ENGINEERING

ANTs software, a developer of high-performance SQL database management systems, today announced the appointment of Robert Henry Kite to its board of directors. With a diversified management background across a broad range of industries, Mr. Kite will add his extensive business experience to the ANTs board. He is currently president and COO of Kite Family Co. Inc., and the managing general partner of KFT LLLP, a family owned company. He oversees assets and operations in a variety of businesses, including commercial and industrial buildings, land holdings, stocks, bonds, commodities, MRI clinics, hotel and retail development. "I am a shareholder of ANTs and have been following the company for a long time and am very pleased to be joining the board," said Mr. Kite. "The company's recent momentum with prospects and recognition by industry influencers indicates that this revolutionary product has great potential." "We are delighted that Bob has joined the ANTs board of directors," said Francis Ruotolo, board chairman and chief executive officer of ANTs. "We look forward to benefiting from his extensive management and business skills across a broad variety of industries." Mr. Kite is a director of two publicly traded companies, two privately held companies, and one charitable organization. These include: National Energy Group (NEGI) an oil and gas company based in Dallas TX, and Locate Plus (LPLHA), an internet-accessible database of public information based in Boston. He also serves on the boards of E2020, an Internet education company, and Financialz, an accounting software company. Mr. Kite's public service work includes board membership with Child Help USA. Mr. Kite previously worked in the construction industry in Saudi Arabia with Beck-Arabia, and in Central America in gold mining and manufacturing operations. He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University.