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iRocket Appoints Ret. General Stephen Lyons to Board of Directors

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Saturday, December 31, 2022
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NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., Dec. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 31, 2022, the Board of Directors of Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (iRocket) has appointed General Stephen "Steve" Lyons (U.S. Army, ret.)

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  • NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., Dec. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 31, 2022, the Board of Directors of Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (iRocket) has appointed General Stephen "Steve" Lyons (U.S. Army, ret.)
  • "General Lyons' deep understanding of defense and broad experience in military operations and matters of national security will be of great value to our Board," said iRocket Chairman and CEO Asad Malik.
  • Retired General Stephen R. Lyons took command August 24, 2018, becoming the 13th commander of U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), one of 11 Combatant Commands in the Department of Defense.
  • For more about iRocket, visit us at www.irocketusa.com and follow us on LinkedIn @iRocket Twitter at @iRocketUSA.

Sinclair Names Scott Shapiro Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Scott Shapiro has been elevated to Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Scott Shapiro has been elevated to Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy.
  • In the role, Shapiro will be responsible for managing and executing large strategic investments and acquisitions and formulating and facilitating organic opportunities.
  • Previously, Shapiro served as Sinclairs Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer, and CFO/COO of Diamond Sports Group.
  • Shapiro joined Sinclair in 2011 and after fulfilling various roles in finance, launched the Corporate Development team in 2015 where he was promoted to Vice President in 2016, Senior Vice President in 2019, and named Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer in 2020.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Hosts Record Number of Attendees at Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies welcomed more than 560 attendees, the largest number to date, during the annual Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit, held October 13-15, 2022.

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies welcomed more than 560 attendees, the largest number to date, during the annual Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit, held October 13-15, 2022.
  • The Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit welcomed 280 students this year, our largest student demographic to date, states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies.
  • Jacobs is Professor Emeritus at Ohio State University and a professor of human resource development at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
  • The Journal of Leadership Studies is a quarterly academic research publication, produced by Wiley, on behalf of the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies.

ProAmpac Announces Partnership with University of Manchester’s Recon2 Focused on Quantifying Recycled Content Levels in Packaging

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with the non-profit Recon2 , a University of Manchester, UK spin-off company, in support of a patented technology quantifying recycled content in plastic products and packaging.

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  • ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with the non-profit Recon2 , a University of Manchester, UK spin-off company, in support of a patented technology quantifying recycled content in plastic products and packaging.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221024005340/en/
    ProAmpac has partnered with the non-profit Recon2, a University of Manchester, UK spin-off company, in support of a patented technology quantifying recycled content in plastic products and packaging.
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    In response to new legislation to increase recycling efforts in the EU and UK, through this partnership, ProAmpac will work with researchers at the University of Manchesters Innovation Factory and Recon2 to incorporate this breakthrough technology for quantifying recycled content into flexible packaging platforms.
  • ProAmpac has developed several university partnerships to help advance their world-class material science innovations, including Polytechnique Montral , Clemson University , Rutgers, Dr.

Wayfair Selects Google Cloud in Shift from Hybrid Cloud to Unified Public Cloud Strategy

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Cloud today announced that Wayfair (NYSE: W), one of the world's largest online destinations for the home, has completed a full migration of its data center applications and services to the cloud, with Google Cloud as the foundation of its overall cloud strategy. The move helps the retailer increase business agility and technical innovation, handle burst capacity, and scale new uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for scenarios ranging from fraud detection to personalized customer outreach.

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  • The migrationwhich represents a shift from Wayfair's hybrid cloud strategy to a unified public cloud strategyincluded moving all of Wayfair's databases, application datastores, compute frameworks, and analytics and data science tools into the cloud.
  • "Google Cloud is a key part of our innovation strategy to adapt and thrive in a landscape that shifts as quickly as consumer preferences do," said Fiona Tan, chief technology officer, Wayfair.
  • "The complete migration of our data center operations to Google Cloud is an essential part of ensuring Wayfair's long-term competitiveness and resilience.
  • Google Cloud is now helping Wayfair to:
    Rapidly scale: Migrating fully to the cloud is helping the company handle burst capacity and ensure a smooth customer experience during times of heavy web traffic.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Announces Annual Knowledge Without Borders Summit

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies will hold its annual research event, Knowledge Without Borders Summit, on October 13-15, 2022, Moving Forward: Bridging the Gap Between Practice, Belonging, and Community, with topics exploring the potential of how society can catalyze forward after a confluence of events.

