TouchStone Software Promotes Christopher Gaudette to Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 1999--TouchStone Software Corporation (OTC BB:TSSW - news) a leading developer of innovative software designed to help people use complex technologies announced today the promotion of Christopher Gaudette to Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. He will assume the duties of Calvin Leong who resigned for personal reasons. Chris will report directly to Pierre A. Narath, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Pierre Narath, TouchStone's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, ''Chris has proven to be an invaluable addition to TouchStone and has quickly assumed responsibility of all finance, accounting and operational functions, thus ensuring a smooth and seamless transition. His accounting background combined with his leadership qualities will make a significant contribution to TouchStone as we continue to grow and return to profitability.''
''I am excited with the opportunity at TouchStone Software. We have challenges ahead, but I am confident that the management team and employees we have in place will achieve our goals for 1999 and beyond,'' said Mr. Gaudette.
About TouchStone Software
TouchStone Software Corporation is a leading developer of innovative software designed to help people use complex technologies. The company's products, which include CheckIt 98, CheckIt Diagnostic Suite, CheckIt NetOptimizer and FastMove! Are distributed worldwide through the retail, VAR, distributor, direct and OEM sales channels. TouchStone's executive offices are located at 1538 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA, 01845, with a branch office in Munich, Germany. Additional information about TouchStone Software is available at www.touchstonesoftware.com. On March 10, 1999, TouchStone announced its acquisition of Unicore Software, Inc., a leading provider of system management software, which includes BIOS upgrades, PC Diagnostics and Year 2000 Solutions. Unicore's customers consist of a majority of Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, and major educational/financial institutions. Information on Unicore Software, Inc. and all of their products is available at www.unicore.com
Note: This release contains certain forward-looking statements regarding product development schedules, sales of products in the future, return to profitability, financial position and growth plans. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially from these statements or current trends. Investors should refer to TouchStone's 1998 10-KSB and second quarter 1999 10-QSB, for a fuller description of risk factors.
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