent subsystem, high-performance SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. , RAID and ATM products for enterprise-wide computing and networked environments. Adaptec I/O solutions are incorporated into the products of virtually all the major computer and peripheral manufacturers around the world. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Milpitas, Adaptec is a recognized market leader in high-performance I/O technology. Adaptec currently employs approximately 1,700 people, and with its global distribution network, serves customers worldwide. -0- Note to Editors: Adaptec, IOware and NIOBE are trademarks of Adaptec Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. CONTACT: Adaptec Inc. Eric Brown, 408/957-6645 |
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