[November 15, 2007] Plato Networks Announces Appointment of Roubik Gregorian as President and Chief Executive Officer Tweet SANTA CLARA, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Plato Networks, Inc., a fabless communications semiconductor company, announced that Roubik Gregorian has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Plato Networks is developing physical layer solutions, based on a unique approach in signaling technology, to address the burgeoning need for speed while maintaining power efficiency within the data center. Roubik is a senior industry executive widely recognized as a preeminent expert in analog MOS, mixed signal and digital signal processing. Previously, as President and CEO of Exar Corporation (Nasdaq:EXAR) he was instrumental in transitioning the company into a major supplier of wire-line and optical products for the communications market. Roubik was also the Vice President of R&D and Chief Technology Officer for Sierra Semiconductor, now PMC-Sierra (Nasdaq:PMCS). He spearheaded product strategy and development activities from inception through to a leadership position in data communications and multimedia semiconductors. "Virtualization and consolidation of computing and storage resources are placing immense bandwidth and power efficiency requirements on the data center," said Len Rand of Granite Ventures, an investor and member of the Plato Networks board of directors. "Plato's technology platform enables innovative mixed signal communications IC solutions essential to meeting these challenges and we're delighted and fortunate to have Roubik lead the efforts at Plato." Michael Stark of Crosslink Capital, also an investor and member of the Plato Networks board of directors, added, "As a recognized expert in the field, with a proven track record of establishing and leading successful communications companies, Roubik is intimately familiar with the multi-faceted needs of taking Plato to the next level." Gregorian, who has successfully built companies based on technology innovation, said, "Plato Networks has a unique mixed signal processing platform with immense potential. The application to 10 Gigabit Ethernet on copper twisted pair wiring should address the growing needs of the data center and establish Plato as a leading supplier of communications ICs. I am excited to join this world class team and have the opportunity to be part of enabling this market." Gregorian has been issued 28 patents and authored two textbooks and 45 technical articles. He received a Ph.D. from UCLA. About Plato Networks Plato Networks is applying its considerable knowledge, expertise and intellectual property in physical layer solutions to address the burgeoning need for speed within the data center. Based on its unique approach to signaling technology, Plato Networks products are more reliable over existing data center cabling, consume less power, travel further, ensure scalability and minimize silicon and board real estate through greater integration when compared with competing solutions on the market. Plato has solid institutional financing. For more information, visit www.platonetworks.com. All trademarks and company names are the property of their respective owners. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]