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VCI Global Announces Plans to Accelerate Revenue Growth and Advance AI Innovations

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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These New York and London offices will be led by the recently appointed Group Executive Director, Marco Baccanello.

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These New York and London offices will be led by the recently appointed Group Executive Director, Marco Baccanello.
He is an accomplished Corporate Finance and Private Equity executive, specializing in advising fast growing technology companies on financing, growth strategies and merger and acquisitions.
The management is confident that these expansion plans will fuel accelerated revenue growth as the business continues to expand.
VCI Global’s AI R&D Center aims to nurture potential unicorn businesses, enhancing its future value proposition.

CIO Leadership: The Call for Visionary Global Leadership Will Power the Discussion at HMG Strategy’s 17th Annual New York CIO Summit of America on April 11

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

“There’s never been a better time to be an enterprise business technology executive,” said Hunter Muller, Founder and CEO of HMG Strategy.

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“There’s never been a better time to be an enterprise business technology executive,” said Hunter Muller, Founder and CEO of HMG Strategy.
To learn more about the 17th Annual New York CIO Summit of America and to register for the event, click here .
To learn more about the 15th Annual Phoenix C-Level Technology Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 15 th Annual Dallas C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on April 2.

Cox Automotive Deploying Industry-First, VIN-Specific EV Battery Health Solution Across Manheim Locations

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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ATLANTA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Automotive is rolling out the used car industry's only solution that will measure the EV battery health for each specific VIN across Manheim. In addition, the company is expanding LotVision's capabilities of reporting battery health for each unique vehicle. Both enhancements give wholesale buyers and sellers the information they need to make more informed and confident decisions.

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ATLANTA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Automotive is rolling out the used car industry's only solution that will measure the EV battery health for each specific VIN across Manheim.
Cox Automotive's VIN-specific solution, developed by its EV Battery Solutions team, uses Manheim's LotVision technology to quickly assess the battery in each unique vehicle and automatically transmit in-depth battery health information to condition reports (CRs) and vehicle detail pages (VDPs) on Manheim.com .
"EV battery health scores that are based on make/model averages are just that…average," said Steve Rowley, president of Cox Automotive.
In April, clients will begin seeing the expanded battery health information on Manheim CRs and VDPs across most makes and models.

RapidScale's Claudette LeBlanc Honored with Triangle Business Journal's Women in Business Award 2024

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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RALEIGH, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RapidScale, a Cox Business company, announces that its Chief Operations Officer Claudette LeBlanc has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 Women in Business Award by the Triangle Business Journal. This esteemed accolade celebrates LeBlanc's inspirational journey to executive leadership, unwavering dedication to her team, and outstanding contributions to RapidScale and the broader business community within the Triangle and beyond.

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RALEIGH, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RapidScale, a Cox Business company, announces that its Chief Operations Officer Claudette LeBlanc has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 Women in Business Award by the Triangle Business Journal .
This year's Women Business Award acknowledges 25 decision-makers and leaders in various industries, including finance, technology, and healthcare.
"I'm deeply honored to receive the Women in Business Award from the Triangle Business Journal, especially alongside other powerful women here in this community," said LeBlanc.
"We are thrilled and proud to see Claudette recognized with the Women in Business Award," said RapidScale President Duane Barnes.

INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT® HONORS 30 UNDER 30 RISING SUPPLY CHAIN STARS

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Now in its tenth year, the ISM program honors individuals who are 30 or younger and demonstrate leadership, innovation, collaboration, and other outstanding attributes--at work and through their professional associations. Intended to help bridge the talent gap in procurement and supply management for younger generations, the program highlights role models for aspiring supply chain practitioners and students.

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TEMPE, Ariz., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) announced the winners of the 2023-2024 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars Recognition Program to honor global emerging leaders across various industries and supply management disciplines.
The top nominee or "megawatt" winner from the 30 Under 30 is Zain Rauf, a supply chain lead for renewable fuels at Shell Oil Company.
Intended to help bridge the talent gap in procurement and supply management for younger generations, the program highlights role models for aspiring supply chain practitioners and students.
"The latest 30 Under 30 winners exemplify the new generation of supply chain leadership and demonstrate how high performers can make an impact on the profession," said Derry.

