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Forcepoint Appoints Karl Triebes Chief Product Officer To Advance Data-First SASE Vision

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Karl Triebes as Chief Product Officer.

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  • Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Karl Triebes as Chief Product Officer.
  • Reporting to CEO Manny Rivelo, Triebes will lead product and technology strategy to drive innovation of the company’s Data-first SASE platform, uniquely delivering data security everywhere .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110771236/en/
    Karl Triebes Named Chief Product Officer at Forcepoint (Photo: Business Wire)
    Businesses face a critical need for comprehensive data security.
  • Forcepoint’s Data-first SASE approach, centered on cloud-delivered security and connectivity, uniquely focuses on protecting data everywhere.

ATX Introduces the DOCSIS 4.0-Capable Successor to Cisco GS7000 Node Platform

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

ATX Networks , a global leader in broadband access and media distribution solutions, will introduce at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2023 the GigaXtend™ GS7 1.8GHz Node, a DOCSIS 4.0-compatible HFC node based on technology licensed from Cisco at the end of last year.

Key Points: 
  • ATX Networks , a global leader in broadband access and media distribution solutions, will introduce at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2023 the GigaXtend™ GS7 1.8GHz Node, a DOCSIS 4.0-compatible HFC node based on technology licensed from Cisco at the end of last year.
  • “Cable-Tec Expo attendees will be the first to get a glimpse of ATX’s 1.8GHz node platform, which is the only authorized successor to the renowned Cisco GS7000 platform,” said Mike Whitley, VP of Access Network Products at ATX.
  • Unlike the GS7000, many legacy HFC nodes were not designed to support 1.8GHz, requiring MSOs to make costly and involved upgrades, or replace the entire node station.
  • In addition, ATX is designing the GigaXtend GS7 with open interfaces that will enable the node to support third-party technologies, including DAA RPD and PON modules.

AOI Adds Steve Pederson as AVP of Business Development in Broadband Access

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

SUGAR LAND, Texas, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet datacenter, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, announced today the addition of Steve Pederson as AVP to its Broadband Access team.

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  • SUGAR LAND, Texas, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet datacenter, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, announced today the addition of Steve Pederson as AVP to its Broadband Access team.
  • AOI has been staffing its newly formed Broadband Access division.
  • Today the Company added Steve Pederson as AVP of Business Development, leading customer and partner acquisition for AOI’s Quantum Bandwidth line of broadband access products.
  • “AOI was an obvious choice as I looked to join a market leader for the next round of bandwidth upgrades,” said Pederson.

Dycom Industries, Inc. Appoints Luis Avila-Marco As Director

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE: DY) today announced the appointment of Luis Avila-Marco as a director.

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  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE: DY) today announced the appointment of Luis Avila-Marco as a director.
  • Mr. Avila-Marco was the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development for Juniper Networks, Inc. from 2008 to 2014.
  • Mr. Avila-Marco also served in multiple leadership roles at Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco company, including as the Vice President of Corporate Strategic Planning and as Director of Worldwide Sales and Marketing, the Director of Strategic Marketing and Corporate Development and as the Vice President of Corporate Strategic Planning.
  • The appointment, effective June 14, 2023, is for a term extending until the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

AOI Appoints Todd McCrum to Newly Created Role of Senior Vice President and General Manager of Broadband Access

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Monday, May 22, 2023

SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet datacenter, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, today announced the appointment of Todd McCrum as senior vice president and general manager of Broadband Access.

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  • SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet datacenter, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, today announced the appointment of Todd McCrum as senior vice president and general manager of Broadband Access.
  • In this newly created position, McCrum will lead sales, product development, and marketing of AOI’s Quantum Bandwidth line of broadband access products.
  • “Todd’s career in broadband has spanned the development of modern hybrid fiber-coax networks,” commented Dr. Stefan Murry, AOI’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer.
  • McCrum then served as Cisco’s Vice President of Marketing for two years before leaving Cisco earlier this year.

Takeovers Continue to Drive 2022's M&A Activity with Premium Prices for Sellers

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group –Following a record 2021, filled with unprecedented transaction volumes and values, analysts are stating how the underlying market dynamics remain in place for 2022 to repeat. Other analysts at both Morgan Stanley and KPMG are predicting 2022 to be another strong year. With over 63,000 deals last year, M&A activity accounted for a whopping $5.9 trillion, with deals in the US alone up by 82%. So far there's been a flurry of takeover offers in 2022, such as for Petroteq Energy, Inc. (OTCPK:PQEFF) by Viston United Swiss AG, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ:LEE), Anaplan, Inc. (NYSE:PLAN), Cedar Fair, L.P. (NYSE:FUN) and Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLK).

