Boca Research Adds National Semiconductor VP to its Board of Directors.Business Editors BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2000 Boca BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. BOCA Bird Observers Club of Australia BOCA Business Object Component Architecture BOCA Borland Object Component Architecture (Borland) Research, Inc.(R) (Nasdaq:BOCI BOCI Bank of China International BOCI Buckner Orphan Care International ) today announced the election of Michael S. Polacek to its Board of Directors. Mr. Polacek is the vice president and general manager of National Semiconductor(R) Corporation's (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :NSM (Network and System Management) Running and controlling the networks and computer systems in an enterprise. See network management. ) Information Appliance See Internet appliance. (hardware) Information Appliance - (IA) A consumer device that performs only a few targeted tasks and is controlled by a simple touch-screen interface or push buttons on the device's enclosure. Division. Mike is responsible for business and technology related to the information appliance and integrated processor segments, including the development of strategic relationships in those markets. Robert W. Ferguson, chairman of the Board of Directors 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. for Boca Research stated, "We are pleased to have Mike join our Board. The two companies have been working closely together for quite some time towards a shared vision for Internet-based systems solutions. This market is expected to expand tremendously over the next five years, and Mike's extensive experience in this area will be a great asset to Boca Research as it endeavors to become a leading software and systems solutions-based enterprise." National Semiconductor made a substantial equity investment in Boca Research in late 1999. This release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's best judgement, based on factors currently known. However, these statements involve risks and uncertainties, including the rate of development of the thin client and information appliance markets generally, the successful development and market acceptance of new products, the degree of competition in the market for such products, competitive pricing practices, the product and channel mix, component costs, and manufacturing efficiencies. Further, a significant portion of the Company's sales is derived from a limited number of customers. Therefore, the loss of one or more customers could adversely impact operating results. These and other risks are detailed in Boca Research's annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 1998, as well as in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Such risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements included in this release. Boca Research Corporate Information Founded in 1985, Boca Research is in the process of transitioning to become a leading software and systems solutions-based enterprise enabling communications, as well as access to applications and information via the Internet or client/server networking. Boca Research is a U.S. corporation headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn") is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,764; the 2006 population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 86,396. with international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. and ventures worldwide. The Boca Global, Inc. subsidiary is a leading supplier of computing enhancement products, including modems, I/O cards, and graphics. Boca Global's strong brands -- Boca Research and Global Village(R)-- address the growing demand for software, peripherals, and accessories for PCs and Mac(R) computers, as well as thin client and Internet appliance Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. devices, for both home and business use. Boca Global's products are sold worldwide through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, value-added resellers (VARs), and retailers. The Inprimis Technologies, Inc. subsidiary focuses on worldwide technology design services for Internet-based infotainment and entertainment appliances services business. The AppsCom, Inc. subsidiary was created to focus on the applications rental market via a client/server-based network. National Semiconductor Corporate Information National Semiconductor provides system-on-a-chip solutions for the information age. Combining real-world analog and state-of-the-art digital technology, the company's chips lead many sectors of the personal computer, communications, and consumer markets. With headquarters in Santa Clara, California Santa Clara, California (IPA: /ˌsæntəˈklærə/) , founded in 1777 and incorporated in 1852, is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. , National reported sales of $2 billion for its last fiscal year and has about 10,500 employees worldwide. Additional company and product information is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.national.com. Notes to Editors: For copies of recent press releases from Boca Research via fax, call 800/331-1323. For product or company information via the Internet, visit our Web sites at http://www.bocaresearch.com, http://www.globalvillage.com, http://www.inprimis.com, and http://www.bocavision.com. Boca Research Inc., Boca, and Global Village are registered trademarks, and Inprimis and AppsCom are trademarks of Boca Research, Inc. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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