Datachannel to Accelerate Growth Within the XML-Based EIP Solutions Marketplace by Expanding Executive Management Team.BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 1999-- Senior Executives Bring Experience of Building World Class Companies DataChannel, further strengthening its commitment to be the leading developer of XML-based Enterprise Information Portal See corporate portal. (EIP (1) (Enterprise Information Portal) See corporate portal. (2) (Extended Instruction Pointer) The program counter on x86 CPUs. ) solutions, today announced the addition of three distinguished senior industry executives to its ranks. "As an XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. pioneer and one of the first XML-based EIP solutions providers, DataChannel has been successful in attracting some of the industry's leading talent," said Lucie J. Fjeldstad, president, DataChannel. "The addition of Paul O'Mara, Stephen Sterba, and Jeff Feinstein positions DataChannel for accelerated growth as the company expands the breadth and depth of its offerings worldwide and transitions from a start-up to an accomplished growth entity." Each executive brings to DataChannel extensive global experience in defining customer needs and requirements, as well as the experience in dealing with a host of real-world issues surrounding the implementation of telecommunications, digital video, and database server technologies. These seasoned individuals, when united with current DataChannel executives, create a uniquely qualified team capable of realizing explosive worldwide growth. Key DataChannel additions include: -- Paul O'Mara, vice president, Development and Test. O'Mara has considerable depth of technical solutions development, services, marketing, and sales experience from Tektronix where he was most recently Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations for the company's $400M video business. Prior to that, O'Mara ran the engineering and manufacturing operations Manufacturing operations concern the operation of a facility, as opposed to maintenance, supply and distribution, health, and safety, emergency response, human resources, security, information technology and other infrastructural support organizations. at Tektronix where he revolutionized the product development process. No stranger to the fast-paced, ever-changing world of technology, O'Mara championed Tektronix' transition from a hardware-centric design philosophy to a software-based solutions methodology utilizing standard, open platforms. Just prior to Tektronix, O'Mara was responsible for producing new business model solutions and transitioning the development of a distinct strategic portfolio of software solutions consisting of platforms, databases, applications, and services at Sequent Computer Systems, Inc. where he was Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Division. O'Mara, with a 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. , brings to DataChannel over 18 years of executive management experience and a proven track record of establishing and achieving strategic new business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets objectives while building strong teams of motivated, well directed people. O'Mara reports to Lucie Fjeldstad, president. -- Stephen Sterba, vice president, Services and Support. Sterba has extensive, worldwide experience in the development, acquisition and operational management of customer service organizations. Most recently, Sterba built profitable service organizations to address complex telecommunication network solutions from Metapath Software International, where he served as Sr. Vice President, Worldwide Customer Services and Operations. Just prior to MetaPath Software, Sterba was responsible for growing a major international sales, marketing, and customer service operation. Specifically, Sterba established and operated the solutions services business unit at Sequent Computer Systems, Inc., where he was Executive Director, Latin American Operations and Re-marketed Systems. Sterba also worked for Intel Corp. for ten years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time last three as a director of Worldwide Services and Evaluation Engineering for the Intel Supercomputer Division Sterba, with a degree in Electrical Engineering, brings to DataChannel over 14 years of executive management experience and an exemplary sales and service operations history, which was evidenced by consistent, explosive revenue growth and high levels of customer satisfaction. Sterba reports to Lucie Fjeldstad, president. -- Jeff Feinstein, vice president, Worldwide Sales. Feinstein has a wealth of expertise in solution sales, channel, and international alliance development and partner management. Feinstein joins DataChannel from Metapath Software International where he served as Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Business Development. Just prior to MetaPath Software, Feinstein was the Vice President and General Manager of Americas Operations, a $300M business unit, responsible for sales, finance, professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. , customer service, field marketing, and human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. for Sequent Computer Systems, Inc. Feinstein brings to DataChannel over 10 years of executive management experience and has an astute business acumen. This, coupled with the ability to build predictable processes, culminated in his former companies' record revenue growth. Feinstein reports to Lucie Fjeldstad, president. Formed in 1996, DataChannel's original focus was on XML research and the creation of XML application development tools for use within its own server products, as well as those of other XML-compliant databases. With the acquisition of ISOGEN earlier this year, DataChannel significantly expanded its potential to educate and support the growing needs of the marketplace by addressing required professional services requirements. "If you trace our history, you can see that DataChannel has been making a very methodical transition from a technology-based company to a more market-driven applications and professional services provider," continued Fjeldstad. "The leverage gained by combining these global industry executive skills together with DataChannel's XML technology and consulting services skills enables DataChannel to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the ever expanding opportunity in the EIP marketplace." David Pool, 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 DataChannel, summarized the announcement as such, "The EIP solutions marketplace is rapidly advancing to encompass business-to-business requirements. Dynamic change within EIP solutions companies is required to lead the industry. The addition of these three very talented and experienced executives, who have a proven track record working in both different companies and together at Sequent Computer Systems, will help DataChannel accelerate our leadership in providing EIP solutions propelled by XML." About DataChannel DataChannel simplifies the critical process of delivering "the right information to the right people at the right time." Privately held and founded in 1996, DataChannel, Inc. is an Enterprise Information Portal (EIP) Solutions company that facilitates the way companies share information with employees, partners, and customers across Intranets, Extranets, and the Internet. DataChannel's EIP Solutions Framework combines XML-based products, professional services, and xPertPartners(TM) to build EIPs that meet customer needs. DataChannel RIO(TM) 3.2, a portal server, is the core component of the EIP solution, and the foundation for building an effective EIP. Information sources within the EIP may originate from Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT MSFT Microsoft (stock symbol) MSFT Movimento Sociale Fiamma Tricolore (Italy) MSFT Multi-Stage Fitness Test MSFT Master of Science in Family Therapy MSFT Macalester Students for Fair Trade - news), IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :IBM - news), Yahoo! (Nasdaq:YHOO YHOO Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ symbol) - news), and SAP (Nasdaq: SAP -news). Data may also originate from other sources including: external newsfeeds such as NewsEdge (Nasdaq:NEWZ - news); search engines such as Excite (Nasdaq:XCIT - news), InfoSeek (Nasdaq:SEEK - news), and Lycos (Nasdaq:LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) A technology used to make microdisplays for rear-projection TVs and head-mounted displays (HMDs). Each LCoS chip hosts a grayscale LCD shutter sandwiched between a cover glass and a mirror. - news); relational databases, from companies such as Informix Software (Nasdaq:IFMX IFMX Informix Corporation - news), Sybase (Nasdaq:SYBS - news), and Oracle (Nasdaq:ORCL ORCL Oracle (stock symbol) - news); Enterprise ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. applications, such as, PeopleSoft (Nasdaq:PSFT PSFT PeopleSoft (stock symbol) PSFT Progressive Saturation Fourier Transform PSFT Prosoft-Technology, Inc - news) and Baan (Nasdaq:BAANF - news); and enterprise corporate data from companies such as Wall Data (Nasdaq:WALL - news). DataChannel's EIP Solutions Framework is supported by its XML Framework(TM), which includes XML tools, technology, training, and DataChannel's xDev Program. DataChannel's EIP Solutions Framework is supported by its XML Framework(TM), which includes XML tools, technology, training, and DataChannel's xDev Program. To learn more about DataChannel, visit the company's Website at http://www.datachannel.com, or write info@datachannel.com. All trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective holders in the United States and/or other countries. |
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