Oberhausen, Germany, 20 February 2018 − ACCESS CO., LTD today announced the appointment of Dr. Neale Foster as Chief Executive Officer of ACCESS Europe. As CEO and member of the board, Foster will be responsible for driving the company’s strategy and realizing ACCESS’ ambition to offer best in class experiences in and out of the home – including in connected cars and devices by leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT).

Since joining ACCESS Europe in 2009 as VP Global Sales, Foster has ensured the company consistently provides technology that delivers ground-breaking services to consumers around the world. Prior to joining ACCESS, Foster was VP of Channel Sales and Business Development at Espial and Market Development Manager at WindRiver.

“From building and launching the world’s first mobile browser to supporting the delivery of a multiscreen service to 100 million consumers in India and developing new use cases in the connected car, ACCESS has always been at the forefront of the connected entertainment industry,” said Dr Neale Foster, CEO of ACCESS Europe. “With 1.5 billion devices supporting our solutions today, we are in a unique position as all the moving pieces are coming together to enable content to be delivered to any device over any network. I’m looking forward showcasing ACCESS’ pioneering spirit and ability to turn futuristic concepts into reality.”

About ACCESS
Since 1984, ACCESS CO., LTD. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers Index, 4813) has provided advanced IT solutions centered around mobile and network software technologies to telecom carriers, consumer electronics manufacturers, broadcasting and publishing companies, the automotive industry and energy infrastructure providers around the world. The company develops mobile software solutions that have been installed on over 1.5 billion devices, and network software solutions that have been used by over 300 telecommunication equipment manufacturers. Utilizing its network virtualization technology skills and knowledge, the company is currently focusing on the development and commercialization of Internet of Things (IoT) and media solutions that combine embedded and cloud technology. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company operates subsidiaries and affiliates in Asia, Europe and the United States to support and expand its business globally. Learn more about ACCESS at www.access-company.com.

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