Enterasys Networks Names Gary Jackson President of Asia-Pacific Region; Former Cisco Systems Executive Joins Enterasys.Business/Technology Editors ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2002 Enterasys Networks This article or section contains information about scheduled or expected future events. It may contain tentative information; the content may change as the event approaches and more information becomes available. , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : ETS ETS Educational Testing Service (nonprofit private educational testing and measurement organization) ETS Emergency Telecommunications Service ETS Electronic Trading System ETS Engineering (&) Technical Services ), a leader in enterprise networking The networking infrastructure in a large enterprise with multiple computer systems and networks of different types is extraordinarily complex. Due to the myriad of interfaces that are required, much of what goes on has little to do with the real data processing of the payroll and orders. solutions, named Gary Jackson as president of its Asia-Pacific region. Jackson comes to Enterasys from Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , where he most recently served as the vice president of Cisco's Asian operations. In his new role with Enterasys, Jackson will be responsible for executive management of all aspects of the company's operations in Asia-Pacific, including sales, service and strategies to grow the company's business throughout the region. He will report directly to Enterasys' 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. Jerry Shanahan, and will be based at Enterasys' Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore. "Gary's industry experience, leadership abilities, and extensive knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region make him an excellent fit for driving the growth of Enterasys here," said Shanahan. "We are pleased to have Gary leading our efforts to develop business and increase market share across all countries in this expanding market." Prior to serving as Cisco's vice president of Asian operations, Jackson held positions as vice president of Service Providers, Asia-Pacific 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 Australia and New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. at Cisco. He has also served as CEO of Microsoft Australia, CEO of Sybase Australia, vice president of Pyramid Technologies Asia, and held positions in management, sales and engineering with Digital Equipment Corporation. "I am very excited for the opportunity to join Enterasys Networks. The company's focus on security, availability and mobility solutions, as well as its strong technology and commitment to customer satisfaction and channel partners, make it well-positioned to increase its presence in the Asian market. I am looking forward to working with the team to grow Asia-Pacific aggressively," said Jackson. "A person of Gary's experience and accomplishments is an excellent match for our aggressive global growth plans, and one key element of this plan is our expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. I'm very pleased that he's joined the Enterasys team, and I am confident that his excellent business development, sales and customer satisfaction skills will lead us to new heights," said Henry Fiallo, chairman and CEO of Enterasys Networks. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Applied Science/Electronics from Melbourne University. About Enterasys Networks Enterasys Networks (NYSE: ETS) is a leading worldwide provider of communications infrastructures for enterprise-class customers. Enterasys' networking hardware and software offerings deliver the innovative security, availability and mobility solutions required by Global 2000 organizations coupled with the industry's strongest service and support. For more information, visit www.enterasys.com. |
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