Advisory

Lack of Cloud Management Continues to Drive Significant Waste of IT Resources: Aptum Study

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Other Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Consulting, Internet, Cloud, Spend, Acceleration, Consultant, Multimedia, Part, Clear Skies, Organization, Advisory, Forecasting, Managed services, Knowledge, ROI, Video game, Management, Risk management, Aptum Technologies

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921585550/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921585550/en/
    According to Part 2 of Aptum's Cloud Impact Study 2023, 73% of organizations say their cloud investment has led to higher than expected IT costs.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The study involved 400 senior IT professionals from organizations with 250+ employees across the U.S., Canada, and UK.
  • It explores the trends in cloud cost management and how these trends have evolved over time.
  • "It isn't the cloud that is costly but the lack of observability and governance which hinder management and lead to cost overruns.

Relo Metrics Raises the Standard for Sponsorship Measurement and Valuation with New Advisory Board

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Friday, September 15, 2023
Sports, Data Management, General Sports, Technology, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Communications, Digital Marketing, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Media, Sport, Partnership, Advisory, Metric, Retail

Relo Metrics (formerly GumGum Sports), the leading AI-powered sponsorship analytics platform for real-time data decisions, is setting a new standard for brand valuation and measurement with the formation of its first Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • Relo Metrics (formerly GumGum Sports), the leading AI-powered sponsorship analytics platform for real-time data decisions, is setting a new standard for brand valuation and measurement with the formation of its first Advisory Board.
  • The charter members of the Advisory Board— Samuel Rueff , Jamie West and Dana Venino —are all recognized industry leaders with deep expertise in the broadcast, digital media, sports, entertainment, and consumer brand sectors.
  • They are beginning their collaboration with Relo Metrics during a time of rapid company growth propelled by increasing worldwide demands for data and measurement, leading to limitless potential for sponsorship opportunities.
  • "They will play significant roles in solidifying partnership efforts around our goal to create a currency for sports marketing.

Peter Relan’s YouWeb Launches Climate Tech Incubator to Help Advance Infrastructure Bill and IRA Initiatives for Carbon Management Technologies

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Acceleration, Gradient, Partnership, Infrastructure, ICM, Climate, Smartphone, PALO, Synthetic media, Mineralization, Direct air capture, Climate change, DOE, IRA, ARPA, Science, OpenFeint, Discord, Advisory, Geothermal energy, CrowdStar, Utilization, Generative, ASU, CO2, Renewable energy, Bohr equation

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Youwebinc.com founder Peter Relan unveiled his latest incubator, YouWeb IV, focused on Climate Change and Carbon Management technologies and solutions. Importantly, YouWeb IV is also investing in early stage companies to help accelerate their progress in Carbon Management: Equatic for ocean based, measurable, verifiable CO2 capture and mineralization, Heirloom which recently announced its partnership with the DAC Hub initiative funded by the DOE, and CarbonBuilt for embodied CO2 and low carbon concrete. Many of the sponsored companies have been working through “public-private” partnerships, or expect to work on public-private partnerships with the DOE and ARPA-E.

Key Points: 
  • Incubations include Optivolt for Shade Tolerant Solar, DACLab for Direct Air Capture Technologies, Polar Defense for Utilization and Sequestration.
  • Early investments include Equatic for Ocean-Based CO2 Capture, Heirloom for Direct Air Capture and Mineralization, CarbonBuilt for Low Carbon Concrete.
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Youwebinc.com founder Peter Relan unveiled his latest incubator, YouWeb IV, focused on Climate Change and Carbon Management technologies and solutions.
  • YouWeb IV and their companies welcome partnerships that accelerate the agenda of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the IRA, carbon management, and public-private partnerships with the DOE and ARPA-E. For enquiries please contact [email protected]
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Relo Metrics Raises the Standard for Sponsorship Measurement and Valuation with New Advisory Board

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Hockey, Software, Golf, Football, Extreme Sports, Technology, Other Sports, General Sports, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Tennis, Sports, Advertising, Communications, Soccer, Online, GSK, Software as a service, Partnership, International Management Institute, Bhubaneswar, CPG, Jacques Rueff, IMD, MBA, Metric, Carbon, Advisory board, Brand management, Bayer, Advisory, Sport, P&G, SVP, For Good, Retail, Sales, Video game, Service

