PhotonEx Adds Defense Communications Expert to the Executive Team; Names Peter Jones Vice President of Federal Systems.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2003 PhotonEx, the leading developer of 10 and 40 Gb/s core optical networking Communications between computers, telephones and other electronic devices using light. An optical network is far more reliable and has far greater potential transmission capacity than networking in the electrical domain. See optical fiber. systems, today announced that is has named retired Air Force Colonel Peter E. Jones as Vice President of Federal Systems. A seasoned executive with deep expertise in federal and defense communications systems, Mr. Jones will be responsible for identifying federal government telecommunications initiatives. He will also work on behalf of PhotonEx in the development and management of customer relationships with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies involved in fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber communications programs. The addition of Peter Jones to the PhotonEx team is a key part of the company's strategy to expand into new markets with clear, near-term revenue opportunities. The federal systems market offers significant opportunity since it will require next-generation optical transport solutions to build out the Global Information Grid The globally interconnected, end-to-end set of information capabilities, associated processes and personnel for collecting,processing, storing, disseminating and managing information on demand to warfighters, policy makers, and support personnel. Bandwidth Expansion Bandwidth expansion is a technique for widening the bandwidth or the resonances in an LPC filter. This is done by moving all the poles towards the origin by a constant factor  . (GIG BE) network. A joint effort led by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA 1. (body) DISA - Defense Information Systems Agency. 2. (standard) DISA - Data Interchange Standards Association. ) in Washington, DC, GIG-BE GIG-BE Global Information Grid-Bandwidth Expansion GIG-BE Global Information Grid Bandwidth Expansion is the government's next-generation communications infrastructure. Aimed at enabling network-centric warfare Network-centric warfare (NCW), now commonly called network-centric operations (NCO), is a new military doctrine or theory of war pioneered by the United States Department of Defense. and worldwide information operations Actions taken to affect adversary information and information systems while defending one's own information and information systems. Also called IO. See also defensive information operations; information; offensive information operations; operation. , GIG-BE will provide high-bandwidth, worldwide network connectivity for US forces by supporting secure, physically diverse access between ground, air and sea warfighters and commanders. "Peter's extensive expertise in communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry and defense system requirements brings valuable skills and knowledge to PhotonEx' federal systems strategy," said Dr. Kristin Rauschenbach, president, 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. and co-founder of PhotonEx. "His experience will be a key asset to our company and will greatly contribute to furthering the growth of our business." Mr. Jones has over 30 years of experience in developing and managing defense communications systems for the federal government. Prior to joining PhotonEx, Mr. Jones was Vice President, Government Markets, COMSAT Comsat: see Communications Satellite Corporation; communications satellite. (COMSAT General Corporation, Bethesda, MD) Formerly Communications Satellite Corporation, COMSAT was a private company that was created by the U.S. General Corporation (later, Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications). In this role, he was instrumental in developing COMSAT General's business relationships with the Defense Department as well as with selected national agencies. Before that, Mr. Jones was Vice Commander and later Commander, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Western Hemisphere. In that role, he oversaw the collocation and consolidation of over 100 computer centers into 16 DISA-operated megacenters. Mr. Jones started his 28-year Air Force career as a Communications Engineer before being promoted to the rank of Colonel, a position in which he was directly responsible for all aspects of communications, computer, and air traffic control operations for various operations in Europe. "I am pleased to have the opportunity to direct PhotonEx' participation in government transport solution programs," said Mr. Jones. "I believe that PhotonEx, with its 40 and 10 Gb/s core optical networking system, is the most efficient and cost-effective way of addressing the government's need for reliable, high-bandwidth communications. PhotonEx' flexible, high-speed, ultra-long-haul optical system solution is particularly well suited for programs such as the Global Information Grid Bandwidth Expansion (GIG-BE). The worldwide, ground-based GIG-BE network will require the kind of distance-insensitive transport, flexible high-bandwidth provisioning, and information assurance capabilities that PhotonEx today provides." About PhotonEx Corporation Founded in September 1999, PhotonEx Corp. (www.photonex.com) is the leading developer of next-generation core optical networking systems and today ships the only carrier-tested system that supports 40 Gb/s (OC-768) line rates over 3.2 Tb/s per fiber over 100s to 1000s kilometers of existing fiber. Headquartered in Maynard, MA, PhotonEx has a multidisciplinary team with expertise in optics and RF innovation, data networking, carrier-class product development, and service provider deployment experience, all of which are essential to build the next generation services-responsive core. Privately-held, PhotonEx received $US 178 million in equity financing Equity Financing The act of raising money for company activities by selling common or preferred stock to individual or institutional investors. In return for the money paid, shareholders receive ownership interests in the corporation. from venture and strategic investors. Note: PhotonEx is a trademark of PhotonEx Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. |
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