"We believe iVivity is strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing OEM need to simplify the complexity of storage system development, fully take advantage of new protocols like iSCSI and develop systems for new emerging storage applications," said Joseph R. Zell, general partner, Grotech Capital Group. "iVivity's first product -- the iDiSX 2000 10Gbps storage network processor -- is uniquely positioned as the industry's only true 10GE storage S-o-C (System on a Chip) commercially shipping today. Along with its recently announced relationship with Huawei-3Com, as well as a number of unannounced design wins, iVivity has established itself as a leader in the emerging storage network processor market."

"As iVivity enters this critical phase of delivering on its design wins and the intensification of research and development, Tom Burniece brings an extraordinary arsenal of management experience and industry contacts to help the company exploit its leadership position and realize its full potential," said Bruce Bergman, Chairman of iVivity's Board of Directors. "While we welcome Tom to our team, we also wish to thank David Coombs for his three years of excellent leadership in building a world class organization at iVivity and we wish him the best as he leaves to pursue personal interests."

"As an early member of iVivity's Board of Advisors, I became a big believer in the company's technology and market potential a long time ago," said Tom Burniece. "I am extremely pleased to come on board in a hands-on capacity to lead the company in this exciting next phase of growth."

"iVivity's new funding, coupled with proven customer traction and unique technology places them in the forefront of the storage network processor space," said Michael Peterson, president, Strategic Research Corporation. "I'm pleased to see Tom Burniece joining iVivity as CEO. Tom's wealth of experience in engineering, management, and business development in the storage networking industry will help iVivity tremendously. He will be a real asset."