New VP to Head Internet SCADA System Research and Development
 M2M Inventor and Industry Veteran to Drive Further Innovation

Englewood, Colorado - February 11, 2024 - M2M Data Corporation, the leader in Internet Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), announced today it has appointed Mike Castlebury to head the company's newly created research and development group. Castlebury brings more than 30 years of research and development experience in the energy industry, specifically with leading utility and technology companies, to the position.

Alan K. Forbes, M2M Data Corporation CEO, believes the Castlebury-led R&D team is exactly the catalyst M2M needs to lead the company into the 21st century. "We're excited about this newly dedicated R&D group. M2M has won many deals on the basis of our innovations, and we felt it was appropriate to continue to increase our investment in this strategic area," Forbes stated.

Forbes went on to add, "Mike has an impressive professional background, bringing an extensive skill set, creativity and invaluable industry experience and knowledge to the company. We are confident that the addition of the R&D group, particularly with Mike at the helm, will expand the company's universe of innovative technologies and will enable M2M to continue showing further growth and market leadership."

In his previous M2M post, Castlebury led a variety of key development projects, including several patented technologies and M2M's iApps. This latter undertaking extended the richness and utility of SCADA data through a set of customizable components that can be quickly assembled into custom Internet SCADA applications.

Prior to his work at M2M, Castlebury designed, installed and maintained PLC-based SCADA systems for Amoco and Chevron properties nationwide. He also engineered frequency control systems for coal and gas-fired power stations, and he served as Xcel Energy's specialist in maintaining SCADA systems and electric substations.

A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Castlebury designed and holds several PLC-related patents. He is a member of the Instrument Society of America (ISA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

About M2M Data Corporation
M2M Data Corporation (www.m2mdatacorp.com), headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is the leading provider of smart field solutions for energy, industry, and government customers. M2M has consistently led the industry in the development of innovative and powerful Internet technologies for electronic monitoring and control of remote equipment to increase production, reduce downtime, and minimize maintenance costs. Through a unique combination of Internet, SCADA, communications, security, and industry expertise, M2M has become a trusted partner for top energy companies, utilities, and government contractors developing and operating United States critical infrastructure. Today M2M is one of the most successful organizations in the smart field space with solutions that are the fastest, easiest to use, most complete, and most secure.

For more information, contact Shanna Castlebury at 303-768-0064 Ext. 414 or email her at [email protected].