Caldera Systems Appoints New Director for EMEA Initiatives

Caldera Systems, Inc., a leader in Linux for eBusiness solutions and support, has announced the appointment of Richard Wiltbank as Director of Sales for Caldera Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Wiltbank will lead the expansion of Caldera's award-winning OpenLinux solutions, support and services directly to enterprise users in those countries and beyond. The company is expanding its presence in the EMEA region with a new office in Munich, Germany, which will be responsible for all EMEA sales, business development, localization, education and training.

Wiltbank has extensive experience in developing international enterprise and channel-focused sales and support operations. He joins Caldera with a rare depth of experience in this area. The press release highlights the growing demand for reliable, cost-effective and supportable Linux solutions in the EMEA region, which presents increased growth opportunities for Caldera to provide emerging businesses with the best of Open Source and eBusiness solutions along with the education and support to take full advantage of them. The company has a long history of providing Linux solutions in Europe, having opened its first German office in Erlangen in 1995. The press release also mentions Caldera's partnerships and alliances with industry leaders such as IBM, Sun, SCO, Citrix, Netscape, Novell, Oracle and Corel, which have created Open Source support from many industry leaders in software and hardware manufacturing.

The company offers a comprehensive line of services including 30 days of free telephone support, on-site consulting, 24x7-up to and including-on-site board swap. Caldera Systems, Inc. is based in Orem, UT., with offices and 750+ resellers worldwide. To become an OpenLinux reseller, please visit www.calderasystems.com/partners/var. Caldera Systems OpenLearning Providers offer distribution-neutral Linux training and certification based on LPI certification standards. For information on Caldera Systems education and training, visit www.linuxeducation.com. Please visit Caldera Systems at www.calderasystems.com. In the US, please call 888-GO-Linux (888-465-4689). In Europe, please call (801) 765-4999 or contact us via E-mail at linux@calderasystems.com . Caldera is a registered trademark of Caldera, Inc. All other products, services, companies, events, training and publications are trademarks, registered trademarks or servicemarks of their respective owners in the U.S. and/or other countries. LINUX is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.