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December 2, 2003 -
Salt Lake City,UT
- Phonex Corporation TM Corporation (www.phonex.com), a world leader in Power Line Carrier (PLC) voice and data communication devices, today announced that Brad Warnock has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development.
Mr. Warnock will manage market development for the ReadyWireTM Home Communications Chip. This new technology embeds into any device to enable streaming audio, voice and data throughout the home using the electrical wiring. Using its patented TimeSlot QoSTM technology and OFDM LiteTM communications engine, its launch will bring a new level of performance and reliability to home communications. Engineering samples of the ReadyWire Chip will be available in Q1 2004.
"Brad Warnock has played a crucial role in our current success and specifically our plans for ReadyWire," Said John Knab, CEO Phonex Corporation. "With this promotion, Brad will lead all market development for ReadyWire. His track record of success and experience is a great asset to Phonex. His knowledge and commitment will help keep us ahead of the curve."
Mr. Warnock has held the position of Director of Marketing at Phonex since his hire in May, 2002. In this capacity, he launched the NeverWire® 14 Powerline Home Networking device and managed market research, analysis, marketing communications and product plans. Previous to Phonex he worked for Tangent Computer, a direct supplier of computer systems for government and education. He has also worked in various roles for 3Com, including regional manager of vertical markets, wireless segment manager and vendor relations manager. He received a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Utah, and a master's degree in business administration from Westminster College, both in Salt Lake City, Utah.
For more information about Phonex products or their availability, readers can contact Phonex at www.phonex.com.
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About Phonex ReadyWire Home Communications Chip
The Phonex ReadyWire chip will provide developers with vastly improved methods for connecting every type of device in the home with streaming audio, Internet video and home automation control. In addition, this new chip uses an ARM 946 processor core with up to 100 MIPS of reserve power. Developers will be able to access this processor to operate other device functions such as device control, modems and MP3 decoders and realize a significant savings in design costs. The patented ReadyWire design is co-existent with current communication technologies and offers a broad range of development interfaces. With its available processor power and multi-media connectivity, the ReadyWire ASIC chip will enable a new market of inexpensive, connected devices for the home.
About Phonex
Founded in 1988, Phonex Corporation, based in Midvale, Utah, is a privately held company recognized as the world's largest supplier of powerline-based voice and data products. Phonex Corporation's proprietary technology enables telephone and data devices to communicate reliably using standard electrical wiring. The technology is protected by multiple patents. Phonex has sold more than 10 million powerline products worldwide and was the first company to market a broadband networking device that turns any electrical outlet into a 10BaseT Ethernet port. Phonex is a member of CEA, the Consumer Electronics Association, and the HomePlug Powerline Alliance.
PR Contacts:
Cheryl Snapp or Tim Rush
Snapp Norris Group (SNG)
1.801.226.3223
1.801.226.3883 fax
cheryl.snapp@sng.com or tim.rush@sng.com
Company Contact:
Brad Warnock, Director of Marketing
Phonex Corporation
1.801.984.5107
1.801.984.5007 fax
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