California Noir: Analog Beaches & Digital Cities

City of Mesa digitally transforms its business-critical systems with CGI Advantage®

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

MESA, Ariz., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) today announced the City of Mesa's launch of a transformed and modernized enterprise resource planning (ERP) system using CGI Advantage®, CGI's full-suite, built-for-government solution. The system launch signals the completion of the upgrade work under a 10-year agreement with CGI.

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  • The system launch signals the completion of the upgrade work under a 10-year agreement with CGI.
  • CGI Advantage supports 3rd largest city in Arizona with 500,000 citizens, 4,400 employees and operating budget of $2.3B
    "CGI has provided a modern, innovative and flexible solution that continues to help us meet our strategic goals for management of City resources in the digital age," said Michael Kennington, CFO/Deputy City Manager of the City of Mesa.
  • "The City is realizing benefits from eliminating customizations, streamlining the user experience, increasing data-driven business decisions, and transforming to SaaS-enabled technology."
  • CGI and the City of Mesa have partnered since 2011 for the ongoing transformation of the city's business-critical systems.

Sanborn, an Authority in 3D Models, pioneers the Digital Twin Base Map

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Cities and counties now have a powerful new tool at their disposal with the release of the Digital Twin Base Map.

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  • Cities and counties now have a powerful new tool at their disposal with the release of the Digital Twin Base Map.
  • Sanborn’s Digital Twin Base Map is a high-resolution 3D map providing reliable mapping information with the authenticity and accuracy that Sanborn is known for.
  • "We believe that the Digital Twin Base Map is a game-changer for urban planning," said John Copple, CEO of Sanborn, who recently presented the Benefits of Digital Twins for Smarter Cities on a panel at the international GeoBUIZ summit.
  • "The Digital Twin Base Map provides an unprecedented level of detail and accuracy that can help planners make more informed decisions, reduce costs and environmental impact, and create more livable and sustainable cities."

Tillman Digital Cities Installs In-Building Connectivity System at Concord Hospital

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tillman Digital Cities (TDC), a leading developer and owner of in-building connectivity infrastructure and solutions across the United States, today announced that its latest in-building connectivity system at Concord Hospital in Concord, N.H., is now online.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Tillman Digital Cities (TDC), a leading developer and owner of in-building connectivity infrastructure and solutions across the United States, today announced that its latest in-building connectivity system at Concord Hospital in Concord, N.H., is now online.
  • "We are thrilled to announce our latest in-building connectivity project is now online at Concord Hospital," said SherAfgan Mehboob, Chief Financial Officer of TDC.
  • Tillman Digital Cities (TDC) is a rapidly growing telecom infrastructure company providing a one-stop-shop for in-building connectivity and "Network-as-a-Service" solutions.
  • Tillman Digital Cities is a portfolio company of Tillman Global Holdings (TGH), a global holding company focused on long-term value.

HPS Investment Partners Makes Strategic Investment in Tillman Digital Cities to Accelerate the Deployment of In-Building Connectivity Solutions

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Monday, October 4, 2021

HPS Investment Partners (HPS), a leading global investment firm, has made a strategic investment in Tillman Digital Cities (TDC or the Company), a leading developer and owner of In-Building Connectivity infrastructure and Solutions across the United States.

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  • HPS Investment Partners (HPS), a leading global investment firm, has made a strategic investment in Tillman Digital Cities (TDC or the Company), a leading developer and owner of In-Building Connectivity infrastructure and Solutions across the United States.
  • Tillman Digital Cities is a rapidly growing telecom infrastructure company providing a one stop-shop for in-building connectivity and Network-as-a-Service solutions.
  • Tillman Digital Cities is a portfolio company of Tillman Global Holdings, a global holding company focused on long-term value.
  • HPS Investment Partners is a leading global investment firm that seeks to provide creative capital solutions and generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients.

Parsons Names Peter Torrellas President of Connected Communities Business Unit

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Monday, October 4, 2021

CENTREVILLE, Va., Oct. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) has named Peter Torrellas president of the connected communities business unit, effective immediately.

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  • CENTREVILLE, Va., Oct. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) has named Peter Torrellas president of the connected communities business unit, effective immediately.
  • He will be based in Centreville, Va., serve as a member of the companys Executive Leadership Team, and report to Carey Smith, president and chief executive officer of Parsons.
  • Peter is a recognized leader in delivering results at the intersection of technology and critical infrastructure, said Smith.
  • Parsons is in a unique position to lead the digital transformation of our nations critical infrastructure, said Torrellas.

Connect IT Global to Feature Business Acceleration, Security Tracks and Technical Certifications

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Friday, September 3, 2021

The highly anticipated conference, the channels premiere annual event, will take place October 19-22 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas and will offer attendees programming around business acceleration, security and technical certifications.

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  • The highly anticipated conference, the channels premiere annual event, will take place October 19-22 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas and will offer attendees programming around business acceleration, security and technical certifications.
  • While Connect IT Global will be held live, attendees who are concerned about social distancing may still attend virtually.
  • This years Connect IT Global promises to be the best one yet, with its focus on business acceleration and security, said Fred Voccola, CEO, Kaseya.
  • This year's Connect IT Global features programming across three tracks: business, technical and security.