Press Releases
14 April 2005
Circadiant Appoints Peter Vicars to Board of Directors
Brings test equipment and rapid growth expertise to company.
Allentown PA - Circadiant Systems, Inc., the real-world optical testing
company,
today announced that Peter N. Vicars has been appointed to the company’s Board
of Directors. A 37-year veteran of the networking and telecommunications
industry, Vicars most recently served as president and CEO of Chantry Networks,
a WLAN company recently acquired by Siemens AG (NYSE:SI).
“Peter’s background in communication test equipment and experience with rapidly
growing companies makes him a valuable addition to the board,” said My Chung,
Circadiant’s president and CEO. “His guidance will be important as Circadiant’s
growth surges with the demand for real-world optical test equipment.”
“Optical communication system and module vendors are realizing the value of lab
testing using real-world optical signals as a means of ensuring high quality
network performance and vendor interoperability. Circadiant’s market leadership
in this new testing standard positions them well for continued success. I’m
excited to have the opportunity to help them build and grow,” said Vicars.
Before Chantry Networks, Vicars served as president and CEO of Cayman Systems
(acquired by Netopia; OTC:NTPA.PK) where he led the company from a fringe player
to a leading name in the broadband access market. Vicars was also
president and CEO of Teloquent Communications (acquired by Syntellect; TSX:ESL)
and Tekelec (NASDAQ:TKLC). At Tekelec Vicars directed all corporate activities
of this publicly traded company that at the time specialized in test equipment,
including oversight of subsidiaries in Japan, Australia, Canada and the United
Kingdom.
About Circadiant Systems, Inc.
Led by test industry veterans and staffed by a team of distinguished physicists
and engineers, Circadiant is a privately-held company based in Allentown, PA.
The company provides optical component developers, network equipment manufacturers,
and telecom service providers with award-winning test systems. Circadiant’s
Optical Standards Testers generate real-world optical test signals that greatly
improve network reliability and interoperability. Circadiant received venture
funding from EnerTech Capital, Intel Capital, PA Early Stage, and TL Ventures.
Media Contacts:
John French
Circadiant Systems, Inc.
610.871.0500 x101
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