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Tony Florence and Mohamad Makhzoumi Named Co-CEOs of NEA; Scott Sandell Assumes Role of Executive Chairman & CIO

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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In conjunction with their appointments, Scott Sandell will assume the full-time role of Executive Chairman and Chief Investing Officer.

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  • In conjunction with their appointments, Scott Sandell will assume the full-time role of Executive Chairman and Chief Investing Officer.
  • All three will continue to actively invest, with Sandell’s new role also signifying an enhanced day-to-day focus on company building and team mentorship.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409483634/en/
    Tony Florence and Mohamad Makhzoumi Named Co-CEOs of NEA; Scott Sandell Assumes Role of Executive Chairman & CIO.
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    “Tony and Mohamad are exceptional leaders who have been shaping key aspects of NEA’s strategy and operations for many years.

Chris Meredith Joins J.P. Morgan Asset Management Solutions as CIO of Tax Smart Strategies

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced that Chris Meredith is joining as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) - Tax-Smart Strategies.

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  • NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced that Chris Meredith is joining as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) - Tax-Smart Strategies.
  • Mr. Meredith joins J.P. Morgan Asset Management at a time where advisors and their clients are prioritizing seamless, digital-first experiences.
  • As CIO of Tax-Smart Strategies, Mr. Meredith will also partner closely to develop new products and capabilities with 55ip, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's tax-smart technology platform.
  • "I'm incredibly excited to join J.P. Morgan Asset Management Solutions as CIO of Tax-Smart Strategies," added Mr. Meredith.

Darktrace Transforms Security Operations and Improves Cyber Resilience with Launch of Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform™

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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New innovations in Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform provide more complete visibility across the enterprise to eliminate alert fatigue and illuminate security gaps freeing security teams' to proactively improve cyber resilience.

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  • New innovations in Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform provide more complete visibility across the enterprise to eliminate alert fatigue and illuminate security gaps freeing security teams' to proactively improve cyber resilience.
  • CAMBRIDGE, England, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace, a global leader in cybersecurity AI , today introduced the Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform ™.
  • The platform uses AI to transform security operations from reactive to proactive and improve cyber resilience.
  • Against this backdrop, Darktrace is introducing the Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform to help organizations transform their security operations from a focus on reactive threat detection to proactive cyber resilience.

Unisys Advancing AI Strategy, Names Brett Barton as Global AI Practice Leader

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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BLUE BELL, Pa., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) announced Brett Barton as the company's vice president and global AI practice leader.

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  • BLUE BELL, Pa., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) announced Brett Barton as the company's vice president and global AI practice leader.
  • "Our dedicated AI practice underscores our commitment to serve clients with cutting-edge AI solutions," said Unisys CEO Peter Altabef.
  • "Brett has a track record of propelling organizations forward through innovative initiatives, and we are excited to welcome him to Unisys."
  • Prior to joining Unisys, Barton built an advisory practice focused on AI and machine learning at Slalom, a global business and technology consulting company.

Cerity Partners Announces Combination with Agility to Offer Outsourced Chief Investment Officer Capability

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerity Partners, a leading independent wealth management firm in the U.S., announced today that it is combining with Denver-based Agility, a provider of outsourced chief investment officer ("OCIO") solutions for endowments, foundations, family offices, corporations, healthcare organizations, and other clientele. Upon closing, Agility will form Cerity Partners OCIO.

Key Points: 
  • The addition of Denver-based Agility will expand Cerity Partners' capabilities through outsourced chief investment officer services to non-profit organizations, UHNW individuals, and family offices.
  • NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerity Partners, a leading independent wealth management firm in the U.S., announced today that it is combining with Denver-based Agility, a provider of outsourced chief investment officer ("OCIO") solutions for endowments, foundations, family offices, corporations, healthcare organizations, and other clientele.
  • Agility's investment team will establish an OCIO investment committee within Cerity Partners.
  • Broadhaven Capital Partners served as financial advisor and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal advisor to Cerity Partners.

