newswire.ca
Voice Mobility International Inc. Announces Executive Appointment
Maximizer Software Co-Founder Joins Voice Mobility as President
VANCOUVER, Dec. 20 /CNW/ --- Voice Mobility International, Inc. (NQB:
VMII), a leading software developer of Internet-based, unified messaging
systems, today announced the appointment of Tom O'Flaherty, a veteran software
technology executive, as President.
In a career which has spanned more than 30 years in technology
businesses, Mr. O'Flaherty is best known as the founder of Maximizer contact
management software. Maximizer was acquired in 1993 by Modatech Systems Inc.,
a sales force automation software company which subsequently named him
President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior thereto, he co-founded Bedford
Software Limited, a small business accounting software developer which was
acquired by Computer Associates in 1989. Most recently, Mr. O'Flaherty was a
principal with Ernst & Young and Leader of the High Technology Practice in
Vancouver, a position he held for four years. He currently serves on a number
of technology-related boards and committees.
"New technology concepts present unique marketing challenges," commented
Tom O'Flaherty. "My experience in successfully positioning early stage
companies, building teams and marketing new product ideas seems particularly
relevant to Voice Mobility as unified messaging prepares to take its place as
a service that millions will demand. I look forward to taking on this
challenge and helping Voice Mobility capture market share," he added.
"Tom's appointment is a tremendous win for our company and its
shareholders," said Jay Hutton, Voice Mobility's Chief Executive Officer. "I
look forward to having his strategic input in crafting and achieving our
corporate goals," he added.
Voice Mobility is a Vancouver-based unified messaging software company
focussed on convergent technology. With unified messaging, voicemail, faxes
and Email can be reviewed, stored and managed using a personal computer, a
wireless device or the telephone. Voice Mobility markets its e-go(TM) software
to telephone companies, Internet Service Providers, Competitive Local Exchange
Carriers (CLECs), Application Service Providers (ASPs) and wireless
communications providers for resale to the consumer.
-30-
For further information: Jay Hutton, Chief Executive Officer, Voice
Mobility International, Inc., (604)482-0000, www.voicemobility.com ; Media
Contact, Marlene Yip, Voice Mobility International, Inc., (604)482-0016;
Investor Relations, Canada: 888-266-7897, United States: 888-266-7191,
Investors@voicemobility.com |
