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Istation names Rich Watson as Chief Revenue Officer

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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DALLAS, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Istation , an educational technology leader, announced that Rich Watson has been named the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer, effective January 10.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Istation , an educational technology leader, announced that Rich Watson has been named the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer, effective January 10.
  • In the newly created role of Chief Revenue Officer, Watson oversees the go-to-market strategy and revenue-generating efforts of marketing, customer success and sales operations.
  • “With Rich Watson leading as the new Chief Revenue Officer, we’re poised for exciting expansion and growth in 2023,” said Richard Collins, President and CEO of Istation.
  • “Istation is a deeply respected brand in K-12 education, with a high-performing team dedicated to student outcomes,” Watson said.

Sionic Appoints Matthew Watson as Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Sionic , a leading provider of omni-commerce, faster digital payments solutions, today announced it has appointed Matthew Watson as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • Sionic , a leading provider of omni-commerce, faster digital payments solutions, today announced it has appointed Matthew Watson as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • Watson brings more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record of success in developing and delivering enterprise technology solutions in a broad range of verticals including travel, insurance, medical, automotive and pre-paid industries.
  • Recently, Sionic launched the industry’s first real-time payments service enabling bank-to-bank digital cash deposits at the point-of-sale.
  • “Sionic is truly disrupting traditional payments at a pivotal time in the fintech industry,” Watson said.

National Civil Rights Museum opens the provocative exhibition ‘Tarred Healing’

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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The provocative exhibition examines the intersections of racism, Confederate monuments, and the complex relationship between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, its students, and the surrounding Black community.

Key Points: 
  • The provocative exhibition examines the intersections of racism, Confederate monuments, and the complex relationship between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, its students, and the surrounding Black community.
  • “We first learned of Watson’s story through national media,” said Dr. Noelle Trent, the museum’s Director of Interpretation, Collections, and Education.
  • Despite continued obstruction by whiteness, we will heal, even if it is tarred.”
    Having the exhibition at the National Civil Rights Museum has a distinct meaning for Watson.
  • “So many of the stories highlighted in Tarred Healing mirror the ones we see in the National Civil Rights Museum,” said Watson.

ARMSTRONG RELOCATION & COMPANIES ACQUIRES MACDONALD MOVING SERVICES

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Armstrong Relocation & Companies ("Armstrong"), an industry-leading provider of moving, relocation and supply chain solutions and United Van Lines' largest U.S. hauler, has acquired MacDonald Moving Services, Inc. , a Boston-based, United Van Lines agency.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Armstrong Relocation & Companies ("Armstrong"), an industry-leading provider of moving, relocation and supply chain solutions and United Van Lines' largest U.S. hauler, has acquired MacDonald Moving Services, Inc. , a Boston-based, United Van Lines agency.
  • "We have been interested in the Boston market for many years and have been patiently awaiting the right business opportunity," said Todd Watson, Armstrong Relocation & Companies CEO.
  • With family origins dating to 1918, MacDonald Moving Services was built on a tradition of excellence.
  • MacDonald Moving Services has been an agent for United Van Lines since 1948 and has grown from small beginnings as a local mover into an industry leader providing a full range of local, national, and international moving and storage services.

Five9 Elevates Omni-Channel Customer Engagement with Innovations in Digital Self-Service, AI Design, and Analytics

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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These features include rich media for digital and voice channels, multi-modal engagement capabilities, real-time language translation, enhanced developer tools for Five9 IVA Studio users, and integrated analytics to optimize interactions.

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  • These features include rich media for digital and voice channels, multi-modal engagement capabilities, real-time language translation, enhanced developer tools for Five9 IVA Studio users, and integrated analytics to optimize interactions.
  • "This release further extends our approach of embedding AI into the core Five9 platform, said Callan Schebella, EVP, Product Management, Five9.
  • This speech recognition foundation enables Five9 Studio to provide more accurate, real-time analysis of customer calls to better understand customer intent.
  • The Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center provides digital engagement, analytics, workflow automation, workforce optimization, and practical AI to create more human customer experiences, to engage and empower agents, and deliver tangible business results.

