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Telco leaders convene at WBBA Congress to discuss digital transformation

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Cloud, Smyth, XGS, Growth, Research, Mobile World Congress, AI, Wang, Workforce, Accenture, Telecom, WBBA, Nokia, Data-rate units, Virtual reality

Essentially, this means integrating data and decision intelligence across as many areas of business operations as possible.

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  • Essentially, this means integrating data and decision intelligence across as many areas of business operations as possible.
  • Each of the speakers presented ideas on how best to adapt, including strategies for developing next-generation networks, organizational changes, and new service offerings.
  • Set to become a benchmark for excellence in the industry, these awards will recognize outstanding contributions and initiatives in broadband development.
  • Founded in 2021, the WBBA seeks to combat digital inequality by promoting innovation and collaboration among business leaders, regulators, policymakers, and standard-setting bodies.

OA500 2024 Ranks World's Top 500 Outsourcing Firms

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Online, Workforce, Accenture, Teleperformance, Glassdoor, BPO, Concentrix

MANILA, Philippines, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Outsource Accelerator, the leading global outsourcing marketplace, today announced the release of its highly anticipated 2024 OA500 report, ranking the top 500 outsourcing companies worldwide.

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  • MANILA, Philippines, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Outsource Accelerator, the leading global outsourcing marketplace, today announced the release of its highly anticipated 2024 OA500 report, ranking the top 500 outsourcing companies worldwide.
  • The 2024 report features an enhanced ranking system, and longitudinal analysis, providing an even more comprehensive insight into the global outsourcing industry and its top 500 firms.
  • This year's Global Outsourcing Firm (BPO) Index assessed 2,847 outsourcing firms globally, up by 26% from 2023.
  • Key Highlights from the 2024 OA500 Analysis:
    Double-Digit Industry Growth: The OA500 firms generated a combined $590.87 billion in revenue, up 13.8% from $519.25 billion in 2023.

Virtru Welcomes Tiffanny Gates to Board of Directors Amid Exponential Public Sector Growth

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Senior, New Zealand Defence Force, Political moderate, Intelligence, Australian Defence Force, National security, Intelligence community, Data, Entrepreneurship, Business development, AFS, Public sector, IC, Organization, Accenture, Trust, Unified combatant command, Management

WASHINGTON, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtru today announced the appointment of Tiffanny Gates to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtru today announced the appointment of Tiffanny Gates to its Board of Directors.
  • degree from the United States Naval Academy and served in the U.S. Navy as a cryptologic officer.
  • Built on the Zero Trust Data Format (ZTDF), Virtru’s Data Security Platform is delivering immense value to the defense and intelligence communities: Virtru saw 200% year-over-year revenue growth in the public sector market in 2023.
  • “Tiffanny is joining our Board of Directors at an incredibly exciting time, with our public sector efforts picking up tremendous momentum,” said John Ackerly, CEO and Co-Founder of Virtru.

JAKALA Emerges as a European Data-Driven Powerhouse

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
International development, Kim Yeshi, Artificial intelligence, AI, Intelligence, Strategic planning, Culture, Growth, Life, Accenture, Creativity, Ecosystem, FFW, DNA

MILAN, Italy, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAKALA, a European data-driven powerhouse, emerges onto the business scene.

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  • MILAN, Italy, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAKALA, a European data-driven powerhouse, emerges onto the business scene.
  • Thanks to these integrations, JAKALA not only enhances its offering of digital solutions but also expands its geographical reach, creating a true powerhouse at the European level and initiating its expansion beyond overseas.
  • With an advanced approach to analyzing available information, coupled with high-profile human expertise, JAKALA emerges as a reliable partner for its clients.
  • In a year marked by significant transformation and expansion, JAKALA demonstrated exceptional performance in 2023, achieving double-digit growth that propelled global revenues to €520 million.

New Look Chooses Dayforce to Transform HR and Payroll

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Republic of Ireland, TSX, Growth, Accenture, HCM, Workforce, Video game

With more than 8,500 employees, plus additional seasonal workers during busy holiday periods, New Look was searching for a comprehensive solution to unify the employee experience across brick-and-mortar stores, ecommerce, and fulfilment.

Key Points: 
  • With more than 8,500 employees, plus additional seasonal workers during busy holiday periods, New Look was searching for a comprehensive solution to unify the employee experience across brick-and-mortar stores, ecommerce, and fulfilment.
  • The retailer also wanted to provide the mobile-first, self-serve experience its team craves.
  • With Dayforce, New Look will better optimise its labour force and support future growth, streamline scheduling and workforce management, and help maintain compliance in an evolving regulatory environment - all in one system.
  • The addition of on-demand pay with Dayforce Wallet in the UK will help New Look differentiate itself as an employer of choice in a competitive labour market.

Belden’s Hiran Bhadra Promoted to Sr. Vice President, Strategy & Technology

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Software, Internet, Hardware, BDC, Accenture, Inc., KPMG, Automation, Belden Incorporated, Sales

Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of digitization and network infrastructure solutions, announced today the promotion of Hiran Bhadra to the role of Sr. Vice President, Strategy & Technology, reporting to CEO Ashish Chand.

