HITEC

Luxembourg DoD Partners with SES and HITEC to Augment SATCOM Ground Infrastructure

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Telecommunications, Satellite, Defense, Military, Contracts, Technology, Government Technology, Mobile, Wireless, HITEC, WGS, Luxembourg Armed Forces, Wideband Global SATCOM, Communications satellite

The Luxembourg Directorate of Defence (DoD) procured two ground stations following a competitive call for tender to enable the Luxembourg Army to improve its resilience by accessing secure satellite communications services, the DoD, SES and HITEC Luxembourg said today.

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  • The Luxembourg Directorate of Defence (DoD) procured two ground stations following a competitive call for tender to enable the Luxembourg Army to improve its resilience by accessing secure satellite communications services, the DoD, SES and HITEC Luxembourg said today.
  • The ground stations, which will be installed at the Luxembourg Army’s Military Centre in Diekirch, will be used for Luxembourg’s GovSat-1 satellite services in X- and Military Ka-band frequencies, as well as for the Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) system, the backbone of the satellite communications capability of the U.S. DoD.
  • The addition of the two new ground stations reinforce resiliency and augment the existing Luxembourg Army satcom infrastructure already built by SES and HITEC Luxembourg 10 years ago, bringing the total number of dedicated antennas to four.
  • “The ground terminals to be supplied for the Luxembourg Army’s satcom infrastructure are a source of particular pride for us as they combine the latest technological innovations and a track-record of superior “Made in Luxembourg” quality.”

Guillermo Diaz Jr, Technology, AI and Diversity Trailblazer Joins the Board of Directors of Unicoin

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Cisco, Silicon Graphics, Ingram Micro, Alza, HITEC, Growth, SAN, Silicon, Cryptocurrency, Management

Mr. Diaz's extensive tech experience will be crucial in achieving Unicoin's strategic goal of becoming the leading equity-backed security token globally.

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  • Mr. Diaz's extensive tech experience will be crucial in achieving Unicoin's strategic goal of becoming the leading equity-backed security token globally.
  • Guillermo Diaz, Jr. is a transformative global business leader and a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • As the founder and CEO of Conectado Inc., an Immersive Web 3 / AI digital platform, he is dedicated to accelerating access to opportunities for underrepresented individuals.
  • "Guillermo's impressive tech career and commitment to democratizing opportunities makes him an outstanding addition to our Board," said Silvina Moschini , founder, Chairwoman and President of Unicoin.

Titinger Consulting: Founder Jorge Titinger Has Been Acknowledged as One of This Year's NACD Honorees for Outstanding Exemplary Governance Amongst Corporate Directors and Leaders

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Culture, National Association of Corporate Directors, NADC, Organization, HITEC, Corporation, NACD, Growth, National Association, Management

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) holds the annual NADC Directorship 100 to recognize outstanding corporate directors and leaders for their exemplary governance.

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  • The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) holds the annual NADC Directorship 100 to recognize outstanding corporate directors and leaders for their exemplary governance.
  • Furthermore, Jorge has garnered an array of accolades in his capacity as a CEO, Board Member, and executive.
  • "Titinger Consulting stands ready to facilitate organizations in optimizing their teams' performance and nurturing a culture conducive to growth and excellence."
  • Titinger Consulting has earned accolades for its proficiency in diagnosing cultural impediments and harmonizing teams with corporate objectives.

Javier Diaz, CEO of OSI Engineering, Named One of HITEC’s 100 Most Influential Hispanic Professionals in Technology

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Technology, Engineering, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Internet, Outsourcing Business, Data Management, Latinx, OSI, Multimedia, Organization, HITEC, Operational technology, KPMG, Management

OSI Engineering (OSI), a leading provider of Technology Workforce Solutions to some of the world’s leading technology innovators and Forbes 100 companies, today announced that its CEO, Javier Diaz, has been named to the Hispanic Technology Executive Council’s (HITEC) Top 100 list of Most Influential Executives.

