New Executive Joins WireX to Expand Server Software Development.Business Editors PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2000 WireX, a developer of purpose-specific server software, commonly known as server appliances A self-contained computer system specialized for network use. Its applications are pre-installed, and access to setup and configuration is via a Web browser. Server appliances may provide a single application or several applications; for example, a single device may provide file server, , today announced Jagdish (Jag) Jagernauth will join WireX as Vice President of Engineering. Mr. Jagernauth, Vice President of Engineering for WireX, is responsible for the development of present and future WireX technologies. "We are fortunate to attract someone of Jag's caliber to WireX," said Joonees Chay, 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. . "Jag brings over 20 years experience of developing software and hardware products for the computer systems industry. He offers WireX unique perspective from his experience with larger companies, and he brings a keen and critical strategic mind. All of these qualities are going to help steer steer castrated male cattle beast over a year of age. See also bullock, buller steer. steer bulling see bulling. steer Medtalk verb the company for the growth ahead." Jagernauth previously served as Senior Engineering Director at Preview Systems where his team of engineers developed the Ziplock Electronic Software Distribution (ESD (1) (Electronic Software Distribution) Distributing new software and upgrades via the network rather than individual installations on each machine. See ESL. ) system. Other notable positions are with Synopsys Logic Modeling, Intel Corp., Computer Consoles, Inc., and Honeywell Corporation. While at Intel Corp. Jag played a key role in starting the PC Desktop and Server systems division which grew to 10% of Intel's total revenue within four years. This division continues to be a major revenue generator for Intel. He worked with major customers to specify and develop custom versions of the systems. Jag also managed Intel's Network Development System software group and their disk emulator See solid state disk. software/firmware group. Jagernauth received his Master's of Engineering from Howard University Howard University, at Washington, D.C.; coeducational; with federal support. It was founded in 1867 by Gen. Oliver O. Howard of the Freedmen's Bureau, to provide education for newly emancipated slaves. A normal and preparatory department was opened the same year. , Magna Cum Laude cum lau·de adv. & adj. With honor. Used to express academic distinction: graduated cum laude; 25 cum laude graduates. , and MA in Computer Science from Arizona State University Arizona State University, at Tempe; coeducational; opened 1886 as a normal school, became 1925 Tempe State Teachers College, renamed 1945 Arizona State College at Tempe. Its present name was adopted in 1958. . About WireX WireX Communications, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon based software developer of purpose-specific server appliances, featuring an easy-to-use, scalable, web-based administration interface. WireX's products enable partners to build "immunized" (host-survivable) Linux server appliances quickly, dependably and economically. WireX's solutions are delivered through a network of OEMs and Solution Providers. WireX focuses on software-only solutions allowing a much broader range of solutions when compared to hardware-based server appliance developers. The company (www.wirex.com) is located in the heart of the Silicon Forest at 920 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 and may be reached at 503/222-9660 or email at info@wirex.com WireX, Immunix, RNAEngine and Byosa are trademarks of WireX Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are gratefully acknowledged. |
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