Cloudwise Adds Key Executives from Sun Microsystems and PricewaterhouseCoopers; VP of Customer Care and Chief Strategy Officer Named.Business Editors/High Tech Writers SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2000 Cloudwise, the ultimate Internet resource for startups and growing businesses, has named a Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. veteran, Ted C. Lambert, to be vice president of customer care. Cloudwise has also named Michael Daratony, a former strategist with PricewaterhouseCoopers, as chief strategy officer and vice president of product management. Ted Lambert has 10 years of communications, sales and product marketing experience at Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq:SUNW SUNW Sun Microsystems, Inc (former stock symbol; now JAVA) SUNW Stanford University Network Workstation (Sun Microsystems, Inc) ). He was most recently customer satisfaction manager at Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation, a producer of world-class simulation hardware and software. He holds an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University, at Pittsburgh, Pa.; est. 1967 through the merger of the Carnegie Institute of Technology (founded 1900, opened 1905) and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research (founded 1913). . Michael Daratony, with an MBA from Harvard, brings 17 years of business development and strategic planning experience to Cloudwise. He was director of business and corporate development for Metricom (Ricochet A wireless Internet service from Ricochet Networks, Inc., Denver, CO (www.ricochet.net). Originally developed by Los Gatos, CA-based Metricom, Inc., Ricochet was the first high-speed, wireless Internet service for commuters. ), the wireless Internet firm. He has held finance and corporate strategy positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, the General Electric Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GE) and as a venture capitalist Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. . "Michael and Ted bring deep industry expertise, invaluable contacts and absolutely first-rate strategic thinking to Cloudwise," said Kuljeet Kalkat, 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. . "Our growth depends upon taking exceptional care of our customers throughout the lifecycle of their business. Michael and Ted have the experience, drive and passion to keep our customers happy and their businesses well-served." Michael Daratony commented, "Cloudwise has a solid business plan and revenue strategy that make it stand out in the new economy. We will make money and be profitable while doing the same for our customers. I'm looking forward to exciting times at Cloudwise." "I'm happy to be with a company that has such dedication to taking care of its customers," said Ted Lambert. "Cloudwise insists on keeping the human touch in a virtual world, and our customers appreciate that as much as we appreciate being an integral and trusted part of their business." About Cloudwise Cloudwise, formerly allbizdepot.com, helps small businesses leverage Internet technology to increase sales, lower costs and develop better business practices, both online and offline. Cloudwise stays with its customers throughout the lifecycle of their business, transforming them from brick-and-mortar to online, and giving them the tools they need to grow and thrive in the new economy, both as B&M companies as well as click-and-mortar companies. Cloudwise provides a comprehensive collection of small business resources that include Web hosting and online store technology, communication and marketing services, content and free expert advice, business-to-business directories, promotional advertising and services to streamline day-to-day operations. allbizdepot.com was listed by Business Week as one of 1999's Top 6 Small Business Sites. |
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