Ungermann Joins Strix Board

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- 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.

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