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Zephyr Releases PSN Top Guns List for Q4 2023, Highlighting Best-In-Class Separate Accounts, Managed Accounts and Managed ETF Strategies

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF), and a recognized leader in investment management technology for wealth managers and advisors, has released its highly anticipated PSN Top Guns List for Q4 2023. The list is an important reference for plan sponsors, investors and asset managers, showcasing the best performing separate accounts, managed accounts and managed ETF strategies each quarter.

Key Points: 
  • The list is an important reference for plan sponsors, investors and asset managers, showcasing the best performing separate accounts, managed accounts and managed ETF strategies each quarter.
  • PSN celebrates 40 years in 2024 as the longest running SMA database in the world.
  • The complete list of PSN Top Guns and an overview of the methodology, can be found here .
  • If you would like to learn more about becoming a part of the PSN database or would like to subscribe to PSN data, visit PSN .

Zephyr Releases PSN Top Guns List for Q3 2023 Highlighting Best-In-Class Separate Accounts, Managed Accounts and Managed ETF Strategies

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF), and a recognized leader in investment management technology for wealth managers and advisors, has released its highly anticipated PSN Top Guns List for Q3 2023. The list is an important reference for plan sponsors, investors and asset managers, showcasing the best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies each quarter. In October of this year, Zephyr tapped Nick Williams to the newly created position of PSN Product Manager where he is charged with directing the strategy, growth and development of the world's longest running SMA database in the world and the source for PSN Top Gun Awards.

Key Points: 
  • The list is an important reference for plan sponsors, investors and asset managers, showcasing the best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies each quarter.
  • "PSN is a top resource for due diligence to research SMA strategies, performance and investment philosophies."
  • The following strategies made the PSN Top Guns list for the Emerging Markets Universe:
    Below are some of the strategies that make up the PSN Top Guns Core Plus Universe:
    Nauman's complete Q3 2023 Top Guns Commentary can be viewed on the company's website .
  • If you would like to learn more about becoming a part of the PSN database or would like to subscribe to PSN data, visit PSN .

Zephyr Releases PSN Top Guns List for Q1 2023 Highlighting Best-In-Class Separate Accounts, Managed Accounts and Managed ETF Strategies

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF), and a recognized leader in investment management technology for wealth managers and advisors, has released its highly anticipated PSN Top Guns List for Q1 2023. The list is an important reference for plan sponsors, investors and asset managers, showcasing the best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies each quarter. Zephyr PSN is the longest running SMA database in the world and leads the way in providing unbiased, high quality, detailed information across 2000 data points.

Key Points: 
  • The list is an important reference for plan sponsors, investors and asset managers, showcasing the best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies each quarter.
  • Zephyr PSN is the longest running SMA database in the world and leads the way in providing unbiased, high quality, detailed information across 2000 data points.
  • Below are some of the strategies that make up the PSN Top Guns Long Maturity Universe:
    Nauman's complete Q1 2023 Top Guns Commentary can be viewed on the company's website .
  • If you would like to learn more about becoming a part of the PSN database or would like to subscribe to PSN data, visit PSN .

Contrast Security Appoints Former Splunk Executive Rick Fitz as New CEO

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announced the appointment of Rick Fitz as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Fitz's deep software development expertise and proven track record of scaling businesses will enable him to lead the company into its next growth phase while attaining new market leadership. Outgoing CEO Alan Naumann will remain on the company's board as an advisor and will serve as President while helping Fitz quickly ramp into the CEO role.

Key Points: 
  • New growth-focused CEO set to build upon company's momentum, achieve next level of success while enabling DevSecOps teams to leverage Shift Smart approach to software development
    LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announced the appointment of Rick Fitz as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Outgoing CEO Alan Naumann will remain on the company's board as an advisor and will serve as President while helping Fitz quickly ramp into the CEO role.
  • "Application Security Testing (AST) is a fragmented market where organizations use various approaches to find and eliminate vulnerabilities in their software architectures.
  • I decided to join Contrast because it has a solid foundation of products and an amazing team.

Contrast Security Named a JMP Securities Cyber 66 Company

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announced it was named to the JMP Securities Cyber 66, a list of the hottest privately held cybersecurity companies formerly known as JMP Securities Elite 80. This is the fifth consecutive year Contrast and its innovative, unified Secure Code Platform that enables enterprises to protect their complete software development lifecycle has been named to the annual report.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announced it was named to the JMP Securities Cyber 66 , a list of the hottest privately held cybersecurity companies formerly known as JMP Securities Elite 80.
  • "Being named a JMP Cyber 66 company is validation that our platform is not only unique but that it allows our customers to protect and remediate software vulnerabilities at the same fast pace as their development organization, all the while meeting the most stringent government dictates."
  • A majority (64%) of cyber executives reported security budgets that were flat, but there was a significant group (24%) who told us security budgets in their respective domains were up/increasing."
  • The Contrast Security Secure Code Platform provides visibility into a company's security posture and allows security teams to avoid spending time focusing on false positives so as to remediate true vulnerabilities faster.

