Centillium Communications Appoints New Vice President of Worldwide Sales; Industry Veteran Todd DeBonis Takes the Helm of Worldwide Sales.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2002 Centillium Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTLM CTLM Imaging Computed tomography laser mammography A diagnostic technique using lasers to produce a 3-D cross-sectional image of the breast without x-rays. See Mammography. ), innovator of broadband communications technology, today announced that Todd DeBonis has joined the organization as vice president Worldwide Sales. DeBonis brings more than 13 years experience in sales and marketing with industry-leading communications equipment and semiconductor companies. He joins Centillium from Ishoni Networks where he was vice president of Worldwide Sales. Previous positions included vice president of Sales and Marketing at Infineon Technologies Corporation. "I am extremely pleased to have a seasoned sales executive of DeBonis' caliber join our team," said Faraj Aalaei, 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 Centillium. "His previous track record, along with his wealth of customer and industry experience, ensures Centillium's success within North America, Europe and Asia." DeBonis assumes the responsibilities previously held by Jon Sherburne, who has decided to pursue other career opportunities. About Centillium Communications Centillium Communications, Inc. is combining technical innovation and customer commitment to make broadband communications a market reality. Centillium consistently delivers value to its customers by providing broadband networking systems for applications across all market segments. The company designs and markets communications chipset solutions for central office equipment, digital loop carrier In telephone communications, a technology that increases the number of channels in the local loop by converting analog signals to digital and multiplexing them back to the end office. (DLC (1) (Data Link Control) See data link and OSI. (2) (Data Link Control) The data link layer protocol (layer 2) that is used in IBM's SNA networking. See SNA, data link protocol and Microsoft DLC. ) line cards, and customer premise equipment for Digital Subscriber Line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary ), Voice over Packet (VoP) and Premises Networking. The Centillium Communications headquarters are located at 47211 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. Additional information is available at www.centillium.com. Forward Looking Statements Except for historical information contained in this press release, the foregoing contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties relating to actual quantities and timing of any orders received under any contracts and the successful development and market acceptance of Centillium's new products. The company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. Information about potential factors that could affect Centillium's financial results is included in Centillium's most recent 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. , and in our most recent Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. , which can be viewed at the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. Note to Editors: Centillium Communications, Palladia pal·la·di·a n. A plural of palladium2. , and the Centillium logo are trademarks of Centillium Communications. Copyright 2002 Centillium Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. All other products or service names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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