Cisco Systems Names SMART Modular Technologies a Supplier of the Year for 1996.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 1996--SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : SMOD SMOD Super Mod (gaming, Half Life 2 modification) SMOD Serial Port Mode (Intel 8051 Microcontroller) SMOD Staff Member On Duty SMOD Secondary Means of De-Energization ) today announced that it was recently named a Supplier of the Year by Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ). In presenting the award, Tom Fallon, Cisco's vice president, Supply Base Operations, noted that "SMART earned the award based on their speed, rapid upside flexibility, engineering capability and support and cost effectiveness. We are very pleased to have a supplier of this quality to help support Cisco in achieving our business objectives." Alan Marten marten, name for carnivorous, largely arboreal mammals (genus Martes) of the weasel family, widely distributed in North America, Europe, and central Asia. Martens are larger, heavier-bodied animals than weasels, with thick fur and bushy tails. , SMART's vice president of Sales and product manager, Memory Product Line, accepted the award. "We are delighted that we have been honored by Cisco Systems," stated Marten. "It is extremely gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. to have our capabilities as a supplier recognized through this award. It is a reflection of our hard work and dedication to our customers." Ajay Shah, SMART's 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. , further commented, "This is a clear indication that SMART is successfully executing its mission to be the leading outsource provider of modular sub-system and peripheral devices through technology integration, specialized design, manufacturing and logistics support for both OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and corporate customers." SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer of specialty memory modules, standard memory modules, embedded processor modules and PC cards with memory and communications functionality. SMART offers over 400 products under the SMART and Apex Data brand names to leading OEMs and distribution channels in the computer, networking and telecommunications industries. The Apex Data Products Division is a supplier of award-winning PC card connectivity and wireless solutions. SMART has manufacturing facilities in both the United States and Puerto Rico, a planned manufacturing facility in Scotland, an additional design center in India, and sales organizations worldwide. CONTACT: SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. David Mullin, 510/624-8229 Charles W. Welch, 510/624-8212 or Morgen-Walke Associates, Inc. Doug Sherk/Suzanne Craig/Lisa Laukkanen, 415/296-7383 Emily Dupree/Andrew Cella, 212/850-5698 |
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