WAM!NET Names Michael S. Williams to the Position of Chief Executive Officer.Business Editors & Technology Writers EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2002 WAM WAM - Intermediate language for compiled Prolog, used by the Warren Abstract Machine. "An Abstract Prolog Instruction Set", D.H.D. Warren, TR 309, SRI 1983. !NET, a global provider of enterprise-wide IT infrastructure and shared content delivery and hosting solutions, announced today that it has named Michael Williams Michael Williams may refer to:
Williams joins WAM!NET from Lockheed Martin For the former company, see . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. , where he most recently served as president and general manager of the Systems and Technology Business of Lockheed Martin's Global Telecommunications Organization (LMGT LMGT Lockeed Martin Global Telecommunications ), a $200 million, 600-person business focused on delivering hybrid satellite-terrestrial network infrastructure and information technology solutions to international customers. He brings to WAM!NET an extensive background with more than 30 years experience in domestic and international business development, IT and telecommunications systems engineering, and global program leadership in both the commercial and government sectors. While at Lockheed, he previously held the position of senior vice president, Strategy and Ventures for LMGT, responsible for defining the company's Global Telecommunications business strategy and establishing and managing external alliances, joint ventures, acquisitions, divestitures. Before that, he served as vice president, Personal SATCOM systems for Lockheed Martin Telecommunications, where he led a line of business responsible for developing turnkey systems and joint ventures to provide personal satellite-based telecommunication systems around the world. "Mike's proven track record in establishing and leading several profitable growth businesses, combined with his expertise in IT infrastructure development and program management, augments WAM!NET's seasoned management team at a critical time in the company's continued growth and development," said Ken Swimm, WAM!NET's former chief operating executive and new chairman of the board. "As 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. , Mike will guide WAM!NET's continued growth and development, while applying his strengths in operational excellence and customer-focused business development. I am pleased to welcome him to the team." Williams' background also includes general management of communications systems for Martin Marietta Martin Marietta Corporation was founded in 1961 through the merger of The Martin Company and American-Marietta Corporation. The combined company became a leader in aggregates, cement, chemicals, aerospace, and electronics. and GE, including winning and executing development programs involving space and terrestrial archive communication systems; Spacecraft program director, including responsibility to develop a new constellation of five satellites to provide worldwide mobile communications; and, Technical director and system engineering director, responsible for the design and deployment of strategic defense and satellite surveillance systems. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies in Physics from St. Joseph's University (Philadelphia, 1970), a Master of Business Administration from Temple University (Philadelphia, 1975) and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering electrical engineering: see engineering. electrical engineering Branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity in all its forms, including those of electronics. from the University of Pennsylvania (body, education) University of Pennsylvania - The home of ENIAC and Machiavelli. http://upenn.edu/. Address: Philadelphia, PA, USA. (1978). About WAM!NET, Inc. WAM!NET is a global provider of secure, digital content delivery and hosting solutions. The company's managed network, data storage, application hosting and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. enable its customers to access the combination of IT services they need on an outsourced, subscription basis. In doing so, customers are connected with their partners and clients within WAM!NET's secure, online digital environment, enabling them to share, collaborate, store and manage content. With WAM!NET services, customers gain considerable productivity, time-to-market, and cost-saving benefits, and eliminate time-intensive and costly analog steps in their workflows, as well as the significant capital investments and systems management requirements often associated with proprietary networks or FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to workflows. Headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, WAM!NET commenced operations in 1994. The company has more than 15,000 corporate end users of its e-services worldwide. WAM!NET services are available in North America, Europe, Japan and Australia. For information on the company, call 800-611-9006, or visit WAM!NET's Website at www.wamnet.com. Photo available upon request. WAM!NET is a registered trademark of WAM!NET, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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