here are a few bits of info on Mycotronx. IBM's `supplier of the year' and heavy into `satellite encryption systems'. p.s. rumor has it a reporter out there picked up on the Mycotronx `dumpster' postings here and the pointer in alt.whistleblowing to it for a mainstream news article to appear ~Sep.-Oct. ltr. ------- Forwarded Message [...] I pulled this from the Business Wire, it's not copyrighted was was distributed on BW for inclusion in Business Editor's files... it's the "approved" company profile of the folks making the Cliper Chip. =-=-=-=-=-=-= CORPORATE PROFILE FOR MYKOTRONX INC., DATED FRIDAY, AUG. 13 Published date: Friday, Aug. 13 Company name: Mykotronx Inc. Address: 357 Van Ness Way, Suite 200 Torrance, Calif., 90501 Telephone No.: 310/533-8100 Chairman of the Board: Leonard J. Baker Secretary/ Treasurer: Kikuo Ogawa President: Theodore S. Bettwy Public Relations Contact: Sheila R. Coon Business number: 310/533-8100 ext. 13 Home number: 310/548-7061 Company description: Mykotronx Inc., a small Torrance, Calif. business (42 employees) is fast becoming recognized as a leader in the Information Security (INFOSEC) field. The company has received numerous commendations for its quality program. Mykotronx was named "supplier of the year" by IBM's Federal Systems Co. of Boulder, Colo., for both 1992 and 1993. The Mykotronx staff is composed of experienced authorities in cryptology, telecommunications and the digital design of electronic equipment and microcircuits (chips). It also has excellent facilities for performing R & D engineering, prototype, production and testing. The small company atmosphere provides for personalized service and quick-react capability. Low overhead and operating expenses contribute to Mykotronx's price competitive capability. Since 1987 Mykotronx has gained a steadily increasing market share of the Space Communications Security (COMSEC) business through its COMSEC equipment design and production. Bookings through June 1993 have exceeded $7.5 million. Mykotronx is a major supplier of satellite-to-ground encryption equipment and the developer of the U.S. Government's proposed new standard ("Clipper") for encryption of electronic communications such as voice and computer transmissions via telephone, fax machine, modem, etc. Whether for high-volume or one-of-a-kind custom units, Mykotronx has the technology and capability to meet customer's INFOSEC needs. CONTACT: Mykotronx Inc., Torrance Sheila R. Coon, 310/533-8100 (phone) 310/533-0527 (fax) ------- End of Forwarded Message