Jim Panté, formerly President and CEO of Tablus, has more than 25 years of sales and general management experience in top management positions in network management and enterprise software. Prior to joining Tablus he was the Vice President of Field Operations at VitalSigns Software, Inc. where his considerable experience helped to position the company for a successful acquisition by International Network Services in 1998. Before VitalSigns, Panté held a similar position at DataTools, Inc. and built a world class sales organization during his three-year tenure which became a significant factor in its subsequent acquisition by BMC Software. Prior to DataTools, Panté worked for Network General Corporation. During the critical growth phase that spanned its transition from a private organization to a public company, Panté held a variety of senior management positions. These included Vice President and Director of U.S. sales and culminated in his role as managing director of European operations where he firmly established his reputation for excellence in international business. Panté is also a former law enforcement officer which, in concert with his business experience, provides him with a unique perspective on information security.