Annapolis, Md. � Telkonet,
Inc. (OTCBB: TLKO.OB - News), the leader in delivering high-speed Internet
access over electrical wiring using proven powerline communications technology,
today announced the appointment of David Powell as its Chief Operating
Officer (COO).
Ron Pickett, President of Telkonet, stated, �David
brings over twenty years of success and expertise in the telecommunications
industry to Telkonet. We are delighted to have David join the Telkonet
management team, where he will be responsible for growing Telkonet�s business
by delivering communications solutions that meet our customer�s needs for
fast, reliable and secure high-speed Internet access.�
Prior to joining Telkonet, David served as Senior
Vice President of the Network Enhancing Technologies Solutions division
of Tellabs. He was President and COO of Coherent Communications Systems
Corporation when it was acquired by Tellabs in 1998. During his 4 years
as president and COO of Coherent, he was instrumental in growing the annual
worldwide revenue from $30m to $100m.
Pete Musser, Chairman of Telkonet, stated, �I
am proud of David's previous accomplishments while associated with Safeguard
Scientifics and am certain that he will perform equally well as Chief Operating
Officer of Telkonet.�
David Powell stated, �I am delighted for the opportunity
to become a part of Telkonet�s superb team and the privilege of once again
working along side Pete Musser. I greatly valued the guidance, encouragement
and support Pete gave me during my 8 years at Coherent Communications Systems
Corporation and I am looking forward to working with both Pete and Ron
Pickett to develop Telkonet�s markets and revenue.�
Telkonet�s PlugPlusInternet� products deliver
high-speed Internet access over standard electrical wiring, eliminating
the need to rewire a building and enabling users to access the Internet
from virtually any electrical outlet.
Telkonet's
products provide connectivity over existing electrical wiring and do not
require the costly installation of additional wiring, or major disruption
of business activity. In many situations, the Telkonet system can be implemented
more quickly and less expensively than adding dedicated wiring or installing
a wireless system.
The Telkonet PlugPlusInternet family of Internet
access products offers a viable and cost-effective alternative to the challenges
of hardwiring and wireless local area networks (LANs). Telkonet PlugPlusInternet
products are designed for use in commercial and residential applications,
including multi-dwelling units and the hospitality and government markets.
Statements included in this release
may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number
of risks and uncertainties such as competitive factors, technological development,
market demand and the Company's ability to obtain new contracts and accurately
estimate net revenues due to variability in size, scope and duration of
projects, and internal issues in the sponsoring client. Further information
on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results,
can be found in the Company's Registration Statement and in its Reports
on Forms 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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