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Rockwell Automation reinforces its commitment to Saudi Arabia with the opening of a Digital Center of Excellence

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

AL KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it is opening its Digital Center of Excellence (CoE) in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, strengthening its commitment to the Kingdom and developing the local economy and workforce. The CoE will support government and local companies, large and small, to upskill their operations, which ties in with the Saudi 2030 Vision of enhanced economic growth, technical progress and sustainability.

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  • AL KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it is opening its Digital Center of Excellence (CoE) in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, strengthening its commitment to the Kingdom and developing the local economy and workforce.
  • To coincide with the opening of the center, Rockwell Automation is holding a decarbonization conference on 26th September 2023 at the Mövenpick Hotel Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
  • "Rockwell Automation has been working in Saudi Arabia for several decades supporting local companies with automation and control technology," Hussain Al Khater, managing director for Rockwell Automation in Saudi Arabia, said.
  • "This Digital Center of Excellence highlights how solutions from Rockwell Automation and its partners can improve performance all along the oil and gas value chain within the region.

eSurfing Cloud Announces to Embark on Global Expansion

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

HONG KONG, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eSurfing Cloud, the world's largest telco cloud service provider, successfully held "eSurfing Cloud Global Launch Event" and announced the official expansion of its global footprint, starting exclusively with its cloud service offerings available in Hong Kong.

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  • HONG KONG, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eSurfing Cloud, the world's largest telco cloud service provider, successfully held "eSurfing Cloud Global Launch Event" and announced the official expansion of its global footprint, starting exclusively with its cloud service offerings available in Hong Kong.
  • He expressed his gratitude to eSurfing Cloud for strategically selecting Hong Kong as its first expansion point for global footprint development.
  • eSurfing Cloud adheres to the cloud-network integration strategy of China Telecom: "Cloud central, Network around, Network adaptive to cloud, Cloud and Network as one", eSurfing Cloud has evolved up to stage 3.0 of "Cloud-Network Integration" and will continue to explore new models to advance the potential of cloud.
  • Leveraging the global network resources of China Telecom, eSurfing Cloud have been providing a variety of cloud products to more than 3.35 million enterprise consumers, including SD-WAN, Cloud Exchange, iStack or ctStack, Cloud Laptop, and Cloud Disaster Recovery services.

eSurfing Cloud Announces to Embark on Global Expansion

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

HONG KONG, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eSurfing Cloud, the world's largest telco cloud service provider, successfully held "eSurfing Cloud Global Launch Event" and announced the official expansion of its global footprint, starting exclusively with its cloud service offerings available in Hong Kong.

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  • HONG KONG, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eSurfing Cloud, the world's largest telco cloud service provider, successfully held "eSurfing Cloud Global Launch Event" and announced the official expansion of its global footprint, starting exclusively with its cloud service offerings available in Hong Kong.
  • He expressed his gratitude to eSurfing Cloud for strategically selecting Hong Kong as its first expansion point for global footprint development.
  • eSurfing Cloud adheres to the cloud-network integration strategy of China Telecom: "Cloud central, Network around, Network adaptive to cloud, Cloud and Network as one", eSurfing Cloud has evolved up to stage 3.0 of "Cloud-Network Integration" and will continue to explore new models to advance the potential of cloud.
  • Leveraging the global network resources of China Telecom, eSurfing Cloud have been providing a variety of cloud products to more than 3.35 million enterprise consumers, including SD-WAN, Cloud Exchange, iStack or ctStack, Cloud Laptop, and Cloud Disaster Recovery services.

Rain the Growth Agency Names Mark Yesayian First Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rain the Growth Agency , the leading independent, performance-minded, fully integrated DTC advertising agency, has announced the promotion of Mark Yesayian to Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rain the Growth Agency , the leading independent, performance-minded, fully integrated DTC advertising agency, has announced the promotion of Mark Yesayian to Chief Strategy Officer.
  • In this new role, he will serve as a cross-functional strategic lead and execute initiatives that support the agency's business and growth strategy.
  • "Since Mark joined the agency in 2013, he has continuously championed the evolution of agency offerings and internal technology solutions to advance client work and drive agency growth," said Jane Crisan, Rain the Growth Agency Chief Executive Officer.
  • Yesayian will drive agency offering innovations and product development, and oversee the adoption of integrated processes across teams, including alignment with Rain the Growth Agency's proprietary Transactional Brand Building approach.

Movado Group, Inc. Announces Promotion of Margot Grinberg to President of the Movado Brand and SVP of E-Commerce

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) today announced the promotion of Margot Grinberg to President of the Movado Brand and SVP of E-Commerce, from Vice President of E-Commerce, Merchandising and Digital Marketing.

