LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Oct. 10, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Bitfone Corporation (www.bitfone.com), a pioneer and a patent holder of Over-the-Air (OTA) technology for mobile phones, today announced the addition of Jon Herttua as Vice President of Global Sales.
"The addition of Herttua offers Bitfone a unique edge in the global market, and his experience and background are unsurpassed," said Gene Wang, CEO of Bitfone. "Herttua brings a great understanding of the mobile device management market, and we are thrilled to have Jon join Bitfone and are confident that he will accelerate our success globally."
Jon Herttua joins Bitfone with more than 27 years of sales experience. In his previous position as vice president of sales at mFormation Technologies, Herttua was responsible for channel and direct sales. Additionally, Herttua has worked closely with some of telecom's leading companies such as Verizon, AT&T and Alltel where he executed commercial agreements and developed strategic relationships.
"I'm excited to join a company that has a compelling value proposition based on significant cost savings for the wireless industry," said Herttua. "The product line is truly innovative, the company is well-funded, and the team knows how to execute, all of which make Bitfone extremely marketable in today's conditions."
About Bitfone Corporation
Bitfone Corporation is an innovative global software and services company focused on maximizing the mobile experience for subscribers, operators, and OEMs. Bitfone's innovative and patent-protected solutions provide the essential mobile foundation enabling valuable real-time access to the mobile device to enhance wireless services and promote widespread adoption. Bitfone is a private company headquartered in Laguna Niguel, California, with offices in Canada, China, Korea, and the UK. For more information, visit www.bitfone.com.