Themis Computer to Join VITA Organization
Board of Directors
Industry veteran named as board member of
international organization that champions real-time, modular
embedded computer systems, world-wide
FREMONT, California -- April
3, 2008 --- Themis® Computer announced today that the
company has joined the VITA organization's board of directors.
William E. Kehret, president and CEO of Themis Computer was
appointed to the VITA board of directors effective March 1,
2008. William "Bill" Kehret will fill a position
in VITA's expanded board membership. The appointment of Bill
Kehret reflects the organization's desire to strengthen its
executive ranks and Bill's vision will help VITA to continue
its leadership role in the embedded computing market.
As founder and CEO of Themis Computer, Bill Kehret brings
a strong technological background to the VITA board. Bill
Kehret is also a member of Themis' board of directors. Prior
to founding Themis in 1989, he spent over twenty years in
the embedded computing market, most of it managing the several
companies he helped found.
"Themis is a designer and supplier of rugged and innovative
computing solutions that provide superior scalability and
reliability. I look forward to helping VITA develop new standards
that meet the needs of users in this market space," said
Bill Kehret. "Mission criticality has become more than
a buzz word in much of the embedded marketplace. The increasing
importance of Space, Weight and Power (SWAP), in challenging
operating environments, brings new relevance to the Thermal
and kinetic management techniques, standards that VITA has
been driving, for decades. As users require ever higher level
of computing performance, it is essential that future standards
guide manufacturers, as we seek to meet those demands. I am
pleased to have the opportunity to help VITA guide and promote
the growth of these markets," he added.
Ray Alderman, VITA's executive director, stated, "We
greatly value Bill's experience and vision in the embedded
computing, and real-time systems community. Looking forward,
Bill's experiences and insights will further broaden our board's
expertise. Along with our other prominent directors, Bill
will be instrumental in helping VITA develop new strategies
and standards that will help guide embedded systems growth
in the years ahead," Mr. Alderman continued.
Themis Computer's Environmentally
Robust Servers and Single-Board Computers
Themis servers feature rugged construction, high performance,
superior scalability and ease of maintenance. Themis Slice-CT™,
and CoolShell™ Technology, Themis' innovative computing
initiatives, provide kinetic management as well as thermal
headroom to accommodate aggressive scaling of commercial microprocessor
core density, speed and power. This open and modular design
eases the burden of spiral technology refresh, extending computing
infrastructure investments for complete lifecycle management.
Themis' high performance servers, single-board computers
and graphics controllers are now being integrated worldwide
into advanced communications and defense systems. The Themis
Computer family of COTS VME-based board and system products
provide the increased processing power and reliability necessary
for demanding application environments, while achieving a
net reduction in total cost of ownership.
About VITA
Founded in 1984, VITA is an incorporated, non-profit organization
of suppliers and users who share a common market interest
in critical embedded systems. VITA champions open system architectures.
Its activities are international in scope, technical, promotional
and user-centric. VITA aims to increase total market size
for its members, expand market exposure for suppliers, and
deliver timely technical information. VITA has ANSI and IEC
accreditation to develop standards (VME, VXS, VPX, XMC, etc)
for embedded systems used in a myriad of critical applications
and harsh environments. For further information, visit www.vita.com.
About Themis Computer
Themis is a leading provider of hardware and software solutions
for mission-critical applications in aerospace, data/telecom,
military, and commercial markets. Themis provides open standards-based
embedded computing platforms that support the Solaris™,
Linux®, and Windows® operating systems. Themis' products
incorporate features designed to ensure high reliability and
availability while reducing the risks of failure caused by
extreme environments. An ISO 9001 certified company, Themis
Computer practices Total Quality Management (TQM) in all areas
of its business, from engineering and manufacturing to customer
service. Themis Computer is headquartered in Fremont, California
and offers worldwide service and support. For more information
please visit www.themis.com
or email: info@themis.com.
For more information, please contact:
THEMIS COMPUTER US
William Hansen
47200 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, California 94538
Phone: (510) 252-0870
Fax: (510) 490-5529
Email: bhansen@themis.com
info@themis.com
Website: www.themis.com
In Europe contact:
THEMIS COMPUTER EUROPE
5, rue Irène Joliot-Curie
38320 Eybens, France
Phone: +33 (0) 476-14-77-86
Fax: +33 (0) 476-14-77-89
Contact: Themis Europe Information
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