Convergent Technologies Operating System

Aidaptive and Streamline Announce Strategic Partnership

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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CUPERTINO, Calif. and CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aidaptive, the #1 artificial intelligence (AI) platform powering the vacation rental and hospitality industries, and Streamline, the leader in vacation rental management software and solutions, announced today a partnership that will transform how vacation rental managers access and capitalize on their existing business and customer data.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership with Aidaptive will enable Streamline customers to leverage an enterprise-grade autonomous intelligence platform to unlock the potential of their existing business and customer data through the power of predictive and forward-looking business insights.
  • This partnership with Streamline marks a significant leap forward, transforming the vast sea of data into actionable, growth-driving insights," said Rakesh Yadav, CEO and founder of Aidaptive.
  • "Streamline is known for offering advanced technology to PMs, and our collaboration with Aidaptive furthers this effort.
  • Streamline and Aidaptive teams are also hosting a webinar to review the partnership details on Friday, November 17th, 2023.

WatchGuard, Seattle Kraken, and Climate Pledge Arena Announce Partnership

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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SEATTLE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, today announced that the company has been named the Official Cybersecurity Partner of the Seattle Kraken and an Official Partner of Climate Pledge Arena, the world's most progressive and sustainable arena. The Seattle Kraken have built a powerful team to Defend the Deep. As part of this partnership, the team will upgrade its cyber defenses off the ice with WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform, deploying advanced network security, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and endpoint protection, detection, and response services.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchGuard® Technologies , a global leader in unified cybersecurity, today announced that the company has been named the Official Cybersecurity Partner of the Seattle Kraken and an Official Partner of Climate Pledge Arena, the world's most progressive and sustainable arena.
  • "We are proud to align our brand with the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena family of partners," said Michelle Welch, CMO and SVP of business strategy at WatchGuard Technologies.
  • "The Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena have quickly established themselves as beloved institutions in Seattle.
  • As a part of this multi-year deal, WatchGuard will become the official cybersecurity partner of the Seattle Kraken, and an official partner of Climate Pledge Arena.

Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. Selects Applied Pay to Simplify Payment Process

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Chicago, IL., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced that Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. has selected Applied Pay to make their business units more efficient across all workflows and simplify the payment process for their customers.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, IL., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced that Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. has selected Applied Pay to make their business units more efficient across all workflows and simplify the payment process for their customers.
  • The agency is taking advantage of Applied Pay’s integration with Applied Epic to automate payment collection, processing, and reconciliation, while providing an effortless, modern checkout experience that internet-savvy clients have come to expect.
  • “We’ve used other payment solutions in the past but didn’t get the buy-in we expected because the process was too cumbersome for our customers,” said Tiffany Johnston, Senior Vice President, Technology Operations Manager, Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. “We’ve been long-time customers of Applied, so migrating to Applied Pay was the obvious choice.
  • Directly integrated into Applied Epic®, Applied CSR24® and EZLynx Client Center, Applied Pay provides intuitive, branded checkout pages where policyholders can pay premiums via credit card or ACH.

CIO Leadership: HMG Strategy Shatters Registration Record for its 2023 Southern California CIO Executive Leadership Summit in Partnership with Southern California SIM

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Looking ahead, HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 2023 Silicon Valley CIO Executive Leadership Summit on October 17 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.

Key Points: 
  • Looking ahead, HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 2023 Silicon Valley CIO Executive Leadership Summit on October 17 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Silicon Valley CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • Next week, HMG Strategy will be hosting its 2023 Chicago CIO Executive Leadership Summit on September 19 at the University Club of Chicago.
  • HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 2023 Washington, D.C. CIO Executive Leadership Summit on September 26 at The Mayflower Hotel.

RingCentral Confirms NFP Has Selected Its Cloud Communications Solutions to Power Employee and Customer Engagement

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG), a leading provider of AI-powered global enterprise cloud communications, video meetings, collaboration, and contact center solutions, today announced that NFP has selected RingCentral MVP® (Message Video Phone™) and RingCentral Contact Center™ to power employee and customer engagement.

