INDUSTRY

Former Everex Systems CEO to Spearhead Market Leadership and Growth: Linux Networx, The Linux Supercomputing company, today announced that it has named Jack Kenney as its new chief executive officer (CEO). The appointment of Jack Kenney as CEO signals the next stage in the continuing growth of Linux Networx. "We are uniquely positioned to advance our leadership role in the dramatic growth of Linux supercomputing," said Mr. Kenney. "Our record-setting LS-1 Linux Supersystems, LS-P Performance Tuned and LS-V Visual Supersystems, High Performance Storage Systems and Professional Services form a unique and integrated solutions portfolio for our customers." As a proven technology industry executive, Jack Kenney draws upon 25 years of high technology business experience, serving as Chairman and CEO of Everex Systems, UniSil Corporation, and Quantegy, Inc. He has held executive management positions with Memorex, Scientific Micro Systems, DEC and Honeywell, and has held a number of board positions, including publicly traded Streamlogic Corporation and several privately-held companies. "Linux Networx recently completed the best single quarter in the company's history, setting records for the most systems shipped with the highest total value that we've ever done," said Mr. Kenney. "I am pleased to be able to lead Linux Networx' future growth in this exciting market."