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NTT DATA Appoints Tammy Soares President of Launch by NTT DATA

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

NTT DATA , a digital business and IT services leader, announced today that Tammy Soares has joined the company as President of Launch by NTT DATA to help the company deliver bold digital experiences.

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  • NTT DATA , a digital business and IT services leader, announced today that Tammy Soares has joined the company as President of Launch by NTT DATA to help the company deliver bold digital experiences.
  • “Tammy’s combination of startup, professional services and corporate experience is an extraordinary match for Launch by NTT DATA,” said Aaron Millstone, President of Digital Transformation Services, NTT DATA Services.
  • Launch by NTT DATA was created to combine acquisitions and legacy capabilities in order to bring greater business value to clients through exceptional product design.
  • Learn more about how Launch by NTT DATA is helping clients innovate faster: https://launch.nttdata.com/ .

Only 21% of Organizations Achieve Their Innovation Goals, as Many Challenges Stand in the Way

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

(Graphic: Business Wire)

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  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The NTT DATA report, “Innovation Index 2023: How North American Organizations are Achieving Growth, Value and High Performance,” explores the primary drivers of innovation, and where organizations focus their resources to support innovation.
  • “A failure to achieve innovation goals leaves organizations at a disadvantage,” said Tanvir Khan, Chief Digital and Strategy Officer, NTT DATA Services.
  • If you wait, you’ll be playing catch-up.”
    Five Significant Challenges Hinder Innovation Initiatives:
    Data Challenge: Innovation depends on data to power technologies like predictive analytics and generative AI, but only 22% of organizations trust their own data.
  • 58% rate the level of their organization readiness in culture as “weak” or “mixed” as it relates to fostering innovation.

Liberation Technology Services, Inc. and E-New Data Corporation Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Establish Green Edge Data Center in 2024

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Together, they are set to revolutionize the data center landscape with the construction of a cutting-edge, environmentally conscious facility in 2024.

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  • Together, they are set to revolutionize the data center landscape with the construction of a cutting-edge, environmentally conscious facility in 2024.
  • The green edge data center, situated within the Cree Nation, will leverage state-of-the-art cooling technology to drastically reduce power and water consumption compared to traditional Data Centers.
  • The Waswanipi Cree First Nation stands to benefit significantly from this partnership, as the green edge data center is designed to cater to the community's growing technological needs.
  • E-NEW DATA is excited to partner with Liberation Technology Services, Inc. (US Based) to provide an Edge Data Computing Data Center in the Eeyou Istchee (Northern Quebec) to improve the efficiency and security of Data Services."

National Life Group and NTT DATA Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership and Extend Strategic Relationship for 5 More Years

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Friday, November 3, 2023

This extension of 20 years of partnership continues National Life’s digital transformation encompassing people, processes and technology across the Application, Data, Infrastructure and Security ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • This extension of 20 years of partnership continues National Life’s digital transformation encompassing people, processes and technology across the Application, Data, Infrastructure and Security ecosystem.
  • National Life and NTT DATA celebrated the 20-year anniversary of their strategic partnership with an event in Montpelier, Vermont with National Life Group Chairman, CEO and President Mehran Assadi and NTT DATA Services CEO Bob Pryor.
  • “For the past two decades, National Life Group and NTT DATA have joined forces to provide unparalleled service to our customers,” Assadi said.
  • In a statement, Bob Pryor, lauded the enduring partnership: “National Life Group is a premier insurance carrier, an outstanding corporate citizen, and a valued strategic partner.

Mastercard further expands consulting services with AI and Economics practices and Digital Labs for fast-tracked solutions

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Monday, October 23, 2023

The company is also enhancing its business transformation service, Digital Labs , for clients to create end-to-end solutions from concept development and rapid prototyping to launch and scalability.

Key Points: 
  • The company is also enhancing its business transformation service, Digital Labs , for clients to create end-to-end solutions from concept development and rapid prototyping to launch and scalability.
  • These offerings are part Mastercard’s ongoing consulting expansion into emerging sectors to support businesses in their evolution and growth enterprise-wide.
  • “With the democratization of generative AI and a complex economic climate, companies need expertise and go-to-market solutions now more than ever,” said Raj Seshadri, president of Data & Services, Mastercard.
  • Award winning Digital Labs brings together multi-disciplinary experts and capabilities to implement the digital ambitions of companies from ideation to market launch.

Exclusive Webinar: Pivotree and Syndigo Team Up to Redefine Automotive Aftermarket Sales Excellence

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) (“Pivotree” or the “Company”), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions, invites automotive industry leaders to an exclusive live webinar titled “Shifting Gears for Automotive Aftermarket Sales Excellence,” hosted by Pivotree in partnership with Syndigo.

