A refreshing voice back at the helm

I came across a Google alert today for network access control (I admit it, I still follow the NAC market). There was a link to an article interviewing the CTO of HP ProCurve, Paul Congdon. I assumed it was a link to an old article (as sometimes happens with Google Alerts), but clicked anyway. Was happy to see it was dated today and it was in fact a new interview with Paul.

Paul had been the CTO of ProCurve a few years back when I concluded a relationship between StillSecure and HP ProCurve. He had taken a quasi-leave of absence to continue his education and I have not spoken to Paul in a few years now. It would appear that he is back. If so what a great thing for ProCurve!

Paul was one of the brightest people I have dealt with in my many years in technology. A true visionary, he also is one of the nicest gentlemen you will ever meet as well. He is a big supporter of open standards and is always thinking of what is on the next horizon.

Now that I know he is back, I will have to reach out to Paul and see how things are with him. But keep your eyes out for what Paul says. I can guarantee you that you will learn something!

Welcome back Paul!