Technology strategy

Linux Foundation Research Finds Open Source Crucial to Realizing Full Potential of Microgrids

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the release of the LF Research publication "The Open Source Opportunity for Microgrids: Five Ways to Drive Innovation and Overcome Market Barriers for Energy Resilience."

Key Points: 
  • Open source is uniquely poised to help advance decarbonization by driving the adoption and development of microgrids.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation , the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the release of the LF Research publication "The Open Source Opportunity for Microgrids: Five Ways to Drive Innovation and Overcome Market Barriers for Energy Resilience."
  • Open source is uniquely poised to help advance decarbonization by driving the adoption and development of microgrids.
  • The report highlights the current state of the microgrid market and explores the potential for open source technology to accelerate the adoption of microgrids worldwide.

Zylo Becomes First SaaS Management Provider to Enhance Okta SSO Integration with OAuth for Improved Security and Data Privacy

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zylo, the enterprise leader in SaaS Management, today announced an upgrade to its Okta SSO integration with OAuth, which now offers automated license management and enhances visibility, provisioning insights and security. The integration enables a more secure authentication option that allows companies to limit third-party access to user data, boosting data control and privacy.

Key Points: 
  • The integration enables a more secure authentication option that allows companies to limit third-party access to user data, boosting data control and privacy.
  • "Enhancing our integration with Okta by leveraging OAuth authentication enables us to provide our customers with the data control and privacy they need in their SaaS environments."
  • Zylo's Okta SSO integration, now with OAuth, results in the most comprehensive view of an enterprise's SaaS stack, spend and usage, enabling businesses to identify applications to secure behind SSO and maximize SaaS investments.
  • "Data privacy and security are top priorities for businesses of all sizes," said Matt Egan, Director of Technology Strategy at Okta.

Cenlar Appoints Brad Cargile Vice President of IT Infrastructure

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Cenlar FSB, the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer, announced today that Brad Cargile has been appointed Vice President of IT Infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Cenlar FSB, the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer, announced today that Brad Cargile has been appointed Vice President of IT Infrastructure.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230404005836/en/
    Brad Cargile, Vice President of IT Infrastructure (Photo: Business Wire)
    Brad who has 30 years in systems infrastructure, data center migrations, system virtualization and consolidation, will be responsible for implementing and servicing management of all technology infrastructure deployed at Cenlar.
  • He was also Vice President of Systems Infrastructure at GMAC Mortgage/Ally Bank.
  • With my experience and skill set in business process enhancement, solution development and infrastructure design, I hope to greatly support Cenlar’s IT initiatives,” said Brad.

Kioxia and Western Digital Announce Newest 3D Flash Memory

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Friday, March 31, 2023

Demonstrating continued innovation, Kioxia Corporation and Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced details of their newest 3D flash memory technology.

Key Points: 
  • Demonstrating continued innovation, Kioxia Corporation and Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced details of their newest 3D flash memory technology.
  • Applying advanced scaling and wafer bonding technologies, the 3D flash memory delivers exceptional capacity, performance and reliability at a compelling cost, which makes it ideal for meeting the needs of exponential data growth across a broad range of market segments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230330005842/en/
    “The new 3D flash memory demonstrates the benefits of our strong partnership with Kioxia and our combined innovation leadership,” said Alper Ilkbahar, Senior Vice President of Technology & Strategy at Western Digital.
  • “Through our unique engineering partnership, we have successfully launched the eighth-generation BiCS FLASHTM with the industry's highest1 bit density,” said Masaki Momodomi, Chief Technology Officer at Kioxia Corporation.

Private Advisor Group Strengthens Strategic Finance Team as it Scales for Continued Growth

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

MORRISTOWN, N.J., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Private Advisor Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing independent wealth management firms in the country*, has announced that Adam Schorr has been named its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Petra Barone, will assume a new role as Head of Finance. Together, they bring decades of strategic finance experience to the leadership team at Private Advisor Group and will strengthen the accounting and finance functions while continuing to capitalize on both organic growth and strategic opportunities ahead.

Key Points: 
  • Together, they bring decades of strategic finance experience to the leadership team at Private Advisor Group and will strengthen the accounting and finance functions while continuing to capitalize on both organic growth and strategic opportunities ahead.
  • Coupling her experience with Adam's financial foresight creates a powerful team positioned to drive efficiencies and ignite our community's growth."
  • "I'm excited to be joining such a talented group of people at Private Advisor Group," said Adam Schorr.
  • "His experience and knowledge of the wealth management space will be instrumental in expanding our team's ability to strengthen and thoughtfully grow Private Advisor Group.

