Actelis Networks Appoints Industry Veteran Niel Ransom to Board of Directors, Enhancing Leadership in Secure Networking and Critical Infrastructure
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) has appointed Dr. Niel Ransom, an industry veteran with nearly five decades of experience in networking and communications technology, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Ransom brings extensive expertise from his career at Bell Labs, BellSouth, and as Corporate CTO of Alcatel, where he led global R&D investments and M&A strategy.
The appointment follows the retirement of Joseph Moscovitz from the Actelis Board, effective February 1, 2025. Dr. Ransom's experience spans optical networking, mobile edge computing, and broadband access solutions. He has served on boards of multiple public companies and was recently a Partner at Celesta Capital. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) ha nominato il Dr. Niel Ransom, un veterano del settore con quasi cinque decadi di esperienza nella tecnologia delle reti e delle comunicazioni, nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto immediato. Il Dr. Ransom porta con sé una vasta esperienza dalla sua carriera presso Bell Labs, BellSouth e come CTO Aziendale di Alcatel, dove ha guidato gli investimenti in R&S globali e la strategia di fusioni e acquisizioni.
La nomina segue il pensionamento di Joseph Moscovitz dal Consiglio di Actelis, con effetto dal 1 febbraio 2025. L'esperienza del Dr. Ransom copre il networking ottico, l'informatica edge mobile e le soluzioni di accesso alla banda larga. Ha servito in vari consigli di amministrazione di aziende pubbliche ed è stato recentemente partner di Celesta Capital. Ha conseguito un dottorato in Ingegneria Elettrica presso Notre Dame e un MBA presso l'Università di Chicago.
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) ha nombrado al Dr. Niel Ransom, un veterano de la industria con casi cinco décadas de experiencia en tecnología de redes y comunicaciones, en su Junta Directiva, con efecto inmediato. El Dr. Ransom aporta una extensa experiencia de su carrera en Bell Labs, BellSouth y como CTO Corporativo de Alcatel, donde lideró las inversiones globales en I+D y la estrategia de fusiones y adquisiciones.
El nombramiento sigue a la jubilación de Joseph Moscovitz de la Junta de Actelis, efectiva el 1 de febrero de 2025. La experiencia del Dr. Ransom abarca redes ópticas, computación en la nube de borde móvil y soluciones de acceso de banda ancha. Ha servido en juntas de múltiples empresas públicas y recientemente fue socio en Celesta Capital. Tiene un doctorado en Ingeniería Eléctrica de Notre Dame y un MBA de la Universidad de Chicago.
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS)는 네트워킹 및 통신 기술 분야에서 거의 50년의 경력을 가진 업계 베테랑인 Dr. Niel Ransom을 이사회에 즉시 임명했습니다. Ransom 박사는 Bell Labs, BellSouth 및 Alcatel의 기업 CTO로서의 경력을 통해 글로벌 R&D 투자 및 인수합병 전략을 주도한 풍부한 전문성을 보유하고 있습니다.
이번 임명은 2025년 2월 1일자로 Actelis 이사회에서 Joseph Moscovitz가 은퇴하는 것에 따른 것입니다. Ransom 박사의 경험은 광 네트워킹, 모바일 엣지 컴퓨팅, 광대역 접근 솔루션을 포괄합니다. 그는 여러 상장회사에서 이사로 활동했으며 최근에는 Celesta Capital에서 파트너로 있었던 경험이 있습니다. 그는 노틀담 대학교에서 전기 공학 박사 학위를 받았으며 시카고 대학교에서 MBA를 취득했습니다.
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) a nommé Dr. Niel Ransom, un vétéran de l'industrie avec près de cinq décennies d'expérience dans les technologies de réseau et de communication, à son Conseil d'Administration, avec effet immédiat. Dr. Ransom apporte une vaste expertise acquise au cours de sa carrière chez Bell Labs, BellSouth et en tant que CTO d'Alcatel, où il a dirigé les investissements mondiaux en R&D et la stratégie de fusions et acquisitions.
La nomination fait suite à la retraite de Joseph Moscovitz du Conseil d'Actelis, effective le 1er février 2025. L'expérience de Dr. Ransom couvre le réseau optique, l'informatique en périphérie mobile et les solutions d'accès à large bande. Il a siégé dans les conseils d'administration de plusieurs entreprises publiques et était récemment partenaire chez Celesta Capital. Il détient un doctorat en ingénierie électrique de l'Université de Notre Dame et un MBA de l'Université de Chicago.
