iVivity Strengthens Executive Roster in Preparation for iDiSX Launch; Jim O'Connor Named SVP of...

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2004

iVivity, a leading technology provider for storage networking systems, today announced the creation of two new management positions that will be instrumental in the launch of its iDiSX(TM) technology later

"Jim and Ashu play pivotal roles in the development of iDiSX, our platform technology for next-generation storage," said David Coombs, president and CEO of iVivity. "We recognize their outstanding capabilities and value to iVivity as we prepare for a summer product roll out and evolution into the critical manufacturing and customer support phases of our company."

O'Connor, a recognized industry expert in ASICs and IC designs, joined iVivity as a VP in 2003, bringing 24 years of experience in executive engineering positions at Vitesse Semiconductor Corp., Nortel Semiconductor and Broadband Technologies. As SVP of Engineering, O'Connor establishes the overall objectives and initiatives of the iVivity Engineering Department. He oversees the creation and enhancement of products and ensures all engineering projects, initiatives and processes are in conformance with iVivity's established policies and objectives.

Ashu Joshi joined iVivity in 2000 as Director of Product Development and the company's third employee. Joshi was previously manager and architect of new technology development for American Megatrends, Inc. Drawing upon more than 12 years of technology experience, Joshi oversees the overall architecture of the iDiSX technology with focus on network acceleration design, future standards/protocols and system firmware.

About iVivity

iVivity is a technology provider to storage networking OEMs, developing a new class of intelligent storage silicon (storage server on chip) that can terminate and initiate multiple protocols and allow application controlled payload processing and storage I/O switching at wirespeeds. The venture-backed company was founded in November 2000 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Further details of iVivity's iDiSX(TM) based silicon, board and software products are available under NDA. For more information about iVivity, visit www.iVivity.com or email info@iVivity.com.