OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRTN), a specialist provider of consulting services and managed solutions to the global communications, technology and digital media industries, today announced the appointment of David Mahoney as an independent director to serve on the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Mahoney was the co-founder of Banyan Systems and was most recently CEO of Applix, Inc.
"As we expand our technical solutioning offerings at Cartesian, David's expertise and successes in building technology businesses will bring significant insights into key areas for the Company, such as Big Data," stated Peter H. Woodward, Cartesian's Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Mahoney has over 30 years' experience in the software industry, and has worked with management teams to develop and execute growth strategies, acquire funding and build strategic relationships. In addition to founding Banyan Systems, he has invested in and served on the executive management teams and Boards of Directors of several public and private companies, including Datawatch Corporation, Vaultus, Inc., Zeemote, Inc., and Applix, Inc.
Mr. Mahoney was appointed by the Board of Directors to fill a newly created director position for a term expiring at the Company's 2015 annual meeting of stockholders.
"David's experiences as a founder, senior executive, and public company director and investor will be invaluable as the Company executes on its strategic initiatives and transformation plan," said Woodward. "On behalf of Cartesian, I am pleased to welcome David to the Board of Directors and look forward to what we can achieve with his added perspectives and guidance."
About Cartesian
Cartesian, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRTN) is a specialist provider of consulting services and managed solutions to leaders in the global communications, technology and digital media industries. Cartesian provides consulting in strategy, execution and managed solutions to clients worldwide. The company has offices in Boston, Kansas City, London, New York and Washington. For more information about the company and its services, visit www.cartesian.com.
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