Key Points: 
  • Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of digitization and network infrastructure solutions, announced today the promotion of Hiran Bhadra to the role of Sr. Vice President, Strategy & Technology, reporting to CEO Ashish Chand.
  • In his expanded role as the CTO of the company, he will continue to shape Belden’s technology strategy while expanding his focus to reinforce the company’s commitment to technology and innovation.
  • He will also work to drive scalable technology solutions in automation and smart infrastructure, while working closely with business segments to ensure the company’s technology solutions align with business objectives.
  • During his time at Belden, he has led the company’s strategy and technology efforts while also championing the benefits of emerging technologies to customers, vendors and partners.

Carenet Health Announces Brandy Presti as Executive Vice President of Strategic Sales

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Monday, March 4, 2024
General Health, Health, Data Management, Other Technology, Technology, Dell, Cisco, BPO, Chanel, Carenet Health, Accenture, Microsoft, Multimedia, Environment, Patient

Carenet Health, a trusted partner in simplifying and powering the business of healthcare, announced today that Brandy Presti has joined the leadership team as executive vice president of strategic sales.

Key Points: 
  • Carenet Health, a trusted partner in simplifying and powering the business of healthcare, announced today that Brandy Presti has joined the leadership team as executive vice president of strategic sales.
  • In this role, Presti will be responsible for developing innovative client relationship management strategies, as well as leveraging new business opportunities to increase profitability and retain clients for Carenet.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304846546/en/
    Brandy Presti, Executive Vice President of Strategic Sales, Carenet Health (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I look forward to bringing my passion for advanced technology, relationship building and team collaboration to achieve rapid sales growth and drive big business outcomes with Carenet,” Presti said.
  • “Brandy will play a pivotal role at Carenet as she brings her fresh perspective and stellar client relationship experience to our sales team,” said Carenet Chief Sales Officer Rhonda Gibler.

Biju Mohan Joins Valorant as Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Consulting, Professional Services, Software, Manufacturing, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Artificial Intelligence, Growth, CPG, Accenture, Valorant, GEP, Partner (business rank)

Valorant announced today it has appointed Biju Mohan as Co-founder and Managing Partner of GenAI, Products and Sustainability Strategy to further strengthen its leadership team and drive broader expansion of its customer base with innovation, sustainable business practices and digital assets.

Key Points: 
  • Valorant announced today it has appointed Biju Mohan as Co-founder and Managing Partner of GenAI, Products and Sustainability Strategy to further strengthen its leadership team and drive broader expansion of its customer base with innovation, sustainable business practices and digital assets.
  • Most recently, Biju was Managing Director at Accenture leading the North America Account Leadership structure for their supply chain and procurement operations clients.
  • Prior to GEP, Biju worked with other leading consulting firms, such as Kearney, as well as the industry.
  • “Biju brings abundant experience in consulting advisory and a creative mind in the areas of GenAI and products to shape near and long-term growth strategy for Valorant,” says fellow Co-founder and Managing Partner, Tunir Chatterjee.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Announces March’s All-Star Guest Lineup of Sustainability Innovators

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
TV and Radio, Podcast, Technology, Professional Services, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Other Technology, Environment, Hardware, Sustainability, Clorox, Procter, General Motors, Virginity, Albertsons, T-Mobile, Whole Foods Market, Panasonic, LexisNexis, Gensler, UPS, General Mills, PwC, Salesforce, McKinsey & Company, ITT, Electronics, Johnson & Johnson, HP, Gap Inc., Wells Fargo, The Home Depot, Ford, EBay, ESPN, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, FedEx, Professional corporation, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, The Hershey Company, ESG, JetBlue, Molson Coors, Hertz, BMW, Webby Awards, Accenture, Verizon Communications, Tractor Supply Company, Adobe, Comerica, Merck, Intel, Best Buy, ERI, Kraft Heinz, Dell, IBM, Visa, Texas Instruments, Entrepreneurship, AT&T, KPMG, Music

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for March, featuring a who’s who of circularity, ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.

Key Points: 
  • Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for March, featuring a who’s who of circularity, ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.
  • The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
  • Impact Podcast guests are invited to share with listeners first-hand accounts of how they are able to help make the world a better place on a daily basis.
  • “Our Impact Podcast roster of experts features leaders who work every day to help make our world a better place.

SambaNova is First to Market with Secure, One Trillion Parameter Generative AI Model for the Enterprise

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Software, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor, Engineering, Multimedia, Sambanova, AI, SVP, Composition, NetApp, Accenture, Smartphone, Control, COE, Privacy, Economics, IDC, Environment

SambaNova Systems announces Samba-1 , a one trillion (1T) parameter generative AI model for the enterprise, which comprises 50+ of the highest quality open source generative AI Models.

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  • SambaNova Systems announces Samba-1 , a one trillion (1T) parameter generative AI model for the enterprise, which comprises 50+ of the highest quality open source generative AI Models.
  • Samba-1 is the first one trillion parameter model for the regulated enterprise that is private, secure, and 10X more efficient than any other model of its size.
  • "SambaNova's release of Samba-1, a trillion parameter AI model, that integrates with their SN40L chip for improved performance, marks an important development in enterprise AI," said Matt Eastwood, SVP of Research, IDC.
  • They include:
    Enterprise-Ready: A private, secure 1+ trillion parameter model that provides the highest-level of accuracy and enterprise control.