Synapse Wireless, a provider of intelligent, wireless control and monitoring technology for machine-to-machine (M2M) networks based on the Internet-enabled SNAP(R) network operating system, has expanded its executive team by welcoming Pete Manno as chief operating officer (COO).

Manno has a master's degree in electrical engineering and has been a leader in the high tech industry for years.

"Pete Manno brings years of success in building and managing high technology companies to help Synapse manage the growth being created by the increasing market acceptance of SNAP," said Wade Patterson, CEO of Synapse, in a statement.

Officials with Synapse said that over the past two years, the company has seen a five-fold increase in its development base and is now assisting thousands of engineers who are experiencing the benefits of Synapse's SNAP network operating system.

Company officials said that SNAP, a network operating system, can run on any computing platform – from tiny embedded controllers, to notebook and desktop computers (running the Windows, MAC, or Linux), all the way up to massive Internet and Cloud servers.

One of the key features of SNAP is that it performs full mesh routing using any and all available communications interfaces. Employing standard protocols, SNAP fully exploits the communications capabilities made available by the device upon which it is running.

These protocols may include IEEE (News - Alert) 802.15.4, WiFi, TCP/IP, Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS485, and so forth.

"With Synapse's award-winning commitment to innovation, sustainability and excellence as a recognized TOP 300 STARTUP," said Manno.

"It's easy to forecast how Synapse's disruptive technology is going to drive the future of machine communication in both new and existing markets. I am proud to be a member of such a promising company," said Manno.

Recently, Synapse Wireless and Digi-Key Corporation, the leading integrated, Internet-based distributor of electronic components, announced that the companies have entered into a global agreement for the distribution of Synapse's wireless solutions.

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