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Enova Celebrates 11 Consecutive Years as One of Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Computerworld has again recognized Enova International (NYSE: ENVA), a leading financial technology company powered by machine learning and world-class analytics, as one of the top 100 Best Places to Work in IT. Employee responses from IT team members and company data ranked Enova 14th among midsize organizations and marks the 11th consecutive year that Enova has been named to the list.

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  • Employee responses from IT team members and company data ranked Enova 14th among midsize organizations and marks the 11th consecutive year that Enova has been named to the list.
  • Some programs include on-demand coaching, office hours, shadowing and mentoring programs, tuition reimbursement and functional skill training courses.
  • For new hires, Enova's Baseline training program provides fundamentals for all engineers, regardless of level or previous experience, beginning on day one.
  • More information, including Enova's company profile and results of the 2024 Best Places to Work in IT survey, can be found on www.computerworld.com .

Cover Whale Expands C-Suite with New Chief Operating & Technology Officer

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, Inc., a leading commercial trucking insurance provider and fast-growing insurtech, today announces the addition of Darryl Siry as Chief Operating & Technology Officer. With an extensive background in technology strategy, operations leadership, and product innovation, Siry is poised to drive Cover Whale's continued growth and enhance its technological capabilities.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, Inc. , a leading commercial trucking insurance provider and fast-growing insurtech, today announces the addition of Darryl Siry as Chief Operating & Technology Officer.
  • Before joining Cover Whale, Siry held key leadership positions at prominent companies in the insurance and technology industries.
  • Prior to that, he was Chief Technology & Operations Officer at ProSight Specialty Insurance where he led the technology, customer experience and operations functions of the company.
  • "Cover Whale is the perfect example of how technology can drive insurance results and create value for customers and agents.

Puttshack Tees up Food and Fun for North Texas with Addison Location Opening December 6th

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Puttshack, the world's first and only upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience, will be elevating gameplay to new heights by opening their 11th venue, complete with globally-inspired food & beverage, and unveiling of their brand new game experience, in Addison beginning December 6th.

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  • Located at 5100 Belt Line Road in Addison, the newest Puttshack will slot in seamlessly as the go-to option for food and fun in the D/FW metroplex.
  • Puttshack is poised to become a premier destination, offering the perfect setting for happy hours with friends, memorable date nights, late-night adventures, company outings, and family fun.
  • Addison will officially be the first Puttshack location to offer a never-before-seen, game experience called the Challenge Hole– highlighting Puttshack's innovation and tech advancements.
  • Puttshack takes great pride in supporting the local communities it calls home, and will be proudly supporting the North Texas Food Bank by donating $1 from every Tailpipe sold at their Addison location.

D2L Advances K-12 'Secure by Design' Pledge Commitments

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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In accordance with Principle 3 of the K-12 Education Technology Secure by Design Pledge , Stephen Laster, President at D2L, is serving as D2L's senior cybersecurity business leader to help bring further accountability for cybersecurity to the most senior levels of D2L.

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  • In accordance with Principle 3 of the K-12 Education Technology Secure by Design Pledge , Stephen Laster, President at D2L, is serving as D2L's senior cybersecurity business leader to help bring further accountability for cybersecurity to the most senior levels of D2L.
  • D2L is helping to reduce the burden for school IT departments that are responsible for reviewing numerous third-party tools and applications.
  • While this type of review is already a standard practice for D2L, the new "D2L Security Reviewed" badge on the D2L Partner Integration Hub helps signify which third-party partners have demonstrated their commitment to information security.
  • In the coming months, D2L will strive to make additional updates to meet the cybersecurity goals outlined in the pledge and beyond.

SentinelOne® Sets New Standard for Cybersecurity with Singularity™ Platform Unity Release

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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The game-changing upgrades, which will be delivered as part of the Unity release of the market-leading Singularity Platform, were previewed at OneCon , SentinelOne’s first-ever customer conference taking place at The Boca Raton Resort.

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  • The game-changing upgrades, which will be delivered as part of the Unity release of the market-leading Singularity Platform, were previewed at OneCon , SentinelOne’s first-ever customer conference taking place at The Boca Raton Resort.
  • Cloud Security: As part of the updates in the Unity release, the Singularity Platform will feature a comprehensive Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) designed to secure both public and private cloud infrastructures.
  • Endpoint: With the Singularity Unity release, SentinelOne is enhancing its endpoint experience to be even more effective and user-friendly.
  • “The Unity Release promises a smooth, integrated experience that leverages the power of AI to protect the entire enterprise,” Smith said.

