[November 09, 2009] Pinnacle Data Systems Unveils Plan to Focus on Core Services Business and Current Product Offerings Tweet Nov 09, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. announced the implementation of a plan to return to profitability in 2010 by focusing on its core services business and current product offerings, and by reducing investment in new embedded product development and sales. Effective October 30, PDSi's Board of Directors appointed John D. Bair to the additional positions of President and CEO, responsibilities he previously held from 1996 to 2006. Bair was one of the original founders of PDSI in 1989 and has served as Chairman of the Board since 1996. He will continue to serve as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. Additionally, the Board promoted Timothy J. Harper to the position of COO. He is now responsible for all sales, production and supply chain activities on a global basis. Harper joined PDSi in December 2007 as VP of Global Operations and Logistics. During the previous 16 years, he held positions of increased responsibility with communications solution provider Alcatel-Lucent (formerly Lucent Technologies) and AT&T, a developer of telecommunication infrastructure. Michael R. Sayre, former President and CEO, will remain on the Board of Directors and serve as an outside advisor to the management team. Michael Darnell, former VP of the Embedded Products Group, is pursuing other interests outside the company. PDSi is a provider of products and services for the telecom, defense/aerospace, medical, semiconductor, industrial automation and IT markets. Our product capabilities range from board-level designs to globally-certified, integrated systems. In addition to our product offerings, PDSi provides a variety of engineering and manufacturing services for global OEMs requiring custom product design, system integration, repair programs, warranty management, and specialized production capabilities. With service centers in the U.S., Europe and Asia, we ensure support for solutions all around the world. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]