Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse welcomes new
member companies
Accipiter
Systems, Inc., Aeptec Microsystems, also known as 3e Technologies
International, IBM, Novocell Semiconductor, and Vesper Networks
Expand Greenhouse Membership to 27 Companies
PITTSBURGH,
PA (March 31, 2003)
-- The Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse (PDG) today formally announced
the addition of five new companies to their industry member roster.
The companies, Accipiter Systems, Inc., Aeptec Microsystems, also
known as 3e Technologies International, IBM, Novocell Semiconductor,
and Vesper Networks, Inc. bring the total number of companies in the
Greenhouse to 27 members. 3eTI and Novocell Semiconductor joined the
Greenhouse in 4Q02 and the other three companies joined in 1Q03.
"As we
continue to expand our membership roster, we are constantly looking
to make the Greenhouse network stronger and more valuable for our
members," said David Ruppersberger, president and CEO of the Digital
Greenhouse. "We are proud to have these five new members join us.
They are representative of the diversity within our
membership-global leaders like IBM collaborating with established
mid-size companies like 3eTI and local startups Accipiter, Novocell,
and Vesper-all receiving value from their Greenhouse membership, and
in turn providing value back to the other members".
Located in
Wexford, PA,
Accipiter
Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of innovative
networking solutions delivering products that reduce recurring
expenses by facilitating infrastructure consolidation and that
reduce non-recurring capital expenditures by extending the useful
life of installed server equipment.
"Accipiter
Systems is excited by the opportunity to work with the Pittsburgh
Digital Greenhouse to develop high-tech jobs in Pittsburgh," said
Daniel M. Flynn, President & CEO of Accipiter Systems, Inc.
Aeptec
Microsystems,
also known 3e Technologies International, focuses on wireless
communications, networked devices, and telematics solutions. The
wide spectrum of 3eTI services, products, and solutions encompasses
infrastructures, e-applications, and e-devices keeping everyone
connected. 3eTI focuses on emerging enterprise and consumer
applications, and business solutions including provisions for
technology services. Additional information about 3eTI can be found
at
www.3eti.com.
Suzy Gahagan,
Operations Manager at Aeptec Microstystems, stated, "Since becoming
a PDG member, we have quickly taken advantage of a number of the
membership benefits such as recruitment services. We are actively
serving on the PDG's technology advisory board, and we hope to work
with the PDG to offer cutting-edge training and professional
development opportunities to our employees.
I would
encourage new PDG members, or anyone considering membership, to look
closely at all of the excellent opportunities provided by the PDG
and the professional staff who work very hard to offer premier
services to its members."
The
Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse is also proud to add
IBM
to its list of members. IBM creates, develops, and manufactures the
industry's most advanced information technologies, including
computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices, and
microelectronics. "We are especially pleased that IBM has made a
three year commitment," said David Ruppersberger, president and CEO
of the Digital Greenhouse.
Novocell
Semiconductor
provides advanced memory solutions as intellectual property (IP)
blocks for the semiconductor industry. Novocell's proprietary,
patent pending technology solutions enable designers to develop
leading edge system-on-a-chip components providing system
manufacturers the ability to deliver smaller digital handsets,
faster data networking equipment, more advanced gaming devices, and
more integrated digital imaging solutions.
"Novocell
welcomes the opportunity to work with the Digital Greenhouse as the
services and support we receive provide us with a competitive
advantage that is unmatched anywhere in the country," stated D.
Christopher Keil, President and CEO of Novocell Semiconductor.
Founded in
March 2002 and based in Pittsburgh,
Vesper Networks
is developing an innovative network appliance for migrating XML
processing and security away from the traditional server
implementations to a scalable network appliance.
Fred Gohh,
Chief Executive Office for Vesper Networks, commented, "We are
looking forward to our membership within the Pittsburgh Digital
Greenhouse as we value the excellent benefits PDG provides in their
Jumpstart program, research funding, recruiting assistance, and
introductions to sources of capital. We view PDG as an important
forum to share ideas with local universities and other member
companies as we develop our product plans."
The Pittsburgh Digital
Greenhouse is a nonprofit organization whose members include the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a consortium of member firms, and
three leading Pennsylvania Universities. To learn more about the
Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse's mission, programs, and specific
member companies and partners, visit them directly at
www.digitalgreenhouse.com,
visit the Pennsylvania homepage at
www.state.pa.us,
or call David Ruppersberger at (412) 201-7421.
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About
3eTechnologies International
Established
in early 1996, 3eTI has more than 100 employees dedicated to
providing smart wireless networking and monitoring solutions for
today's business needs.
On the
Government side, 3eTI is currently working with NASA and FEMA
providing the Earth Alert Emergency Warning platform for which it
was awarded the Small Business Administration's Tibbetts Award. 3eTI
is also working with the U.S. Navy on the installation of shipboard
wireless sensors, automated maintenance, wireless local area
networks and inventory tracking.
3eTI is a
young, dynamic wireless and telematics company enabling
always-connected, location and condition-intelligent telematic
solutions for mobile users in the home, office, or on the go.
About
Accipiter Systems, Inc.
Accipiter's
focus is on delivering specialized network interface cards that not
only provide a significant increase in bandwidth, but also
interoperate with existing infrastructure, reduce server loading,
and enable more efficient server deployment and utilization in
corporate networks in order to reduce overall network operating
expenses. Accipiter's customers consist of corporate entities with
installed medium to large size server networks.
About IBM
IBM Microelectronics offers
a full range of silicon system integration solutions for designers
and builders of next-generation applications and devices. IBM is a
leader in chip manufacturing, and has invested extensively in its
world-class facilities to be able to produce some of the most
advanced memory, logic, and microprocessor chips in the industry.
Thanks to IBM's technology breakthroughs in
silicon
germanium (SiGe),
copper,
and
Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI),
IBM produces semiconductors that are faster, smaller, more powerful,
and less expensive than were previously available.
About
Novocell Semiconductor
Novocell's
embedded non-volatile memory IP blocks combined with memory design
expertise and silicon proven technology form a powerful memory
solution company. Novocell's customers consist of fabless
semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers,
semiconductor intellectual property providers and wafer fabrication
facilities.
About Vesper
Networks
Vesper
Networks' proprietary technology will deliver high-speed throughput
with robust management and security features in a seamless network
device for easy integration with enterprise applications.
- Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse
