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Evolving Systems Appoints John B. Spirtos to Board of Directors
| Source: Evolving Systems
ENGLEWOOD, CO--(Marketwire - December 15, 2009) - Evolving Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ : EVOL ), a
leading provider of software solutions and services to the wireless,
wireline and cable markets, today announced the appointment of John B.
Spirtos to the Company's Board of Directors. Spirtos, 44, fills a vacancy
on the board.
Spirtos is executive vice president of GridPoint, Inc., a provider of smart
grid solutions to producers and consumers of energy. He previously held
the position of senior vice president of Comverse Technology, a provider of
billing and messaging software to the global communications industry.
Prior to joining Comverse, Spirtos was senior vice president of corporate
development of NeuStar, Inc., a provider of clearinghouse and directory
services to the communications and Internet industries. Other previous
assignments included president of Corvis Corporation and its wholly owned
subsidiary, Broadwing Communications, Inc., an integrated communications
equipment and services provider. Spirtos also serves on the board of
directors of Primus Telecommunications, Inc., a global facilities-based
services provider offering bundled data, voice and other value-added
services. He holds a B.S. from the University of California, a J.D. from
Southwestern University and both LL.M and M.B.A. degrees from Georgetown
University.
Stephen Gartside, chairman of the board of Evolving Systems, said, "We are
pleased to further strengthen our board with the addition of John Spirtos.
He brings a wealth of relevant communications industry experience that
complements the expertise of our other directors. He shares our vision for
innovation, growth and building value, and we look forward to his
contribution to those efforts."
Spirtos added, "I am excited to join Evolving Systems' board at this point
in the Company's evolution. With excellent financial results, a blue chip
customer base, strong core solutions and promising new products, the
Company is ideally positioned to advance its growth strategy. I look
forward to helping the Company achieve its goals."
About Evolving Systems
Evolving Systems, Inc. is a provider of software and services to more than
70 network operators in over 40 countries worldwide. Its portfolio
includes market-leading products for Service Activation, Service
Verification, Dynamic SIM Allocation, Number Portability, Number Inventory
and Mediation solutions. Founded in 1985, the Company has headquarters in
Englewood, Colorado, with offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, India and
Malaysia.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, based on current
expectations, estimates and projections that are subject to risk.
Specifically, statements about the Company's future growth and new products
are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our
expectations and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in
circumstances. Readers should not place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, and the Company may not undertake to update
these statements. Actual results could vary materially from these
expectations. For a more extensive discussion of Evolving Systems'
business, and important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, please
refer to the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2009, as
well as subsequently filed Forms 10-Q, 8-K and press releases.