TORONTO, Oct. 31 /CNW/ - Route1(TM) (TSX-V:ROI), an innovator in mobile thin-clients, today announced significant changes to its sales organization designed to enhance the Company's ability to fully capitalize on the growing popularity of its Mobi Solution among small businesses and large enterprises. Route1 has hired Mike Larkin, former Vice President Sales at BCE Emergis, to head its worldwide sales efforts and Gregg Jorritsma as its new Director of North American Channel Sales. Stephen Skinner has left the Company to pursue new endeavours. "We are pleased to have secured the talents of seasoned veterans in enterprise and channel sales at a time when there is growing customer interest in our new remote computing platform," said Andrew White, Route1 CEO. "Mike and Gregg are proven over-achievers with the leadership skills necessary to develop and drive a high growth business." The hires represent nearly 50 years of success in telecom services, internet, e-commerce, and software sales. Mike Larkin was Vice President Sales, Emergis a former BCE e-commerce subsidiary. Previously he was Vice President Sales, Bell Canada where he managed sales, marketing and technical teams in a $650 million business segment within Bell Ontario. Mike led his team to significant over-achievement of plan in a highly competitive and commoditized market. Prior to this, he also led the formation of WorldLinx, a BCE internet start-up, where he grew sales revenue from zero to $50 million in over three years. Mike also built and managed national sales and marketing organizations for iNET America, a Bell Canada/Ameritech joint venture and a pioneer in online database access. iNET's clients included the American Bar Association and several leading financial institutions. Larkin's appointment is effective December 5, 2005. Gregg Jorritsma is a former Director of North American Channel Sales for BorderWare Technologies, an enterprise messaging security appliance vendor. Prior, he was the Manager of Distribution Sales at Citrix Systems, a global leader of remote access solutions where each year he exceeded sales and channel development targets in growing Canadian sales from $8 million to $22 million between 2000 and 2003. Gregg also led global partnership relationships with Janna Systems, an e-CRM firm which was acquired by Siebel. Gregg has the distinction of introducing Canada's first wireless data VAR program while serving as manager of mobile office channels for Bell Canada's mobility division. "I'm delighted to be joining Route1, a company that is well on its way to establishing recognition in a high growth, dynamic sector," said Larkin. "Mobility is clearly in the limelight and the adoption of broadband wireless is creating new opportunities for innovative services like the Mobi Solution. I look forward to contributing to the accomplishments of the team and moving aggressively on the company's prospects." Route1's Mobi Solution is a platform that enables instant secure, remote computing using thin clients. The platform's Seamless Workspace architecture and workSecure security design allow users to remotely operate office computing and network resources seamlessly and securely while they traverse networks. The solution uses hardware, software and the MobiNET service which authenticates users, devices and encrypts all data transactions using an SSL PKI framework based on RSA technology. A layered security approach allows organizations to integrate their existing security investments. With MobiNET, systems behind corporate firewalls actually follow users and establish connections and since no applications or data reside on the thin-clients, risks associated with lost devices are mitigated. About Route1 Route1 is an innovator in mobile thin-client solutions. The Company's solutions bridge the gap between worker mobility and data security allowing organizations of all sizes to easily support their mobile office, regulatory compliance, business growth and continuance requirements. Route1 is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (symbol:ROI). For more information, visit route1.com. (C) 2005 Route1 Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks and registered trademarks used are owned by their respective owners.