AppsFlyer Taps Leading Anti-Fraud Expert Andreas Naumann Amid Rise of Mobile Fraud

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

"Mobile ad fraud devours marketing budgets, contaminates performance data and can turn successful campaigns into losses.

Key Points: 
  • "Mobile ad fraud devours marketing budgets, contaminates performance data and can turn successful campaigns into losses.
  • AppsFlyer has an effective antidote on the market with Protect360, which combines real-time fraud protection with post-attribution detection," said Naumann.
  • A key part of Naumann's role at AppsFlyer will be educational work to promote knowledge and sharing about ad fraud in mobile at large.
  • "We are delighted that Andreas Naumann, an absolute top expert in the industry, is joining us," said Gal Brill, General Manager, Beyond, AppsFlyer.

NetWitness Appoints Industry Veteran Ken Naumann as New CEO

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

NetWitness , an RSA Group Business and globally trusted provider of cybersecurity technologies and incident response services, today welcomes Ken Naumann as the new Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • NetWitness , an RSA Group Business and globally trusted provider of cybersecurity technologies and incident response services, today welcomes Ken Naumann as the new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Naumann joins NetWitness from AccessData, a provider of digital forensic investigation technology where he led the companys growth as CEO.
  • Over his 25-year career, Naumann has served as CEO of a mix of public, private-equity, and venture-backed companies, mainly focused on social media compliance and information security.
  • The appointment of Naumann as CEO coincides with the launch of NetWitness Platform XDR 12, the industrys most comprehensive extended detection and response solution.

Contrast Security Named a JMP Securities Elite 80 Cybersecurity Company

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Friday, June 17, 2022

LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the leader in code security that empowers developers to secure-as-they code, today announced it was named for the fourth consecutive year to JMP Securities Elite 80, a list of the hottest, most interesting, and strategically positioned privately held cybersecurity and IT infrastructure companies. The eighth annual JMP Securities Elite 80 report features not only technology leaders in their respective markets but the future titans of the cybersecurity and IT infrastructure markets. 

Key Points: 
  • LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Contrast Security ( Contrast ), the leader in code security that empowers developers to secure-as-they code, today announced it was named for the fourth consecutive year to JMP Securities Elite 80 , a list of the hottest, most interesting, and strategically positioned privately held cybersecurity and IT infrastructure companies.
  • The eighth annual JMP Securities Elite 80 report features not only technology leaders in their respective markets but the future titans of the cybersecurity and IT infrastructure markets.
  • Contrast was recognized as an Elite 80 for its Contrast Secure Code Platform that ignites innovation velocity.
  • "Being named a JMP Elite 80 company for the fourth consecutive year is validation that our technology is very unique and in high demand.

University of Phoenix Contributes Over $25,000 for Ukraine Relief Through Red Cross Donation Drive  

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

We wanted to help counter our employee anxiety with action, and this donation drive was an opportunity for us to make a difference and help.

Key Points: 
  • We wanted to help counter our employee anxiety with action, and this donation drive was an opportunity for us to make a difference and help.
  • By standing with Ukraine, University of Phoenix is living its core values in supporting a brave and honest country as they fight for democracy.
  • Right now, the American Red Cross is assisting those in need both in Ukraine and in neighboring countries to where Ukrainians may have evacuated.
  • Individuals can donate to the Red Cross here and join University team members and others in helping Red Cross volunteers reunite separated families, provide food, water, aid kits and more.

Avathon Capital Names Ken Naumann as Executive in Residence to Identify New Investment Opportunities

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Avathon Capital ("Avathon"), an investment firm focused on the education and workforce management markets, has partnered with Ken Naumann , former Chairman and CEO of AccessData Group, Inc., to serve as the firm's newest Executive in Residence.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Avathon Capital ("Avathon"), an investment firm focused on the education and workforce management markets, has partnered with Ken Naumann , former Chairman and CEO of AccessData Group, Inc., to serve as the firm's newest Executive in Residence.
  • Naumann is partnering with Avathon to expand its investment activity withinnovative companies that are delivering next-generation data privacy, risk management, and compliance solutions.
  • In his role as Executive in Residence, Naumann will work closely with Avathon to find investments in the areas of identity and access management, data security and data integrity, and policy management.
  • If you know of any interesting opportunities or referrals or you are interested in exploring an investment thesis, please contact Brian Schwartz or Ken Naumann .