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MINO WIRELESS Appoints Mobile Industry Expert Dr. Bathsheba J. Malsheen as Chief Executive Officer
-Former Groove Mobile CEO Brings Wealth of Experience in Wireless and Voice Industries to MINO Wireless-
Sunnyvale, Calif.-September 10, 2007-MINO Wireless,MINO Wireless, the leader in enterprise-class international mobile call management, today announced the appointment of Dr. Bathsheba J. Malsheen as president and chief executive officer. Dr. Malsheen brings more than 20 years of experience in the mobile and voice industries to MINO Wireless. She will guide the company as it expands into the enterprise sector with its international mobile call control and management solutions.
MINO Wireless helps enterprise firms manage and control their rapidly escalating international mobile calling costs. MINO's service blends cellular and VOIP infrastructure with thin-client/server applications and management tools to provide total control and cost management of international mobile services. MINO Wireless growing customer list includes large enterprises such as Monster Cable Products and Synnex, as well as small-to-medium businesses.
"Bathsheba's background in both the mobile and voice industries provides the right experience and skill set to take MINO Wireless to the next stage in market leadership and product development,"said Jing Liu, founder and chief technical officer of MINO Wireless."The company was created to meet the clear market need for effective and convenient international calling for the enterprise, and I look forward to working closely with Bathsheba as we continue growing the company."
As CTO, Liu will focus on advanced product development to meet the current and future needs of MINO's enterprise customers, and help the company address new market opportunities.
"I'm excited to join the MINO team and help the company become the leading global provider of international mobile call management for the enterprise,"said Dr. Malsheen. "MINO is uniquely positioned to help companies manage and reduce the cost of staying in touch with their customers and offices around the world."
Dr. Malsheen joins MINO Wireless from Groove Mobile, the world's leading mobile music service provider, where she served as chief executive officer of the company. Prior to Groove, Dr. Malsheen served as president and chief executive officer of Voxware, a global provider of mobile voice-based enterprise solutions for distribution and warehouse operations. Earlier, she served as general manager of Centigram Communications Corporation's Speech Business Unit.
Dr. Malsheen earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Linguistics from Brown University and a B.A. in Spanish and English from Hofstra.
About MINO Enterprise for Wireless
MINO Wireless is the leader in enterprise-class international mobile call management, providing businesses with full visibility, control and management of their international mobile calling costs. It quickly and easily connects calling parties together at a fraction of today's international calling rates. MINO Wireless users can call internationally from any landline or mobile phone through its easy to use MINO Enterprise for BlackBerry service. MINO Wireless is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA (US) and was founded in 2004. A Pulver 100 Hot Company for 2007, MINO Wireless is backed by Canaan Partners, idSoft and TNP on the Road. Please visit www.minowireless.com for more information.
John Cunningham
MINO Wireless
408-343-7500
john@minowireless.com
