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Voyant Hires Industry Veteran Ted Wolcott
as Managing Director of Aviation Broadband Unit
Wednesday September 12, 8:00 am ET
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/070912/0301108.html
PALO ALTO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 12, 2007 -- Voyant International Corporation (OTC BB:VOYT.OB - News), a diversified media and technology holding company dedicated to improving the quality of the digital world for both businesses and consumers, announced today that Dr. Ted Wolcott has joined the company as Managing Director of its Aviation Broadband business unit.
"We are extremely pleased to have Ted as part of the Voyant team," said Voyant Chief Development Officer Herschel Stiles. "Ted is a well-respected and talented business manager with an outstanding track record in the development of complex communications systems. Consequently, today's announcement represents a significant milestone in our pursuit of the market for in-flight passenger broadband services."
Dr. Wolcott has over 15 years' experience in the communications and signal processing fields. He has held various technical and management positions in both commercial and government sectors, including Lockheed Martin, NASA, Centerpoint Broadband Technologies and L-3 Communications. Most recently, he was head of Business Development for the largest division of Applied Signal Technologies, where he was responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing. Dr. Wolcott's experience comes from a broad range of environments and applications, including satellite networks, fiber-optic hardware and systems, and airborne communication systems.
"I am extremely enthusiastic about the prospects for Voyant's Aviation Broadband business," said Wolcott. "I believe the company is in a great position, with a timely convergence of talent, technology, and business opportunity. Together, we look forward to creating an exciting business."
About Voyant
Voyant is a media and technology holding company focused on bringing innovative technologies, media assets, and strategic partnerships together to deliver next-generation commercial and consumer solutions to empower, enhance, and enrich our digital world. The company works with strategic partners in the technology and entertainment sectors to locate, partner with, and acquire complementary technologies and media assets that position the company in the value chain from content creation to direct distribution to the consumer. More information can be found at www.voyant.net. To receive public information, including press releases, conference calls, SEC filings, profiles, investor kits, news alerts and other pertinent information, please register at www.voyant.net/investorpass.
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Background:
Ted Wolcott’s Experience
NOTE: In July 2001, there was a Ted Wolcott associated with Centerpoint Broadband Technologies (San Jose, CA).
http://lw.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Article_ID=105616&CFID=1679619&CFTOKEN=94...
...Dr. Ted Wolcott is director of systems and research and development and Heidi Thelander is senior product marketing manager at Centerpoint Broadband Technologies (San Jose, CA)....
Ted Wolcott article, with photos, for the LAHS 87 Home Class Re-union
http://www.lahs87.net/alumni/TedWolcott.html
includes, but not limited to:
....My first job out of school brought me to the Bay Area, where I worked in San Jose for Lockheed Martin researching and developing high-speed satellite communications systems...
....In '98, right at the peak of the dot-com boom, some friends and I decided to throw our hats into the ring and we started our own company (Centerpoint). Unfortunately, despite a good team, a couple of close calls, and lots and lots (and lots) of other peoples money (many thanks to all of the investors that made it possible), we shut the company down in '02....
...After the start-up experience," .... "and I figured we deserved a break from the Silicon Valley rat race. I took a job in Salt Lake City,...
....Before we knew it we were back in California, with the realization that we both love the area and the intensity of Silicon Valley....
...We've been back in California for just about 4 years now. I head up Business Development for Applied Signal Technology...
Recent:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/4/a7a/90
Managing Director
Voyant International, Aviation Broadband Business
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)
August 2007 — Present (1 month)
Business Development Director
Applied Signal Technology, Inc
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; APSG; Defense & Space industry)
May 2003 — August 2007 (4 years 4 months)
Business Area Engineering Manager, Special Projects
L3 Communications, CS-East
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)
September 2002 — May 2003 (9 months)
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NOTE from me: Looks like Ted Wolcott wants to get back to the good team, close calls, etc .... 
see Ted Wolcott article, with photos, for the LAHS 87 Home Class Re-union
Ted Wolcott & Applied Signal Technology:
Ted Wolcott article, with photos, for the LAHS 87 Home Class Re-union
http://www.lahs87.net/alumni/TedWolcott.html
includes, but not limited to:
....My first job out of school brought me to the Bay Area, where I worked in San Jose for Lockheed Martin researching and developing high-speed satellite communications systems...
....In '98, right at the peak of the dot-com boom, some friends and I decided to throw our hats into the ring and we started our own company (Centerpoint). Unfortunately, despite a good team, a couple of close calls, and lots and lots (and lots) of other peoples money (many thanks to all of the investors that made it possible), we shut the company down in '02....
...After the start-up experience," .... "and I figured we deserved a break from the Silicon Valley rat race. I took a job in Salt Lake City,...
....Before we knew it we were back in California, with the realization that we both love the area and the intensity of Silicon Valley....
...We've been back in California for just about 4 years now. I head up Business Development for Applied Signal Technology...
Applied Signal Technology, Inc: website
http://www.appsig.com/
Searching Careers, I found 29 Employment Opportunities in CA, but did NOT find one listed as head of Business Development, however, I am NOT sure if that is Wolcott's title and even if it is, that job may NOT be listed on the website. It might be a management position only filled using headhunter services.
Applied Signal Technology, Inc. (APSG) profile:
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=APSG
...provides advanced digital signal processing products, systems, and services in support of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for global security. It develops and manufactures equipment for both the collection and processing of signals. The company offers processing of man-made signals, including communications intelligence (COMINT) and electronic intelligence (ELINT); and the processing of natural signatures, including the use of sonar, radar, magnetic, and chemical sensors to detect changes in the environmental phenomenology. Its COMINT products comprise signal collection and processing equipment, which include voice grade channel and wideband processors, software products, and collection products, such as receivers that collect complex signaling formats. The company is also developing ELINT equipment for the collection and processing of weapons systems signals, which would scan the radar bands associated with weapons systems and determine the type of system and its precise location for battlefield characterization and force protection. This equipment would also analyze the command and control signals associated with these weapons systems to provide information about battlefield readiness. AST's sensor processing products consist of advanced digital signal processing hardware and software that detect abnormalities in marine and terrestrial environments. It is developing neu-VISION, a portable neutron imaging and material identification system, for the detection and classification of explosives, chemical agents, radiological or nuclear materials, and other hazardous materials in various operational settings. In addition, it provides system development and integration, as well as engineering services. AST sells its products primarily to the United States Government, its agencies, or prime contractors for the United States Government. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California....
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AND BEST OFALL, it still trades at around $7.
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GOOGLE changed how we connect to the Web.
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Zuckerberg just made his first acquisition, as I mentioned, and it is very revealing. Parakey is a tiny start-up founded by Firefox creator Blake Ross. What’s Parakey? A platform that turns the Web into a place where you keep your “stuff,” meet your friends, and stay in touch with the world on your terms.
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