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Artisoft Names James L. Zucco, Jr. to Board of Directors; Zucco's Expertise in Voice and Data Helps Shape Artisoft CT Strategy
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 1999--Artisoft(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:ASFT) is pleased to announce that James L. Zucco, Jr., chairman, president & CEO of Shiva Corporation, (NASDAQ:SHVA) has been appointed to the Artisoft board of directors.
Mr. Zucco's impressive career includes several executive-level positions within the telecommunications and data networking industries. Mr. Zucco's extensive telco expertise and knowledge will help to drive Artisoft's vision in the computer telecommunications marketplace.
Prior to joining Shiva Corporation, Mr. Zucco achieved an outstanding track record of success at Lucent, AT&T and MCI Corporation. At Lucent, he served as president of network communications software, and as vice president and general manager of Lucent North America. He was also the vice president and general manager of AT&T Advanced Network Applications at AT&T, and senior vice president, strategy and technology at MCI where he directed all major R&D and deployment activities as well as the company's expansion into international markets.
"Over the course of his career Jim has proven himself as a thought-leader within the telecommunications and data networking arenas. His experience in both industries, combined with his proven record of high-technology business successes, will strengthen Artisoft's exemplary board of directors," said Michael Downey, Artisoft's chairman of the board. "I look forward to working in concert with him to develop business strategies that position Artisoft for continued growth."
Zucco added, "Artisoft's technology is playing an important role in the on-going convergence of voice and data by bringing the functional and economic benefits of computing to traditional telephony. I look forward to contributing to Artisoft's computer telephony business strategy and ultimately helping Artisoft take advantage of this business growth potential."
About Artisoft
Artisoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASFT) of Cambridge, Mass., is a recognized leader in providing easy-to-use, affordable computer telephony and communications software solutions for small-to medium-size businesses. Artisoft's innovative software products have received more than 100 industry awards including "Product of the Year", "Best of Show" and "Editors' Choice" by PC Magazine, VARBusiness, CT Magazine and CTI Magazine among others. The company distributes its products in more than 100 countries around the world. For more information, please call Artisoft at 800-914-9985 or visit artisoft.com.
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