Relo Metrics (formerly GumGum Sports), the leading AI-powered sponsorship analytics platform for real-time data decisions, is setting a new standard for brand valuation and measurement with the formation of its first Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • Relo Metrics (formerly GumGum Sports), the leading AI-powered sponsorship analytics platform for real-time data decisions, is setting a new standard for brand valuation and measurement with the formation of its first Advisory Board.
  • Each board member brings diverse career backgrounds and relationships to their new roles.
  • They are beginning their collaboration with Relo Metrics during a time of rapid company growth propelled by increasing worldwide demands for data and measurement, leading to limitless potential for sponsorship opportunities.
  • "They will play significant roles in solidifying partnership efforts around our goal to create a currency for sports marketing.

Boardsi Joins Forces with Evertreen.com to Spearhead Global Environmental Conservation Efforts

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Friday, September 1, 2023
Heart, Sustainable Development Goal 6, Partnership, GPS, SDG, City, Tree, Water quality, Biodiversity, Advisory, Climate change, Soil, Community, Growth, Ecology, ESG, Environment, Empowerment, Forestry, Transport, Sanitation

Creating a Greener Future through Technology-Driven Reforestation Initiatives

Key Points: 
  • In line with Boardsi's unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility, this partnership marks a significant step towards combatting deforestation and fostering habitat protection on a global scale.
  • With over two decades of experience in connecting executives with transformative opportunities, Boardsi recognizes that a successful business venture goes hand-in-hand with environmental stewardship.
  • At the heart of this collaboration lies a shared vision - to drive reforestation and habitat preservation across 12 countries worldwide.
  • This progressive approach fosters not only professional growth but also environmental rejuvenation, solidifying Boardsi's dedication to sustainable practices.

RelPro Adds Wealth Insights on Business Executives; Announces Windfall as Latest Partner

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Professional services, Software as a service, Business development, Partnership, Financial services, Marketing, API, Intelligence, SHORT, Research, Finance, Advisory, Data, Manufacturing Advisory Service, AI, SVP, Sales, Cryptocurrency, Windfall

SHORT HILLS, N.J., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Short Hills, NJ —August 22, 2023— RelPro, the fast-growing business development and relationship management solution for Financial & Professional Services, announced today it has integrated Wealth Insights on business executives into its platform. The data enhancement comes as a result of RelPro's new partnership with Windfall, a people intelligence and AI company that supports go-to-market teams with actionable insights. RelPro's latest data integration further expands its best-in-class company and contact data, adding wealth intelligence on more than 2 million business executives with more than $5 trillion in assets. The new data enables business development, relationship management and marketing professionals to increase efficiency in their prospecting, meeting preparation, client engagement and growth initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • RelPro integrates another new dataset into its platform, delivering net worth and wealth insights on business executives.
  • "Adding Windfall as a data partner expands our value to clients in Banking, Wealth Management and Advisory Services through valuable insights that enhance prospecting and relationship-building."
  • "Our partnership with Windfall adds personal wealth intelligence to the corporate financial and benefit plan insights that business development, relationship management and marketing professionals already enjoy."
  • "We're thrilled to partner with RelPro to connect our best-in-class consumer financial insights with RelPro's powerful platform," said Dan Stevens, Windfall co-founder and SVP of Business Development.

Aptum Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments to Drive AI-Driven Multi-Cloud Market Growth

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Technology, Security, Consulting, Other Technology, Professional Services, Software, Networks, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Other Professional Services, Cloud, Genome Canada, VMware, Senior, Consultant, Air Transat, OVH, Cloud computing, Advisory, Acquisition, Commvault, DigitalBridge, Investment, Engineering, Managed services, Dell EMC, Rosato, Management, Software as a service, Panzura, Aptum Technologies

These strategic additions to the executive team are integral to Aptum’s vision to capitalize on the growing AI-driven demand of Multi-Cloud solutions in the market.

