AOptix uses lasers for wireless communications
Michael Klayko, former CEO of Brocade Communications Systems, was tapped as new CEO of California-based AOptix Technologies.
AOptix uses laser radio technology to support high-capacity wireless data transport.
“AOptix’s highly differentiated product offerings have positioned the company to revolutionize the wireless communications industry, and I’m excited to be joining such a proven and talented team,” Klayko said in a statement. “AOptix is entering 2015 with multiple deployments in six different countries across three continents, including completion of construction on a link connecting New York and New Jersey for trading in the financial services industry. This is a critical time in the history of the company, and I look forward to leading AOptix into its next stage of growth.”
Before his time at Brocade, Klayko was CEO of Rhapsody Networks and has held high-level positions with companies including McDATA, EMC, Hewlett-Packard and IBM, and presently serves on the boards of PMC Sierra and Allscripts.
AOptix board member Kevin Compton said the goal in hiring Klayko was “to identify an extraordinary leader who brings vision, focus and a wealth of experience to this role.”
“Michael has served on the board since May of last year and is deeply familiar with the company. His diverse and broad experience as well as his passion for growing companies into global leaders in their industries is exactly what AOptix needs as we enter our next chapter of growth and further establish the company as a leader in the wireless communications industry.”
Privately held AOptix provides a range of services – mobile backhaul, fiber diversity, fiber extension and more – to service providers, governments and enterprise customers.