Cistera Networks Names North American Director of Sales

Cistera Networks Inc., a provider of enterprise application platforms and engines for IP communications that works with approximately 60 VARs, today announced that Kurt Krueger has been appointed senior director of sales for North America.

The company said Krueger’s appointment is the latest strategic move to strengthen its sales network to facilitate future growth, and build on the company’s recently announced participation in Cisco’s exclusive Industry Solutions Partner Network (ISPN). In his new role, Krueger will be responsible for spearheading all aspects of sales initiatives throughout the continent.

“We are very fortunate to have a seasoned professional of Kurt’s caliber join the Cistera team. His experience and exceptional skills in selling enterprise telephony solutions are a perfect fit for the company as it seeks to ramp sales and increase market share,” said Derek Downs, president and CEO of Cistera Networks.

Krueger has more than two decades of sales, marketing and management experience in corporate telecommunications. Prior to joining Cistera, Krueger served as senior director of channel sales and new business development for Ericsson Inc. He also held senior sales and marketing positions with 3Com Corp., Advanced Fibre Communications Inc. and Tadiran Telecommunications Inc.

“My career has been focused on the telecommunications industry, which has seen incredible changes over the last 20 years,” said Krueger. “I am excited at the prospect of joining a company with innovative products and a solid sales channel that is positioned to address the billion dollar opportunity of enhancing the return on investment and functionality of IP communications solutions.”

Cistera Networks Inc. www.cistera.com