KOM Networks Announces the Appointment of Peter Smails as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Former executive of OTG Software joins growing storage management company

Kanata ON, Canada - September 19, 2002
KOM Networks, a leader in innovative data management software solutions, today announced that it has appointed Peter Smails to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

“KOM Networks is extremely pleased and fortunate to have Mr. Smails join our team”, said Dr. Taher Shaath, CEO of KOM Networks. “Mr. Smails has an outstanding track record of bringing products to market and developing new sales channels, and he will be a key contributor to our continued success.”

In his role Mr. Smails will oversee KOM’s North American operation with responsibility for product strategy, sales development, and strategic alliances. Mr. Smails said, “I am excited about the opportunity. Dr. Shaath has built an outstanding organization committed to building quality products backed by excellent customer support. We’ve got great people and technology and I look forward to driving KOM’s growth to the next level.” Mr. Smails will be based in KOM’s Bethesda, MD office.

About KOM Networks

KOM Networks, founded in 1969, is the world leader of innovative storage management software solutions. Pioneers of Data Protection & Retention, KOM Networks' products provide Compliance, Archiving and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) to over 10,000 installations globally. KOM Networks products are delivered through a worldwide network of value-added resellers, strategic partnerships and alliances.

KOM Networks' easy-to-integrate products let you Simply Manage, Protect, and Serve STORAGE, The Way You Want It. For more information please visit www.komnetworks.com.