Open Kernel Labs Appoints Karry Kleeman as Vice President of Worldwide Sales

Seasoned Software Sales Executive Brings Global Success and Experience to OK Labs


CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - February 3, 2009) - Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), the leading provider of embedded virtualization software for mobile phones and broadband internet devices, today announced the appointment of Karry Kleeman to the newly-created position of Vice President of Worldwide Sales. In this role, Kleeman will oversee worldwide sales activities and establish and execute a global sales strategy to achieve the company's aggressive growth plans. Drawing upon his experience as a global sales leader, he will help accelerate adoption of the market-leading embedded hypervisor, OKL4 -- already deployed in 250 million devices -- within the mobile device market.

Kleeman joins OK Labs from Mobius Management Systems, Inc. (a public company that was acquired by ASG Software Solutions), where his seventeen-year tenure includes the titles of VP of Worldwide Sales, VP of Sales Americas, and most recently, Senior Vice President EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa).

"We're excited to welcome Karry and his outstanding record of global sales experience to Open Kernel Labs," said OK Labs CEO Steve Subar. "He has experience in growing successful software companies to impressive results. He understands our customers' customers, brings extensive knowledge about the European and Asian markets, and will be instrumental in helping OK Labs provide embedded virtualization software on a global level."

Kleeman brings to OK Labs the experience of growing Mobius Management Systems from a start-up to nearly $100 million in revenue. He also brings enthusiasm for the growth and expansion of OK Labs. "The embedded virtualization market is poised for significant growth. OK Labs proven success with deploying solutions in the mobile device market, combined with the company's intellectual capital and thought leadership, becomes a great formula for sales success in the market," said Kleeman.

During his four years as Senior Vice President - EMEA, Mobius Management Systems, Kleeman produced a fifty-four percent increase in revenue within the first year, built a network of global and regional system integrators and expanded efforts in Europe enough to set a global pace. Kleeman recently relocated to Chicago after living and working in Switzerland and the U.K. for four years.

Open Kernel Labs

Open Kernel Labs is the leading supplier of open source embedded hypervisor and virtualization technology to developers of embedded designs for mobile handsets and other consumer electronics applications. Backed by the largest, independent team of microkernel developers, OK Labs delivers OKL4, an embedded hypervisor, which offers the highest performance combined with strong protection and security features. OKL4 provides developers with a robust, open source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded applications. For more information about OK Labs and its products, visit www.ok-labs.com. OK Labs is a spin-out from NICTA, Australia's preeminent Center of Excellence for information and communications technology, http://nicta.com.au/.

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