Cast your eyes over most office desks and something they have in common is a fixed-line telephone – at least for now.
Ivar Plahte, CEO and co-founder of OnRelay, has no doubt that mobile PBX is the future – with smartphones increasingly replacing desktop phones to become the sole business phone.
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Sorenson Media has named Peter Csathy as its president and chief executive officer (CEO).
Csathy is a 20-year veteran of the digital media industry with significant expertise in the online video arena.
Sorenson Media, which specializes in online video compression and encoding technology and solutions, is looking to move into new high growth areas.
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Hifn has named storage pioneer John Matze as its Vice President and Chief Technical Officer.
Matze first joined the storage and networking company in 2007 as its Vice President of Business Development after the acquisition of Siafu Software, where he served as CEO.
StarWind Software has appointed Zorian Rotenberg as chief executive officer and announced the opening of its US headquarters.
The storage software provider’s move to its new HQ near Boston, Massachusetts, comes shortly after the announcement of its spin-off from Rocket Division Inc and the investment, led by ABRT Venture Fund, meant to accelerate sales and assist in marketing efforts.
Adaptec has appointed Scott Cleland as its director of marketing.
With nearly 25 years of storage experience and nearly 10 years of senior-level marketing experience, Cleland will lead Adaptec’s global marketing activities for the company’s Adaptec-branded products.
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies has appointed Steven Campbell as Chief Technology Officer.
Campbell will have global responsibility for all aspects of the company’s product development and technical vision.
Daniel Wagner has been appointed head of XO Communications’ Business Services unit.
The appointment, which is effective immediately, will see Wagner focus on accelerating the division’s profitability and revenue growth.
Apple COO Tim Cook is take over the company’s day-to-day running after it was announced that Steve Jobs is to take a six month medical leave of absence.
Having previously stepped into the CEO post when Jobs was treated for pancreatic cancer, there is no doubt about his leadership abilities.
Various members of Sling Media’s top management, including several founders, have announced their departure from the company.
The move follows Echostar’s acquisition of Sling for USD $380 million in 2007.
Former Nuance exececutive Mike Wehrs has been appointed president and CEO of the Mobile Marketing Association.
The move follows the departure of Laura Marriott.
Wehrs joins the MMA from Nuance Communications, where he was vice president of Industry Affairs and Evangelism.