Christopher Lee joins Netlink as head of European Operations; Former Sync executive to lead Netlink's European expansion.FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 1996--Netlink Inc. a leading provider of performance-assured access to frame relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. , today announced it has appointed Christopher Lee
Christopher Frank Carandini Lee, CBE (born May 27, 1922) is an English actor known for his professional longevity and his distinctive basso delivery. , formerly of Sync Research, to direct the company's new European operations. At Netlink, Lee will be responsible for expanding Netlink's presence in Europe with the company's OmniLinx family of FRADs (frame relay access devices) and network management products. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Lee, "With it's unique combination of robust SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. support and LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. routing over frame relay, together with support for key European requirements such as X.25 and private/hybrid networks, Netlink is ideally positioned to replicate its US success." Lee brings to Netlink over fifteen years of experience in the networking and telecommunications industry and strong relationships with European PPTs and resellers. Lee joins Netlink after two years at Sync Research where he established the company's European operations and developed and executed its European strategy. Before Sync, Lee worked as European sales director for BBN (BBN Technologies, Cambridge, MA, www.bbn.com) A consulting firm that participated in the development of some of the most extensive networks in the world, including ARPANET, which evolved into the Internet. It was founded in 1948 as a consulting service in acoustics by Dr. where he grew the business from $1.7 million to $15 million. Prior to BBN, Lee held various management positions at NET, DataSwitch, and General DataComm. Lee is graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Nina Saberi, 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 Netlink, is delighted to bring aboard someone with strong credentials in the European frame relay market. "A number of trends, including deregulation Deregulation The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually enacted to create more competition within the industry. Notes: Traditional areas that have been deregulated are the telephone and airline industries. , are driving up the demand for value-added frame relay products and services in Europe. Netlink has responded to this growing demand by recently opening our European headquarters in the UK. I am pleased that we were able to recruit someone as head of Netlink's European operations with experience and connnections in this market to help accelerate our growth in Europe," said Saberi. Recent additions to Netlink's product line have enhanced the company's offering for the European frame relay market as private and hybrid networks will play a much larger role in Europe than in the U.S. The OmniLinx Switch is an ideal, cost-effective solution for building private and hybrid (public/private) networks by adding capabilities typically found only in a backbone switch to the rich multiprotocol FRAD (Frame Relay Access Device or Frame Relay Assembler Disassembler) A communications device that formats outgoing data into the format required by a frame relay network. It strips the data back out at the other end. and routing functions of its existing product set. Netlink's award-winning OmniLinx family offers the industry's only complete solution for central office, branch office and data center. The products lead the industry in scalability and performance due to their advanced software architecture, powerful RISC-based platform, and network management capabilities. The OmniLinx family includes TurboFRAD for branch site access, OmniFRAD for data center access, NetFRAD for network-based access, the recently announced OmniLinx Switch for private and hybrid networks, and the OmniView SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. network management system. Company Profile Based in Framingham, Mass., Netlink Inc., has developed the industry's most comprehensive solutions for transporting SNA and LAN traffic over frame relay and other intelligent networks. Customers can transition to faster, more effective communications technologies, knowing that data will be delivered reliably and predictability and that response times will be maintained or improved. With the most complete solution for the carrier market, Netlink is poised to become a leader in enabling technology for carrier-based SNA services. CONTACT: Netlink Inc. Roger Walton, 508/370-3628 raw@netlink.com or Neva Group Inc. Tracey Davis/Sarah Sherman 617/441-4000 x 250/226 tdavis@neva.com ssherman@neva.com |
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