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) hat Dr. Niel Ransom, einen Branchenveteranen mit fast fünf Jahrzehnten Erfahrung in der Netzwerktechnologie und Kommunikation, mit sofortiger Wirkung in seinen Vorstand berufen. Dr. Ransom bringt umfassende Expertise aus seiner Karriere bei Bell Labs, BellSouth und als Corporate CTO von Alcatel mit, wo er die globalen F&E-Investitionen und die M&A-Strategie leitete.
Die Berufung erfolgt im Anschluss an den Rücktritt von Joseph Moscovitz aus dem Actelis-Vorstand, der zum 1. Februar 2025 wirksam wird. Dr. Ransoms Erfahrung erstreckt sich über optische Netzwerke, Mobile Edge Computing und Breitbandzugangslösungen. Er hat in mehreren öffentlichen Unternehmen in Vorständen gedient und war kürzlich Partner bei Celesta Capital. Er besitzt einen Doktortitel in Elektrotechnik von der University of Notre Dame und einen MBA von der University of Chicago.
- Appointment of highly experienced industry veteran with relevant expertise in networking and cybersecurity
- Addition of strategic leadership with extensive public company board experience
- Enhanced expertise in key growth areas: optical networking, mobile edge computing, and broadband access
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Niel Ransom, a leader in networking technology and cybersecurity, joins Actelis as the company continues to strengthen its position in secure, high-performance networking for critical infrastructure, government, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNS) (“Actelis” or the “Company”), a market leader in cyber-hardened, rapid deployment networking solutions for IoT and broadband applications, today announced the appointment of Dr. Niel Ransom, an industry veteran in networking, cybersecurity, and deep-tech investments, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Dr. Ransom is an industry luminary with nearly five decades of experience in networking and communications technology. He began his career at Bell Labs, contributing to industry-first innovations in applied research and product development. He later held pivotal leadership roles, including directing the Advanced Technology Center at BellSouth and serving as Corporate CTO of Alcatel, where he led global R&D investments and M&A strategy. He has served on the boards of multiple publicly listed companies, including ECI Telecom, Applied Micro, Cyan, and Radisys, as well as ten private technology firms, two of which he chaired. Most recently, he was a Partner at Celesta Capital, investing in and advising deep-tech startups.
His experience extends to optical networking, mobile edge computing, and broadband access solutions, making him an invaluable addition as Actelis continues expanding its leadership in cybersecurity-driven networking for critical infrastructure, government, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Dr. Ransom holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Ransom’s appointment follows the retirement of Joseph (Yossi) Moscovitz from the Actelis Board, effective February 1, 2025. The Company thanks Moscovitz for his contributions and leadership during his tenure.
“I am excited to join Actelis at this critical juncture,” said Dr. Niel Ransom. “With the increasing demand for secure, high-speed networking solutions, Actelis is uniquely positioned to address key challenges in cybersecurity, edge networking, and critical infrastructure. I look forward to working with the team to accelerate growth and innovation.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Niel to the Actelis Board,” said Tuvia Barlev, Chairman and CEO of Actelis Networks. “His strategic vision and deep knowledge of communications, network security, and emerging technologies will be instrumental as we strengthen our leadership in cyber-hardened hybrid-fiber networking solutions and cyber aware networking. We also want to thank Yossi Moscovitz for his valuable contributions to Actelis and his dedication to the company during his tenure.”
Dr. Niel Ransom’s detailed bio is available in the Company’s latest filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on form 8-K. at http://www.sec.gov.
About Actelis Networks, Inc.
Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNS) is a market leader in hybrid fiber-copper, cyber-hardened networking solutions for rapid deployment in wide-area IoT applications, including government, ITS, military, utility, rail, telecom, and campus networks. Actelis’ innovative portfolio offers fiber-grade performance with the flexibility and cost-efficiency of hybrid fiber-copper networks. Through its "Cyber Aware Networking" initiative, Actelis also provides AI-based cyber monitoring and protection for all edge devices, enhancing network security and resilience.
For more information, please visit www.actelis.com.
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