Key Points: 
  • Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) (“Pivotree” or the “Company”), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions, invites automotive industry leaders to an exclusive live webinar titled “Shifting Gears for Automotive Aftermarket Sales Excellence,” hosted by Pivotree in partnership with Syndigo.
  • Learn about the crucial role of a well-executed product content strategy in the automotive aftermarket industry from data management experts, including Chantal Schweizer , Practice Director of Data Services at Pivotree; Rob Stowell , Client Advisor at Syndigo; and Sam Russo , Practice Director of Automotive at Pivotree.
  • The automotive practice at Pivotree focuses on tailoring strategies that can help automotive clients build better product content and instill stronger data governance for greater revenues, reduced costs, and improved customer experience.
  • Pivotree also announced that Mo Abolfathian , Vice President of Data Management, has been appointed to Syndigo’s Partner Advisory Board (PAB), an exclusive set of partners selected based on deep knowledge of the industry and Syndigo solutions.

Semperis and NTT DATA Protect Identity Systems Before, During, and After Cyberattacks

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Identity systems such as Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID, used in over 90% of enterprises, are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals.

Key Points: 
  • Identity systems such as Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID, used in over 90% of enterprises, are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals.
  • With its multi-layered defense approach before, during, and after an attack, Semperis offers the industry’s most comprehensive security technology for hybrid AD and other identity systems, combined with incident response expertise.
  • Through the partnership with Semperis, NTT DATA’s new offering will help clients address the massive demand for hybrid AD protection.
  • “Our partnership with NTT DATA will enable more organizations to protect their identity infrastructure from cyberattacks and respond to attacks in progress to minimize damage to their business,” said Dave Evans, Semperis VP of Global Channels and Alliances.

NTT DATA Expands Leadership Team, Names New Leader for Health Plan & Life Sciences Business, Reconfirms Digital & Strategy Team

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Monday, August 28, 2023

NTT DATA , a digital business and IT services leader, announced today that Craig Hovda has joined NTT DATA Services to lead the Health Plan & Life Sciences (HPLS) business.

Key Points: 
  • NTT DATA , a digital business and IT services leader, announced today that Craig Hovda has joined NTT DATA Services to lead the Health Plan & Life Sciences (HPLS) business.
  • He succeeds Tanvir Khan, who fulfilled this role on an interim basis while also serving as Chief Digital & Strategy Officer.
  • “2023 is an opportunity to make strategic investments in all aspects of the business,” said Bob Pryor, CEO, NTT DATA Services.
  • “Under Tanvir’s continued leadership, NTT DATA is driving innovative digital strategy for the company and all of its clients.

NTT DATA Smart Venue Technology Comes to Nationals Park, Home of the Washington Nationals

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

NTT DATA , a digital business and IT services leader, today announced NTT DATA Smart Venue Technology will be used at Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals.

Key Points: 
  • NTT DATA , a digital business and IT services leader, today announced NTT DATA Smart Venue Technology will be used at Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals.
  • “The Washington Nationals are continually striving to give our fans the best ballpark experience in sports,” said Alan H. Gottlieb, Chief Operating Officer, Lerner Sports Group.
  • “NTT DATA is thrilled to continue our partnership with the Washington Nationals,” said Christopher Merdon, Group President, Public Sector, NTT DATA Services.
  • “Watching a game at Nationals Park is a phenomenal experience that will be made only better by using our data analytics and IoT technology —fans are going to love the results.”
    “NTT DATA Smart Venue services will add to the Washington Nationals’ fan experience by providing valuable data such as wait times to enter the ballpark,” said Bill Baver, Vice President, NTT Smart Solutions, NTT DATA Services.

Koneksa Appoints Dave Hurry as Chief Data Officer and Dr. Larsson Omberg as EVP of Data Science

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Koneksa, the evidence-based digital biomarkers company, today announced the appointment of Dave Hurry as Chief Data Officer and Larsson Omberg, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President of Data Science.

Key Points: 
  • Koneksa, the evidence-based digital biomarkers company, today announced the appointment of Dave Hurry as Chief Data Officer and Larsson Omberg, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President of Data Science.
  • They will focus on applying data science to unlock valuable insights and knowledge from clinical trial data.
  • Dr. Robert Ellis, current Head of Data Science and Co-founder, Koneksa, will transition to Head of Biomarker Exploration.
  • Dr. Larsson Omberg's appointment brings a unique blend of data science, computational biology, research management, and clinical perspective to Koneksa.