Colorado State University Global and Cox Partner to Enhance Education and Workforce Upskilling in the West

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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Aurora, Colo., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colorado State University Global (CSU Global), the CSU System’s fully online university with a mission of advancing learner professional success, and Cox Communications are excited to announce their new collaborative initiative aimed at elevating education, enhancing workforce upskilling, and fostering community engagement in Cox’s West region.

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Aurora, Colo., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colorado State University Global (CSU Global), the CSU System’s fully online university with a mission of advancing learner professional success, and Cox Communications are excited to announce their new collaborative initiative aimed at elevating education, enhancing workforce upskilling, and fostering community engagement in Cox’s West region.
Programs at CSU Global will be available to nearly 6,000 Cox employees in the West, including San Diego, Palos Verdes, Orange County, Santa Barbara, Sun Valley, Idaho, Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Vegas.
“Cox has enjoyed a wonderful partnership with CSU Global,” said Rich Barone, Vice President of Cox Media Arizona.
For organizations interested in partnering with CSU Global to provide upskilling opportunities for employees, please contact [email protected] .

Professional Diversity Network (PDN) Hosts Successful Virtual Career Fair for National Urban League (NUL), Celebrating Black History Month

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPDN) (“PDN” or the “Company”), a developer and operator of online and in-person networks that provide access to networking, training, educational, and employment opportunities for diverse individuals, today announced the return of the highly successful virtual career fair produced by the National Urban League (NUL), in honor of Black History Month.

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CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPDN) (“PDN” or the “Company”), a developer and operator of online and in-person networks that provide access to networking, training, educational, and employment opportunities for diverse individuals, today announced the return of the highly successful virtual career fair produced by the National Urban League (NUL), in honor of Black History Month.
The event, which took place on February 15th, featured virtual booths from 40 employers offering opportunities across various industries.
With the support of PDN's innovative IQ sourcing model, the event attracted nearly 4,000 registered candidates from diverse backgrounds, industries, and skill sets, more than double the registrations from the Black History Month event hosted the previous year.
PDN remains dedicated to empowering individuals from all backgrounds to achieve their professional aspirations.

Bluebird Network Welcomes Jason W. Adkins as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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Bluebird Network , a communications infrastructure provider and operator of more than 11,000 miles of fiber and two data centers, is excited to announce the hiring of Jason W. Adkins as new Chief Executive Officer.

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Bluebird Network , a communications infrastructure provider and operator of more than 11,000 miles of fiber and two data centers, is excited to announce the hiring of Jason W. Adkins as new Chief Executive Officer.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306795597/en/
Jason W. Adkins joins Bluebird Network as new Chief Executive Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
Adkins, a twenty nine-year fiber industry veteran, previously served as CEO of Unite Private Networks until their recent sale to Cox Communications.
“I am incredibly excited to be given the opportunity to lead the talented and dedicated employees of Bluebird Network,” says Adkins.
“Jason is just the right person to continue the growth at Bluebird Network.”
To learn more about Bluebird Network and its plans for the future, visit their website at https://bluebirdnetwork.com/

Bob Buchanan of RapidScale Honored as a 2024 CRN Channel Chief

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RapidScale, a Cox Business company, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Bob Buchanan, senior director of sales for RapidScale, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies. View the list here.

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RapidScale's Senior Director of Sales, Bob Buchanan, is recognized for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the channel.
RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RapidScale, a Cox Business company, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Bob Buchanan, senior director of sales for RapidScale, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list , which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
As CRN's Channel Chief for several consecutive years, Bob has made a significant impact on the channel and the team.
The Channel Company is pleased to acknowledge these prominent channel leaders and looks forward to chronicling their achievements throughout the year."

DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $580,000 FOR PHOENIX CHILDREN'S

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raised $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Phoenix Children's 1 Darn Cool School at the 26th Annual Desert Financial Foundation Golf Tournament. Nearly $7 million has been raised for the K-12 education program at Phoenix Children's since the tournament began in 1999.

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PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raised $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Phoenix Children's 1 Darn Cool School at the 26th Annual Desert Financial Foundation Golf Tournament.
Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial have donated a total of $10.95 million to the program over the past 27 years.
Desert Financial Foundation, the credit union and its employees recently pledged a $5,000,000 donation to Phoenix Children's over the next five years.
"I am thrilled to attend the Desert Financial Golf Tournaments Sponsor Dinner in 2024 to celebrate the transformational impact this event – and all fundraising by Desert Financial – has had on Phoenix Children's.