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FedEx EVP/CIO Robert B. Carter to Step Down June 30, 2024

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that Robert B. Carter, EVP, FedEx Information Services & CIO, FedEx Corporation and co-president & co-CEO of FedEx Services, will retire after an exemplary career at FedEx for 31 years.

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  • FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that Robert B. Carter, EVP, FedEx Information Services & CIO, FedEx Corporation and co-president & co-CEO of FedEx Services, will retire after an exemplary career at FedEx for 31 years.
  • Under his leadership, Carter spearheaded cutting-edge technology that differentiated FedEx in the industry such as real-time tracking and transactions.
  • In this role, Krishnasamy will lead the FedEx IT and FedEx Dataworks teams to unleash the power of FedEx intelligence to further serve FedEx global operations and customers.
  • Since joining FedEx in 1997, Krishnasamy has worked at multiple FedEx operating companies and held leadership positions around the globe.

RLH Equity Partners Announces Expanded Role for Rob Rodin

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RLH Equity Partners (RLH), a leading private equity firm specializing in technology-infused professional services enterprises, is pleased to announce that Rob Rodin has assumed additional leadership responsibilities at the firm.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RLH Equity Partners (RLH), a leading private equity firm specializing in technology-infused professional services enterprises, is pleased to announce that Rob Rodin has assumed additional leadership responsibilities at the firm.
  • Rob Rodin has been a member of the RLH team for over 15 years, serving as a Strategic Advisor since 2007, as a Managing Director since 2016, and as Vice Chair since 2021.
  • Commenting on his appointment, Rob said, "I am honored and excited to take on the role of CEO at RLH.
  • As importantly, Rob epitomizes the values of integrity, servant leadership, and fairness that have defined RLH for more than four decades.

Integrate Appoints Tony Uphoff as President of Pipeline360

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Integrate, a leading B2B marketing solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Tony Uphoff as President of Pipeline360, the company's media business. Uphoff has a strong track record of building, growing, and leading tech, data, media, and marketing services companies, with notable leadership roles at Thomasnet.com, UBM TechWeb, VNU Media, The Hollywood Reporter, InformationWeek and Business.com.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Integrate, a leading B2B marketing solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Tony Uphoff as President of Pipeline360, the company's media business.
  • Uphoff has a strong track record of building, growing, and leading tech, data, media, and marketing services companies, with notable leadership roles at Thomasnet.com, UBM TechWeb, VNU Media, The Hollywood Reporter, InformationWeek and Business.com.
  • "I'm excited to officially welcome Tony to the Integrate family and look forward to partnering with him to scale Pipeline360."
  • "I'm thrilled to be joining Pipeline360 as President at this critical juncture to help lead the next phase of growth and innovation."

InformationWeek Unveils the DigitalFit Self-Assessment Tool, Powered by Omdia, to Benchmark an Organization’s Digital Fitness

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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InformationWeek , a trusted resource for CIOs and IT leaders, today unveils a DigitalFit self-assessment tool to benchmark an organization’s digital fitness.

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  • InformationWeek , a trusted resource for CIOs and IT leaders, today unveils a DigitalFit self-assessment tool to benchmark an organization’s digital fitness.
  • InformationWeek’s DigitalFit identifies key areas affecting a company’s digital fitness, such as vision, digital strategy, technology capabilities and data practices.
  • The tool is powered by Omdia , a technology research and consultancy firm from Informa Tech , InformationWeek’s parent company.
  • Peters added, “Our commitment to innovation goes beyond just our content – it extends to the digital experience we offer.

V2 Communications Continues to Bolster its Cybersecurity Practice

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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V2 Communications (V2) , an integrated communications and PR agency for innovative technology brands in the B2B, healthcare, and climate sectors, announced today it has expanded its cybersecurity client portfolio with the additions of CalypsoAI , Schellman and RiskOptics .

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  • V2 Communications (V2) , an integrated communications and PR agency for innovative technology brands in the B2B, healthcare, and climate sectors, announced today it has expanded its cybersecurity client portfolio with the additions of CalypsoAI , Schellman and RiskOptics .
  • RiskOptics, CalypsoAI, and Schellman each selected V2 to develop strategic communications campaigns to build brand awareness.
  • “Translating the inner workings of the cybersecurity industry into compelling narratives is in V2’s DNA,” said Jean Serra, V2 Communications CEO and cofounder.
  • To learn more about V2’s cybersecurity practice, visit here or contact V2 .

