Technology strategy

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

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

CrowdStrike Promotes Michael Sentonas to President

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced the promotion of Michael Sentonas to president.

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CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced the promotion of Michael Sentonas to president.
Sentonas will report to CrowdStrike co-founder and CEO, George Kurtz, with CrowdStrike’s chief sales officer (Jim Seidel), chief marketing officer (Jennifer Johnson), chief product & engineering officer (Amol Kulkarni), and senior vice president of Intelligence (Adam Meyers) reporting directly into Sentonas.
His unique skill set and leadership will allow me to engage even more with our customers and partners as we continue scaling CrowdStrike into a once-in-a-generation cybersecurity company.”
Sentonas joined CrowdStrike in 2016 as vice president of Technology Strategy, and was promoted to CTO in 2020.
Prior to CrowdStrike, Sentonas held multiple leadership roles at McAfee that spanned sales, go-to-market, and technology responsibilities.

stc and Omnispace Sign MoU to Bring Seamless Direct-to-Device Satellite Communications to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

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TYSONS, Va. and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- stc Group, the leading digital enabler in the Middle East and Africa region, and Omnispace, the company redefining mobile connectivity for the 21st century, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop space-based 5G mobile communications voice and data services.

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stc will leverage the Omnispace 3GPP-compliant non-terrestrial network (NTN), offering customers cost-effective global connectivity beyond its existing cellular land-based network.
The initiative would expand stc's coverage areas to include underserved regions, offering customers seamless, direct-to-device, 5G mobile communications connectivity across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
"We have an important opportunity to develop the network of the future, offering our customers connectivity through an industry-first combined cellular and satellite non-terrestrial network," said Eng.
"We're pleased to announce this collaboration with Omnispace that will not only provide stc with a competitive edge, but also offer our subscribers the communications infrastructure of the future.

Liberty Latin America Selects Ribbon Analytics for In-Depth Network Monitoring and Fraud Prevention

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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PLANO, Texas, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions to many of the world's largest service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators to modernize and protect their networks, today announced that Liberty Latin America has selected Ribbon Analytics in order to gain an in-depth view of its network behavior and enhance its performance.

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"We're constantly striving to provide our customers with the best experience and Ribbon Analytics offers us a sophisticated toolset to do just that," said Gustavo Marsico, Director of Technology Strategy, Liberty Latin America.
Liberty Latin America leverages Ribbon's Analytics solution to develop KPIs and dashboards for third party devices.
"Our analytics platform helps a provider like Liberty Latin America make smarter decisions, faster, and better serve their customers" said Jorge Gil, Ribbon's Global Account Manager for Liberty Latin America.
"We're pleased to support them as they meet their performance KPIs and keep their customers safer with automated fraud control and centralized network monitoring."

The Planet Group Consolidates Technology Consulting Portfolio Merging Launch Consulting Group, Strive Consulting and Future State Consulting

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Monday, January 23, 2023

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CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Planet Group ("Planet"), a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners and leading provider of outsourced human capital and consulting solutions, announced today that it has consolidated its three digital consulting organizations, Launch Consulting Group (Launch), Strive Consulting (Strive) and Future State Consulting (Future State), under the Launch brand.

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CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Planet Group ("Planet"), a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners and leading provider of outsourced human capital and consulting solutions, announced today that it has consolidated its three digital consulting organizations, Launch Consulting Group (Launch), Strive Consulting (Strive) and Future State Consulting (Future State), under the Launch brand.
The merger will further expand Planet's current technology consulting portfolio through leading digital transformation services that align with the company's strategic human capital initiatives.
"Launch, Strive and Future State represent a sizeable expansion into the digital transformation market, which we believe is in the early stages of development," said Tim Simmerly, President of The Planet Group.
"Strive, Future State and Launch have much in common, which will enable us to quickly realize the benefits of integration.

Jumpmind Partners with American Eagle Outfitters to Launch POS of the Future

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

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COLUMBUS, Ohio , Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jumpmind, Inc., a leading Commerce technology provider, announced today its partnership with leading specialty retailer American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) to replace its American Eagle and Aerie brands' in-store point-of-sale technology with Jumpmind Commerce POS.

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Jumpmind, Inc., a leading Commerce technology provider, announced today its partnership with leading specialty retailer American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) to replace its American Eagle and Aerie brands' in-store point-of-sale technology with Jumpmind Commerce POS.
COLUMBUS, Ohio , Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jumpmind, Inc., a leading Commerce technology provider, announced today its partnership with leading specialty retailer American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) to replace its American Eagle and Aerie brands' in-store point-of-sale technology with Jumpmind Commerce POS.
It's flagship software, Jumpmind Commerce, is a refreshing new look at POS.
In late 2022, AEO completed the conversion to Jumpmind Commerce POS in all of its American Eagle and Aerie stores in the United States and Hong Kong.

Saras Micro Devices Appoints Industry Leader Ron Huemoeller to CEO

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Monday, January 9, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Saras Micro Devices (SMD), a provider of advanced power delivery solutions for high-performance semiconductor devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Huemoeller as Chief Executive Officer effective January 9, 2023.

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ATLANTA, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Saras Micro Devices (SMD), a provider of advanced power delivery solutions for high-performance semiconductor devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Huemoeller as Chief Executive Officer effective January 9, 2023.
Huemoeller will assume responsibility for providing leadership, strategy, and technical direction to the talented SMD team in Atlanta, GA; Chandler, AZ; and Cupertino, CA.
Huemoeller’s more than 25 years of senior/executive management experience in semiconductor packaging and technology will enable him to position Saras for both short- and long-term success.
“It is a great pleasure to welcome Ron as the new CEO of Saras, to help define and bring SMD’s vision to life,” said Rama Alapati, SMD Executive Chairman.