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Yahoo Selects AWS as Its Preferred Public Cloud Provider for Its Ad Tech Business

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

At AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that Yahoo has selected AWS as its preferred public cloud provider for its advertising technology business Yahoo Ad Tech.

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  • At AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that Yahoo has selected AWS as its preferred public cloud provider for its advertising technology business Yahoo Ad Tech.
  • In addition to giving brands a platform to reach audiences, the Yahoo Ad Tech platform offers media owners and publishers an ad-decisioning engine to help attract advertisers and manage their ad business.
  • Using Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), Yahoo Ad Tech will construct a centralized data lake to store hundreds of petabytes of data.
  • To expedite cloud adoption for Yahoo Ad Tech and develop new advertising solutions, Yahoo is providing employees with cloud skills training using the AWS Designated Virtual Trainer (DVT) program.

American Family Insurance and AWS Team Up to Drive Innovation in the Insurance Industry

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

With AWS, were embarking on a mission to accelerate digital innovation in every part of our business, said Peter Settel, American Family Insurances chief strategy and technology officer.

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  • With AWS, were embarking on a mission to accelerate digital innovation in every part of our business, said Peter Settel, American Family Insurances chief strategy and technology officer.
  • The American Family Group of companies are customer-driven and powered by purposewe champion dreams and opportunities so everyone can rise.
  • American Family Insurances expanded partnership with AWS will accelerate the insurance companys cloud migration.
  • The American Family Insurance group also includes CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance, The General, Homesite and Main Street America Insurance.

Hologic Ranked #1 for Mammography System Performance and Customer Satisfaction for 10th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), an innovative medical technology company primarily focused on improving womens health, swept the 2022 IMV ServiceTrak Awards for Mammography, taking home awards for Best Service, Best Customer Satisfaction and Best System Performance.

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  • Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), an innovative medical technology company primarily focused on improving womens health, swept the 2022 IMV ServiceTrak Awards for Mammography, taking home awards for Best Service, Best Customer Satisfaction and Best System Performance.
  • This is the 10th consecutive year that Hologic has ranked first in the industry for Mammography System Performance and Customer Satisfaction and the eighth year for Mammography Service.
  • Because of their focus and dedication, weve delivered exceptional outcomes and experiences for our customers and the patients they serve.
  • This news release may contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties, including statements about the use of Hologic products.

New Everest Group Research on Change Management Reveals the Huge Chasm Between 'We Should' and 'We Do' in Global Business Services Centers

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

DALLAS, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When enterprises establish a Global Business Services (GBS) center, the mission of the center is to make and sustain a positive change in business operations; however, despite the fact that change is their raison d'être, one-third of GBS organizations have no change management capability within their organization, according to new research from Everest Group.

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  • In a first-of-its-kind study, Everest Group surveyed 58 leading GBS organizations across the globe, followed by in-depth interviews, to better understand their approaches to change management.
  • "This research aims to address these challenges head on by defining the dimensions of change management for GBS organizations to help the industry understand how to approach, staff, invest in and manage change."
  • These findings and more are detailed in Everest Group's recently published report, "State of Play in GBS Change Management."
  • In addition to the findings above, the report explores these key questions:
    What is the right time to involve GBS change management teams?

Take Part in the International InvestChile Forum 2022

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With registration to attend the event in person filling up in record time, anticipation for the VI International InvestChile Forum is continuing to grow ahead of the Inaugural Conference on Dec. 6.

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  • SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With registration to attend the event in person filling up in record time, anticipation for the VI International InvestChile Forum is continuing to grow ahead of the Inaugural Conference on Dec. 6.
  • Why is the VI International InvestChile Forum not to be missed?
  • A matchmaking session is also planned, where the companies will be able to meet potential partners and suppliers.
  • More than one hundred companies participated in the last in-person edition of the event held in 2019, bringing more than US $7.2 billion in projects.

