Asante Appoints New Vice President of Engineering.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 1996--Asante Technologies, Inc. (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 : ASNT ASNT American Society of Non-destructive Testing ASNT American Society for Neural Transplantation ASNT Astrological Association of North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex) ASNT Application Sharing Nt ), a leading provider of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. networking products, today announced the promotion of Tommy Leung to the position of vice president of engineering at Asante. Holder of a patent in Asante's award-winning stackable 100TX Fast Ethernet hub design, as well as in DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive modems and multiplex wiring, Leung brings extensive technology development and management experience to his new post. He is being promoted from the position of vice president of technology, for which Leung headed the development effort responsible for the release of Asante's successful Fast Ethernet product line and its first switch product (ReadySwitch 5104). Leung joined Asante in 1994. Prior to his work at Asante, Leung was the founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of DataTrek Corporation, a company specializing in DSP-based modems, small form factor 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 modems and Ethernet adapter products. He was also director of corporate engineering at CTS (1) (Clear To Send) The RS-232 signal sent from the receiving station to the transmitting station that indicates it is ready to accept data. Contrast with RTS. (2) (Common Type System) The data typing used in . Corporation, where he was instrumental in developing the company's automotive electronics, hybrid micro-electronics and wireless communication products. He also started the data-communications division at CTS. In his new role at Asante, Leung oversees the engineering teams responsible for the company's multiple product lines, including switches, Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet products, as well as OEM projects and Asante's new web-based network management and network acceleration software. "Tommy Leung's leadership will be critical to the growth of the engineering group and the successful rollout of our new switch products in the pipeline," said Jeff Lin, president and CEO. "Not only is Tommy known for his exceptional work, but he also has an outstanding reputation for making things happen quickly. He is a valuable addition to our management team." Leung holds a Master of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame. About Asante Founded in 1988, Asante Technologies, Inc. provides a complete line of high-performance Ethernet and Fast Ethernet products, including adapter cards, intelligent and non-intelligent hubs, bridges, switches, and network management software. Asante products are available through a worldwide network of VARs, system integrators, computer retail stores and distributors. For additional information, contact Asante at 800/662-9686 or browse the company's Web site at http://www.asante.com CONTACT: Asante Technologies, Inc. Jennifer Doettling, 408/435-8401 ext. 282 jdoettli@asante.com or Walt & Company Communications Paige Burgess or Melissa Deagman, 408/496-0900 pburgess@walt.com or mdeagman@walt.com |
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