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April 11, 2007
Tetsuya Abe Named President and CEO of Encirq KK
Experienced Industry Executive to Lead Company’s Growth in Embedded Device Data Management Market
TOKYO, Japan, April 11, 2007— Encirq Corporation, the global leader in device data management and the creator of DeviceSQL™, today announced the appointment of Tetsuya (Ted) Abe as President and CEO of Encirq KK, the company’s wholly owned subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan. The appointment underscores Encirq’s ongoing commitment to the Japanese market, a leading region for embedded device manufacturing and software development.
“After interviewing many strong candidates, I am pleased to announce the selection of Ted Abe as the President and CEO of Encirq KK,” said Deborah Goslin, CEO of Encirq. “Ted is an experienced, talented and visionary leader who is the perfect person to continue driving the company’s rapid growth in Japan, while maintaining superior standards for customer service and satisfaction. He has the worldwide sales, marketing and business development experience to solidify and advance our leadership position in the markets for consumer electronics and in-vehicle infotainment device data management applications.”

Abe brings over 24 years of experience in high-tech engineering, sales, marketing and business development to Encirq KK. A seasoned senior manager, he has acquired extensive skills in successfully building and managing multi-cultural organizations through executive management positions with Celestica Japan, KK, Routrek Networks, Inc. and PFU Limited, a Fujitsu company, and its US subsidiary, PFU America. Abe earned a bachelor’s degree from the Science University of Tokyo.

“I am extremely happy to assume the leadership role within Encirq KK,” said Abe. “I am eager to advance Encirq’s leading position in the emerging device data management market and to leverage Encirq’s superior technology and domain expertise to extend our market reach. Japan is home to many of the world’s leading consumer electronics manufacturers and embedded device OEMs, so I am excited by the prospect of enabling our customers to rapidly capitalize on the explosive growth predicted for more feature-rich data-centric embedded devices.”

About Encirq
Encirq Corporation is the global leader in device data management software and the creator of DeviceSQL™. Encirq enables companies in the consumer electronics and in-vehicle infotainment markets to manage device data more efficiently to increase their products’ performance, intelligence and usability. DeviceSQL accelerates the delivery of new device functionality, improved services, innovative business models and compelling user experiences all while improving performance, optimizing system resources and reducing costs. Encirq partners with companies around the globe to transform their businesses and industries. With headquarters in Silicon Valley and regional headquarters in Tokyo, Encirq has offices and distributors around the globe.

 
 
 
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