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  • OSI Engineering (OSI), a leading provider of Technology Workforce Solutions to some of the world’s leading technology innovators and Forbes 100 companies, today announced that its CEO, Javier Diaz, has been named to the Hispanic Technology Executive Council’s (HITEC) Top 100 list of Most Influential Executives.
  • HITEC’s vision is to accelerate the power and impact of Hispanic technology leaders, achieving lasting equity from the classroom to the boardroom.
  • “On behalf of the HITEC Board of Directors and the awards committee members, a most heartfelt congratulations to the HITEC 100 awardees.
  • With a vision to accelerate the influence and impact of Hispanic technology leaders, HITEC strives for lasting equity, creating opportunities from the classroom to the boardroom.

Sorenson CEO Jorge Rodriguez Receives Prestigious HITEC 100 Recognition for 2024

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Columbia University, Latinx, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Communication, Colgate University, UNC, Telecommunications, Rochester Institute of Technology, MBA, SALT, Organization, HITEC, Overseer, Sorenson, Operational technology, Harvard Board of Overseers, Management

“I continue to be inspired by the impact and achievements of these Latinx tech leaders,” said HITEC Board Member and Awards Committee Chair Alvaro Celis.

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  • “I continue to be inspired by the impact and achievements of these Latinx tech leaders,” said HITEC Board Member and Awards Committee Chair Alvaro Celis.
  • “On behalf of the HITEC Board of Directors and the awards committee members, a most heartfelt congratulations to the HITEC 100 awardees.
  • “I am honored to be named to the HITEC 100 list,” said Rodriguez.
  • Recipients are leaders from 63 different companies and 36 percent are being recognized with the HITEC 100 Award for the first time.

Kiosk Industry July 2023 - ADA, PMS, and Biometrics

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Monday, July 17, 2023
ABA, EV, IRIS, Kiosk, POS, KMA, Hotel, ID, NCR, EVS, HITEC, Wild, Gold, Robotics, Panasonic, Dunkin' Donuts, Cryptocurrency, Ingenico

WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public service announcement from Kiosk Manufacturer Association: KMA checked with the U.S. Access Board and got updates on the EV Charging and POS Self-Service NPRMs.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public service announcement from Kiosk Manufacturer Association: KMA checked with the U.S. Access Board and got updates on the EV Charging and POS Self-Service NPRMs.
  • We are looking at September 2023 for the EV release and then December 2023 for the POS/KIosks release.
  • It was also great to see Korean Kiosk Accessibility Council formed in June.
  • Aand we were a bit stunned by the Dunkin Donuts menu boards using printed stickers (see In The Wild post).

MARCH OF DIMES NAMES DR. ELIZABETH CHEROT ITS NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Monday, July 10, 2023
Spilker, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, PwC, OBGYN, Organizational culture, Second Continental Congress, Congress, Johns Hopkins University, Infant, American College, Clinical, Pregnancy, University, Mother, Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, HITEC, Dime, Partner, Culture, KPMG, Death, Modern Healthcare, Business, Harvard Business Review, Torchia, The Co Founder, Federal Open Market Committee, UnitedHealth Group, Gies College of Business, United, Kelsay, National Board of Medical Examiners, Medicaid, Education, Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee, Marketing, Business administration, Assistant professor, CPA, Vulnerability and Risk Committee, Dentistry, Management, Nursing, Health, Trustee

ARLINGTON, Va., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The March of Dimes National Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Cherot as the organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 17. As March of Dimes' first physician leader, Dr. Cherot will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic vision to address the country's maternal and infant health crisis, while increasing awareness and engagement in its work among key stakeholders.

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  • "Families are facing poor health outcomes and grave disparities, which makes our work at March of Dimes more important than ever before.
  • He has been a March of Dimes Chicago volunteer for 15 years and is a member of March of Dimes' Roosevelt Society.
  • Austin Pittman is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Suvida Healthcare, a neighborhood-centric, senior-focused primary care organization.
  • Tim Spilker is the Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealthcare Community & State, which serves nearly 8.1 million Medicaid members, including more than 3.2 million children.

