Captaris Appoints Bruce L. Crockett, former COMSAT President and CEO, to Board of Directors.Business Editors KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2001 Captaris, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAPA CAPA California Alternate Performance Assessment CAPA Captaris, Inc (stock symbol) CAPA Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants CAPA Creative and Performing Arts (school) ), a leading provider of unified communications The real time redirection of a voice, text or e-mail message to the device closest to the intended recipient at any given time. For example, voice calls to desk phones could be routed to the user's cellphone when required. and mobile business solutions, announced today Bruce L. Crockett, former president and chief executive officer of COMSAT Comsat: see Communications Satellite Corporation; communications satellite. (COMSAT General Corporation, Bethesda, MD) Formerly Communications Satellite Corporation, COMSAT was a private company that was created by the U.S. Corporation, has been appointed to the Board of Directors. "We are excited that Bruce has accepted the appointment to the Captaris Board of Directors," said David P. Anastasi, president and chief executive officer of Captaris. "Recognized for his expertise in telecommunications and information fields, Bruce brings to our Board more than 30 years of accumulated experience and strong relationships in telecommunications and wireless on a global scale. His experience in building a global integrated telecommunications operation will be a tremendous addition to our current Board of Directors." Crockett's 30-year career includes several years as the president and chief executive officer of COMSAT Corporation, the company that pioneered international satellite telecommunications. Under his leadership the company grew to almost $1 billion dollars in revenue and the stock price doubled. In this position Crockett initiated investments in telecommunications operations in numerous countries throughout Asia, Europe and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . He was responsible for the creation of COMSAT RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) Ailments of the hands, neck, back and eyes due to computer use. The remedy for RSI is frequent breaks which should include stretching or yoga postures. , which manufactures, installs and integrates a full line of satellite and wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. products and services. Crockett was also responsible for the formation of Ascent Entertainment Group, Inc., which includes sports properties, the in-room entertainment business ON COMMAND(R) Video, and other entertainment properties. Over the course of his 16 years with COMSAT, Crockett headed various international businesses and held several senior financial positions, including chief financial officer. He was elected chairman of the INSELSAT Board of Governors in June 1990. In April, Captaris announced the launch of the Infinite mobile wireless offering, which will integrate with and enhance the company's core fax server and unified messaging Having access to e-mail, voice mail and faxes via a common computer application or by telephone. For example, unified messaging may send faxes and digitized voice mail to a mail server that turns them into e-mail attachments. product lines. "The company's focus on an integrated product offering and a global approach to selling its communication solution is a compelling business case," stated Crockett. "I am excited to be part of Captaris at this very important time. Generating increased revenue and fully integrating the product offering globally will be key to the company's future success. I am looking forward to playing a part in achieving these goals." Crockett has a Bachelor of Arts degree in geography and economics from the University of Rochester The University of Rochester (UR) is a private, coeducational and nonsectarian research university located in Rochester, New York. The university is one of 62 elected members of the Association of American Universities. and a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from the Columbia University Columbia University, mainly in New York City; founded 1754 as King's College by grant of King George II; first college in New York City, fifth oldest in the United States; one of the eight Ivy League institutions. Graduate School of Business. He is currently chairman of Crockett Technology Associates and serves on several Boards of Directors, including ACE Limited, the mutual funds of the AIM Management Group, Inc., Para-Protect Services, Inc., and several start-ups in the telecommunications and information areas. About Captaris Captaris is a leading provider of unified communications and mobile business solutions that allow companies to improve business communications with customers, partners and employees. The company provides access to and control of critical business information from almost any communications device Typically refers to a terminal used to send voice, video or text. Mobile phones, wireless PDAs and personal computers equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras are all considered communications devices. See modem. and enhances communications workflow by improving the way in which company stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. exchange information. The company specializes in developing and marketing CallXpress unified messaging, RightFax fax and communications servers, MediaLinq electronic document delivery services and Infinite Mobile Delivery products. Captaris has more than 75,000 systems installed and over one million users worldwide, with 80 percent of Fortune 100 companies using the company's award winning products and services. Founded in 1982, Captaris is publicly traded under the symbol "CAPA" on the Nasdaq National Market. Captaris maintains a site on the World Wide Web at www.captaris.com. |
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