New & Novel

Who: Rich Corley '92 (M.S.), director, DSP Platforms; Doug Wood '84, director, DSP Systems; Mark Lovington '79, director, Corporate Development

What: Data Services Platform Group, Sun Microsystems

Where: Acton, Mass.

Why: Founded three years by Rich Corley as Pirus Networks Inc. to deliver advanced networking storage services and multiprotocol access through a centrally managed platform, Pirus was acquired by Sun Microsystems in December 2002 and merged into Sun's Network Storage organization as the Data Services Product (DSP) group. WPI is a customer and was a test site for Pirus's intelligent, multiprotocol storage area networking (SAN) switch.

Web site: www.sun.com/storage/

Who: Bettyann (Gustafson) Cernese '83

What: Forward Motion Massage

Where: Groton, Mass.

Why: A certified therapist for equines and humans, Cernese treats both horse and rider to enhance their performance as a team. She uses sports massage, and deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy and Swedish massage techniques to improve freedom of movement. She recently expanded her practice to include acupuncture and other holistic treatment modalities.

Web site: www.forwardmotionholistic.com

Who: Sergio Salvatore '02, lead engineer

What: Run Tones

Where: Park Avenue, New York City

Why: Recently purchased by Sony Music Entertainment to form the core of its new Mobile Products Group, Run Tones' wireless media services include preprogrammed ring tones for cell phones featuring licensed versions of popular melodies; a mobile media hub; and RUNpics, a personal photo service.

Web site: www.runtones.com

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