Celio Appoints Masahiro Asai as Country Manager to Oversee Celio’s Japanese Operations
SALT LAKE CITY – May 21, 2009 – In order to support its growth and acceptance of the REDFLY Mobile Companion, Celio Corp today announced it has opened an office in Yokahama, Japan, appointing Masahiro Asai as country manager for Celio Corp Japan. Asai will oversee all country operations including sales, marketing, and customer and technical support.
The opening of the office in Japan is an integral part of Celio Corp’s worldwide expansion, and increases its ability to make the REDFLY Mobile Companion available to more customers in Japan through Celio Corp Japan’s new partnerships with Japanese resellers IBS Japan Co., Ltd and Movida Solutions Inc.
“Since the launch of the REDFLY Mobile Companion, we have seen a large acceptance of the product in the Japanese market, so expanding our presence to that geography was a logical and strategic move,” said Kirt Bailey, president and CEO of Celio Corp. “With the opening of this office, REDFLY customers will now be able to buy direct from Japan and get the product quicker, while also having increased customer service and technical support.”
Under the direction of Celio Corp headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, Asai will manage all operations in Japan and be responsible for the in-country marketing, building channel and reseller programs, and technical and customer support. Asai comes to Celio Corp with more than 20 years in the computer security industry, including posts at LANDesk Software K.K., Intel K.K., and PGP K.K.
Celio Corp Japan plans to address the unique Japanese mobile phone market by promoting the smartphone plus REDFLY Mobile Companion combination as an innovative Thin Client solution.
Continued Bailey, “As the smartphone market continues to grow in Japan, we’re confident the REDFLY Mobile Companion’s acceptance will mirror that growth as it enables its customers to use their smartphone like a laptop.”
For more information about the REDFLY Mobile Companion, visit www.celiocorp.com.
About Celio Corp
Celio Corp is creating, defining and driving technologies that enable the smartphone to become the primary mobile computing device. Celio\’s award-winning REDFLY technology enables organizations, mobile executives, and consumers to access and use their smartphone with a larger screen and keyboard, increasing productivity and saving costs while tapping the full potential of their smartphone investment.
Celio\’s vision is that any smartphone\’s familiar interface and applications will connect to any larger screen, keyboard, or touch interface for an ideal mobile experience at home, in the office and on the road. REDFLY products are available from Celio Corp and from a growing network of partners and resellers in the US and selected regions worldwide.
