Centura Software Adds Mobile Computing Industry Veteran to Board of Directors.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2000 Centura(TM) Software Corporation (Nasdaq:CNTR CNTR Center CNTR Container CNTR Control CNTR Counter ), leader in e-Business and 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. databases and development solutions, announced today the appointment of Edward Borey to its Board of Directors. Mr. Borey brings with him over 20 years of emerging technology experience and a vast knowledge of mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings solutions. Most recently, Mr. Borey was executive vice president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Intermec Technologies Corporation (Intermec), a subsidiary of UNOVA (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :UVA). At Intermec, Borey was instrumental in growing the business and increasing the company's revenues to $830 million. "During his career, Ed has excelled at bringing emerging technologies into rapidly growing companies," said Scott Broomfield, chairman and chief executive officer, Centura Software Corporation. "His knowledge and expertise will be an asset to Centura's efforts to expand its solutions and strategic partnerships in the Information Appliance and e-Business markets." In addition to Mr. Broomfield and Mr. Borey, members of the Centura board are: Jack King, president 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 Zitel Corporation, Phil Koen, senior vice president Finance and Operations and CFO See Chief Financial Officer. of Pointcast, Peter Micciche, senior vice president of ChannelPoint, Inc., and Tom Clark, president of 3Times Software. Centura Software Corporation Headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., Centura is a leading provider of secure embedded database, connectivity and development solutions for the Information Appliance (IA) and e-Business (EB) markets. Centura's product offerings address the growing demand for complete and secure integration capabilities, which enable successful mobile computing. Developers and IT decision makers worldwide have relied on Centura's rich and innovative technology offerings and its world-class professional services since 1984. The company integrates their solutions in various business systems worldwide including the healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications and financial industries. Centura has 19 offices worldwide, including locations in North America, Latin America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa Europe, the Middle East and Africa, usually abbreviated to EMEA, is a regional designation used for government, marketing and business purposes. It is particularly common amongst North American based companies, who often divide their international operations into the . For more information about Centura, visit http://www.centurasoft.com. Note to Editors: Centura, the Centura logo and all Centura products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Centura Software Corporation, or are trademarks and/or registered trademarks exclusively licensed to and used by Centura Software Corporation. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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