Concentric Network CEO and Chairman Joins Vertical Networks' Board of Directors.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1998--Vertical Networks, the leading provider of Integrated Communications Platforms (ICPs) for branch offices and small businesses, announced today that Henry "Hank" Nothhaft, chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer for Concentric Network Corporation (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 : CNCX), has been named to the company's board of directors. Nothhaft joins a talented team of industry leaders, offering strategic guidance to Vertical Networks as the company delivers its recently announced integrated voice and data solution to the branch office and small business markets worldwide. Nothhaft, a 28-year telecommunications veteran, has served in his current position with Concentric since 1995. As the chairman, 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. , Nothhaft has guided Concentric to be a leader in IP network innovation. Concentric provides high performance IP connectivity solutions for business enterprises, large and small. He previously served as the president and CEO of David Systems, and held executive positions at DSC (1) (Digital Signal Controller) A microcontroller and DSP combined on the same chip. It adds the interrupt-driven capabilities normally associated with a microcontroller to a DSP, which typically functions as a continuous process. See microcontroller and DSP. Communications and GTE GTE General Telephone & Electronics GTE Génie Thermique et Énergie (French) GTE Gas Turbine Engine GTE Global Tropospheric Experiment GTE Geothermal Energy GTE Gas Turbine Efficiency plc (Sweden & USA) Telenet. "Hank's experience with designing and implementing strategies for leading-edge technologies and companies will be a value for our fast-growing company," said Alan Fraser, president and CEO of Vertical Networks. "His experience in the telecommunications market will add tremendous value as we launch into the next stage of the company's growth and begin the wide scale deployment of InstantOffice." Subsequent to his work with GTE, Nothhaft held various positions with DSC Communications Corporation, including president of the Business Network Systems Group, and president of Digital Switch Corporation subsidiary. Nothhaft also served as the vice president of Domestic Marketing and vice president of Sales for GTE Telenet Communications Corporation (now Sprint). "Joining Vertical Network's board is an exciting move for me because I'll be working with one of the leading providers of solutions for branch office and small business communications," said Nothhaft, chairman, president, and CEO, "What makes Vertical Networks so compelling is that they are solving a universal business problem in the small office with a simple yet powerful solution." About the InstantOffice system A new approach to small office communications, the InstantOffice system is a modular platform that combines the functionality of multiple communications products into a tightly integrated, robust, remotely manageable solution. Businesses choose and pay foronly the voice, data, and application functionality they need, including PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). , voice mail with automated attendant In telephony, an automated attendant (also auto attendant or auto-attendant, or sometimes autoattendant or AA) system allows callers to be automatically transferred to a user's extension without the intervention of a receptionist. , computer-telephony applications, multiprotocol routing, CSU/DSU See DSU/CSU. CSU/DSU - channel service unit/digital service unit , 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. hub, remote access server, and multiservice WAN modules. All features are remotely manageable and support 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. . In this way, the InstantOffice system addresses the complete communications needs of corporate branch offices and small businesses with fewer than 100 employees who want best-of-breed communications, without the cost and complexity associated with today's piecemeal voice and data alternatives. About Concentric Network A leader in IP network innovation, Concentric Network Corporation provides wide area intranets, extranets and application hosting solutions for the enterprise. These high-performance, secure, cost-effective and reliable IP-based network services connect enterprises with their remote sites, mobile users, business partners and customers. For individuals and small to medium-size businesses, Concentric Network also offers a complete line of access and hosting products. The Concentric network architecture is based on "super" points of presence (SuperPOPs), an advanced ATM backbone, and distributed data and hosting centers which enable high functionality, low/fixed latency, high throughput and superior reliability to support a wide range of applications. The Concentric network covers North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe and the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. . Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "CNCX," Concentric Network is headquartered in Cupertino, Calif. For more information, access the company's Web site at http://www.concentric.net. About Vertical Networks, Inc. Vertical Networks is the leading developer of Integrated Communications Platforms, a new class of integrated voice and data solutions designed to simplify communications for branch offices and small businesses worldwide. Vertical Networks solutions are flexible and adaptable to ensure support for both today's and tomorrow's needs. These solutions enable companies to cost-effectively take advantage of new communications capabilities while improving operational efficiency. To ensure total customer satisfaction, Vertical Networks' strategic network service provider, reseller, and systems integration partners offer comprehensive support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services including 7x24 on-site support. Customers wanting more information about Vertical Networks products can visit its World Wide Web site at http://www.vertical.com, or contact the company at 1-877-837-8422, ext. 111. Vertical Networks and InstantOffice are trademarks of Vertical Networks, Inc. Other trademarks, service marks, and trade names belong to their respective companies. |
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