BofA's Erica Surpasses 2 Billion Interactions, Helping 42 Million Clients Since Launch

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 2 billion since 2018. That's how many interactions Bank of America clients have had with Erica®, the most advanced and first widely available virtual financial assistant, since it launched. It took four years to reach 1 billion interactions, since which client engagement has surged, reaching a second billion just 18 months later.

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  • "Erica acts as both a personal concierge and mission control for our clients," said Nikki Katz, Head of Digital at Bank of America.
  • "Erica meets clients where they are and when they need us, and has become a true guide by their side."
  • To date, Erica has responded to 800 million inquiries from over 42 million clients and provided personalized insights and guidance over 1.2 billion times.
  • For example:
    Out of more than 30 proactive insights Erica provides to clients, the top insights include:
    When clients ask Erica for assistance, common inquiries include:
    More than 98% of clients get answers they need from Erica within 44 seconds, on average.

City Office REIT Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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VANCOUVER, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- City Office REIT, Inc. (NYSE: CIO) ("City Office" or the "Company") announced today it will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, before the market opens on Friday, May 3, 2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- City Office REIT, Inc. (NYSE: CIO) ("City Office" or the "Company") announced today it will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, before the market opens on Friday, May 3, 2024.
  • City Office's management will hold a conference call at 11:00 am Eastern Time on May 3, 2024 to discuss the Company's financial results.
  • Additionally, a supplemental financial package to accompany the discussion of the results will be posted on www.cioreit.com .

Black Girls Code Joins RiseUp with ServiceNow to Launch Three-Year Workforce Development Initiative in NYC

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code joined RiseUp with ServiceNow to launch a three-year initiative to create new career pathways for New York's workforce. Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code, joined a panel discussion today with Black Girls Code board member Selina Suarez, who is Global Head of NextGen at ServiceNow. Also on the panel were David Banks, Chancellor of New York City Public Schools; Donald Ruff, CEO of Eagle Academy; and John Herbert, CIO and EVP, Enterprise & Media Technology at Fox Corporation.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code joined RiseUp with ServiceNow to launch a three-year initiative to create new career pathways for New York's workforce.
  • Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code, joined a panel discussion today with Black Girls Code board member Selina Suarez, who is Global Head of NextGen at ServiceNow.
  • "Black Girls Code is on a mission to launch one million women of color into tech careers," said Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code.
  • "We are proud to count Black Girls Code among our RiseUp with ServiceNow partners, and we are excited to unlock the potential of the talent they serve, together."

CIO Leadership: The Call for Cybersecurity Innovation will Power the Discussion at the 13th Annual Washington, D.C. C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on April 18

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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To learn more about the 17th Annual New York CIO Summit of America and to register for the event, click here .

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  • To learn more about the 17th Annual New York CIO Summit of America and to register for the event, click here .
  • HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 15 th Annual Dallas C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on April 2.
  • Key topics to be explored at the event will include opportunities to leverage innovative technologies and partnerships to power business growth.
  • For more information about the 15th Annual C-Level Dallas Technology Leadership Summit and to register, click here .

IT News Africa Unites Public Sector Leaders and Cybersecurity Experts to Prepare for Next-Gen Cyber Challenges

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the face of escalating cyber threats targeting public sector entities, IT News Africa is thrilled to announce the upcoming Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit on April 3, 2024, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

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  • JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the face of escalating cyber threats targeting public sector entities, IT News Africa is thrilled to announce the upcoming Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit on April 3, 2024, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
  • Our central theme, "Public-Private Collaboration: Strengthening Cybersecurity through Strategic Partnerships," underscores the critical importance of unity and shared strategies to fortify public sector organisations against relentless cyber attacks.
  • Why Attend the Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit?
  • For more information on the Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit, please visit the event website at www.publicsecurity.co.za .