Rackspace Technology Hires Bobby Molu as New Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology (NASDAQ: RXT) a leading end-to-end, multicloud technology solutions company, today announced the appointment of Bobby Molu as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 16, 2023.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology (NASDAQ: RXT) a leading end-to-end, multicloud technology solutions company, today announced the appointment of Bobby Molu as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 16, 2023.
  • Molu is filling the Rackspace Technology CFO role following the appointment of Amar Maletira to Chief Executive Officer in September 2022.
  • As we continue the transformation of Rackspace Technology, I am thrilled to welcome Bobby to the company.
  • Molu joins Rackspace Technology from Mastercard where he was Chief Financial Officer of International Markets overseeing Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Caribbean markets.

TEKsystems Global Services Announces Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS

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Friday, November 18, 2022

TEKsystems Global Services, a global provider of technology and business solutions, today announced it has entered into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS).

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  • TEKsystems Global Services, a global provider of technology and business solutions, today announced it has entered into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS).
  • This agreement marks the start of TEKsystems Global Services multiyear collaboration with AWS to deliver value to customers no matter where they are on their cloud journeyfrom design, migration and implementation to training, adoption and improvement.
  • Delivering outcome-driven transformation for customers: TEKsystems and AWS will collaborate to develop joint strategic co-sell motions with AWS Professional Services (AWS ProServe) to accelerate customer migrations at scale and provide outcome-driven transformation for customers.
  • TEKsystems Global Services is a member of the AWS Well-Architected Partner Program and an AWS Authorized Training Partner, and has earned the AWS DevOps Competency and the AWS Data and Analytics Competency.

MedStar Health Taps Kyndryl to Transform its IT Organization

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Under this new agreement, MedStar Health will use Kyndryl Bridge to integrate artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) and automation capabilities to deliver enhanced resilient services for patients.

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  • Under this new agreement, MedStar Health will use Kyndryl Bridge to integrate artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) and automation capabilities to deliver enhanced resilient services for patients.
  • We understand the health and wellness of patients and associates are top priorities for MedStar Health, said Jim Batterton, Kyndryl General Manager, U.S. Public and Federal Market.
  • With Kyndryls help and expertise, MedStar Health can reimagine care delivery services by tapping into our targeted clinical and healthcare-focused IT services.
  • By implementing hybrid cloud, MedStar Health can seamlessly access the IT tools and resources needed to achieve its patient-first mission.

INDIVIDUAL AND PROJECT WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 25TH MCA AWARDS

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

In its 25th year, the MCA Awards saw a record number of entries from 50 leading consulting firms of all sizes.

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  • In its 25th year, the MCA Awards saw a record number of entries from 50 leading consulting firms of all sizes.
  • The ceremony was hosted by broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald OBE with performances by musician Izzi Bizu and speeches by the CEO and President of the MCA and MCA Awards Judge, broadcaster Justin Webb.
  • "The MCA Awards highlight the opportunities for talented individuals to drive transformation and innovation for clients across the public and private sectors.
  • Details for entering the MCA Awards 2023 can be found at www.mca.org.uk/mca-awards
    Overall, there were 25 award categories in this year's MCA Awards with 12 project awards, 10 individual awards and 3 overall awards.

JOB.COM NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP WITH JIM BRADLEY AND MARGAUX GILLMAN

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Job.com, the AI-powered recruitment platform, welcomes two new members to its senior team. Jim Bradley joins as Chief Operating Officer and Margaux Gillman as Senior Vice President of People and Culture.

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  • Jim Bradley joins as Chief Operating Officer and Margaux Gillman as Senior Vice President of People and Culture.
  • As COO, Jim Bradley will lead the internal service that supports the operating portfolio and ensure the further development, implementation, and adoption of Job.com's proprietary technology.
  • Jim brings with him an abundance of staffing and recruitment experience gained over a long and impressive career in the sector.
  • OurAI-driven recruitment technology significantlyenhances boththe recruiter's ability to perform for our clients and the job-seeking candidate's experience," said newlynamed Job.com Chief Operating Officer Jim Bradley.