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National Tech Training Nonprofit NPower Announces New Partners and Expansion into New Markets to Advance Equity in the Tech Industry

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

NPower graduates learn foundational and stackable tech skills and are recruited into fast-growing dynamic areas such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and project management.

Key Points: 
  • NPower graduates learn foundational and stackable tech skills and are recruited into fast-growing dynamic areas such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and project management.
  • It will be their first data-driven training course designed to help women from under-resourced communities transfer existing skills from current non-tech jobs into pure tech positions.
  • "NPower is well positioned to ambitiously balance scale while delivering real impact to the communities it serves," says NPower's Chief External Relations Officer, Steve Ragan.
  • "And our mission is to close that gap, so that we can accelerate economic mobility and build more generational wealth through tech jobs across the U.S."

Global AI Consulting Services Market Forecasted to Reach $64.3 Billion by 2028: BCC Research

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

BOSTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global AI Consulting Services Market refers to the worldwide business of companies that provide advice, support, and assistance to other businesses in using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. These consulting services help companies understand how to use AI effectively in their operations, such as improving processes, developing new products, or enhancing customer experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Global AI Consulting Services Market, by Service Type:
    The global AI consulting services market by type consists of analytics consulting, digital strategy and transformation, application development, cognitive integration, and AI customization.
  • This section describes the current market scenario and future growth prospects for various service catering to the AI consulting services market.
  • Global AI Consulting Services Market, by Technology:
    The global AI consulting services market is segmented based on technology, including predictive analytics, big data analytics, BI implementation, computer vision, and others.
  • Global AI Consulting Services Market, by End User:
    The global AI consulting services market by end user includes healthcare, retail, manufacturing, IT/telecom, BFSI, and others.

Fortune Media Expands In The UK And Europe, Establishing The New Destination For Business Leaders Across The Region

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune Media announced today a significant expansion in the UK and Europe. The publication is adding several new top editorial and commercial executives to its European operations, including Alex Wood Morton as Executive Editor for Europe.

Key Points: 
  • Previously, he oversaw growth of the Forbes brand across Europe as the Managing Director and Europe Editor.
  • He will join Fortune Europe as Editorial Director, Leadership, spearheading CEO and leadership coverage, and developing an exclusive community of business leaders in Europe.
  • He'll convene events for the UK/Europe's C-Suite and share insights into how to shape business success in the UK and Europe.
  • Executive Editor Alex Wood Morton said: "Until now, the UK and Europe have lacked an editorial champion for big business.

Fortune Media Expands In The UK And Europe, Establishing The New Destination For Business Leaders Across The Region

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune Media announced today a significant expansion in the UK and Europe. The publication is adding several new top editorial and commercial executives to its European operations, including Alex Wood Morton as Executive Editor for Europe.

Key Points: 
  • Previously, he oversaw growth of the Forbes brand across Europe as the Managing Director and Europe Editor.
  • He will join Fortune Europe as Editorial Director, Leadership, spearheading CEO and leadership coverage, and developing an exclusive community of business leaders in Europe.
  • He'll convene events for the UK/Europe's C-Suite and share insights into how to shape business success in the UK and Europe.
  • Executive Editor Alex Wood Morton said: "Until now, the UK and Europe have lacked an editorial champion for big business.

National Geographic Society Names Darien Wright as Chief Financial and Operating Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society has named Darien Wright its Chief Financial and Operating Officer, effective March 28, 2024. In this role, Wright will lead the organization's financial and operational functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury and risk management.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society has named Darien Wright its Chief Financial and Operating Officer, effective March 28, 2024.
  • In this role, Wright will lead the organization's financial and operational functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury and risk management.
  • Wright will also oversee the Society leaders responsible for its endowment and investment portfolio, technology solutions and Base Camp experiences to further the Society's mission.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Darien to our team," said Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of the National Geographic Society.

