HICKORY, N.C. (March 1, 2012) – Network Integrity Systems (NIS) maker of the INTERCEPTORTM Optical Network Security System, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of David Thompson to the position of Director, Business & Solutions Development.
Mr. Thompson brings over 10 years of experience working for leading systems integrators and delivering innovative technology solutions to customers within US Department of Defense and civilian government agencies. In his new role, Thompson will provide leadership working with NIS technology partners to deliver secure INTERCEPTOR-integrated solutions. Mr. Thompson will also support NIS’s systems integrator partners on identifying opportunities and integrating these solutions for their customer’s specific requirements.
"The demand for INTERCEPTOR, the industry leading fiber optic intrusion detection system, has rapidly increased, especially with the emergence of Passive Optical Networking (PON) in the federal space," said Joe Giovannini, CEO, Network Integrity Systems. “Our rapid growth over the past few years made it necessary to add a dedicated, experienced, professional, such as David, to the team. David’s efforts will ensure optimized deployment of INTERCEPTOR with PON and other technologies, and will provide our customers with industry leading performance and an unsurpassed level of security as we continue to enhance our product offerings."
David Thompson added, "This is an exciting time to join the NIS team. With the company’s reputation for excellent customer service, INTERCEPTOR’s proven performance in the market, and the rapidly growing awareness of the value it delivers, I feel I am joining an organization with a strong future. I look forward to helping our partners provide their customers with enhanced integrated solutions. In addition, I'm excited to help develop additional requirements and uses for INTERCEPTOR and future technologies that NIS will bring to market."
Mr. Thompson resides in Raleigh, NC and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the School of Engineering at North Carolina State University.
About Network Integrity Systems, Inc.
Network Integrity Systems Inc. (NIS) develops and manufactures products that enable organizations to protect their classified networks faster, more economically, and less intrusively than ever before possible with legacy systems. Founded by optical engineers and management personnel from a global fiber optics leader, NIS helps solve key issues associated with the growing need to guard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of National Security Information.