BNET Industries
Market Cap:$56.4M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$3.4M
- Public
- US
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Broadcast International is a leading provider of video-powered broadcast solutions, including IP, and digital satellite, Internet streaming and other types of wired/wireless network distribution. Since 1984, the company has had consistent success in building and managing private satellite networks and providing video, audio and web broadcasting solutions to businesses worldwide. The company's patented CodecSys software is a breakthrough, artificial intelligence-based video compression technology that cuts video bandwidth requirements more than 80% over satellite, cable, IP and wireless networks. By slashing bandwidth needs, CodecSys enables a new generation of applications such as streaming video to cell phones, and offers unprecedented price/ performance benefits for existing applications such as HD video. Broadcast International is a public company (OTC BB: BCST) headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.
CFO, Corporate Secretary
James E. SolomonPeer Companies
NAICS Code All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing: 335999
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Broadcast International Inks Signage Deal with Fortune 10 Financial Services Firm
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Broadcast International Inc. signs satellite services pact with Canada Safeway Ltd
MIDVALE, Utah--BUSINESS WIRE--March 29, 1995--Broadcast International Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS:BRIN) Wednesday announced that it has been awarded a contract with Canada Safeway Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oakland, Calif.-based Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) to provide satellite-delivered services to all of the chain's Canadian locations, which number over 200.Dwight Egan, president and chief executive...
Broadcast International Inc. to continue discussions with Data Broadcasting Corp
NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 22, 1994--Broadcast International Inc. (NASDAQ:BRIN) announced that its board of directors met yesterday to consider the $6.00 per share stock merger proposal previously made by Data Broadcasting Corp. (NASDAQ:DBCC). The board determined that it is unwilling to enter into any agreement or arrangement regarding...
Broadcast International Inc. to review merger proposal
MIDVALE, Utah--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 10, 1994--The board of directors of Broadcast International Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS:BRIN) Thursday announced its intention to review and evaluate a merger proposal received from Data Broadcast Corp. (NASDAQ/NMS:DBCC). DBCC has proposed to acquire Broadcast in a business combination whereby each share of Broadcast common stock...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| James E. Solomon | CFO, Corporate Secretary |
| Randy Turner | Chief Financial Officer |
| Ron Bell | Senior Vice President |
| Dan Mabey | Vice President of International Development |
| Ken Moore | Vice President of Technical Services |
| Mary K. Hall | Vice President Client Services |
| Rob Chipman | Vice President of Sales & Marketing |
| David Van Epps | Senior Vice President and General Manager Broadcast International Networks |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| William Boyd | Chairman of The Board of Agility Recovery Solutions |
| Kirby D. Cochran | Board of Directors |
| Richard Benowitz | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Development Services, Inc. | CEO | Current |
| Broadcast International, Inc. | CFO, Corporate Secretary | Current |
| Corporate Development Services, Inc. | Owner | Current |
| Nevada Chemicals, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Biomeridian Corporation | Chairman of the Board | Former |
| University of Utah | Former |
Randy was named Controller in 1991 for Broadcast International after transferring from Bonneville Market Information, a subsidiary of BI where he had been Vice President of Finance. He began his career at Bonneville International in 1979 and was named Vice President/Controller in 1986. In 1995, he was named Vice President and Treasurer for Data Broadcasting Corp., the former parent company of Broadcast International, and continued as Controller for BI. In his current role, he is responsible for the financial reporting/budgeting, cash management and oversees personnel benefits administration. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Weber State University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Vice President of Finance | Current |
| Bonneville International Corporation | Former | |
| Weber State University | Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting | Former |
Ron Bell joined the company in order to oversee the evolution of the company's breakthrough CodecSys software. Ron is a well-known international figure in the definition, design, development and application of a wide range of technologies including microprocessors, operating systems, and networking. Ron was involved in the evolution of the UNIX operating system while serving as the General Manager of the UNIX Systems Group at Unisys and later as its Chief Technology Officer. Most recently, Ron served as Chief Technology Officer at MathStar in Hillsboro, OR, as well as at Micro Linear in San Jose, CA. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Utah, and has completed management training programs at the Wharton School of Business.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Senior Vice President | Current |
