October 14, 2002
Myrio Corporation Appoints Roger Moore to Board of Directors
35-year information systems and telecommunications industry experience brings significant operating expertise and relationships to Myrio and its customers
Kirkland, Wash. - Myrio Corporation, a leading provider of software technology that enables the delivery of Digital TV and advanced entertainment services over broadband networks, announced today that Roger H. Moore has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. Moore was most recently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Illuminet Holdings from 1995 to 2001. Illuminet is the one of the nation's largest providers of SS7 network and database services to telecommunications carriers.Under his leadership the company experienced significant growth leading to a successful initial public offering (IPO) in October 1999. VeriSign Inc. (Nasdaq:VRSN) acquired Illuminet Holdings in December 2001 and Moore serves as a member of that company’s Board of Directors.
Prior to Illuminet, and its acquisition by VeriSign, Moore spent 10 years with Nortel Networks (NYSE/TX: NT) in a variety of senior management positions including President of Nortel Japan. Moore also had a five-year career with AT&T (NYSE: T) including President of AT&T Canada from 1982 to 1985.
“Roger’s broad ranging experience in the global telecommunications industry is a tremendous asset for Myrio. He understands the intricate needs of the network operators at a variety of sizes and levels, which will continue to position Myrio as a strong market player in digital TV and entertainment services,” said Chris Coles, president and CEO of Myrio Corporation.
Additionally, Moore is a Director of Tut Systems® Inc. (Nasdaq:TUTS) and Western Digital Corporation (NYSE: WDC).
“Myrio has become the leader in its market segment by increasing its customer base, and by establishing the strategic partnerships necessary to develop a total customer solution. Myrio’s products and services can contribute to increased subscriber revenue which is critical to the success of communications carriers.
I look forward to working with Chris and the board of directors to build on the foundation Myrio has established,” said Roger Moore, director of the board for Myrio Corporation.
About Myrio
Myrio is the leading provider of software and integration services that enable new video revenue opportunities for broadband service providers by leveraging their existing infrastructures. With Myrio's solutions, operators can offer next generation, TV-based services and media to their customers. In turn, operators can protect their valuable residential assets from competitors, such as cable and satellite companies. A pioneer in the industry, Myrio has commercially deployed its solutions to operators throughout the United States, and is conducting customer trials internationally as well.Myrio is a privately held corporation funded by Ridgewood Capital, NeoCarta Ventures, and Alexander Hutton Venture Partners. For more information, please visit Myrio's web site at www.myrio.com.
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