Scantron Corporation

Kajeet Appoints Lisa Carter to Lead Public Sector Sales Division

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kajeet®, a leading wireless connectivity and device management provider for education, government, and commercial markets, today announced the appointment of Lisa Carter as Vice President of Public Sector Sales. Carter brings over two decades of experience in education and technology, including a notable background as a former educator and professional development leader.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kajeet®, a leading wireless connectivity and device management provider for education, government, and commercial markets, today announced the appointment of Lisa Carter as Vice President of Public Sector Sales.
  • Carter brings over two decades of experience in education and technology, including a notable background as a former educator and professional development leader.
  • Carter's career includes impactful roles at companies like Pearson, Amplify, and Scantron, as well as leading a regional public sector sales team for Apple.
  • In her new role at Kajeet, Carter is poised to leverage her broad background in education technology to drive innovation and growth in the public sector.

Scantron Technology Solutions Unveils New Brand Identity Reflecting Company's Transformation and Focus on the Future of IT and Cybersecurity

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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 OMAHA, Neb., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scantron Technology Solutions, a division of the Scantron Corporation and a leading nationwide technology solutions provider, announced today that it has rebranded to Secur-Serv™ to reflect its focus on cybersecurity and IT transformation. The new brand represents the commitment to providing exceptional managed services that break through conventional solutions and inspire a more inventive approach to technology. 

Key Points: 
  • OMAHA, Neb., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scantron Technology Solutions, a division of the Scantron Corporation and a leading nationwide technology solutions provider, announced today that it has rebranded to Secur-Serv™ to reflect its focus on cybersecurity and IT transformation.
  • The new brand represents the commitment to providing exceptional managed services that break through conventional solutions and inspire a more inventive approach to technology.
  • In addition, Secur-Serv has focused on expanding its cybersecurity and cloud solutions to position itself for continued success in the managed services space.
  • "At Secur-Serv, we've evolved from legacy device support to a security-first Technology Solutions Provider focused on modernization and digital transformation," said Cathy Pickoski, CEO of Scantron Corporation.

WebPT Expands Leadership Team with Top Talent in Finance and Technology

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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PHOENIX, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, today announces two major additions to the company. Rita Parvaneh has joined as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Philip Pead has been added as a board member.

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  • "Rita Parvaneh and Philip Pead are exciting additions to our team," said Ashley Glover, CEO at WebPT.
  • Rita Parvaneh is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of experience in technology.
  • "I am excited to join the WebPT team and help drive the company's continued growth and success," said Parvaneh.
  • "I look forward to working with the team to advance their mission of improving patient outcomes through innovative technology solutions."

Performance Series and Achievement Series Assessments Now Available From Thrive Academics

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thrive Academics announced today that it is the exclusive, national K-12 licensor of Performance Series and Achievement Series Assessments. These timeless diagnostic, benchmark and formative assessments were developed more than 20 years ago by Scantron, the pioneer in assessment technology and development.

Key Points: 
  • Trusted tests developed by Scantron more than 20 years ago provide valuable insights into student progress, inform instruction
    LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thrive Academics announced today that it is the exclusive, national K-12 licensor of Performance Series and Achievement Series Assessments.
  • "For more than two decades, educators have trusted the Performance Series and Achievement Series Assessments to measure student progress and inform instruction," said Brandon Edwards, Ed.D., president, Thrive Academics.
  • Performance Series Assessments web-based computer adaptive tests are a dynamic tool for assessing students in grades K-12.
  • Performance Series Assessments are available beginning at $13 per student per year which includes all subjects, all standards and all reports.

Award-Winning Education Leaders, Campus Security Experts to Support CENTEGIX in Improving School Safety

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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ATLANTA, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX, the leading provider of silent and wearable panic alert communication badges ensuring public safety, announced the members of its Advisory Board of education leaders and public safety experts. The Board will support CENTEGIX efforts to innovate technology to empower and protect people across schools, healthcare, and retail facilities.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX , the leading provider of silent andwearable panic alert communication badges ensuring public safety, announced themembers of its Advisory Board of education leaders and public safety experts.
  • The Boardwill support CENTEGIX efforts to innovate technology to empower and protect peopleacross schools, healthcare, and retail facilities.
  • "I am thrilled about the opportunity to work with the CENTEGIX team," said DwightJones, former Colorado Commissioner of Education.
  • Guy Grace, one of the country's foremost experts on school safety, retired as director ofsecurity and emergency planning for Littleton Public Schools in Colorado after threedecades.

Penda Learning Poised to Expand Its Game-Based, Standards-Aligned Science Assessments

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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LOVELAND, Colo., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penda Learning, a Learning 2020 company, announced today that it has finalized an agreement with Scantron for the use of more than 14,500 assessment items in 11 assessment banks that span all science disciplines. These items will be used to expand the assessments currently available with Penda Science — a game-based science curriculum for grades 3–8, physical science, environmental science, and biology. — to include all NGSS performance expectations and state-specific science standards.

