Tsvi Gal Joins Sonoa Systems Board of Directors


SANTA CLARA, CA--(Marketwire - June 10, 2009) - Sonoa Systems, Inc., an innovative provider of analytics, management and governance solutions for cloud services and APIs, today announced the addition of Tsvi Gal to its board of directors. Gal brings experience as general partner at global private equity firm Exigen Capital, in addition to 30 years of experience as a leader in the technology space.

"Attracting Tsvi Gal to the board validates Sonoa's commitment to working with innovators in the technology space," said Chet Kapoor, CEO, Sonoa Systems. "He brings deep knowledge and experience in computing services and understands how Sonoa is helping companies -- from media to finance -- open their APIs and drive new business models."

"Sonoa is breaking new ground with their gateway technology and changing the way the enterprise is using the cloud," said Tsvi Gal, general partner, Exigen Capital. "I see this as the next big area for companies looking to expand their businesses over the Web. The technology is smart and helps take the concept of 'cloud' from an idea to a business reality."

Previously, Gal was chief technology officer at Deutsche Bank's Investment Bank and Asset Management group. Prior experience includes Time Warner Music Group, where he was chief information officer and responsible for the conglomerate's e-commerce site. He was also formerly the president and chief technology officer at AT&T for their online site ATT.com. Other IT management experience includes time at Merrill Lynch, ABN AMRO and Bank of America. No stranger to developing new Web services technology, Gal also served as chief technology officer at Wells Fargo Bank, where he was responsible for developing the first online bank.

About Sonoa Systems

Sonoa provides analytics, management and governance solutions for APIs, feeds and cloud services. Sonoa customers include over 50 leading enterprise, SaaS and media companies. Leading customers such as Pfizer, Warner Music, and IntraLinks use Sonoa to create new revenue channels, reduce costs, and innovate faster. The company is based in Santa Clara, CA, privately held, and backed by leading investors including Norwest Venture Partners, Bay Partners, Third Point Ventures, and SAP Ventures. For more see www.sonoasystems.com.

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