Coradiant, Inc., a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) that offers round-the-clock operation of web-based system in both enterprise and internet data centers, today announced that David Coughlan, its VP of Strategic Development, has been elected as Director-at-Large of the MSP Association, an international consortium of companies collaborating to define, shape and promote the emerging Management Service Provider market.
“I am extremely happy to have been elected on the Board to the MSP Association,” said Mr. Coughlan. “This Association has proven itself to be a very unique organization, with the vision and leadership necessary to strengthen the awareness of the value and benefits that MSPs contribute to the industry. I look forward to being involved in all the ambitious initiatives that the MSP Association sponsors.”
Prior to joining Coradiant in February 2001, Coughlan was vice president of business development for CO Space, Inc., acquired by InterNAP Network Services in June 2000. Responsible for establishing partnerships and alliances, Coughlan was also a member of the team negotiating the sale to InterNAP. Prior to CO Space, Coughlan was vice president of acquisitions for the Frontier Group, growing the company to over $175M in 3 years. Coughlan also served in a variety of executive management positions for Northland Investment Corporation.
“Our members selected a terrific mix of qualified people for the MSP Association’s second-year Board,” said Linda Shannon-Hills, Chair of the MSP Association. “We have continuity plus new faces, with expertise and experience from large companies and small, from both the MSP and enabler sides. I’m looking forward to working with this energetic Board on an ambitious agenda to surmount the challenges of the coming year.”
About Coradiant
Coradiant Inc. is a Managed Service Provider (MSP) that offers round-the-clock operation of web-based systems in both enterprise and Internet data centers. The company’s OutSmart services keep business-critical sites running securely and responsively. Sites are remotely managed, maintained, and proactively monitored from Coradiant’s network operations centers. All Coradiant customers get access to leading network experts who can help bring new sites online quickly while avoiding expensive equipment purchases. Corporate headquarters are in Boston, MA, with regional offices in California, New Jersey, New York and Montreal. Doll Capital Management, Grandbanks Capital and Sandlot Capital fund the company. For more information visit www.coradiant.com or call 1-877-731-PASS (7277) in North America.
