C. Bret Martin Joins GNP as Director of Systems Integration.

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MONROVIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2002

GNP, a developer of system framework architectures for the embedded control and communications market, today announced C. Bret Martin joined the company as director of systems integration.

Martin brings to GNP more than 20 years' experience in telecommunications, where he will pursue outsourcing opportunities. Martin, whose previous experience includes business development and product marketing at Sun Microsystems, will also identify new applications, platforms and integrated stack solutions.

"GNP's business plan includes expanding into adjacent telecommunications markets. Bret has managed worldwide marketing programs for telecommunications products and will be instrumental in driving forward GNP's business objectives," said Roger Baar, president and CEO of GNP. Martin will report directly to Doug Baar, vice president of engineering and product realization at GNP.

While at Sun, Martin developed CompactPCI-based boards and systems. He was also a senior product manager at Sun, overseeing Sun's fault-tolerant products.

Prior to Sun, Martin was a UNIX-product line manager at Netframe Systems. He also worked for Tandem Computers, where he launched the company's UNIX-based platform.

Martin holds a bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematics from Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. He is an executive committee member of the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG), a consortium of more than 500 companies that develop specifications adapting PCI technology for use in industrial and telecommunications computing applications.

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About GNP

GNP is a premier provider of complex systems manufacturing for the embedded control and communications marketplace. The company designs, manufactures and customizes open system platforms to meet the demanding requirements of its customers' programs, using Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology enhanced by system building blocks of its own design. GNP's broad range of platform solutions include SPARC-, Intel(R)- and PowerPC-based carrier-grade systems in CompactPCI and other form factors, as well as a multi-node continuously available applications framework -- the Continuant Cluster Suite(TM) -- for use in mission-critical embedded control and communications equipment. Its products are complemented by comprehensive services, ranging from conceptual design through deployment, minimizing cycle time at all stages of the product life cycle while achieving the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction. ISO-9001 certified, GNP is privately held with headquarters in Monrovia, California, and sales operations worldwide. For more information on GNP's products and services, visit the company web site at www.gnp.com.

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