| Mathstar, Inc. | Chief Technology Officer | Former |
| University of Utah | M.S. In Computer Science | Former |
| University of Utah | B.S. In Electrical Engineering | Former |
Dan Mabey has 20+ years working in the business development sector in various leadership capacities. He directed the State of Utah International Business Development Office for 13 years. He established and administered foreign trade offices in 23 countries and provided trade and market development services for Utah businesses. He was Business Director of Gray Line Development, Tokyo, Japan. He has served on numerous boards and commissions and been the recipient of numerous recognitions. Dan received his Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree from Boise State University and a MPA from Idaho State University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Vice President of International Development | Current |
| Idaho State University | Mpa | Former |
| Boise State University | Bachelor of Arts Undergraduate Degree | Former |
Ken started at Broadcast International in 1990 as the company's 1st Director of MIS after 20 years in broadcast engineering and MIS. With Ken's background in broadcasting and computer related fields, he brings a wide knowledge base to the company's technical needs. In 1994, Ken was named Director of the Technical Services Group. He was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer in 1999. His current position as Vice President of Technical Services makes him responsible for our video and audio production facilities as well as the Repair Depot and the Technical Services Group which oversees the Internet connectivity and all microwave and telecommunication lines. He holds a Federal Communications Commission General (1st class) radio telephone operators license. He is also the facilities manager overseeing the day to day building needs of the office including security and building code compliance inspections.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Vice President of Technical Services | Current |
Mary K. has been with Broadcast International from its inception in 1983. With over 16 years of experience in helping our customers achieve their goals while incorporating advancements in technology, she provides an invaluable perspective and knowledge base in customer service and account management. Mary K and her department have provided customers with ongoing support toward the maximum utilization of BI services. This assistance has included the development of vendor sponsored programs which have both defrayed costs and produced revenues. Mary K. has a degree from Utah State University in Business Administration and has completed additional course work at the University of Utah in Integrated Marketing Communications.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Vice President Client Services | Current |
| Utah State University | Degree | Former |
Rob Chipman is Broadcast International's Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Most recently, he was Founder and CEO of TrainSeek, Inc., a leading online marketplace for training products and services. This is Rob's second tour of duty with BI. Before starting TrainSeek, he served as Director of Marketing, Vice president of Marketing for the Lawyers Communication Network (BI's joint venture with the American Bar Assn.) and General Manager of Business Vision (BI's satellite-delivered business training channel). Prior to BI, Rob was Founder and President of Multimark, Inc., a marketing services company and Vice President of Sales/Marketing for alternative media company AdMedia International. He began his marketing career with O. C. Tanner, an employee recognition company, holding positions in communications, marketing research and sales management. An honors graduate of the University of Utah, Rob earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Vice President of Sales & Marketing | Current |
| Business Vision Inc | General Manager | Former |
| Business Vision Inc | Director of Marketing | Former |
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Sales Executive | Former |
| O.C. Tanner Company Inc. | Former | |
| University of Utah | Former |
David has spent over 25 years successfully developing businesses focused in media, communications, and environmental experience. As the CEO and President of ScentAir he used his business vision and entrepreneurial spirit to revolutionize the use of fragrance as an environmental marketing and branding tool. Prior to his tenure with ScentAir, he held a number of executive management positions with Muzak, the world's leading provider of music, messaging, and sound system design utilized to enhance retail environments. He is a frequent speaker on the subject of using the five senses to create dynamic business environments. David is a graduate of Ithaca College where he holds a BS in broadcast communications.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Senior Vice President and General Manager Broadcast International Networks | Current |
| Scentair | CEO | Former |
| Scentair | President | Former |
| Ithaca College | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Chairman of The Board of Agility Recovery Solutions | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast International, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
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