October 26, 2012, Bellevue, Washington, USA DATA-LINC GROUP is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Keith Nichols as Research and Development Manager for the DATA-LINC GROUP. Keith brings over a decade of wireless communication R&D to his new position with a combination of electronic, mechanical and computer hardware/software/networking skills. “My goal at DATA-LINC is to contribute to the long-term success of the enterprise and enhance our position as an innovative leader serving the industrial automation and instrumentation markets,” said Keith.

Before joining DATA-LINC, Keith served for nearly four yeas as full-time contractor with Clearwire LLC working on the development and testing of fixed and mobile wireless voice and data systems, reporting directly to the V.P. of Engineering and Operations. Prior to his years at Clearwire, he was employed at AT&T Wireless Services (AWS)- Wireless Local Technologies Group, as SMTS, Manager - Customer Premises Networking Solutions Group immediately under V.P. of Platform Engineering.

Keith's innovative, forward thinking makes him a valuable asset to keep DATA-LINC on the cutting edge of technology to the benefit of our automation and instrumentation channels-to-market… expanding an already broad product line and continuing its recognition for robust, reliable advanced-technology, industrial grade data communication products. Keith will be a key player as the company moves into an exciting phase of new product development.