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Amidst Consulting Industry's Turmoil, BlueCloud Soars with Innovative, AI-Driven Focus

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the consulting industry faces a turning point with the Big Four announcing significant layoffs, (1) BlueCloud takes a divergent path by implementing a business model, not dissimilar to NVIDIA's organizational success. This model, featuring fewer layers of management and mission-driven teams, contrasts sharply with traditional structures, positioning BlueCloud to navigate economic fluctuations with agility and foresight. "In the wake of recent layoffs within the Big Four, it's imperative to recognize the power of agility and forward-thinking in today's business climate," says Kerem Koca, CEO of BlueCloud.

Key Points: 
  • Amid widespread layoffs in the consulting industry, including the Big Four, BlueCloud distinguishes itself by a NVIDIA-like lean, mission-driven organizational model.
  • Kerem Koca, CEO of BlueCloud, advocates agility and innovation as the foundation for the company's resilience and growth.
  • This strategy has helped BlueCloud to rapidly expand while remaining stable, avoiding the layoffs that are impacting traditional business models.
  • "At BlueCloud, we're committed to a path of innovation and adaptability, which we believe is critical to surviving and thriving amidst market shifts.

66degrees Appoints Carrie Steyer as Chief Customer Officer

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Cloud, Marketing, Growth, Southwest Airlines, Google Cloud, Slalom Consulting, Sales

CHICAGO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 66degrees, a leading Google Cloud Premier Partner, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Carrie Steyer as its Chief Customer Officer. This hire demonstrates 66degrees' unwavering commitment to helping enterprise clients achieve success throughout their data modernization, business analytics and AI/ML transformation journey. 

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 66degrees, a leading Google Cloud Premier Partner, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Carrie Steyer as its Chief Customer Officer.
  • This hire demonstrates 66degrees' unwavering commitment to helping enterprise clients achieve success throughout their data modernization, business analytics and AI/ML transformation journey.
  • "Carrie is a highly accomplished leader who has extensive experience driving client growth at scale and building world-class technology teams," stated Ben Kessler, President at 66degrees.
  • Lauren Woods, Chief Information Officer of Southwest Airlines and 66degrees Board Member, expressed her enthusiasm for this strategic appointment: "66degrees has established itself as a trusted and long-term partner to its clients.

Redpoint’s rg1® to Help Hawaiian Airlines Streamline Customer Experience and Personalization

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Redpoint Global has partnered with Slalom Consulting to implement the Redpoint rg1 platform for Hawaiian Airlines , connecting siloed data, enabling a single customer view, eliminating manual procedures and enhancing personalized experiences for Hawaiian Airlines customers.

Key Points: 
  • Redpoint Global has partnered with Slalom Consulting to implement the Redpoint rg1 platform for Hawaiian Airlines , connecting siloed data, enabling a single customer view, eliminating manual procedures and enhancing personalized experiences for Hawaiian Airlines customers.
  • Hawaiian Airlines selected rg1 to reduce duplication in technology, deliver robust identity resolution, refine data management/governance practices, streamline the overall omnichannel marketing engine, and produce a flexible and connected infrastructure for marketing and IT.
  • Experiencing strong demand for travel in 2023, Hawaiian Airlines is committed to creating a frictionless booking and travel experience.
  • To meet evolving expectations for omnichannel personalization, Hawaiian Airlines will use the rg1 customer data platform (CDP) to create a single customer view, delivering speed-to-value through the platform’s data management capabilities, the creation of a Golden Record and the ability to target new segments.

Veteran Business Consultants Are Taking Their Expertise to Smaller, Nimbler Consultancies

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Consulting, Technology, Professional Services, Small Business, Marketing, Communications, Other Technology, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Software, Thought Leadership, Broad Strokes, Life, DXO, Microsoft, McIntosh, Hitachi Consulting, Slalom Consulting, Accenture, Sales, Gartner, Avanade, Merkle

McIntosh recently built and led a highly successful management consulting team at Avanade, a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft, where he served as the North American Digital Enterprise Advisory Leader.

Key Points: 
  • McIntosh recently built and led a highly successful management consulting team at Avanade, a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft, where he served as the North American Digital Enterprise Advisory Leader.
  • Before Avanade he spent years developing his industry knowledge and leadership skills at Slalom Consulting and Hitachi Consulting.
  • While BlastX Consulting will certainly benefit from the skill set and expertise McIntosh has gathered at those firms, McIntosh said of those larger settings, “I found the layers of bureaucracy frustrating.
  • Before McIntosh came onboard, CEO Kayden Kelly hired consulting veteran Mike Savage, formerly with Deloitte Digital and Merkle, as BlastX Consulting’s Chief Growth Officer.