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies will hold its annual research event, Knowledge Without Borders Summit, on October 13-15, 2022, Moving Forward: Bridging the Gap Between Practice, Belonging, and Community, with topics exploring the potential of how society can catalyze forward after a confluence of events.
  • The Knowledge Without Borders Summit convenes our scholars faculty, students, new graduates, and alumni, and provides a space for them to enrich and enlighten each other, states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies.
  • The Journal of Leadership Studies is a quarterly academic research publication, produced by Wiley, on behalf of the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies.
  • University of Phoenixs College of Doctoral Studies focuses on todays challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth.

AmeriHealth Caritas Appoints David Finkel Executive Vice President, Specialty Products and Services and Strategic Business Operations

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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AmeriHealth Caritas , a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, announced it has appointed David Finkel as Executive Vice President, Specialty Products and Services and Strategic Business Operations.

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  • AmeriHealth Caritas , a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, announced it has appointed David Finkel as Executive Vice President, Specialty Products and Services and Strategic Business Operations.
  • An accomplished health care executive with more than 30 years of experience with payers, providers, and technology companies, Finkel will oversee AmeriHealth Caritas non-Medicaid businesses which include PerformCare managed behavioral health, PerformRxSM pharmacy benefit management, AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Plans Medicare products, and AmeriHealth Caritas NextSM, an ACA Marketplace offering.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220926005076/en/
    Finkel joins AmeriHealth Caritas from Genomic Life, where he served as the chief operating officer.
  • David is a seasoned and growth-oriented health care leader, with a demonstrated commitment to elevating the quality of products, services, and operations across the health care ecosystem, said AmeriHealth Caritas Chairman and CEO Paul A. Tufano.

Upgraded Points Data Study Reveals Best U.S. Cities for Boosting Credit Scores

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upgraded Points recently shared the results of its newest in-depth data study of 60 American cities, ranking them from best to worst for credit score impact.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upgraded Points recently shared the results of its newest in-depth data study of 60 American cities, ranking them from best to worst for credit score impact.
  • "There are a whole host of benefits to having a great credit score," said Alex Miller, Founder of Upgraded Points.
  • The top two cities in the study to boost credit scores are on opposite sides of the country.
  • Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Upgraded Points is a travel company that provides insider strategies on maximizing travel points and rewards.

Allied Motion Appoints Ken May as Corporate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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Allied Motion Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: AMOT) (Allied Motion or the Company), a designer and manufacturer of precision and specialty controlled motion products and solutions for the global market, announced that Ken May has been named Corporate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • Allied Motion Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: AMOT) (Allied Motion or the Company), a designer and manufacturer of precision and specialty controlled motion products and solutions for the global market, announced that Ken May has been named Corporate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • Mr. May joined Allied Motion in 2019 as Director of R&D and Global Electronics.
  • About Allied Motion Technologies Inc.
    Allied Motion (Nasdaq: AMOT) designs, manufactures and sells precision controlled motion products and solutions used in a broad range of applications within the Vehicle, Medical, Aerospace & Defense, Electronic, and Industrial Markets.
  • Allied Motion is focused on controlled motion applications and is known worldwide for its expertise in electro-magnetic, mechanical, and electronic controlled motion technologies.

Iodine Software Names Priti Shah Chief Product and Technology Officer

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iodine Software , the leading enterprise AI platform in healthcare, today announced that Priti Shah is joining the company as Chief Product and Technology Officer.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iodine Software , the leading enterprise AI platform in healthcare, today announced that Priti Shah is joining the company as Chief Product and Technology Officer.
  • Shah brings unmatched strategy and engineering experience and executive leadership to Iodine Software and will be responsible for guiding the company's platform strategy vision while overseeing the product and engineering teams.
  • "Iodine Software is a symbol of technology excellence and has established itself as the most sophisticated artificial intelligence in the healthcare market," said Shah.
  • With more than 20 years of corporate and product strategy experience, Shah joins Iodine from Finvi (formerly Ontario Systems), a leading provider of workflow automation and revenue recovery software, where she served as Chief Product Officer responsible for developing Finvi's product portfolio strategy and roadmap.