Printer Friendly
The Free Library
19,607,059 articles and books
Member login
User name  
Password 
 
Join us Forgot password?

Datatrac Corporation Announces Executive Management Changes; Solutions Provider Lays Foundation for Continued Strong Growth and Technological Innovation.


Business Editors

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2003

Datatrac Corporation, the leading software developer and wireless communications wireless communications

System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data.
 solutions provider for the time-sensitive delivery industry, today announced a series of executive management changes at the company.

These changes include the appointment of Steve Aninye as chief technology officer, and the development of a new Product Management organization within the company, which will be led by current Vice President Andy Pardue. Datatrac also announced that Henry Dixon, the company's founder and chief financial officer, is leaving his daily role at the company at the end of March.

Datatrac 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. , Craig Lotz, said, "We are excited about bringing Steve on board. He will be a valued member of the executive leadership team, helping shape the direction of our business. As chief technology officer, he will be responsible for directing and managing all engineering, development, and QA efforts at Datatrac. Steve brings 23 years of technology experience, and comes to us with a strong track record of organizational leadership, and proven success."

Aninye comes to Datatrac from Evant, Inc., formerly Nonstop Solutions, where as vice president of engineering he led the development team that built the new version of the company's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , as well as oversaw a development operation responsible for new AS/400 solutions. Before joining Evant, Inc., Aninye worked for Eaton Corporation This article is about an industrial manufacturer. For other meanings see Eaton.

Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN) is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2006 sales of $12.4 billion, putting it at 198 on the Fortune 500 for 2007.
, where he was responsible for $40 million in P&L, and managed cross-functional teams in three U.S. locations.

Prior to Eaton, Aninye was vice president of engineering at Manhattan Associates Manhattan Associates is a supply chain management software provider. It was founded in 1990 in Manhattan Beach, California from where it borrows its name. The company has been headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since 1995 and operates offices around the world. , where he directed a team in developing and stabilizing n-tier versions of leading supply chain and e-commerce software solutions. Aninye also served as executive vice president and chief technology officer for Infoimage, an enterprise portal See corporate portal.  company that designed real time supply chain information systems for manufacturers.

Mr. Aninye received a Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science
BS, SB

bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies
 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 the University of Nigeria The University of Nigeria is in the Enugu State town of Nsukka. It was founded by Dr Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first president of Nigeria. It is the first indigenous university in Nigeria. . He also 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
 in Technology Management from the University of Wisconsin.

In addition to Aninye's appointment, current Vice President Andy Pardue has been tapped to lead the newly formed Product Management organization within the company. Pardue's organization will chart the future role of Datatrac products and services, and be responsible for the product lifecycle of all company offerings.

This will include market requirements, product functionality, and all related eTrac integration definition with third party software providers, freight forwarders, and cartage cart·age  
n.
1. The act or process of carting.

2. The cost of carting.


cartage
a fee charged for carting of goods.
See also: Dues and Payment

Noun 1.
 agents. Pardue has been with Datatrac for 25 years, and was the principle engineer on the COPS and STATIS STATIS Student Training Analysis and Tracking Information System  applications.

Mr. Lotz stated, "Andy is well known throughout the delivery industry, and is highly respected for his technical knowledge and industry experience. He possesses the depth and industry knowledge required to ensure our eTrac integration efforts continue to deliver best-of-class solutions for our customers."

Henry Dixon, founder of Datatrac Corporation, will also depart from the daily responsibilities of his role as chief financial officer at the end of the month. Mr. Dixon founded Datatrac in 1977, and under his leadership, the company has developed many of the industry standard applications utilized today. Mr. Dixon moves on to spend more time with his family, and pursue other external interests. He will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors for Datatrac.

According to Mr. Lotz, "Henry has been a tremendous leader and source of great knowledge for customers and employees alike. He has forged significant relationships over the years with our customers, and we will strive to carry on his legacy of commitment and caring for their business needs. His industry contacts and insight have been of great value."

About Datatrac Corporation

Datatrac is the leading software developer and wireless communications solutions provider for the time-sensitive delivery industry. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company provides solutions to courier/messenger companies, expedited freight trucking companies and global airfreight air·freight  
n.
1. A system of transporting freight by air.

2. The amount charged for transporting freight by air.



air
 forwarders.

Datatrac's solutions include COPS and STATIS, the most widely used software applications in North America for the courier and expedited freight trucking industries, respectively; Wireless eTrac, a mobile data application that transmits pickup and delivery information directly from COPS and STATIS to wireless devices; and eTrac, a centralized information service which links shippers and freight forwarders with carriers to disseminate real-time information as shipments move through the transportation chain. For more information, go to www.dtrac.com.
COPYRIGHT 2003 Business Wire
No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the copyright holder.
Copyright 2003, Gale Group. All rights reserved. Gale Group is a Thomson Corporation Company.

 Reader Opinion

Title:

Comment:



 

Article Details
Printer friendly Cite/link Email Feedback
Publication:Business Wire
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Mar 28, 2003
Words:715
Previous Article:Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Reports Earnings for Year Ending December 31, 2002; Second Consecutive Year of Profit; Earnings Steady at $ .03 Per Share.
Next Article:Media Alert: April Issue - IEEE Spectrum; IEEE Spectrum Focuses on Electronic Spying and Surveillance Challenges Facing U.S. Intelligence Agencies.
Topics:



Related Articles
Tackling R&D stagnation.
Datatrac Announces $3 Million in Second Round Funding; Venture Capital from LogiSpring and Megunticook to Build Upon eTrac Deployment.
Integres Enhances Customer Service Through eTrac Network.
Langham Selects eTrac from Datatrac Corporation to Boost Electronic Shipment Tracking and Tracing Capabilities.
Langham selects eTrac from Datatrac Corporation to boost electronic shipment tracking and tracing capabilities.
DHS selects incumbent, Datatrac Information Services, Inc., for its Integrated Card Production System (ICPS) project.
Datatrac Corporation Creates New Executive Level Customer Relations Post; Appoints Chris Moss Vice President of Implementation.
Datatrac Corporation Appoints John Johnson Vice President of Sales and Marketing; Seasoned Executive to Implement and Direct Enhanced Global Sales...
Datatrac Corporation Appoints R. Lee Morris Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Senior Executive to Oversee Company's Day-to-Day Financial...
Datatrac Announces Winners of Its 'Run for the Sun' eTrac Order Entry Contest for the Courier and Expedited Freight Industries.

Terms of use | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc. | Feedback | For webmasters | Submit articles