McGraw Hill Appoints Two New Executives to its Senior Leadership Team

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global education company McGraw Hill today announced the appointment of two new executives to its senior leadership team. Bob Sallmann will join McGraw Hill as Chief Financial Officer on April 15th, and will be responsible for the company's global financial strategy. Sallmann succeeds Garet Guthrie, who will remain with McGraw Hill through April to support the transition of his responsibilities and complete fiscal year end procedures. David Cortese will join McGraw Hill on April 8th in a newly created Chief Digital Information Officer role, where he will oversee digital platform development, information technology and data analytics for the company. In addition to overseeing McGraw Hill's Digital Platform Group (DPG), Cortese will assume responsibility for the company's Global Technology Services (GTS) group upon the retirement of Angelo DeGenaro at the end of the month. Sallmann and Cortese will both report to Simon Allen, CEO of McGraw Hill.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global education company McGraw Hill today announced the appointment of two new executives to its senior leadership team.
  • Bob Sallmann will join McGraw Hill as Chief Financial Officer on April 15th, and will be responsible for the company's global financial strategy.
  • Sallmann succeeds Garet Guthrie, who will remain with McGraw Hill through April to support the transition of his responsibilities and complete fiscal year end procedures.
  • "I'm very pleased to welcome Bob and David to our leadership team in two critical roles that will help continue to position McGraw Hill for long-term growth," Simon Allen said.

Scale Computing Announces 2024 Scale Computing Platform Summit Awards Finalists

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Discussions will explore the latest advancements in virtualization technology, edge computing, hybrid cloud, AI, automation, data security, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Discussions will explore the latest advancements in virtualization technology, edge computing, hybrid cloud, AI, automation, data security, and more.
  • This year's program includes a speaker lineup of technology leaders from key Scale Computing customers and partners who will offer expert insights around their direct experience with Scale Computing, including use cases and benefits of the infrastructure technology.
  • "The Platform Summit Awards finalists embody these values by consistently pushing boundaries and driving positive outcomes for their organizations.
  • To learn more about the conference and to register for Platform//2024, please visit the Scale Computing Platform Summit event website .

Hyperledger Foundation Adds Citi and Brazilian Development Bank as New Members; Launches Financial Services Working Group to Support Rapid Industry Adoption of Hyperledger Besu

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Additionally, the foundation unveiled a new Hyperledger Besu Financial Services Working Group , chaired by DTCC, that will support operationalizing the open source Ethereum client for enterprise end user applications.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the foundation unveiled a new Hyperledger Besu Financial Services Working Group , chaired by DTCC, that will support operationalizing the open source Ethereum client for enterprise end user applications.
  • Hyperledger Besu is emerging as critical infrastructure for next generation financial services.
  • Hyperledger Besu , a Java-based client with an extractable EVM implementation that serves both public and private permissioned networks use cases, is emerging as critical infrastructure for next generation financial services.
  • "The launch of a financial services-focused working group to accelerate development of critical features underscores the value of Hyperledger Foundation's open, community-driven development.

101 Mobility Celebrates Excellence with Inaugural Franchise of the Year Award at Annual Conference in Nashville, TN

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

PHOENIX, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During its recent Annual Conference in Nashville, TN, 101 Mobility introduced an important new component to its awards program: the Franchise of the Year Award.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During its recent Annual Conference in Nashville, TN, 101 Mobility introduced an important new component to its awards program: the Franchise of the Year Award.
  • These contributions significantly enhance the resilience and growth of the 101 Mobility system.
  • This year, the Franchise of the Year Award was proudly presented to Larry Wright, the owner of the 101 Mobility franchises in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.
  • Since assuming control of his franchises in April 2016, he has instilled a culture of excellence, innovation, and support, thereby raising service and operational standards across the 101 Mobility network.

Exposure Management Market worth $7.6 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, March 18, 2024

CHICAGO, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Exposure Management Market size is projected to grow from USD 2.2 billion in 2024 to USD 7.6 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 28.3% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™.

Key Points: 
  • The healthcare industry is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR in the exposure management market during the forecasted period due to several critical factors.
  • All these factors contribute to the growing market size of the solutions segment in the exposure management landscape.
  • The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR in the exposure management market during the forecast period, driven by several key factors.
  • Track and analyze competitive developments, such as new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, agreements, and collaborations in the global exposure management market.