November 1, 2004

Encirq Names John Smolucha as Vice President of Marketing

Accomplished Industry Veteran to Bolster Encirq Initiatives with Extensive Experience in Real-Time Device Development.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.-November 1, 2004- Encirq Corporation, the leading provider of real-time data integration software, today announced the appointment of John Smolucha as vice president of Marketing. Smolucha will spearhead Encirq's marketing efforts, forge strategic relationships with customers and partners, and drive the company's business development efforts. Smolucha’s unique combination of technical, business and leadership skills, combined with a demonstrated ability to create exciting new products and markets will help guild Encirq's rapid organizational growth.

 

“Encirq is fortunate to attract someone with the stature of John Smolucha to join and lead our marketing teams,” said Mark Vogel, founder and chief executive officer, Encirq. “Encirq is focused on providing real value to our customers in time and cost savings for embedded data integration projects. John possesses a unique understanding of the industry that is linked to more than 15 years of first-hand experience as a real-time embedded developer. Encirq will benefit tremendously from his knowledge and leadership experience in the industry and we will look to him to help guide Encirq’s continued growth.”

 

Smolucha brings more than 20 years of embedded technology and business experience to his role as vice president of Marketing. Prior to joining Encirq, Smolucha served as the director of business development and strategy for the Wireless and Mobile Systems group at Freescale Semiconductor (formerly the Motorola Semiconductor Group), where he was responsible for creating new markets and building developer communities. Previously, Smolucha served as vice president of Marketing and vice president of Strategic Marketing at Metrowerks, a leading provider of embedded development solutions. Smolucha honed his hardware and software development skills at the Fermi National Accelerator, where he helped design and implement many of the real-time data acquisition and control systems that drive the world's highest energy super-conducting particle accelerator.

 

“It is a very exciting time to join Encirq as the company is poised to become a leader in embedded data integration,” said Smolucha. “Encirq’s innovative technology is being used by such leading companies as Delphi and Kyocera, and is a perfect solution for organizations seeking to develop a whole new generation of intelligent products. I look forward to working with the team to expand the Encirq 3e solution within the industry.”

 

About ENCIRQ
Based in Silicon Valley with offices in Detroit and Tokyo, ENCIRQ Corporation is leading the transition to data-centric development for embedded systems. The company’s flagship product, the ENCIRQ Data Foundation Framework, is a high performance data management solution designed to reduce the cost and complexity of building and deploying intelligent devices.

 

ENCIRQ’s technology is used to develop applications and products that integrate complex, real world information in order to create new functionality, new business models, and unique customer experiences — all within the challenging constraints of a fiercely competitive marketplace. From car radios and navigation systems to consumer electronics devices, from advanced telecommunications equipment to wireless handsets, ENCIRQ customers are delivering performance-optimized solutions faster, with better reliability and reduced engineering effort. For more information, please visit www.encirq.com, email info@encirq.com or call +1 (650) 292.3535.