Key Points: 
  • These items will be used to expand the assessments currently available with Penda Science a game-based science curriculum for grades 38, physical science, environmental science, and biology.
  • Unlike traditional assessments, Penda Science interactive assessments challenge students to achieve high scores that earn them points to unlock virtual worlds, customize their avatars, and more.
  • Teachers and administrators can use the line item analysis data to pinpoint learning gaps and personalize instruction within the Penda Science platform for small groups and individuals to help students achieve science mastery.
  • According to Brad Baird, President/CEO of Learning 2020, "This agreement will dramatically accelerate the development of comprehensive assessments within Penda Science.

Meazure Learning Announces Acquisition of Scantron's Certification and Licensure Business

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meazure Learning, the premier provider of high-stakes online testing services for the higher education and professional testing markets, announced today the acquisition of Scantron Corporation's Certification and Licensure business. The acquisition includes the Certification and Licensure business's test center network, related assessment software, exam development, psychometric, and client services and solutions expert teams. The acquisition positions Meazure Learning for continued growth by augmenting its best-in-class remote proctoring with a scaled, global test center network and expanded exam development services, broadening its offering for the professional certification and licensure testing market.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition includes the Certification and Licensure business's test center network, related assessment software, exam development, psychometric, and client services and solutions expert teams.
  • The acquisition positions Meazure Learning for continued growth by augmenting its best-in-classremoteproctoring withascaled, global test center network and expanded exam development services, broadening its offering for the professional certification and licensure testing market.
  • Meazure Learning saw increased demand for its market-leading online proctoring platform when the COVID-19 pandemic forced test centers to close.
  • "The acquisition of Scantron's Certification and Licensure business aligns with Meazure Learning's purpose of helping move people forward in their educational and professional pursuits."

SCANTRON TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS ACQUIRES SERVRIGHT - STRENGTHENS POSITION AS LEADING MANAGED SERVICES AND SUPPORT PROVIDER

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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EAGAN, Minn., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scantron Technology Solutions (STS), a division of Scantron Corporation and a market-leading provider of managed technology services including IT, cloud, security, print and hardware life cycle solutions, announced it has completed its acquisition of ServRight. ServRight is an accomplished technical service and support solutions company based in Alexandria, Virginia that provides businesses with various support services for hardware ranging from complex electro-mechanical devices to digital signage, kiosks, lockers, document scanners, printers, servers, and more. 

Key Points: 
  • EAGAN, Minn., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scantron Technology Solutions (STS), a division of Scantron Corporation and amarket-leading provider of managed technology services including IT, cloud, security, print and hardware life cycle solutions, announced it has completed its acquisition of ServRight.
  • "The addition of ServRight technology experts creates an expansive hardware support delivery model to evolve customer experiences, modernize legacy workspaces and deliver long-term success"said Cathy Pickoski, Scantron CEO.
  • "This acquisition also benefits ServRight customers by providing them enhanced managed services solutions."
  • Scantron Technology Solutions (STS) provides managed technology services specializing in network management, print management, security, and hardware life cycle services.

Great Elm Capital Corp. Announces New Board Leadership

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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We have worked diligently to ensure GECCs board represents a variety of financial backgrounds, and the newest board members, together with existing Board members Mark Kuperschmid and Erik Falk, exemplify leadership qualities that align with our strategic vision.

Key Points: 
  • We have worked diligently to ensure GECCs board represents a variety of financial backgrounds, and the newest board members, together with existing Board members Mark Kuperschmid and Erik Falk, exemplify leadership qualities that align with our strategic vision.
  • The new board members are:
    Matthew Drapkin, who will serve as Chairman of the Board and will not receive any compensation for his service on the Board.
  • Northern Right Capital has extensive public company board experience, having successfully created value for shareholders in numerous engagements on public company boards across a variety of asset classes.
  • About Great Elm Capital Corp.
    Great Elm Capital Corp. is an externally managed, business development company that seeks to generate current income and capital appreciation by investing in debt and income generating equity securities, including investments in specialty finance businesses.

Autoscope Technologies Corporation Names Frank G. Hallowell as President and Chief Operating Officer of Image Sensing Systems, Inc. and Announces Dividend Declaration

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Mr. Hallowell assumed his new position effective February 1, 2022, and will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer of Autoscope.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Hallowell assumed his new position effective February 1, 2022, and will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer of Autoscope.
  • Mr. Hallowell is an operationally oriented executive with over thirty years of experience in building, strengthening, and leading teams spanning a variety of industries including aviation, communications, consulting, financial, legal, and technology.
  • He has considerable experience in business development, manufacturing and service operations, procurement, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain management, and turnaround management.
  • Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the time made, and we assume no obligation to publicly update any such statements.