Data I/O Announces Fireside Chat Hosted by Automotive Semiconductor Equity Research Analyst Kevin Garrigan of WestPark Capital

Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO), the leading global provider of advanced security and data deployment solutions for microcontrollers, security ICs and memory devices, today announced the availability of the second installment of its 2023/2024 fireside chat series of interviews with its President and CEO, Anthony Ambrose. Mr. Ambrose was interviewed by guest host Kevin Garrigan of WestPark Capital*, with the discussion focusing on automotive technology advancements and monetization impact.

The interview is being streamed for public viewing over the Internet and can be accessed via the Webcasts and Presentations section of the Data I/O Corporation website at www.dataio.com and on all the Company’s social media feeds. The websites and online platforms of each of the fireside chat series event hosts are able to carry the interviews on the respective date of publication.

During the interview made available today, Mr. Ambrose discusses:

• How Data I/O’s software-driven innovations led to its position as the premier automotive electronics programming partner with approximately 50 Tier 1 automotive suppliers and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) customers globally and the deployment of over 275 PSV systems in the past 10 years.

• Electrification of vehicles and other significant growth trends expected to impact the next 3-5 years, including:
  • Active safety
  • Dashboard computing
  • Enhanced connectivity
  • Autonomous driving
  • Infotainment
  • Onboard convenience and efficiencies
  • Ride sharing/fractional ownership technologies
  • Mid- and lower-level end of market expected to follow higher end market with accelerating growth in electronics content per vehicle

Guest Host: Kevin Garrigan of WestPark Capital

Kevin Garrigan is a Senior Research Analyst at full-service investment bank and broker-dealer WestPark Capital covering automotive and semiconductors, as well as disruptive technology companies. He brings four years of sell-side experience to the firm, previously working at Rosenblatt Securities helping cover semiconductor & semiconductor test equipment sectors. Kevin began his career on the buy-side working for George McKelvey Co. Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology from James Madison University, and he currently holds series 7, 66, 86, and 87 registrations.