BOSTON, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- New investment
coupled with a new CEO has put Pwnie Express in position to accelerate on its IoT security vision. Support from Pwnie's existing
bench of investors comes in the form of $8 million in funding earmarked for continued customer
growth. In addition, the company has appointed Todd DeSisto as the company's new CEO.
DeSisto joined Pwnie's Board of Directors in 2016. He has previous experience leading IoT-related companies as the former CEO
at Axeda Corporation. During his tenure there, Axeda won several "best of" awards, including being named one of the 10 Most
Powerful IoT Companies with the likes of Amazon, Cisco, and Google. Axeda was sold to PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) for $170 million. Todd started his career in the wireless industry and was a member of Aloha Partners, one of the
largest holders of wireless spectrum in the US, before its sale to AT&T. As a senior executive with several emerging
companies, including Network Intelligence, Inc., New River Inc., and Atlantic Cellular Company, DeSisto has a track record of
building value and growing companies.
"The opportunity to work with a terrific team at an IoT security company like Pwnie was too good to pass up," DeSisto said. "
At Axeda we saw that as things become connected to the Internet, they also become vulnerable to cyber threats. IoT environments
cannot depend on the constant integrity of every connected device to ensure their ongoing security. A system specifically
designed to monitor and protect the environment is required. Pwnie is well positioned to meet this challenge"
DeSisto will help Pwnie build on the successes of 2017, including the rollout of new versions of its IoT security products and
the launch of its Stampede and channel programs for managed security service providers (MSSPs), value-added resellers (VARs), and
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Former CEO Paul Paget is staying with the company as
executive vice president focused on strategy.
The funding is led by existing investors .406 Ventures, Ascent Venture Partners and Fairhaven Capital with participation from
the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET), and brings the total invested to date to $28
million. "Our Investors are making a big statement about Pwnie with this new funding," DeSisto said. "We'll head into 2018
with great products and additional resources. We're in a great position to continue to grow by providing new and existing
customers with the best IoT security product in the marketplace."
About Pwnie Express
Pwnie Express closes the IoT security gap exposed by the deployment of IoT in the enterprise. By continuously
identifying and assessing all devices and IoT systems, our security platform prevents IoT based threats from disrupting business
operations. All without the need for agents, or changes to network infrastructure. To learn more about Pwnie Express
visit www.pwnieexpress.com.
Contacts: Adam Benson, 202.999.9104, adam@vrge.us
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