3Com appoints senior VP

3Com has hired Saar Gillai as its new senior VP of worldwide products and solutions, says 1888 Press Release.

Gillai brings more than 20 years of networking experience to 3Com, having held management positions with companies such as Cisco Systems, Newbridge Networks and Tropos Networks. Gillai will report to 3Com president and COO Ron Sege.

“Saar brings to 3Com a unique blend of experience with industry-leading networking companies as well as the entrepreneurial spirit of someone who has worked in start-up environments,” said Sege.

Apple will appoint Qiu Qiuliang as general manager for Apple China, executives for the US-based consumer electronics company revealed, reports Trading Markets.

Qiu, the previous vice-president for HP Imaging and Printing Group, will succeed Ye Peng, who stepped down in April 2008.

It may take some time for Qiu to adjust to the new post at Apple, whose major customers are stylish youngsters, said an analyst, adding that Qiu has been engaged in sales operations in a corporate customer department for the past six years.

The science, engineering and technology (SET) industries are not getting enough women into jobs in the sectors, but many companies would like more, states Women in Technology.

Three quarters of women graduates in SET don't actually pursue careers in these areas, while half of male graduates do. It has also been suggested that women outperform their male counterparts, causing more companies to seek female employees.

Yvonne Baker, chief executive of the Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics Network, commented: "We have big employers desperate for more women because they want a different perspective.”