Key Points: 
  • These strategic additions to the executive team are integral to Aptum’s vision to capitalize on the growing AI-driven demand of Multi-Cloud solutions in the market.
  • Ian Rae assumes the role of CEO and President effective September 1, 2023, following Aptum’s successful acquisition of CloudOps in January 2023.
  • A seasoned entrepreneur and technology visionary, Rae founded CloudOps in 2005, as well as cloud.ca, a leading Canadian cloud computing platform.
  • With his extensive expertise in cloud operations, software development, and managed services, Rae brings invaluable insights to his new leadership role.

EQS-News: JDC Group AG: JDC on a clear growth trajectory in the second quarter of 2023

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
Insurance, Bain Capital, Tax, Carbon neutrality, EBIT, CSR, Canada Life, EUR, Advisory, Acquisition, GRI, Guideline, JDC, ISIN, Depreciation, Growth, MVM, Environment, Lithium, Renewable energy, Film industry, Video game, EBITDA

As a result, revenues in the first half of 2023 are up 4.5 percent to EUR 84.6 million (1 HY 2022: EUR 81.0 million).

Key Points: 
  • As a result, revenues in the first half of 2023 are up 4.5 percent to EUR 84.6 million (1 HY 2022: EUR 81.0 million).
  • For the first half of the year, this translates into growth of 11.2 percent to EUR 75.0 million.
  • Through compensation services, the entire JDC Group is already operating completely carbon-neutral as early soon as 2022.
  • The key figures for the first half and the second quarter of 2023 are as follows:

SigFig Names Former UBS Executive Steve Mattus as Chief Investment Officer and GM of Digital Wealth

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Professional Services, Technology, Finance, Asset Management, Banking, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Investment, Multimedia, Global production network, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Advisory, Reuben and Rose Mattus, GM, Investment management, UBS, Growth, Knowledge, Cryptocurrency, Financial adviser, Bank, SigFig

SigFig, which powers a comprehensive set of interconnected digital wealth solutions for advisors and clients, today announced that Steven Mattus, a wealth management veteran of more than 30 years, is joining the company in the new role of Chief Investment Officer and General Manager of Digital Wealth.

Key Points: 
  • SigFig, which powers a comprehensive set of interconnected digital wealth solutions for advisors and clients, today announced that Steven Mattus, a wealth management veteran of more than 30 years, is joining the company in the new role of Chief Investment Officer and General Manager of Digital Wealth.
  • “Many wealth managers have been relying on the same processes for decades, but the fintech sector and SigFig in particular has been rapidly innovating to change that,” said Steve Mattus, Chief Investment Officer and GM of Digital Wealth at SigFig.
  • As Chief Investment Officer, Mattus will lead SigFig’s investment strategy, style and policies.
  • As General Manager of SigFig’s Digital Wealth Platform, he will oversee the company’s suite of software solutions including SigFig Digital Advice and SigFig Digital Advice Pro, powering the more than $50 billion assets on the SigFig platform.

Scotiabank Announces the Appointment of Glen Gowland to Vice Chair and Jacqui Allard to Group Head, Global Wealth Management, effective January 1, 2024

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Monday, July 24, 2023
Wealth, RBC, Marketing, Personal, Espresso, Royal Bank, Commercial bank, Euromoney, Banking in Canada, Advisory, State Street, MD, Growth, Bank, Scotiabank, Management, Operation

Jacqui Allard will assume the role of Deputy Head, Global Wealth Management on September 1, 2023, reporting to Glen Gowland

Key Points: 
  • Jacqui Allard will assume the role of Deputy Head, Global Wealth Management on September 1, 2023, reporting to Glen Gowland
    TORONTO, July 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank today announced that Glen Gowland, Group Head, Global Wealth Management, will transition to the role of Vice Chair, effective January 1, 2024.
  • "Glen is an exceptional business leader and is deeply committed to the success of Scotiabank," said Scott Thomson, President and CEO, Scotiabank.
  • "Since joining Scotiabank in 2000, Glen has played an instrumental role in helping us grow our Global Wealth Management franchise, transforming both our Asset Management and Advisory businesses, resulting in industry-leading growth and productivity.
  • The Bank also announced today that Jacqui Allard will join Scotiabank as Deputy Head, Global Wealth Management, effective September 1, 2023, and will assume the role of Group Head, Global Wealth Management, on January 1, 2024.