Location-Based Systems: A Network Equity

Networks are evolving rapidly and becoming an even more essential and powerful element of an organization's IT infrastructure as they continue to be shaped by the following key trends:

 

PanGo Networks® is a leading provider of location-aware wireless services and applications for the enterprise market. PanGo's 802.11-based software transforms off-the-shelf WLAN infrastructure into a platform for intelligent applications that improve and expedite important business processes. Through its flagship PanOS® platform and mobile applications, PanGo offers the industry's first comprehensive solution for real-time asset visibility and context-aware information delivery.

 

Specializing in a range of markets including healthcare, manufacturing, retail and government, PanGo delivers reliable and accurate information about the location of connected devices, people and assets. PanGo's location-based applications enable optimal information management and workflow, and provide significant return on investment. PanGo is headquartered in Framingham, MA. The company is privately held.

 

Mike is responsible for shaping PanGo's strategic direction with business development, marketing and product management leadership. Previously, Braatz was a Co-Founder and Vice President of Business Development at Optiant. There, he helped launch the company into the supply chain optimization marketplace, built the company's strategic partnerships and was instrumental in all customer and go-to-market campaigns designed to enhance the company's market leadership position.

 

Prior to Optiant, Mike was a consultant at Bain & Company, where he helped companies in the wireless, software and manufacturing industries create new strategies and new programs in sales, marketing, production and distribution. Earlier in his career Mike spent five years with the U.S. Air Force, where he attained the rank of Captain and was decorated for outstanding performance. His achievements included managing a comprehensive upgrade of the communications and networking systems on the Vice-Presidential aircraft fleet, Air Force Two. He also supervised the development of a next-generation GPS-enabled voice and data communication system for aircrews worldwide.

 

Mike earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.