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  • Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) today announced the promotion of Margot Grinberg to President of the Movado Brand and SVP of E-Commerce, from Vice President of E-Commerce, Merchandising and Digital Marketing.
  • Alan Chinich, who has held the position of Movado Brand President and President of the North American region for Movado Group, will continue to lead the North American region for all of the company’s brands.
  • Additionally, Ms. Grinberg will maintain responsibility for E-Commerce sales for the Movado Brand, Movado Company Stores, Olivia Burton and North American online marketplaces, and will report directly to Behzad Soltani, Commercial President and CTO, Movado Group.
  • “We are proud to announce the promotion of Margot Grinberg to President of the Movado Brand and SVP of E-Commerce,” stated Behzad Soltani, Commercial President and Chief Technology Officer, Movado Group.

Infosys Collaborates with GE Digital to Deliver Energy Transition Solutions

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

BENGALURU, India, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a strategic collaboration with GE Digital, GE's software division, to accelerate grid transformation for the utilities sector. Together, GE Digital and Infosys will follow a joint go-to-market approach to deliver value added solutions for grid related products and services, for their new and existing clients.

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  • Together, GE Digital and Infosys will follow a joint go-to-market approach to deliver value added solutions for grid related products and services, for their new and existing clients.
  • Infosys and GE Digital will jointly bring these solutions for the utilities industry to help grid operators realize a more reliable, resilient, and sustainable grid.
  • This engagement builds on Infosys' eighteen-year relationship with GE, that includes collaboration on innovative technology crucial for energy transition.
  • Ashiss Dash, EVP & Global Head - Services, Utilities, Resources and Energy, Infosys, said, "We are delighted to collaborate with GE Digital to drive the digital transformation of the electric grid which is very crucial for energy transition.

NexTier and Seneca Resources Enter Agreement for Electric Powered Emerald™ fracturing system in Appalachian Basin

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Operations under the multi-year agreement are designed to deliver optimal fracturing performance while decreasing emissions, lowering fuel costs and reducing the equipment footprint.

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  • Operations under the multi-year agreement are designed to deliver optimal fracturing performance while decreasing emissions, lowering fuel costs and reducing the equipment footprint.
  • These generators powering NexTiers electric Emerald fracturing system will be fueled by natural gas produced in the field by Seneca.
  • Each Emerald pumping unit incorporates two fully independent 3,000-HHP electric pumps on a single trailer, which produces abundant pumping power with a smaller equipment footprint than conventional diesel-powered fracturing fleets.
  • NexTier is pleased to align with Seneca for the deployment of our first electric powered fleet.

Vista Outdoor Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Simms Fishing Products

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

ANOKA, Minn., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 39 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products to consumers around the globe, today announced the acquisition of Simms Fishing Products for a purchase price of $192.5 million. The gross purchase price includes a net present value of roughly $20 million in future tax benefits. Simms is a premium fishing brand and leading designer, marketer and manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear and technical apparel.

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  • "Simms is the perfect fit for our diversified portfolio of leading, iconic outdoor brands," said Chris Metz, Vista Outdoor CEO.
  • Fishing, particularly fly fishing where Simms has its roots, is a natural adjacency to our Outdoor Products business and Simms serves an enthusiast consumer demographic that has proven to be largely recession-resistant over time.
  • "Equally important, Simms is the right cultural fit for Vista Outdoor and our soon-to-be-formed Outdoor Products company.
  • After the separation of Vista Outdoor's Sporting and Outdoor Products segments, Simms will enable the Outdoor Products segment to become one of the largest, most diversified outdoor recreation companies in the industry," concluded Metz.

RightData Hires Industry Veterans to Its Team

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

ATLANTA, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RightData, the high-growth startup known for modern data integration and trusted data quality and observability, added two industry leaders to its executive team. These data veterans aim to provide excellence in software development and evangelize its thought-leading position for data infrastructure software. This reinforces RightData's commitment to the market and capitalizes on its recent Series A investment from Level Equity.

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  • ATLANTA, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RightData, the high-growth startup known for modern data integration and trusted data quality and observability, added two industry leaders to its executive team.
  • These data veterans aim to provide excellence in software development and evangelize its thought-leading position for data infrastructure software.
  • "Siva's experience spearheading digital transformation, combined with his superior consulting background, makes him a perfect fit for what RightData needs today.
  • We will depend on Siva to bring our development deeply into the modern data future," said Vasu Santtenapalli, RightData CEO.

First National Bank Brings Innovative Banking Services to Slippery Rock University

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

PITTSBURGH, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), and Slippery Rock University (SRU) announced a new agreement to bring FNB's banking services, innovative digital technology and financial education to the SRU community.

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  • Corporation (NYSE: FNB), and Slippery Rock University (SRU) announced a new agreement to bring FNB's banking services, innovative digital technology and financial education to the SRU community.
  • "The banking relationship is an important step toward financial independence," said Barry C. Robinson, Chief Consumer Banking Officer for First National Bank.
  • Commercial banking solutions includecorporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing.
  • The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services.