Multilink creates new ITS division, appoints new VP

Multilink has signalled its dedication to rapidly expanding its intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and Department of Transportation (DOT) business to meet growing demand for with the appointment of Michael Shaw as vice president for Transportation Products and the establishment of an ITS Transportation Power Division.
May 2, 2014 Read time: 1 min
Multilink has signalled its dedication to rapidly expanding its intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and Department of Transportation (DOT) business to meet growing demand for with the appointment of Michael Shaw as vice president for Transportation Products and the establishment of an ITS Transportation Power Division.

The new division will focus on the needs of government agencies deploying uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) or battery backup systems (BBS) at the intersection and major transportation corridors and tributaries equipped with surveillance, communication, detection and messaging systems.

Shaw, who previously worked for 101 Peek Traffic and the management consulting firm Goldsmith Payne and Company, is a technology executive whose positions at Tollgrade Communications and Cheetah Technologies led to the widespread use of centralised monitoring of data, video and voice networks in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

“Michael has already become a driving force in establishing a strong product line-up to meet the needs of our ITS customers,” said Steve Kaplan, Multilink chief executive officer.

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