Strix Systems Appoints Ralph Ungermann to Board of Directors
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - July 28, 2003 - Strix Systems, Inc. today
announced the appointment of Ralph Ungermann to its board of
directors. As the sixth member to join the board, Ungermann will
provide direction in product and market positioning for the Access/One
Network as well as assistance in the development of the Asia market.
Strix Systems offers organizations the ability to install wireless
networks without Ethernet wiring to each access point, simplifying the
network deployment that can prove difficult and costly in many Asia
buildings.
"Ralph's leadership and success working with OEMs and VARs in China,
Japan and Korea is invaluable," said Bruce Brown, chairman and CEO of
Strix Systems. "He is anxious to share his insights and corporate
vision for Strix Systems and we are pleased to have him on-board."
Ungermann has founded and taken three companies public. As
co-founder and chief operating officer of Zilog, Inc., an early leader
in the microprocessor industry, he introduced the Z80 product line. In
1979, he became CEO and co-founder of Ungermann-Bass, Inc., a local
area networking pioneer and leader. Most recently Ungermann has worked
with First Virtual Corp. where he has served in multiple capacities
since co-founding the company in 1993 including CEO, chairman, and his
current position as executive chairman of the board of directors.
Ungermann received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
from the University of California at Berkley and a master's degree in
electrical engineering from the University of California at Irvine.
About Strix Systems
Strix Systems designs, develops, and markets wireless network
systems that enhance productivity and efficiency by providing employees
with instant information via continuous, secure connections to company
networks. Based in Westlake Village, California, the company has
developed an extensive portfolio of patent-pending technologies. For more information about Strix Systems, please visit www.strixsystems.com.
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