Mike Heumann VP of WW Marketing at NextIO

NextIO, Inc., provider of I/O virtualization and high performance I/O solutions, announced that Mike Heumann has joined the company as Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. Mr. Heumann will spearhead the company’s expansion strategy in the I/O virtualization (IOV), high-performance computing (HPC), and high-performance storage markets as the company continues its system focus in 2010.

 Heumann brings over 25 years of high-technology marketing and sales experience to NextIO. A veteran of several innovative I/O and storage companies, Mr. Heumann specializes in applying new technologies to existing markets and creating solutions that solve customer pain points. His extensive storage and I/O experience includes executive level marketing and sales roles at Astute Networks, Dot Hill, AMCC, and JNI.

"As NextIO’s preferred channel partner, we see their continued investment in sales and marketing as a strong commitment to our joint success," said Fred Cuen, senior vice president and general manager of IBM Solutions, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas. "The IOV market is quickly expanding and Avnet believes it will be a critical differentiator for us."

"Mike’s experience in working directly with end users, OEMs and partners in the high-tech channel will be key to position NextIO for significant growth," said K.C. Murphy, CEO of NextIO. "We are thrilled to have him on board as we go to market with innovative IOV solutions and high-performance storage products based on our IOV platforms."