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General Peter Pace Joins Board of Directors of Wi2Wi, Inc.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 20100721 --

Wi2Wi, Inc., a leader in Wireless System-in-Package (SIP), module, and subsystems for embedded applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of General Peter Pace to the company’s Board of Directors.

General Pace was the sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and served as the principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council. Prior to becoming Chairman, he served as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Pace retired from active duty on October 1, 2007.

He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of several corporate entities involved in management consulting, private equity, and IT security. He served on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, and is currently on the Secretary of Defense’s Defense Policy Board. General Pace served as leader-in-residence and the Poling Chair of Business and Government, for the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University for the 2008-2010 Tenure.

“Wi2Wi is quite enthusiastic about General Pace joining the team. He brings an extensive and honorable record of military service and a wealth of knowledge concerning government and defense-related business practices,” said Dr. Reza Ahy, Wi2Wi’s CEO. “We are looking forward to working closely with Pete on exploring ways in which Wi2Wi’s technology can support future defense requirements.”

“I am delighted to join the team at Wi2Wi,” said Pace. “I’ve been impressed with the organization’s leadership and focus, and I look forward to working with them on IT solutions that will strengthen our nation and support those who defend it.”

General Pace is a graduate of United States Naval Academy, holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from George Washington University, attended the Harvard University Senior Executives in National and International Security program, and graduated from the National War College.

About Wi2Wi, Inc.

Wi2Wi Inc. is the leading supplier to the premium markets of Wireless System-in-Package (SIP), module, and subsystems for embedded applications including WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Wi2Wi is a leader in wireless solutions for business-class handhelds (including MIDs), premium consumer applications (including set-top boxes), education (including eBooks), industrial, and defense applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Wi2Wi provides leading-edge wireless solution for embedded applications with substantial savings on time-to-market, cost, and system-integration. Wi2Wi solutions also leverage its patent-pending wireless integration technology along with tier-1 global partnerships with industry leading silicon and supply chain companies.

In its defense and government business, Wi2Wi is a leading supplier to major companies including General Dynamics (GD), Honeywell (HON), and Taser (TASR). Wi2Wi and Avnet (AVT) are focused on these defense and government applications as a major market opportunity for Wi2Wi wireless solutions. For more information, please visit www.wi2wi.com.

CONTACT:
Wi2Wi Inc.
Eric Keener, 408-416-4215
eric@wi2wi.com
Sam Miri, 408-416-4214

sam@wi2wi.com