Clickatell Launches AI Powered Chat Commerce

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Clickatell ​, a pioneer in mobile messaging and Chat Commerce innovation, today announced the launch of Clickatell AI , an innovative addition to its Chat Commerce Platform.

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  • Clickatell ​, a pioneer in mobile messaging and Chat Commerce innovation, today announced the launch of Clickatell AI , an innovative addition to its Chat Commerce Platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231108783412/en/
    Clickatell Launches AI Powered Chat Commerce (Photo: Business Wire)
    Clickatell AI utilizes natural language processing (NLP) to grasp the purpose of customer inquiries, along with generative AI to provide meaningful and valuable conversational interactions that enhance over time.
  • Integrated within the Chat Commerce Platform, individuals can engage in live chats with Clickatell AI, while businesses can equip their agents with AI-generated responses through a user-friendly agent desk interface.
  • ​​For more information about Clickatell’s Chat Commerce Platform and Clickatell AI and its potential to transform customer engagement, please visit https://www.clickatell.com/products/artificial-intelligence/ .

Aeva Appoints Dr. Stefan Sommer, Former CEO of ZF Group and Board Member at Volkswagen Group, to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Aeva ® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced the appointment of Stefan Sommer to its Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2023.

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  • Aeva ® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced the appointment of Stefan Sommer to its Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2023.
  • Dr. Sommer studied Mechanical Engineering and earned his Engineering Doctorate from Ruhr University Bochum.
  • “The automotive industry is undergoing profound technological change where innovation will be driven through partnerships with advanced technology solution providers,” said Dr. Sommer.
  • I look forward to bringing my experience to bear for Aeva as we bring this next-generation sensing and perception technology to market.”

Stitch Fix Announces Appointment of Tony Bacos as Chief Product and Technology Officer

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX), the leading online personal styling service, announced that Tony Bacos is joining the company today as Chief Product and Technology Officer.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX), the leading online personal styling service, announced that Tony Bacos is joining the company today as Chief Product and Technology Officer.
  • Bacos will report to CEO Matt Baer and lead the Company’s technology, product, data science, security, and IT teams.
  • In this role, Bacos will drive product innovation, engineering excellence and strategies to optimize the Stitch Fix client experience and grow the business.
  • I’m excited to lead the Product & Technology team and develop new ways to advance the shopping experience and grow the business,” said Bacos.

Nokia Technology Strategy 2030: emerging technology trends and their impact on networks

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 is fundamental to realizing the full potential of AI, cloud and other emerging trends with connectivity at the center enabling the adoption of these technologies

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  • Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 is fundamental to realizing the full potential of AI, cloud and other emerging trends with connectivity at the center enabling the adoption of these technologies
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia today presents its Technology Strategy 2030 that identifies trends and emerging technologies that will shape technology, networks and the world for the next seven years.
  • Nishant Batra, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer, Nokia, said: “Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 is a direct response to the proliferation of cutting-edge technologies over the last decade.
  • The key trends influencing Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 are AI, cloud continuum, metaverse, API economy, Industry 5.0, Internet of value, sustainability, and security.
  • Nokia, and the industry as a whole, must show that they understand the problems and potential, with a revitalized approach as indicated by the long-term Nokia Technology Strategy 2030.”

Lovell Minnick Partners Appoints Don Weinstein to Advisory Council

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Lovell Minnick Partners (“LMP”), a private equity firm investing in growth-oriented companies, today announced the appointment of Don Weinstein to its Advisory Council.

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  • Lovell Minnick Partners (“LMP”), a private equity firm investing in growth-oriented companies, today announced the appointment of Don Weinstein to its Advisory Council.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231031648785/en/
    Throughout his distinguished career, Don Weinstein has demonstrated a remarkable ability to drive innovation, launch new products, and foster top-line revenue growth.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Don Weinstein to our Advisory Council,” says Steve Pierson, Managing Partner at LMP.
  • LMP’s Advisory Council members are independent contractors that serve as advisors to the firm as well as its portfolio companies.