Dave Warner Joins MontaVista as CFO; E-Commerce, International Finance Profile Bolsters Channel Strategy.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 2000 MontaVista Software MontaVista Software develops systems software, development tools and Embedded Linux-based software targeting embedded systems such as automotive electronics, communications equipment, and television set-top boxes and other connected devices and infrastructure. Inc., developer of the Hard Hat(TM) Linux(R) operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. for embedded computers, today announces the appointment of David Warner David Warner may refer to:
Warner will be responsible for directing MontaVista financial operations, especially for supporting MontaVista's expansion, fueled by infusion of venture capital and corporate investment. Warner brings to MontaVista a combination of expertise in e-commerce and international finance in high-growth environments. Warner's hiring completes MontaVista's executive level staffing effort begun in November of 1999. "Dave's proven financial track record in building organizations in highly competitive marketplaces makes him a great match for MontaVista," says Jim Ready, 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. of MontaVista. "Dave understands how to manage rapid growth while handling day-to-day operations for both small and large companies." Warner will be key in implementing the company's multi-tier channel strategy, addressing sales and distribution of the company's Hard Hat Linux subscriptions in OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and segments, including Internet appliances, communications infrastructure, industrial control, and defense. Warner himself comments, "I'm very excited to be here -- the Linux business model presents a fantastic opportunity for companies building Linux-based 'post-PC' devices and for companies supporting them. After less than a year in business, MontaVista has established a strong leadership position in embedded Linux The Linux operating system configured and enhanced to work in a wide variety of applications, including handheld devices, network appliances, industrial machines and consumer electronics devices. The modularity of the Linux kernel makes it well suited to embedded systems. , combining embedded industry credentials with a strategy of delivering 100% pure Linux, completely open source and royalty free." With more than fifteen years of experience at both software and hardware companies, Warner has held executive and management positions at several large public firms, including Electronics for Imaging, Sybase and Tandem Computers. Prior to joining MontaVista, Warner was vice president and chief financial officer of The EC Company, a provider of business-to-business e-commerce services, with responsibility for corporate finance, legal affairs, and human resources. A distinguished academic, Warner received a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis The University of California, Davis, commonly known as UC Davis, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, and was established as the University Farm in 1905. and 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 Finance from University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). at Los Angeles. For more information about Hard Hat Linux and MontaVista Software Inc., please call 408/328-9200 or visit the MontaVista web site -- http://www.hardhatlinux.com. About MontaVista Software Inc. MontaVista Software Inc., founded in 1999 by real-time operating system (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. pioneer James Ready, delivers open-source software solutions for the worldwide embedded software market. MontaVista's principal offering is the Linux(R) operating system tailored for embedded software applications. MontaVista products include Hard Hat(TM) Linux, a standard off-the-shelf binary distribution of Linux for PowerPC and x86 architectures. Hard Hat Linux is supported by a comprehensive tool suite including optimizing compilers for C, C++ and other languages; high-level language debuggers; and performance monitoring tools. The company's Subscription Plans also provide Linux support, porting and customization services to customers worldwide. MontaVista headquarters are in Sunnyvale, Calif., in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Note to Editors: Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Hard Hat is a trademark of MontaVista Software Inc. All other names mentioned are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective companies. |
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