Key Points: 
  • RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG), a leading provider of AI-powered global enterprise cloud communications, video meetings, collaboration, and contact center solutions, today announced that NFP has selected RingCentral MVP® (Message Video Phone™) and RingCentral Contact Center™ to power employee and customer engagement.
  • “RingCentral solutions have played a critical role in our digital transformation — enabling us to achieve frictionless growth with higher productivity,” said Mark Grosvenor, Chief Technology Officer, NFP.
  • Key benefits of RingCentral for NFP include:
    Advanced telephony features, including SMS : NFP employees can now use SMS with their clients.
  • “By moving to RingCentral, NFP is driving greater operational efficiencies and overall stakeholder engagement, optimizing for impactful business outcomes.”
    To learn more about NFP’s implementation of RingCentral solutions, watch the video: https://youtu.be/7syGHFF3Aqw .

CIO Leadership: Delivering on the Digital AI Agenda Will Drive the Discussion at the 2023 San Diego Technology Executive Leadership Summit in Partnership with SIM San Diego on October 12

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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To learn more about the 2023 San Diego Technology Executive Leadership Summit in Partnership with SIM San Diego and to register for the event, click here .

Key Points: 
  • To learn more about the 2023 San Diego Technology Executive Leadership Summit in Partnership with SIM San Diego and to register for the event, click here .
  • HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 2023 Washington, D.C. CIO Executive Leadership Summit on September 26 at The Mayflower Hotel.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Washington, D.C. CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • To learn more about the 2023 Chicago CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .

ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Promotion of Nate Baxter to COO; Mike Lukemire to Remain President Until Retirement in Fiscal 2024

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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In a related move, Nate Baxter, 50, executive vice president of technology & operations, will be promoted to chief operating officer on September 4, 2023, reporting to Lukemire, who will mentor Baxter during a transition period.

Key Points: 
  • In a related move, Nate Baxter, 50, executive vice president of technology & operations, will be promoted to chief operating officer on September 4, 2023, reporting to Lukemire, who will mentor Baxter during a transition period.
  • Lukemire, 65, has been with the Company for almost 28 years, serving as president since February 2016 and COO since January 2015.
  • “Mike is a trusted member of the executive team whose commitment to our Company, shareholders and associates is beyond reproach,” Hagedorn said.
  • “His pragmatic, inspirational and results-focused leadership will help facilitate a smooth transition for Nate among all our stakeholders.

Zennify Appoints Salesforce Alum Michael Rouleau as Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zennify, a leading Salesforce and nCino consultancy, today announced the addition of Michael Rouleau as Chief Revenue Officer. Rouleau is a seasoned go-to-market leader with a unique portfolio of experience. 

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zennify, a leading Salesforce and nCino consultancy, today announced the addition of Michael Rouleau as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Most recently, Rouleau served as Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Salesforce, leading the North American Financial Services Operating Unit.
  • "I've worked with the Zennify team over the years as the go-to partner for financial institutions," said Michael Rouleau, CRO, Zennify.
  • As the Chief Revenue Officer, Rouleau, with the executive team, will provide a structure and cadence to allow Zennify to take advantage of its excellent reputation in the market.

Digital Business Card Company Mobilo Secures $4.1M in Seed Funding

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Mobilo, the maker of the first smart business card for teams and digital business card scene, has raised $4.1 million in seed funding.

Key Points: 
  • Mobilo, the maker of the first smart business card for teams and digital business card scene, has raised $4.1 million in seed funding.
  • Digital Business Card - The best digital business card for teams and enterprises.
  • Sharing your contact details is as simple as tapping your Mobilo digital business card on any modern smartphone.
  • Mobilo isn't just another tech company; they were the first smart business card provider to bag the SOC 2 certification.

Zayo Welcomes Industry Vet Bill Smith to Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. , a leading global communications infrastructure provider, proudly announces the addition of Bill Smith to its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. , a leading global communications infrastructure provider, proudly announces the addition of Bill Smith to its board of directors.
  • With a proven track record and vast experience in the telecommunications industry, Smith brings a wealth of knowledge to further bolster Zayo’s vision and growth.
  • “I am delighted to welcome Bill to the board,” said Steve Smith , CEO of Zayo Group.
  • Bill Smith has served on the Board of Directors for various companies, including Predictive Systems, 2Wire, OCLARO and ASOCS.