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Fedro Tapped to be President at Paragon Software Group

FREIBURG, Germany & IRVINE, Calif. - Paragon Software Group, a worldwide leader in desktop and server data protection software and mobile phone software applications has engaged Tom Fedro as its new President, Americas.  In this role, Fedro is responsible for all sales, marketing, finance and back-office operations in the western hemisphere. "Paragon has some outstanding solutions in two of the hottest markets in software today - data security and mobile productivity - I am very excited to be a part of the company," Fedro commented.  Based in Freiburg Germany, with offices  throughout Europe, Asia and the United States, Paragon is respected around the world for its innovative approaches and delivery of quality software to consumers, small business and large enterprise clients.   Fedro will be building the sales channels and marketing messages necessary to catapult the company to new levels of success.

Bushel and Boe Managing Director Joins the Board of Securus 360

IRVINE, Calif. - Tom Fedro has taken a board seat with Securus 360 a new security software company focused on protecting end users computer systems, data and identity information from threats online and offline.  The company has a comprehensive suite of solutions that have made the war against malware, data loss and identity thieves easier for the non technical home user as well as the small business owner.  The company is based in Irvine, California and will be offering a complete internet security suite that includes world class Anti-virus, Anti-spam, Anti-phishing and Anti-spyware along with a "Safe Search" tool bar to alert and protect the subscriber from suspicious websites.  Other products include an online backup service that will ensure Securus 360 subscribers never lose another data file, ever; and Identity Theft protection enabling the Securus 360 client to have the peace of mind that they are safe from the threat posed by the fastest growing crime in America.  Fedro commented "I am thrilled to be a part of this company as it aggressively moves into a leadership role in the security space.  Its the only company I know of that truly protects the subscriber from the key threats to their computer system, data and identity with an easy to use set of solutions at an affordable price point". In an altruistic move Securus 360 is delivering a free version of its security suite to ensure computer users worldwide have a basic level of protection available at no cost.

FarStone Technology Inc. Achieves Record Revenues and Profit in its Last Audit

IRVINE, Calif. - Under the leadership of EVP Sales, Marketing and Operations - Tom Fedro - the company has been turned around from a sea of red ink in 2004 to record revenue and profits in its last audit.  By re-focusing the company away from the retail channel while emphasizing a new commitment to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) sales channel, Fedro and his team drove the company to a new level of financial success with margins exceeding 98% as customer satisfaction metrics rose to heights never seen before. At the same time bad debt was virtually eliminated, return rates dropped by 75% leading to a very strong financial statement.   Fedro credits his team with tremendous execution on the plan, "We came into a very difficult situation, fortunately we hired the right talent and executed effectively to bring about the good news in our last audit.  With our sights clearly set on delivering our new solutions to the small business market (SMB) I expect this next year to be very exciting as we build out our value added reseller (VAR) channel".

Bushel and Boe Managing Director to Join Forces with FarStone Technology Inc.

IRVINE, Calif. - Bushel and Boe Managing Director Tom Fedro has accepted an engagement with FarStone Technology Inc. in Irvine California. Reporting to the CEO, Tom will be responsible for the sales and marketing planning, operations and strategy of the company on a worldwide basis. He will be immediately adding sales, marketing and product management talent to an already strong FarStone team that includes 110 employees with offices in the U.S., Taiwan and China. This exciting software publisher is a world leader in the development of digital content security, management and recovery software with multiple applications targeting the corporate, the small business and the home computer market. With several patented technologies, a strong reseller and retail channel along with a customer base that includes Intel, Phoenix Technologies, NEC, Fujitsu and several other large OEMs, FarStone is well on its way to becoming a major player in the digital revolution.

Bushel and Boe Aids Digital Map Products Inc.

In addition to providing domain expertise, marketing requirements assistance and sales representation services, Bushel and Boe utilized its network within the financial services industry to introduce Patrick Stone to Digital Map Products. Mr. Stone subsequently joined the Board of Directors; DMP press release brief: