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Synchronoss Announces Key Appointments to Senior Leadership Team

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Ferraro has been with Synchronoss since 2018, working in multiple senior leadership roles, including holding positions as the Companys EVP of Financial Operations, CHRO and a previous stint as acting CFO in 2021.

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  • Ferraro has been with Synchronoss since 2018, working in multiple senior leadership roles, including holding positions as the Companys EVP of Financial Operations, CHRO and a previous stint as acting CFO in 2021.
  • She has been with Synchronoss since 2016 and brings more than thirty-five years of public company HR experience, including over a decade in senior leadership positions.
  • Prior to joining Synchronoss, she worked at Vonage for ten years in various leadership roles including acting Head of HR and Senior Director of Human Resources.
  • We look forward to her continued contributions in this elevated role as she joins the senior leadership team.

En banc Court of Appeals rules in FTC’s favor on common carrier issue

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Sunday, November 6, 2022
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A unanimous

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  • A unanimous
    en banc decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in the FTCs favor on a key issue involving the agencys jurisdiction.
  • AT&T moved to dismiss the FTCs suit, arguing that the company was a common carrier exempt from the FTC Act.
  • The FTC responded that the common carrier exception is activity-based, not status-based meaning that it applies only to the extent that an entity is actually engaged in common carrier activities.
  • The district court denied AT&Ts motion to dismiss, but a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed that decision.
  • The Ninth Circuit then agreed to hear the case
    en banc and thats the opinion that was just announced.
  • The en banc Court ruled for the FTC:
    We conclude that the exemption in Section 5 of the FTC Act except .
  • common carriers subject to the Acts to regulate commerce bars the FTC from regulating common carriers only to the extent that they engage in common-carriage activity.

Jeremy Gies Appointed President of SurgePays Fintech

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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BARTLETT, Tenn., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SurgePays, Inc. (Nasdaq: SURG) (SurgePays or the Company),a technology and telecommunications company focused on the underbanked and underserved, has appointed Jeremy Gies, a senior sales, business development and operations executive, as President of the Companys subsidiary, SurgePays Fintech, Inc.

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  • BARTLETT, Tenn., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SurgePays, Inc. (Nasdaq: SURG) (SurgePays or the Company),a technology and telecommunications company focused on the underbanked and underserved, has appointed Jeremy Gies, a senior sales, business development and operations executive, as President of the Companys subsidiary, SurgePays Fintech, Inc.
    Gies, a highly accomplished industry veteran, has more than 25 years experience in supporting businesses in the telecom, fintech and prepaid channels.
  • Jeremy is the right person at the right time to drive store count and revenue expansion in our FinTech channel.
  • SurgePays blockchain fintech platform utilizes a suite of financial and prepaid products to convert corner stores and bodegas into tech-hubs for underbanked neighborhoods.
  • SurgePays FinTech, Inc., a subsidiary of SurgePays, utilizes its proprietary software platform to provide a suite of profitable prepaid wireless and financial services products primarily to the underbanked population.

Four Innovators Inducted into the Wireless Hall of Fame

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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Four individuals joined the 72 wireless industry pioneers and innovators inducted into the prestigious Wireless Hall of Fame.

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  • Four individuals joined the 72 wireless industry pioneers and innovators inducted into the prestigious Wireless Hall of Fame.
  • We are honored to celebrate the accomplishments of the Hall of Fame Class of 2022, said Jenifer Snyder, Executive Director of the Wireless History Foundation.
  • Our existing Hall of Fame members and program sponsors are honored to welcome this amazing group of individuals into the Hall of Fame.
  • Its signature event is the annual Wireless Hall of Fame Awards Dinner, which provides public recognition of outstanding individuals across all segments of the wireless industry.

Napster Hires Roblox Former Global Head of Music, Jon Vlassopulos, as CEO

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Napster , the longest running independent music streaming service in the world, announced today it has hired Jon Vlassopulos as its next CEO.

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  • Napster , the longest running independent music streaming service in the world, announced today it has hired Jon Vlassopulos as its next CEO.
  • Napster is also launching Napster Ventures which will focus on fostering, investing in, and acquiring the best Web3 music startups.
  • In 2019, Vlassopulos joined Roblox as Vice President and Global Head of Music as the company sought to be the leader in building metaverse concert experiences.
  • Napster is the worlds longest running independent music streaming service, offering more than 100M tracks to its global subscribers and partners.

