FlowWise Networks

Incorporated in 1996 and headquartered in San Jose, California, FlowWise Networks provided layer 2,3 and 4 wire speed high-performance router acceleration products that were self-configuring. FlowWise Routers / switch's enabled enterprises to enhance the performance of their networks, with virtually no disruption of service. FlowWise products have received many honors, including Hot Product of the Year (1999), Best of LAN Times, Best of Show (NetWorld+Interop 98), Users Choice Award (CMA Telecom 98), the CRN Test Center's Recommended Product (Comdex 98 and PC Expo 99), and Best Product of Networks Telecom '99. The Company raised financing from a combination of venture capital sources and corporate investors, including Battery Ventures, Venrock Associates, InveStar Capital, Mitsubishi Electronics, TL Ventures, and Alta Partners. The Company’s board consists of the following directors: Mahesh Veerina (Chairman) President and CEO, Ramp Networks Anthony Sun General Partner, Venrock Associates Ken Lawler General Partner, Battery Ventures Steven Hester Executive Vice President, Mitsubishi USA Mark DeNino Managing Director, TL Ventures Khaled Nasr President and CEO, FlowWise Networks Engineering and Management Team Mr. Khaled Nasr President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Randy Fardal Vice President, Marketing Mr. Moshe Gelles Vice President, Business Development Mr. Bill Melohn Vice President, Engineering Mr. Ramki Ramakrishnan Vice President, Operations Mr. William Smith Vice President, Worldwide Sales Ms. Mei Hu Director, Finance and Administration Mr. Tim Methenitis Director, Customer Support Mr. John Sandschulte Director, Software Engineering Mr. Timon Sloane Director, Product Marketing Mr. Krishna Viswanadham Director, Hardware Engineering and Founder In 1999. FlowWise Networks was acquired by N.E.T in Fremont, California www.net.com