Information technology

Rimini Street Appoints Seasoned Technologist as CTO and Announces New Office of the Chief Technology Officer to Help Prospects and Clients with Innovative Enterprise Software and Technology Solutions and Roadmaps

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Mr. Helmer is an information technology executive with 25 years of experience and proven leadership delivering strategic corporate IT transformational projects.

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  • Mr. Helmer is an information technology executive with 25 years of experience and proven leadership delivering strategic corporate IT transformational projects.
  • He has a strong track record in designing and implementing complex enterprise technology initiatives that provide organizations a real return on investment, competitive advantage and enable growth.
  • Before joining Rimini Street, Mr. Helmer was a vice president at Velocity Technology Solutions, where he led the application services team in delivering transformational cloud and IT solutions for Oracle enterprises.
  • Mr. Helmer is a published author, Oracle ACE alumni and a sought-after, award-winning industry speaker at conferences and industry events.

Evolv Technology Appoints Mario Ramos as Chief Financial Officer

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Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the global leader in weapons detection security screening, today announced the appointment of Mario Ramos to the position of Chief Financial Officer effective November 1, 2021.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the global leader in weapons detection security screening, today announced the appointment of Mario Ramos to the position of Chief Financial Officer effective November 1, 2021.
  • Mr. Ramos joins Evolv Technology from Edelman Financial Engines where he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Mario to the management team," said Mr. Peter George, Chief Executive Officer of Evolv Technology.
  • Evolv Technology, Evolv Express, Evolv Insights, and Evolv Cortex AI are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions.

A New Chapter for VMware: Spin-Off from Dell Technologies Completed

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Monday, November 1, 2021

VMware (NYSE: VMW) and Dell Technologies today announced the completion of the spin-off of VMware from Dell Technologies.

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  • VMware (NYSE: VMW) and Dell Technologies today announced the completion of the spin-off of VMware from Dell Technologies.
  • The spin-off from Dell Technologies provides VMware increased freedom to execute its multi-cloud strategy, a simplified capital structure and governance model, and additional operational and financial flexibility.
  • The ex-dividend date will be November 2, 2021, the first trading day following the Payment Date.
  • VMwares mission is to deliver the trusted software foundation that accelerates our customers innovation, said Raghu Raghuram, chief executive officer, VMware.

HOYA Vision Care Announces New Sensity® 2 Light-Adaptive Lenses with Nearly Twice the Fadeback Speed

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LEWISVILLE, Texas, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ophthalmic lens technology leader HOYA Vision Care announced today the next generation of its popular Sensity light-adaptive lenses. Two out of every three eyecare patients experience light sensitivity, making light-adaptive lenses a convenient and comfortable everyday vision solution for most patients. A significant improvement compared to the previous generation of Sensity lenses, Sensity 2 lenses offer nearly twice the fadeback speed – approximately 42 percent faster.

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  • LEWISVILLE, Texas, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ophthalmic lens technology leader HOYA Vision Care announced today the next generation of its popular Sensity light-adaptive lenses.
  • A significant improvement compared to the previous generation of Sensity lenses, Sensity 2 lenses offer nearly twice the fadeback speed approximately 42 percent faster.
  • Available today, Sensity 2 lenses come in three intense natural color options: Silver Grey, Bronze Brown, and Emerald Green.
  • For more than 60 years, HOYA Vision Care has been a global leader in the eyeglass lens business.

The Integrated Healthcare Association Announces Mike Howell as Senior Director of Information Technology

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OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) today announced that Mike Howell has joined the organization as Senior Director of Information Technology.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) today announced that Mike Howell has joined the organization as Senior Director of Information Technology.
  • Howell joins IHA with more than 20 years of experience developing innovative solutions primarily within the healthcare industry across product management, software development, and information technology.
  • In his role, Howell is responsible for IHAs overall technology roadmap and technology infrastructure, implementing corporate and technology strategies and ensuring that the organizations technology resources are aligned with its business needs.
  • Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) brings the healthcare community together to solve industry-wide challenges that stand in the way of high-value care.

