Covergence appoints Moran as chief executive

Covergence Inc. today announced that it has named James M. Moran as its president and chief executive officer.

Covergence of Maynard describes itself as a provider of "next-generation Session Border Control and Session Management solutions" for big companies.

Moran is an industry veteran, and his resume includes a stint as executive vice president Massachusetts-based edocs, which focuses on the delivery of enterprise-class Web-based self-service solutions for big companies, Covergence said.

“With the enterprise market rapidly emerging, Jim’s strong enterprise background and proven track record, combined with his ability to create and manage high-performance teams will ensure that Covergence is well positioned for its next phase of growth,” Sean Dalton, general partner of Highland Capital Partners, said in a statement.

Highland Capital Partners, a venture firm with offices in Lexington, is an investor in Covergence.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)