ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.,
Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Infrax
Systems, Inc., (OTCBB: IFXY), a global provider of unified Smart
Grid-related products and services for the Energy and Utility
industries, announced today that Terry N.
Gardner, recently retired from the Electric Utility
industry, will join Infrax as Vice President of Professional
Services. In his new role he will lead the Engineering and
Professional Services business unit. This organization has been
created to provide Smart grid network, and communications,
consulting and implementation services to the utility sector.
Terry Gardner brings over 30
years of utility engineering experience to Infrax Systems through
his career spanning two leading utilities in the Southeast United
States. He has extensive knowledge of broadband
telecommunications networks, IP and Ethernet networking, NERC SIP
requirements for substation and Critical Infrastructure
communications, and Smart Grid Networks. Over his career, he
has worked closely with industry associations, regulatory bodies
and manufacturers to develop Fiber Optic communications and
construction standards, relay and EMS communications over Optical
based networks and has introduced many new technologies to the
industry. Lately he has been instrumental in the introduction
of Carrier Ethernet technologies with Ethernet Ring Protection into
the utility telecommunications industry.
"We are extremely excited that Terry
Gardner will be leading our newly created Professional
Services Division. Terry brings a broad range of knowledge
and capabilities to Infrax and is well positioned with utilities
and associations nationally," said Sam
Talari, Chairman of Infrax Systems, Inc. "The ability to
provide consulting and design services will enhance our product
offering and activity with utilities globally, hence our revenue.
Terry has an excellent reputation for designing and engineering
solutions for the complex challenges faced by utilities."
The Engineering and Professional Services business unit will
provide essential engineering and consulting service to the energy
sector. The consulting services include evaluation and
definition of core infrastructure including hardware and physical
plant construction, project management, network design, generation
and evaluation of RFPs, network integration and implementation. In
addition, the business unit will be responsible for providing fully
engineered customized solutions for its customers.
"Infrax Systems, by acquiring technology and systems that are
new and unique to the power industry, has positioned itself
into becoming a significant player in the Critical Infrastructure
and Smart Grid networking concerns of the Energy and Power
industry. Having worked in power utilities for over 32 years, I am
extremely excited to be part of this organization and look forward
to utilizing my knowledge and networks to provide top rated and
global Professional Services to the energy industry," said
Terry Gardner, Vice President of
Engineering and Professional Services, Infrax Systems.
For more information on our newly created Engineering and
Professional Services unit, please contact us at
info@infraxinc.com.
About Infrax Systems
Infrax Systems offers a series of interrelated operational
management, communications, and grid security related products and
services known as Secure Intelligent Energy Platform (SIEP). Our
products enable a comprehensive and unified solution for
communications and applications management of the Smart Grid. SIEP™
incorporates a wide array of communications, security, device and
data management tools for Smart Grid applications such as advanced
metering solutions and grid optimization. SIEP platform creates a
unified solution to securely manage Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI) and distribution automation. Infrax's secure
smart grid platform, incorporates a communications transport and
management system, (Grid Mesh™) , device and data security
management, and ultimately secures intelligent endpoint devices
(SIED). The secure management of the "last mile" backhaul will be
necessary for utilities to implement Smart Grid applications
including AMI, real-time pricing, Demand Side Management (DSM),
Distribution Monitoring and Automation. When combined, these
applications can offer economic, operational and environmental
benefits for utilities, and ultimately the utility's customers.
For INFRAX Systems information,
contact Investors@Infraxinc.com or
visit www.infraxinc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other
things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our
services and products, statements about future market conditions,
supply and demand conditions, and other expectations, intentions
and plans contained in this press release that are not historical
fact and involve risks and uncertainties. Our expectations
regarding future revenues depend upon our ability to develop and
supply products and services that we may not produce today and that
meet defined specifications. When used in this press release, the
words "plan," "expect," "believe," and similar expressions
generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements
reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in
technology and changes in pervasive markets.
Contact:
Media Contact:
Infrax Systems, Inc.
investors@infraxinc.com
727-498-8514
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Lance Beckham
678-368-4012
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