Wurldtech™ Announces High-Profile Addition to Senior Management Team
Local Business Luminary Ralph Turfus Joins Management Team to Accelerate Plans for International Market Expansion.
VANCOUVER, BC July 09, 2007 – Wurldtech Security Technologies, a leading provider of cyber-security solutions to SCADA, process-control and mission-critical industries worldwide, announced today that it has engaged Ralph Turfus to assist with the company’s strategic direction to meet the global demand for their flagship network testing platform AchillesTM.
"We are extremely excited to add the insight and experience of Mr. Turfus who is highly regarded both locally and internationally for his executive leadership and experience managing rapid-growth technology companies” said Tyler Williams, President and Co-founder of Wurldtech. “He is here to challenge us to think broadly and help Wurldtech grow to become a full business partner of our global customers."
Ralph has launched eight startup companies in his career, and spent 28 years as the founder and CEO of Class Software. Turfus steered the company through what were the largest changes so far in the history of computer software and data processing industry, from the dawn of minicomputers through the personal computer era to the dominance of the web. He was the sole shareholder, with no venture capital and no debt, leading the firm to 30% annual growth, more than 140 staff, over 730 customers and $20 million in revenue. Most recently Ralph was awarded the 2006 BCTIA’s Person of the Year for his exceptional contribution to the technology community in British Columbia.
“Wurldtech is experiencing a period of rapid growth and expansion to meet the enormous demand being placed on them by some of the largest companies in the world. They are already widely recognized as a major force in their industry and are poised to be the global leader in security technology for the critical infrastructure market. I am pleased to join the team that will make that happen,” said Turfus.
About Wurldtech Security Technologies:
Wurldtech Security Technologies, headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada, is a leading provider of security solutions to SCADA, process control and mission-critical industries. Wurldtech is committed to delivering breakthrough products and services that help protect global critical infrastructure and address the security needs of major industrial organizations and government agencies worldwide.
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