Katten Adds Partner Emily Watson to M&A/PE Practice

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Emily K. Watson has joined as a partner in the Mergers and Acquisitions/Private Equity practice in Chicago, building on the deep bench of experienced and skilled attorneys structuring and closing middle-market deals.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Emily K. Watson has joined as a partner in the Mergers and Acquisitions/Private Equity practice in Chicago, building on the deep bench of experienced and skilled attorneys structuring and closing middle-market deals.
  • "Emily has the exemplary skills required to thrive in high-pressure, sophisticated transactions," said Kimberly T. Smith, global chair of Katten's Corporate department.
  • "She brings considerable experience that enables her to jump right in at Katten to meet the needs of our clients and get deals closed."
  • Prior to joining Katten, Watson was a partner in the corporate group at Levenfeld Pearlstein and a corporate transactions and private equity partner at McDermott Will & Emery where she spent the majority of her legal career.

IBM and David Clark Cause Aim to Reduce Food Waste; Name AI-Powered Gardening App Winner of 5th Annual Call for Code

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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ARMONK, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Call for Code founding partner IBM (NYSE: IBM), creator, David Clark Cause, charitable partner United Nations Human Rights, and program affiliate, the Linux Foundation announced the winner of the fifth annual Call for Code Global Challenge, which invited innovators across the globe to help accelerate sustainability and combat climate change with open source-powered technology. The top prize this year went to GardenMate for creating an app that uses IBM Watson® to connect gardeners with excess produce to people in need.

Key Points: 
  • The top prize this year went to GardenMate for creating an app that uses IBM Watsonto connect gardeners with excess produce to people in need.
  • Since launch, the challenge has garnered participation from a community of 500,000 developers and problem solvers participating across 180 nations.
  • GardenMate will receive$200,000 USD, as well as assistance from the Linux Foundation to open source their application and support to deploy their solution from IBM Ecosystem partners.
  • That's whyDavid Clark, the CEO of David Clark Cause, created Call for Code in 2018, and launched it alongside Founding Partner IBM and global partner United Nations Human Rights.

IBM and David Clark Cause Aim to Reduce Food Waste; Name AI-Powered Gardening App Winner of 5th Annual Call for Code

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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ARMONK, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Call for Code founding partner IBM (NYSE: IBM), creator, David Clark Cause, charitable partner United Nations Human Rights, and program affiliate, the Linux Foundation announced the winner of the fifth annual Call for Code Global Challenge, which invited innovators across the globe to help accelerate sustainability and combat climate change with open source-powered technology. The top prize this year went to GardenMate for creating an app that uses IBM Watson® to connect gardeners with excess produce to people in need.

Key Points: 
  • The top prize this year went to GardenMate for creating an app that uses IBM Watsonto connect gardeners with excess produce to people in need.
  • Since launch, the challenge has garnered participation from a community of 500,000 developers and problem solvers participating across 180 nations.
  • GardenMatewill receive$200,000 USD, as well as assistance from the Linux Foundation to open source their application and support to deploy their solution from IBM Ecosystem partners.
  • That's whyDavid Clark, the CEO of David Clark Cause, created Call for Code in 2018, and launched it alongside Founding Partner IBM and global partner United Nations Human Rights.

Distinct Concierge Real Estate, the Premier Mansion Hunter for Sports and Entertainment Elite, Partners With Side

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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LOS ANGELES,   Nov. 10, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Distinct Concierge Real Estate today announced its partnership with Side, the only real estate technology company that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into market-leading boutique brands and businesses. The alliance will ensure that Distinct Concierge Real Estate, a brand specializing in the sports and entertainment, development, and luxury real estate spaces, is powered by the industry's most advanced platform.

Key Points: 
  • The alliance will ensure that Distinct Concierge Real Estate, a brand specializing in the sports and entertainment, development, and luxury real estate spaces, is powered by the industry's most advanced platform.
  • Distinct Concierge Real Estate was founded by Rod Watson, a recognized luxury agent focused on serving high-profile athletes and entertainers.
  • Additionally, Distinct Concierge Real Estate will join an exclusive group of Side partners, tapping into an expansive network from coast to coast.
  • Distinct Concierge Real Estate is a champion in the luxury real estate space.

Patricia Watson Named NCR Chief Information Officer

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leading enterprise technology provider, today announced that Patricia Patty Watson joined the company as its new Chief Information Officer and a member of the NCR Executive Leadership team.

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  • NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leading enterprise technology provider, today announced that Patricia Patty Watson joined the company as its new Chief Information Officer and a member of the NCR Executive Leadership team.
  • A seasoned technology executive, Watson brings vendor and risk management, contract negotiation, supply chain direction and business continuity experience to NCR.
  • NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in transforming, connecting and running technology platforms for self-directed banking, stores and restaurants.
  • NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.