Groundlight Announces Natural Language Powered Computer Vision Service for Manufacturing, Automation and Robotics

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Apps, Applications, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Internet, Robotics, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, MLOps, Deep learning, API, ARC, Data collection, Language, Judgement, USPS, Data, Environment, Slalom Consulting, Data science, Online shopping

AI startup, Groundlight , today announced the launch of its visual understanding service based on natural language instructions.

Key Points: 
  • AI startup, Groundlight , today announced the launch of its visual understanding service based on natural language instructions.
  • Groundlight's service enables any developer to understand images programmatically using simple English language instructions and just a few lines of code.
  • Groundlight's platform is easily integrated into applications such as industrial automation, process monitoring, retail analytics, video stream analysis, and robotics.
  • Instead, Groundlight lets developers get going in minutes by simply describing their visual task in natural language, which is instantly turned into an application-specific model.

Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners Elects Larry Stewart as New Chair

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners today voted unanimously to name Larry Stewart chair of the board.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners today voted unanimously to name Larry Stewart chair of the board.
  • "It is a great honor to have the opportunity to serve as chairman of the Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners, continuing an incredible legacy started over 80 years ago.I truly thank my fellow Commissioners and Mayor Dickens for their trust," said Chairman Stewart.
  • "Atlanta is a city on the move, and we want all to share in its growth and prosperity," said Mayor Andre Dickens.
  • Larry and Sarah have wide-ranging expertise and leadership experience that will provide Atlanta Housing the energy and vision to get the job done."

Elevāt Machine Connect Earns Digital Technology of the Year Award

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevāt, the industry leader in off-highway OEM solutions, announced today that Machine Connect, the company's industry-leading industrial IoT solution, has been named the Digital Technology of the Year by the 2022 Diesel Progress Summit panel of judges. The awards program celebrates excellence and achievement in the field of engine and powertrain technology.

Key Points: 
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevt , the industry leader in off-highway OEM solutions, announced today that Machine Connect, the company's industry-leading industrial IoT solution, has been named the Digital Technology of the Year by the 2022 Diesel Progress Summit panel of judges.
  • Elevt Machine Connect has Earned the 2022 Diesel Progress Digital Technology of the Year Award.
  • The Elevt Machine Connect IIoT platform delivers enhanced customer value by giving access to aggregate data across every field-deployed machine for big picture benefits manufacturers and fleet operators can't get anywhere else.
  • Elevt Machine Connect makes advanced innovation easier with broad visibility across every machine that is delivered for insights that increase innovation velocity.

2nd Watch Appoints Scott Gooch to SVP of Cloud Solutions

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 2nd Watch , a global cloud services company, announces the appointment of Scott Gooch to Senior Vice President of Cloud Solutions.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 2nd Watch , a global cloud services company, announces the appointment of Scott Gooch to Senior Vice President of Cloud Solutions.
  • At 2nd Watch, Gooch will oversee the Cloud Infrastructure and Architecture practice as well as the Cloud Economics and Application Modernization practices.
  • We have a goal of moving 2nd Watch toward becoming practitioner-led in all phases of prospect and client interactions, said Doug Schneider, CEO of 2nd Watch.
  • We enable and enhance your cloud strategy, architecture, cloud engineering, and ongoing management/optimization of your cloud services.

CARROLL Appoints New President and CIO as Firm Focuses on Long-Term Growth

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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Josh Champion, President and CIO, is moving on from CARROLL.

Key Points: 
  • Josh Champion, President and CIO, is moving on from CARROLL.
  • We thank Josh for his contributions to the Firm during the past 10 years and wish him well in his future endeavors.
  • "David and Brett have been instrumental to the growth and success CARROLL has experienced as a company," said Patrick Carroll, founder and CEO of CARROLL.
  • From due diligence to execution, CARROLL has the internal capabilities and the external relationships to identify, underwrite, and close transactions.

Laura Merling, Former Chief Transformation Officer at Google Cloud, Joins Arvest Bank as Chief Transformation and Operations Officer

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Merling joins from Google Cloud, where as Chief Transformation Officer and managing director she partnered with customers' C-suites to achieve business outcomes leveraging Google Cloud and the broader Alphabet portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • Merling joins from Google Cloud, where as Chief Transformation Officer and managing director she partnered with customers' C-suites to achieve business outcomes leveraging Google Cloud and the broader Alphabet portfolio.
  • "Laura has built her reputation identifying and forecasting unique market positions.
  • We're fortunate to have her leading transformation, technology, and bank operations as we embark on a significant period of evolution and growth."
  • With more than $26 billion in assets, Arvest Bank is a community-based financial institution serving more than 110 communities in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.