Technology strategy

PLDT, Smart join global leaders in paving way for network disaggregation

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have joined other global telcos in exploring next-generation technology to make its network more efficient, resilient, flexible, and intelligent.

Key Points: 
  • MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have joined other global telcos in exploring next-generation technology to make its network more efficient, resilient, flexible, and intelligent.
  • Along with members of the global Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance,PLDT and Smart have begun looking into Network Disaggregation,both vertical and horizontal.In vertical disaggregation, network functions decouple software from hardware therefore allowing multiple combinations to be used.
  • Horizontal disaggregation, on the other hand, decomposes established network functions into more granular elements and new interfaces are designed and specified.
  • Network Disaggregation is seen as both a consequence of the Digital Transformation as well as an accelerator of that journey.

Endava Report Reveals Three Key Trends Driving the Future of Digital Payments

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Spotlight Report: Three Key Trends in Payments .

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  • Spotlight Report: Three Key Trends in Payments .
  • The report provides a detailed perspective on major trends in the U.S. digital payments industry today and how these trends will impact the payment ecosystem over the coming years.
  • Based on extensive discussions with digital payment experts, customers, and partners, Endavas 2021 U.S.
  • Spotlight Report identifies three trends that are driving U.S. companies to re-examine, update, and improve their digital payment strategies:
    The Maturation of Open Banking: Banks and other financial institutions are increasingly using open banking APIs and real-time payment rail platforms.

Groq Attracts Industry Best from Fortune 500 Companies and Beyond

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Companies attracting top talent almost always deliver innovation and growth faster than their peers."

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  • Companies attracting top talent almost always deliver innovation and growth faster than their peers."
  • Groq's radically innovative processor architecture and collaborative culture invite constant growth opportunities and impactful contributions.
  • Here are just some examples of talent joining Groq recently, some of whom started in G2.
  • Groq fit the bill," said PJ Jamkhandi, formerly a Facebook Head of Finance and now VP, Finance & Accounting.

Liberty Advisor Group Appoints Tom Comfort as Senior Advisor

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Advisor Group (Liberty), a premier management consulting firm that helps clients tackle their toughest business and IT challenges, has appointed Tom Comfort as a Senior Advisor.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Advisor Group (Liberty), a premier management consulting firm that helps clients tackle their toughest business and IT challenges, has appointed Tom Comfort as a Senior Advisor.
  • Tom brings a unique perspective to Liberty's clients and our firm that will help advance Liberty's long-term plans.
  • He joins our Senior Advisory Group that is comprised of a group of international business leaders and entrepreneurs.
  • "We are thrilled to have Tom join our team" said Chad Smith, CEO, Liberty Advisor Group.

Proterra Announces Chris Bailey as President of Proterra Powered & Energy

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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BURLINGAME, Calif., Oct. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proterra Inc (NASDAQ: PTRA), a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, today announced the appointment of Chris Bailey as president of its Proterra Powered and Energy business units.

Key Points: 
  • BURLINGAME, Calif., Oct. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proterra Inc (NASDAQ: PTRA), a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, today announced the appointment of Chris Bailey as president of its Proterra Powered and Energy business units.
  • Chris is an experienced and skilled business development executive with a strong track record of bringing innovative technologies to market, including our Proterra Energy charging and infrastructure solutions, said Gareth Joyce, President of Proterra.
  • Im excited to step into this role at an exciting and important moment for Proterra Powered & Energy.
  • I look forward to working with our Powered & Energy teams as well as our partners and customers to help advance the important work of electrifying commercial vehicles and heavy-duty equipment, said Chris Bailey, President of Proterra Powered & Energy.

Zeta Appoints Matthew Mobley as EVP Technology Strategy

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Zeta (NYSE: ZETA), a cloud-based marketing technology company that empowers enterprises to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently, announced today the hiring of Matthew Mobley as Executive Vice President of Technology Strategy.

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  • Zeta (NYSE: ZETA), a cloud-based marketing technology company that empowers enterprises to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently, announced today the hiring of Matthew Mobley as Executive Vice President of Technology Strategy.
  • Mr. Mobley will lead Zetas CRM technology strategy team advising customers on how best to leverage technology to meet their business goals.
  • Mr. Mobley has more than 26 years of experience in general technology and over 22 years of experience specifically in marketing and adverting technology, spanning the Americas and EMEA.
  • Most recently, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Merkle, where he led the Americas Technology Services Line.

Kofax Names Adam Field SVP of Technology Strategy and Experience

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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Kofax , a leading supplier of Intelligent Automation software for digital workflow transformation, today announces it has appointed Adam Field as Senior Vice President of Technology Strategy and Experience, effective immediately.

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  • Kofax , a leading supplier of Intelligent Automation software for digital workflow transformation, today announces it has appointed Adam Field as Senior Vice President of Technology Strategy and Experience, effective immediately.
  • In this newly created position, Field will leverage his vast experience to drive innovation and optimize Kofax customer experiences to maximize the value and ROI they derive from their Kofax Intelligent Automation Platform investment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005230/en/
    Kofax Names Adam Field SVP of Technology Strategy and Experience (Photo: Business Wire)
    Were thrilled Adam has joined Kofax.
  • He brings extensive global experience in enterprise intelligent automation and a proven track record of driving technology innovation, says Chris Huff , Chief Strategy Officer at Kofax, to whom Field will report.

Harmonate Launches New User Interface For High Performance Fund Services

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonateannounced today the launch of the new Conductor user interface for its data operations platform for private capital workflows.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonateannounced today the launch of the new Conductor user interface for its data operations platform for private capital workflows.
  • The intuitive user-centric interface reduces steps and further simplifies self-automation of document and data processing and delivers superior operational intelligence and agility.
  • Harmonate's momentum continues to expand the range of document and reporting automation, and the comprehensiveness of each configurable workflow.
  • "JTC Group is a global provider of multi-jurisdictional institutional fund administration, corporate services and private client services to a high net worth and family office clientele," said Michael Halloran, Global Head of Technology Strategy for JTC Group.

Liberty Advisor Group Appoints Scott Ware as Senior Advisor

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Advisor Group (Liberty), a premier management consulting firm that helps clients tackle their toughest business and IT challenges, has appointed Scott Ware as a Senior Advisor.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Advisor Group (Liberty), a premier management consulting firm that helps clients tackle their toughest business and IT challenges, has appointed Scott Ware as a Senior Advisor.
  • He joins our Senior Advisory Group that is comprised of a group of international business leaders and entrepreneurs.
  • "Scott has had an impressive career spanning 30+ years of freight transportation experience," said Chad Smith, CEO, Liberty Advisor Group.
  • "I am honored to join the Liberty team which is highly regarded for their entrepreneurial spirit and results-driven attitude," said Ware.

Arrcus Accelerates Momentum by Announcing New CEO, Vision, and Strategic Partners

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arrcus, the hyperscale networking software company and a leader in edge infrastructure, today announced technology veteran Shekar Ayyar as its CEO and chairman of the board.

Key Points: 
  • Shekars multi-decade career as a technology executive has spanned diverse roles across general management, strategy, M&A, business development, and research.
  • In addition, Arrcus is also excited to announce the infusion of new capital from its strategic partners - Liberty Global, SoftBank Corp and Samsung Next as they join the existing investors, Clear Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
  • We are excited to be a strategic investor of Arrcus in this rapid communication industry transformation.
  • Arrcus Connected Edge platform with support for the edge use cases is generally available from Arrcus and partners for immediate deployment across multiple hardware form factors, scale, and port density.