Coollogic Names Edward Ghafari As COO; Ghafari's Strategic Technology Expertise Leads Coollogic to Forefront of Convergence Technologies.Business Editors & High Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 2000 Coollogic Inc., a leading developer of embedded operating systems and software solutions for the Internet appliance Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. market, today announced the appointment of Edward Ghafari as 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. (COO). Ghafari joined Coollogic in the fall of 1999 as senior vice president of marketing and will now assume the position of COO effective immediately. As COO, Ghafari will direct both the strategic and day-to-day operations of the engineering, business development, sales, marketing and support departments. Specifically he will direct the strategic market roadmap for the current and future family of Coollogic products, as well as identify corporate development and strategic partnership opportunities. "Ed is highly respected throughout our organization for his leadership and vision. He has an agile approach to technology, a deep understanding of convergence technologies and knowledge of how they influence Internet appliances. His experience in platform architecture technology will guide Coollogic in its quest to become the leading provider of software and end-to-end solutions in the Internet appliance market," said Jim Reiss, 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 Coollogic. "The diversity that Ed brings to this position is needed to deliver the innovative products and services our strategic partners and customers demand." About Edward Ghafari: Ghafari brings more than 15 years of strategic technology development, marketing and management experience to Coollogic. He has extensive expertise in business planning and technology development for information and telecommunication systems. Prior to joining Coollogic, Ghafari previously served as the director of strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. and development for Efficient Networks, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-speed broadband ATM and DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary networking products. Prior to Efficient Networks, he served as the senior manager of strategic and technology planning for Bell Atlantic, Inc. where he was the chief architect of Bell Atlantic's DSL Network. Previously, Ghafari served in various technology and management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects capacities for the U.S. defense and intelligence industries. Ghafari holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering electrical engineering: see engineering. electrical engineering Branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity in all its forms, including those of electronics. from Lawrence University, a master degree in Management and a doctorate degree in Engineering Management from George Washington University George Washington University, at Washington, D.C.; coeducational; chartered 1821 as Columbian College (one of the first nonsectarian colleges), opened 1822, became a university in 1873, renamed 1904. where he served as an adjunct professor of engineering and management. Ghafari also serves as a corporate director for JTG JTG Joint Task Group JTG Joint Technical Group JTG Jam To Gun JTG Joint Test Group , Inc., a language translation and software localization Customizing software and documentation for a particular country. It includes the translation of menus and messages into the native spoken language as well as changes in the user interface to accommodate different alphabets and culture. See internationalization and l10n. company. About Coollogic Inc.: Coollogic Inc. develops and markets embedded operating systems and server-based software solutions for Internet appliance networks. Well positioned to address post-PC convergence technologies, the company's primary markets are original equipment manufacturers, service providers and vertical market integrators both domestic and international. The Coollogic product line consists of custom embedded client and server software systems under the Coollinux brand name, and a line of Internet Ready appliances powered by Coollinux. Founded in 1997, Coollogic is based in Dallas. For more information, see www.coollogic.com. Coollogic, Internet Ready, e-Pilot and Coollinux are trademarks of Coollogic Inc. Linux is a registered trademark owned by Linus Torvalds. All other brand names and trademarks are held by their respective companies. |
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