Key Points: 
  • With over 63,000 deals last year, M&A activity accounted for a whopping $5.9 trillion , with deals in the US alone up by 82%.
  • Now the company's Founder, Former Chairman and CEO Alex Blyumkin has announced his support for the takeover bid.
  • The move caused SeaWorld to up their bid to $63 per share, which would've valued Cedar Fair at $3.58 billion.
  • You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements.

Takeovers Continue to Drive 2022's M&A Activity with Premium Prices for Sellers

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 14, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group –Following a record 2021, filled with unprecedented transaction volumes and values, analysts are stating how the underlying market dynamics remain in place for 2022 to repeat. Other analysts at both Morgan Stanley and KPMG are predicting 2022 to be another strong year. With over 63,000 deals last year, M&A activity accounted for a whopping $5.9 trillion, with deals in the US alone up by 82%. So far there's been a flurry of takeover offers in 2022, such as for Petroteq Energy, Inc. (OTCPK:PQEFF) by Viston United Swiss AG, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ:LEE), Anaplan, Inc. (NYSE:PLAN), Cedar Fair, L.P. (NYSE:FUN) and Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLK).

Key Points: 
  • With over 63,000 deals last year, M&A activity accounted for a whopping $5.9 trillion , with deals in the US alone up by 82%.
  • Now the company's Founder, Former Chairman and CEO Alex Blyumkin has announced his support for the takeover bid.
  • The move caused SeaWorld to up their bid to $63 per share, which would've valued Cedar Fair at $3.58 billion.
  • You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements.

New Sci-Fi Drama Follows Two Young Men Who Intercept Alien Communication

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Paul D. Escudero's new drama, "Radiant Destiny: The Discovery of the Pragtrian Worlds," presents an extraterrestrial experience with a romantic twist, taking place in the 1970s and 80s.

Key Points: 
  • Paul D. Escudero's new drama, "Radiant Destiny: The Discovery of the Pragtrian Worlds," presents an extraterrestrial experience with a romantic twist, taking place in the 1970s and 80s.
  • After Rex and Clifford graduate college, they try to obtain a security clearance with the government.
  • When National Security Agency investigators discover multiple antennas on the roof of their home, they decide to plant one of their employees to determine what these young men are up to.
  • He believes it is only a matter of time before alien communication is discovered and thinks that his book can offer insight on what that may entail.

Telesat Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

OTTAWA, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced the appointment of industry leader Glenn Katz as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In addition, Tom Eaton, previously Telesat’s Vice President of International Sales, is moving to the role of President of Telesat Government Solutions – a US-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of Telesat.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Tom Eaton, previously Telesats Vice President of International Sales, is moving to the role of President of Telesat Government Solutions a US-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of Telesat.
  • Were excited to have him join our leadership team as we bring our transformative Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to market.
  • After seven successful years as Telesats Vice President of International Sales, Tom Eaton is moving to a new leadership role as President of Telesat Government Solutions.
  • Telesat Government Solutions provides U.S. Government users with the most resilient, mission-critical and secure end-to-end communications solutions using Telesats best-in-class satellite solutions, including the planned Telesat Lightspeed.

My Alarm Center Announces Plans to Expand Eastern Region with the Promotion of James Harper to Regional Vice President of Sales

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

James Harper, previously Director of Sales at Alarm Monitoring Services of Atlanta ("AMSA Security"), the Company's brand located in Atlanta, GA, has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Sales, Eastern Region.

Key Points: 
  • James Harper, previously Director of Sales at Alarm Monitoring Services of Atlanta ("AMSA Security"), the Company's brand located in Atlanta, GA, has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Sales, Eastern Region.
  • In his new role, Harper will continue reporting to Darren Goodman, Senior Vice President of Sales at My Alarm Center.
  • As Regional Vice President, Eastern Region, Harper will oversee sales teams for the Company's East Coast brands, AMSA Security and My Alarm Center.
  • Darren Goodman, Senior Vice President of Sales at My Alarm Center, commented on Harper's promotion, "James has a keen ability to inspire our sales organization to have a healthy disregard for the impossible.