Intuit Completes Acquisition of Mailchimp

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Monday, November 1, 2021

“At Intuit, we’re focused on powering prosperity around the world, and we’re thrilled that the addition of Mailchimp will allow us to help small and mid-market businesses with one of their top challenges -- reaching and retaining customers,” said Sasan Goodarzi, CEO of Intuit. “We’ll expand our AI-driven expert platform by integrating Mailchimp and QuickBooks in smart ways that will help businesses from start-up to scale-up grow and run with confidence. I’m personally excited to officially welcome our new Mailchimp colleagues to the Intuit family.”

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  • At Intuit, were focused on powering prosperity around the world, and were thrilled that the addition of Mailchimp will allow us to help small and mid-market businesses with one of their top challenges -- reaching and retaining customers, said Sasan Goodarzi, CEO of Intuit.
  • Im personally excited to officially welcome our new Mailchimp colleagues to the Intuit family.
  • Over the past 20 years, Mailchimp has been on a tremendous journey empowering small businesses to grow," said Ben Chestnut, Mailchimp co-founder and CEO.
  • Intuit will also grant approximately $200 million of restricted stock units to Mailchimp employees shortly after the closing.

Data Center World 2022 Bolsters Team with the Addition of Liz Cruz as Conference Director; Bill Kleyman as Program Chair

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Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, today announces it has bolstered its team with the addition of Liz Cruz as Conference Director and Bill Kleyman as Program Chair for Data Center World Conference & Expo.

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  • Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, today announces it has bolstered its team with the addition of Liz Cruz as Conference Director and Bill Kleyman as Program Chair for Data Center World Conference & Expo.
  • Data Center World is AFCOMs only global annual gathering of IT and data center professionals.
  • In addition, Cruz will manage the Data Center Efficiency Evolution Program (DEEP) , the newest addition to the Informa Tech data center portfolio, that provides IT professionals with guidance and direction on how to operate environmentally conscious data centers.
  • Kleyman , contributing editor to AFCOM, Program Chair for Data Center World and Executive Vice President of Digital Solutions for Switch, will continue to serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the 2022 Data Center World Conference & Expo, will lead the development of the conference program and will author the annual state of the data center industry report.

Inhabit IQ Appoints New Leaders to Executive Team

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Monday, November 1, 2021

As CFO, James will partner with the greater Inhabit leadership team to maximize near-term business objectives and strengthen the company's long-term growth and financial performance.

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  • As CFO, James will partner with the greater Inhabit leadership team to maximize near-term business objectives and strengthen the company's long-term growth and financial performance.
  • "It's an exciting and pivotal time for Inhabit IQ, a company that has achieved great success in leading innovation for property managers," said James.
  • Inhabit IQ is a unique collective of tech-forward companies serving the vacation and property management industries.
  • Its strategic partnerships deliver best-in-class software solutions and services while fostering innovation and collaboration with like-minded entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

Microsol Resources discusses Digital Transformation through BIM with Dodge Data & Analytics

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This new study published by Dodge Data & Analytics has concluded that stronger BIM use on architectural projects results in higher client satisfaction.

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  • This new study published by Dodge Data & Analytics has concluded that stronger BIM use on architectural projects results in higher client satisfaction.
  • The findings set out in the free Accelerating Digital Transformation Through BIM SmartMarket Report, offer an overview of how architects, engineers, and contractors use BIM and its associated workflows.
  • Join Anna Liza Montenegro of Microsol Resources & Dr. Donna Laquidara-Carr of Dodge Data & Analytics on Nov 9 at 1 pm ET
    The design and construction industry is in the process of digital transformation.
  • Microsol Resources delivers design technology solutions to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry for over 30 years.

II-VI Incorporated Announces Participation at ECOC Virtual Exhibition 2021

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Monday, November 1, 2021

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IIVI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI), a leading provider of optical communications solutions for datacom and telecom networks, today announced that it will participate at the ECOC Virtual Exhibition, held November 1-3.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IIVI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI), a leading provider of optical communications solutions for datacom and telecom networks, today announced that it will participate at the ECOC Virtual Exhibition, held November 1-3.
  • The Companys virtual booth will display product and technology capabilities from its broad portfolio of telecom and datacom components, modules, and subassemblies as well as wavelength-management ROADM and optical amplifier modules.
  • Registered attendees will have access to the II-VI virtual booth, Product Focus Theatre, and Market Focus sessions.
  • Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, the Company has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide.