NEWS: Xybernaut(R) Names Adam Robinson Director of Alliance Programs; Robinson to Lead Alliance Program of the Leader in Wearable Computers
FAIRFAX, Va., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Xybernaut Corporation (Nasdaq: XYBR), the leader in wearable computing, today announced it has appointed Adam Robinson as Director of Alliance Programs. Mr. Robinson will be managing the independent software vendor (ISV) and system integrator (SI) channel of the Team Xybernaut Partnership Program to help grow sales of the Mobile Assistant (IV (MA IV)), the most advanced wearable computer in the world.
David Schweppe, Vice President of Marketing at Xybernaut, stated, "We are pleased to add Mr. Robinson to the Xybernaut Team. Adam brings to the table 14 years of experience in Information Technology and Channel Management. He has successfully launched a variety of channel programs and technology projects, creating meaningful solutions, successful collaborations and measurable results. Mr. Robinson's qualifications are in keeping with Xybernaut's commitment to hire only the very best people to ensure the long- term success of the company."
Prior to joining Xybernaut, Mr. Robinson was the Channel Sales Manager at Concept Five Technologies, an information technology organization that delivers e-business solutions to commercial customers through consulting and product development. Mr. Robinson was one of the founders of Concept Five, which is a spin-off of the MITRE Corporation. While there, he created and implemented their successful OEM and ISV channel program. Before Concept Five, Mr. Robinson held various management positions at the MITRE Corporation, a think-tank that provides systems engineering support to the government. Throughout his career at MITRE, he won numerous company awards for outstanding technological program development as well as governmental awards such as the Meritorious Unit Citation Award for development of a cutting-edge technology program. Mr. Robinson received his Juris Doctor from Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and his BS in Applied Mathematics from the University of Vermont.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Robinson stated that "It is critical in today's marketplace to build partnerships with organizations whose expertise allows you to expand your customer base in vertical industries well suited for your product. Xybernaut has taken an important step forward with the launch of the Team Xybernaut Partnership Program. I'm very excited to be a part of Xybernaut and this program and look forward to bringing the technological efficiencies of wearable computing into new markets."
About Xybernaut Corporation:
Xybernaut Corporation is a leader in providing hardware, software and service solutions to the wearable computing industry. The Company's patented wearable computer systems feature speech-activation, flat panel and head-mounted displays that allow users hands-free access to information in the computer's internal storage, in local area networks, and on the Internet on an as-needed, where-needed basis. Xybernaut's software is designed to provide users with the right information needed for the task at hand using consistent navigation techniques and screen presentations. Key industries include manufacturing, distribution, transportation, government, and insurance. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Xybernaut has offices nationwide and in Europe and Asia.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plan," "confident that," "believe," "expect," or "intend to," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, the availability of components for, and delays in the start of, production of the next generations of the Mobile Assistant, general acceptance of the Company's products and technologies, competitive factors, the ability to successfully complete additional financings and other risks described in the Company's SEC reports and filings.
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SOURCE Xybernaut Corporation
CO: Xybernaut Corporation
ST: Virginia
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04/28/99 10:10 EDT prnewswire.com |