The Hazelton Hotel Transforms the Guest Experience with INTELITY

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
GEMS, Partnership, Culture, The Leading Hotels of the World, Concierge, Temperature, Tablet, HITEC, Collection, Les Clefs, AI, Forbes Travel Guide, Hotel, Tourism

TORONTO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INTELITY®, provider of hospitality's leading guest experience and staff management platform, has announced a new partnership with The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto. The luxury boutique hotel has implemented the INTELITY platform to offer its guests a digital and modern, smart-room experience, as well as leverage INTELITY's GEMS® staff-facing tools to streamline its back-of-house operations.

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  • TORONTO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INTELITY®, provider of hospitality's leading guest experience and staff management platform, has announced a new partnership with The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto.
  • The Hazelton Hotel property is part of The Leading Hotels of the World, the first and only Forbes Five-Star boutique hotel in Canada and the number one hotel on Tripadvisor (Traveler's Choice) in Toronto for seven consecutive years.
  • "We are committed to providing exceptional services to our guests which includes offering an enhanced digital experience through INTELITY," said Gaurav Dutta, The Hazelton Hotel's General Manager.
  • To experience the INTELITY platform and learn more about the Hazelton Hotel partnership at HITEC Toronto 2023 firsthand, visit booth #2106.

UrVenue Debuts Cutting-Edge PXMS Product Suite at Fairmont Banff Springs

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Knowledge, Booking Holdings, Partnership, Banff Springs Hotel, Travel, United States Department of Agriculture South Building, The X Factor Digital Experience, Metro, Aircraft, Hapi, HITEC, OpenTable, Knowledge management, PMS, Commerce, Restaurant, Region, Nightclub, Hotel, Tourism, Conference

TORONTO, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), UrVenue revealed enhancements to UV Enterprise, the hospitality industry's pioneering Property Experience Management System (PXMS). These enhancements introduce a new capability known as Guest Experience, featuring Guest Portal and Guest Services, both of which leverage integrations into leading platforms OpenTable, Hapi and more.

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  • During a press conference today, UrVenue also announced that the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Alberta, Canada, is the inaugural property to pilot the complete suite of PXMS capabilities offered by UV Enterprise.
  • "We're pleased to deepen our partnership with UrVenue, and to be part of its PXMS pilot with Fairmont Banff Springs," said Susan Lee, Chief Growth Officer at OpenTable.
  • Hapi, the hospitality industry's leading platform for fast and cost-effective connectivity between technology systems, is also integral to Fairmont Banff Springs' successful PXMS pilot.
  • "The pilot of UV Enterprise at Fairmont Banff Springs marks a significant milestone in the hospitality industry.

INTELITY Set to Launch Mobile App with The Leading Hotels of the World

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
LHW, The Leading Hotels of the World, Partnership, Senior, Android, COVID, HITEC, Collection, Apple, Mobile content management system, Content management system, Lebanese Basketball League, Hotel, Mobile phone, Tourism

TORONTO, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INTELITY®, provider of hospitality's leading guest experience and staff management platform, announced today the completion of a brand-wide mobile app with The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), the largest collection of independent luxury hotels, that spans across 80 destinations. The app is specifically designed for both hotel guests, as well as Leaders Club members visiting properties in the organization's 400-plus portfolio.

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  • TORONTO, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INTELITY®, provider of hospitality's leading guest experience and staff management platform, announced today the completion of a brand-wide mobile app with The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), the largest collection of independent luxury hotels, that spans across 80 destinations.
  • "We are looking forward to launching the Leading Hotels app for our global travelers and proud to have collaborated with INTELITY on this critical project," said Phil Koserowski, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of The Leading Hotels of the World.
  • "Our brand-level mobile offering on the platform has been used by a number of hotel groups around the world.
  • For more information on The Leading Hotels of The World, please visit http://www.lhw.com .