GOVERNMENT

DataDirect Networks named Kevin Rubin to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Rubin joined DataDirect Networks in August 2007 from MRV Communications, a leading telecommunications equipment provider. Rubin is a certified public accountant and comes to DataDirect Networks with more than twelve years experience in finance, information technology, human resources and international operations. At MRV Communications, Rubin was Chief Financial Officer and Compliance Officer. He began his career with Arthur Andersen, a global accounting firm. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. "We are pleased to welcome Kevin to our organization," said Alex Bouzari, co-founder and chief executive officer at DataDirect Networks. "Kevin will be an important part of our executive team as we look to grow our business."