Toshiba Appoints Steven J. Ross General Manager for its Computer Systems Division.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- Former Inacom executive brings strong sales and service expertise to Toshiba's U.S. computer arm The Computer Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS TAIS Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TAIS Tactical Airspace Integration System (US Army) TAIS Target Architecture and Implementation Strategy TAIS Texas Apiary Inspection Service ) today announced computer industry veteran Steven J. Ross will join the company as general manager on Aug. 3, 1998. He joins the company from Inacom Corp., one of the nation's largest computer resellers, where he served as president and general manager of the company's Reseller Division. "Steve's expertise in both the distribution and manufacturing side of the industry will bring Toshiba unique strategic insight as we move toward our goal of becoming a Top 5 PC manufacturer by the year 2000," said Atsutoshi Nishida, president, Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. "His proven track record and thorough understanding of the enterprise will provide strong leadership, further enhancing our management team. We're excited to have Steve leadthe Computer Systems Division as we continue to expand our products, programs and services for our business customers." As general manager for the Computer Systems Division, Ross will set the company's strategic direction as it continues to evolve into a complete computing solutions company for business. He will be responsible for sales, marketing, service and support for Toshiba's PC business in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , overseeing the company's expansion of products, programs and services. "Having the benefit of partnering with Toshiba over the past several years has given me a front-seat view of the company's evolution from a notebook powerhouse to a leading full-solutions provider," commented Ross. "This is an exciting time for Toshiba with lots of opportunity for growth as the company expands its products and programs. I'm looking forward to moving off the Toshiba sidelines Sidelines Hypothetical position referring to noninvolvement in a stock; merely watching. into the action as the company enters a new era in its business." Ross' well-rounded computer industry experience includes development and execution of successful strategies and programs in enterprise sales, reseller programs and service solutions. While at Inacom Ross successfully directed the company's largest sales division. Prior to Inacom Ross held senior management positions at Intelligent Electronics, Allerion Corp. and Dell Computer Corp. About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Toshiba continues to be a leading vendor in the U.S. market for portable computers with 20.4 percent market share in 1997 according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. International Data Corp. The company offers portable, desktop and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For dealer referral and product literature, call 1-800-TOSHIBA, or visit the company's World Wide Web site at http://www.toshiba.com. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with annual sales of approximately $3 billion, TAIS is comprised of nine divisions which manufacture and market a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the United States and Latin America and one wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. which operates a network of copier/fax dealers. Products include portable and desktop computers; monitors; PC servers; plain-paper copiers; facsimile systems; voice mail systems; digital business telephone systems; toner An electrically charged ink used in copy machines and laser printers. It adheres to an invisible image that has been charged with the opposite polarity onto a plate or drum or onto the paper itself. products; systems solutions for the cable industry; digital cameras and network systems. TAIS is an independent operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. , owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of the $44 billion Toshiba Corp., the sixth largest electronics and electrical equipment A piece of electrical equipment is a machine, powered by electricity and usually consists of an enclosure, a variety of electrical components and often a power switch. Examples of Electrical Equipment
Conditions under which a firm proposes to sell its goods or services for cash or credit. . Toshiba Corporation (company) Toshiba Corporation - A Japanese technology manufacturer with 364 subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba makes and sells electronics for home, office, industry and health care including information and communication systems, electronic components, heavy electrical apparatus, is a world leader in high-technology products with 315 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
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