Cyberattacks and Other Threats Remain a Top Concern for Organizations Across All Industries, Finds InformationWeek’s State of Cyber Risk and Resiliency Report

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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InformationWeek , the world’s most trusted business technology resource, today unveiled the 2023 State of Cyber Risk and Resiliency report .

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  • InformationWeek , the world’s most trusted business technology resource, today unveiled the 2023 State of Cyber Risk and Resiliency report .
  • Cyberattacks and other threats to an organization’s ability to do business remain a top concern across all industries.
  • The survey asked about their cyber resiliency strategy, budget, staffing, incident response testing, cyber insurance and claims, and cyberattacks that significantly disrupted business.
  • To download the 2023 State of Cyber Risk and Resiliency report, click here .

Dan Drawbaugh – CEO of The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute – Named Colorado ORBIE Leadership Award Winner

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Dan Drawbaugh, who has served as CEO of The Steadman Clinic and SPRI since 2015, was named the recipient of the 2023 Colorado ORBIE Leadership Award presented by ColoradoCIO at its awards ceremony in Denver on July 28.

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  • Dan Drawbaugh, who has served as CEO of The Steadman Clinic and SPRI since 2015, was named the recipient of the 2023 Colorado ORBIE Leadership Award presented by ColoradoCIO at its awards ceremony in Denver on July 28.
  • The Leadership Award serves as a Lifetime Achievement Award, and reflects Drawbaugh’s career from CIO to CEO.
  • “I am extremely honored to receive this ORBIE Award for Leadership in our industry,” said Drawbaugh, whose career included years of work and leadership in the information technology world.
  • During his tenure in Vail, Drawbaugh has overseen tremendous growth for both The Steadman Clinic and SPRI.

Atlanta Marketing Agency Alloy Appoints Andrea Ryan as Vice President, Achieves Remarkable 25% Headcount Growth in 2023

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alloy, the Precision Storytelling & Experiences Agency for Imaginative Tech Brands, has announced a significant 25% growth in its headcount during the first half of 2023. The agency's notable expansion includes the appointment of Andrea Ryan as Vice President of Public Relations. In this role, she will lead the growing PR team and build on over a decade of leadership in public relations for the Alloy team, formerly known as ARPR, integrating all aspects of the PR discipline into the agency's digital and content marketing programs.

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  • ATLANTA, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alloy , the Precision Storytelling & Experiences Agency for Imaginative Tech Brands, has announced a significant 25% growth in its headcount during the first half of 2023.
  • The agency's notable expansion includes the appointment of Andrea Ryan as Vice President of Public Relations.
  • With 20 years of experience in B2B technology public relations, messaging, and content marketing, Ryan has represented clients such as Alkami, CDW Financial Services, and Verizon.
  • The addition of Ryan adds to an impressive list of well-known industry professionals who have joined Alloy to support its expanding client roster.

Matter’s Precision Group Adds Brands in Key Categories While Growing Awareness for Legacy Tech + Consumer Clients

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Matter’s Precision group’s momentum is highlighted by significant client additions across priority verticals – including cybersecurity, consumer telecommunications, fintech, generative AI and sustainability and energy solutions – as well as exceeding program KPIs for established technology and consumer clients.

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  • Matter’s Precision group’s momentum is highlighted by significant client additions across priority verticals – including cybersecurity, consumer telecommunications, fintech, generative AI and sustainability and energy solutions – as well as exceeding program KPIs for established technology and consumer clients.
  • “This has been a year of reinvention for countless brands, including those we’ve supported throughout various stages over many years,” said Vanessa Taylor, General Manager of Matter’s Precision group.
  • “Brands across consumer, tech, professional services and more continue to lean on our expertise in rebranding, reintroduction, refreshed strategy, and connecting meaningfully with the public – and media – on an individual level.
  • Matter has won 14 “Agency of the Year” accolades and has been consistently recognized as a top place to work .

IT Salary Outlook Positive; Work-Life Balance and Base Pay Top Priorities for Technology Professionals Finds InformationWeek’s U.S. IT Salary Survey Report

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Despite rising labor costs, economic inflation, and companies making an effort to cut back, the salary outlook for IT professionals is positive.

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  • Despite rising labor costs, economic inflation, and companies making an effort to cut back, the salary outlook for IT professionals is positive.
  • Work-life balance and base pay top the list as what matters most to IT professionals when it comes to their jobs.
  • More than three-quarters (77%) of IT professionals reported an increase in base salary in 2022.
  • The gender pay gap still exists, but both men and women saw an increase in pay.