NEWS OUT, with the big shots behind this and quiet accumulation going on i wouldnt worry about any dilutive financing for now. when we see signs of it then u can mention something. Nice to be cautious.
Qtrax Appoints J. Christopher Roe to Chief Technology Officer
Monday September 10, 4:04 pm ET
Former CTO of Interpublic Group's AFG Interactive to Architect First Legal, Free P2P Music Service in Advance of December 2007 Launch
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Qtrax (http://www.qtrax.com), the world's first ad-supported, free and legal peer-to-peer music service, today announced the appointment of J. Christopher Roe as Chief Technology Officer. Roe comes to Qtrax from Interpublic Group's AFG Interactive, where he managed multiple information and communication systems across its global network. Immediately prior to AFG Interactive, Roe served as Chief Information Officer of NewYorkCity.com, the leading site for information about New York City hotels, restaurants, nightlife, tours and events. His technology vision and leadership helped the organization improve cost effectiveness, service quality and business development through a series of Web initiatives.
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In his new role, Roe will guide Qtrax through its launch later this year by structuring the implementation of the state-of-the-art technology essential to the company's unique business model, which will exploit the dynamic nexus between interactive advertising and intellectual property.
``To build the largest virtual record shop in the world requires exceptional imagination, talent and experience,'' said Qtrax CEO Allan Klepfisz. ``Chris's well-established reputation as a leader within the tech community makes him an extremely fitting match for Qtrax and our pioneering music discovery service. We will cannibalize the illegal services not only by providing a vastly superior form of free with much more extensive free content, but also by leapfrogging them in technology.''
``I am extremely excited to join Qtrax at this critical moment in the company's development stage,'' said newly appointed Qtrax CTO, J. Christopher Roe. ``Qtrax offers a unique and very exciting opportunity to alter the landscape of the entertainment industry and effect real change for the benefit of the both the creative community and the consumer.''
Roe's early leadership experience as an Outward Bound instructor and Search and Rescue Wilderness EMT provided Roe with the perfect foundation to manage the strategic development of IT in support of corporate objectives. As an executive producer for Vivendi Universal, AOL, IBM and USA Networks, Roe was responsible for the management and implementation of technology initiatives directly to corporate communications and public relations.
About Qtrax
Qtrax (http://www.qtrax.com) is the world's first legal and free peer-to-peer music service, set to launch in late-2007. Showcasing an innovative ad-supported downloading model that easily directs revenue back to artists and rights holders, Qtrax is the first P2P to be embraced en masse by the music industry. Qtrax has successfully signed licensing deals with the major labels, music publishers and leading indies, including: EMI Music; Warner Music Group; Sony/ATV Publishing; Universal Publishing; TVT, The Orchard and V2. Hosted on the Gnutella network, Qtrax will provide fans with access to a colorful and diverse catalog with millions of high-quality, high-fidelity digital music files. Based in New York City, Qtrax is a subsidiary of Brilliant Technologies Corporation (OTC BB:BLLN.OB - News), a publicly traded technology holding company.
Contact:
The Morris + King Company
Media Contacts:
Justin Kazmark
(212) 561-7466
justin.kazmark@morris-king.com
Jennifer Moses
(212) 561-7463
jennifer.moses@morris-king.com
Qtrax Appoints J. Christopher Roe to Chief Technology Officer
Monday September 10, 4:04 pm ET
Former CTO of Interpublic Group's AFG Interactive to Architect First Legal, Free P2P Music Service in Advance of December 2007 Launch
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Qtrax (http://www.qtrax.com), the world's first ad-supported, free and legal peer-to-peer music service, today announced the appointment of J. Christopher Roe as Chief Technology Officer. Roe comes to Qtrax from Interpublic Group's AFG Interactive, where he managed multiple information and communication systems across its global network. Immediately prior to AFG Interactive, Roe served as Chief Information Officer of NewYorkCity.com, the leading site for information about New York City hotels, restaurants, nightlife, tours and events. His technology vision and leadership helped the organization improve cost effectiveness, service quality and business development through a series of Web initiatives.
ADVERTISEMENT
In his new role, Roe will guide Qtrax through its launch later this year by structuring the implementation of the state-of-the-art technology essential to the company's unique business model, which will exploit the dynamic nexus between interactive advertising and intellectual property.
``To build the largest virtual record shop in the world requires exceptional imagination, talent and experience,'' said Qtrax CEO Allan Klepfisz. ``Chris's well-established reputation as a leader within the tech community makes him an extremely fitting match for Qtrax and our pioneering music discovery service. We will cannibalize the illegal services not only by providing a vastly superior form of free with much more extensive free content, but also by leapfrogging them in technology.''
``I am extremely excited to join Qtrax at this critical moment in the company's development stage,'' said newly appointed Qtrax CTO, J. Christopher Roe. ``Qtrax offers a unique and very exciting opportunity to alter the landscape of the entertainment industry and effect real change for the benefit of the both the creative community and the consumer.''
Roe's early leadership experience as an Outward Bound instructor and Search and Rescue Wilderness EMT provided Roe with the perfect foundation to manage the strategic development of IT in support of corporate objectives. As an executive producer for Vivendi Universal, AOL, IBM and USA Networks, Roe was responsible for the management and implementation of technology initiatives directly to corporate communications and public relations.
About Qtrax
Qtrax (http://www.qtrax.com) is the world's first legal and free peer-to-peer music service, set to launch in late-2007. Showcasing an innovative ad-supported downloading model that easily directs revenue back to artists and rights holders, Qtrax is the first P2P to be embraced en masse by the music industry. Qtrax has successfully signed licensing deals with the major labels, music publishers and leading indies, including: EMI Music; Warner Music Group; Sony/ATV Publishing; Universal Publishing; TVT, The Orchard and V2. Hosted on the Gnutella network, Qtrax will provide fans with access to a colorful and diverse catalog with millions of high-quality, high-fidelity digital music files. Based in New York City, Qtrax is a subsidiary of Brilliant Technologies Corporation (OTC BB:BLLN.OB - News), a publicly traded technology holding company.
Contact:
The Morris + King Company
Media Contacts:
Justin Kazmark
(212) 561-7466
justin.kazmark@morris-king.com
Jennifer Moses
(212) 561-7463
jennifer.moses@morris-king.com
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