Blade Air Mobility Expands Board of Directors, Appoints Andrew Lauck of RedBird Capital Partners and Technology Executive John Borthwick

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Mr. Lauck, a current Board observer for Blade, will officially join the Board as a director and will serve on the Audit Committee.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Lauck, a current Board observer for Blade, will officially join the Board as a director and will serve on the Audit Committee.
  • Mr. Borthwick, a former Board member when Blade was private, will join the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Andrew and John to our Board of Directors," said Eric Affeldt, Blade Chairman.
  • "Their extensive experience in business, technology, and capital allocation will be a strong addition to the Board.

Parsons Awarded $94 Million Contract To Expand Full-Spectrum Military Cyberspace Operational Footprint

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The $94 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract complements work awarded to Parsons to support the agency’s C4CD mission set and consists of one 12-month base period of performance with four 12-month option periods.

Key Points: 
  • The $94 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract complements work awarded to Parsons to support the agency’s C4CD mission set and consists of one 12-month base period of performance with four 12-month option periods.
  • Parsons’ existing portfolio of work to CYBERCOM through the C4CD mission includes project management, integrated IT services, infrastructure services, engineering, cybersecurity services, C4 cyberspace strategy and development and operations support, J6/CIO support and contingency/exercise support.
  • Parsons delivers disruptive digital capabilities and products that advance next-generation military, intelligence, and space operations for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.
  • To learn more about how Parsons is transforming the cyber battlespace, please visit https://www.parsons.com/markets/cyber/ .

New Study Emphasizes the Need for Quality of “Personal” Experience Metrics to Ensure Profitability of Future 6G Services

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Monday, March 27, 2023

The study also reveals that future 6G services will be capable of engaging a diversity of human senses, including touch and spatial awareness, that will allow people to have fully immersive cyber-physical experiences.

Key Points: 
  • The study also reveals that future 6G services will be capable of engaging a diversity of human senses, including touch and spatial awareness, that will allow people to have fully immersive cyber-physical experiences.
  • However, justifying the price tag of sensory-enriched services poses unique challenges for telecom operators and the industry at large unless the opportunity is fully understood.
  • The study recommends dedicated cross-domain dialogue to explore applicable metrics from other industries, potential testing methods, and operational approaches to support the commercialization of future 6G services.
  • To read the whitepaper, Experience the Future of 6G: A New Direction for Telecom., please click here .

With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 240 Percent, Overlook Networks Ranks No. 78 on Inc. Magazine's List of the Pacific Region's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

LOS GATOS, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "These are exciting times at Overlook Networks" shares CEO Paul Nolan. We are thrilled to be named to the 2023 Inc. Regionals. Pacific list of fastest-growing private companies in America. Everyone with Overlook Networks is grateful to our clients, partners, and dedicated team members for helping us reach this significant growth milestone and look forward to continued success.

Key Points: 
  • 78 on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Pacific private companies, based in Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington.
  • Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful private companies within the Pacific economy generating sustainable growth and jobs.
  • LOS GATOS, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "These are exciting times at Overlook Networks" shares CEO Paul Nolan.
  • The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Pacific.

Proterra Announces Appointments of Julian Soell as Chief Operating Officer and Chris Bailey as Chief Business Officer

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Monday, February 13, 2023

BURLINGAME, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proterra Inc (NASDAQ: PTRA), a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, today announced the appointments of Julian Soell as Chief Operating Officer and Chris Bailey as Chief Business Officer effective March 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BURLINGAME, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proterra Inc (NASDAQ: PTRA), a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, today announced the appointments of Julian Soell as Chief Operating Officer and Chris Bailey as Chief Business Officer effective March 1, 2023.
  • As Chief Operating Officer, Julian will oversee all of Proterra’s manufacturing and plant operations, quality, and supply chain across the Company’s business units that includes Proterra Transit and Proterra Powered & Energy.
  • In his role as Chief Business Officer, Chris will lead all commercial activities for Proterra including business development, sales and marketing, customer program management, as well as customer success and service.
  • Prior to joining Proterra, Julian most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Repairify, a high-growth global leader in automotive service, technology and business insights solutions.