Navi Releases 2022 US Wireless Plan Report

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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BOSTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Navi, which aggregates the best wireless phone and plan deals for consumers, today released its 2022 US Wireless Plan Report, which evaluates and ranks the best available unlimited postpaid phone plans from across the wireless industry.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- N avi , which aggregates the best wireless phone and plan deals for consumers, today released its 2022 US Wireless Plan Report , which evaluates and ranks the best available unlimited postpaid phone plans from across the wireless industry.
  • Consumers face a litany of options when choosing a wireless plan, with telecom carriers offering seemingly countless combinations of plans, perks, and price points.
  • The 2022 US Wireless Plan Report used Navi's unique methodology to highlight noteworthy developments in the wireless industry from March through June 2022.
  • Navi's 2022 US Wireless Plan Report was compiled using Navi's database of wireless plan and phone deals from the top carriers and OEMs across the telecom industry.

TEAL Announces New Industry Podcast, IoT Connect

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teal is excited to announce the launch of its new industry podcast, IoT Connect .

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teal is excited to announce the launch of its new industry podcast, IoT Connect .
  • IoT Connect delves into a wide range of themes surrounding the growing world of IoT, and each episode will welcome experts from various industries and backgrounds.
  • IoT Connect was launched to connect and inform like-minded pioneers who are passionate about the IoT industry.
  • If you're passionate about the IoT space and want to learn about the latest technology and trends, be sure to tune in to IoT Connect.

Radius Networks Announces Appointment of Timothy Donahue to Chairman Role

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Radius Networks, the leading enterprise location technology company with their Flybuy Platform live in 30,000 locations in 55 countries, announced that Tim Donahue was appointed by the Board of Directors to serve as Chairman of the Board.

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  • Wireless industry pioneer Timothy Donahue was appointed as the Chairman of the Board at Radius Networks, after serving 8 years as a board member.
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Radius Networks , the leading enterprise location technology company with their Flybuy Platform live in 30,000 locations in 55 countries, announced that Tim Donahue was appointed by the Board of Directors to serve as Chairman of the Board.
  • "I am honored to take on this role at Radius Networks," says Donahue.
  • Wireless industry's pioneer Timothy Donahue started his career working at McCaw Cellular, and is currently the Chairman of Kore Group Holdings inc.,a publicly traded company.

Wireless History Foundation Announces 2022 Inductees for Wireless Hall of Fame

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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The Wireless History Foundation (WHF) will induct four honorees into the prestigious Wireless Hall of Fame during the Foundations Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. on October 20th.

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  • The Wireless History Foundation (WHF) will induct four honorees into the prestigious Wireless Hall of Fame during the Foundations Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. on October 20th.
  • Mr. Hesse redefined the way wireless services are sold and delivered to customers, in multiple wireless generations and at two of the largest wireless carriers.
  • The Class of 2022 has made important contributions to the trajectory of the wireless industry and we are thrilled to welcome them into the Wireless Hall of Fame.
  • The Wireless History Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed to preserve and promote the history of the wireless industry.

Jamul Casino® Welcomes Industry Leader, Ram Patrachari, as New Chief Information Officer

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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JAMUL, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamul Casino has recruited Ram Patrachari to its team as its new Chief Information Officer.  With more than two decades of IT and casino experience, Ram is a sought-after gaming technology industry expert, speaker, and award-winning executive.  Jamul Casino engaged Mr. Patrachari to build new technology systems to help ensure that the Casino remains a regional leader, offering a secure and seamless experience for all casino guests.

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  • JAMUL, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamul Casino has recruited Ram Patrachari to its team as its new Chief Information Officer.
  • With more than two decades of IT and casino experience, Ram is a sought-after gaming technology industry expert, speaker, and award-winning executive.
  • Jamul Casino engaged Mr. Patrachari to build new technology systems to help ensure that the Casino remains a regional leader, offering a secure and seamless experience for all casino guests.
  • President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, Mary Cheeks, says, "Ram's experience and expertise will be absolutely invaluable as we continue to develop our property and grow our casino services.