Comcast Business

SEGRA® Appoints Scott Roberts as Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Segra, one of the nation's largest independent fiber network companies, announces today the appointment of Scott Roberts as Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Segra, one of the nation's largest independent fiber network companies, announces today the appointment of Scott Roberts as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Roberts brings more than thirty years of sales and marketing leadership experience at high-growth companies in the broadband and telecom sectors.
  • In this role, Roberts will be responsible for leading the company's revenue growth and market expansion, reporting directly to Kevin T. Hart, CEO of Segra.
  • Prior to joining Segra, Roberts most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer at TruVista Communications, where he played a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and new customer acquisition.

GovExec Announces 2024 Government Hall of Fame Inductees

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the 2024 Hall of Fame cohort, which the company will recognize during its annual Evening of Honors Gala hosted for the first time at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the 2024 Hall of Fame cohort, which the company will recognize during its annual Evening of Honors Gala hosted for the first time at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024.
  • Building on Government Executive's more than 50-year history covering the government and public sector, the Government Hall of Fame has become a staple of its mission to acknowledge the current and former officials and industry stakeholders leading its evolution.
  • "This year's Government Hall of Fame inductees are prime examples of the powerful change public servants can instill.
  • In addition to the Government Hall of Fame's 2024 class, the Fed 100 Awards will be presented at GovExec's Evening of Honors Gala.

TURBINE SELECTED AS A TOP 40 INNOVATIVE COMPANY BY TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Turbine, the lightweight ERP for multichannel brands, proudly announces its selection as one of the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).

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  • ATLANTA, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Turbine, the lightweight ERP for multichannel brands, proudly announces its selection as one of the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).
  • Turbine recognized among Georgia's Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies by TAG.
  • Emilie Schario, CEO and Founder of Turbine, commented on the honor, saying, "It's a tremendous privilege for Turbine to be recognized among Georgia's Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies.
  • Turbine will be showcasing their technology at the Georgia Technology Summit's exhibition on March 28, 2024, at the Signia by Hilton Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta.

Comcast Business Delivers Innovative Technology Solutions to NJ TRANSIT

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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“Comcast Business provides our customers with reliable connectivity and the technology backbone needed to power innovations,” said Michael Louden, Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Freedom Region.

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  • “Comcast Business provides our customers with reliable connectivity and the technology backbone needed to power innovations,” said Michael Louden, Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Freedom Region.
  • Under the strategic direction of its technology team, NJ TRANSIT foresaw the necessity of bolstering its network infrastructure.
  • This led NJ TRANSIT to partner with Comcast Business, a decision rooted in the company’s proactive commitment to ensuring high service reliability and innovation for riders.
  • “As Chief Technology Officer at NJ TRANSIT, I have always prioritized innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer experiences,” said Bilal Khan, Chief Technology Officer of Infrastructure for NJ TRANSIT.

Bluewave Strengthens Corporate Development Team with Key Appointments

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bluewave Technology Group (Bluewave), a leading nationwide technology advisory and sourcing company committed to strategic growth, announces the addition of two seasoned professionals to its ranks: Steven Meeker as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and industry luminary Craig Schlagbaum as an independent Strategic Advisor. In their new capacities, Meeker will spearhead our mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sourcing strategy, and Schlagbaum will support both M&A and key strategic initiatives bolstering Bluewave's presence in the technology advisory sector.

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  • Bluewave has embarked on an ambitious growth trajectory in recent years, acquiring fourteen strategic advisory firms and consolidating its brand to offer over 7000 clients a unified and client-focused experience.
  • His extensive background in M&A and a passion for empowering business owners will undoubtedly drive our corporate development initiatives to new heights," remarked Seth Penland, Founder and CEO of Bluewave.
  • His wealth of experience will be instrumental in identifying advisors who are personally ready to transition and become part of the Bluewave platform."
  • Before joining Bluewave, Schlagbaum served as Senior Vice President and Indirect Channel Chief at Comcast Business, overseeing a billion-dollar business, and leading a team of over 150 indirect channel colleagues.

Former State Senator Mona Das & Channel Leader Jen Waltz Headline ACWConnect Live! on March 11

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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ORANGE, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alliance of Channel Women, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of female channel leaders in technology, announced today that former State Senator Mona Das, producer of the award-winning feature-length documentary "Bad Ass Women Doing Kick Ass Shit," will deliver the keynote address at its ACWConnect Live! networking event at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo & MSP Summit, March 11-14, 2024, at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

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  • networking event at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo & MSP Summit, March 11-14, 2024, at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.
  • kicks off the world's largest channel event and will focus on how we can work "TogetHER" to advance careers and opportunities for women in the channel.
  • In addition, channel leader Jen Waltz, business development expert and billion-dollar revenue generator, will lead an interactive workshop on expanding your network by first identifying your strengths and how you can help others.
  • kicks off the world's largest channel event at 4-7 p.m., March 11, and will focus on how we can work "TogetHER" to advance careers and opportunities for women in the channel.

Fast Forward Releases Decade of Impact Report and Progress in New AI Category

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fast Forward, which brings the tech and nonprofit communities together to deploy tech to solve humanity's biggest challenges, today released its tenth annual impact report. The report covers key 2023 milestones and shares insights into how Fast Forward has shaped the tech nonprofit sector and ushered in AI-powered nonprofits.

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  • Over the last decade, Fast Forward has shaped the tech nonprofit sector; plus a new category known as 'AI for humanity' emerges
    SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fast Forward , which brings the tech and nonprofit communities together to deploy tech to solve humanity's biggest challenges, today released its tenth annual impact report.
  • The report covers key 2023 milestones and shares insights into how Fast Forward has shaped the tech nonprofit sector and ushered in AI-powered nonprofits.
  • The trend highlights the growing interest in AI and serves as a bridge to Fast Forward's next endeavor: ' AI for Humanity .'
  • To drive this movement, Fast Forward is poised to expand its team by 25%, including the addition of a new role– Director of AI Programs .

Spectrotel Continues to Invest in Hiring Top Talent to Grow and Support its Partner Program

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Knowledge, Telecommunications, Comcast Business, Intelisys

Charles Bates joins Spectrotel, bringing with him 19 years of experience in the telecom industry, with 16 years focused on the channel.

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  • Charles Bates joins Spectrotel, bringing with him 19 years of experience in the telecom industry, with 16 years focused on the channel.
  • He is passionate about technology and telecommunications, and he enjoys building long-term relationships with his agents and coworkers in the channel.
  • Over the past 27 years, they have built a stellar reputation around delivering nothing less than the best," said Bates.
  • "Spectrotel is confident that both Charles and Maria will be valuable assets to not only Spectrotel, but our customers and partners," said Gabe Sette SVP of Sales/Marketing at Spectrotel.

Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets Go Top Shelf with Extreme Wi-Fi 6 and 6E

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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The Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers, and Canada Life Centre, home of the Winnipeg Jets, chose Extreme solutions to deliver high-speed, high-capacity, low latency connectivity for fans and club officials.

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  • The Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers, and Canada Life Centre, home of the Winnipeg Jets, chose Extreme solutions to deliver high-speed, high-capacity, low latency connectivity for fans and club officials.
  • Extreme is the Official Wi-Fi Analytics Provider and an Official Wi-Fi Partner of the NHL .
  • Fast, Reliable Wi-Fi for Modern Fan Experiences: Almost 800 Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points (APs), in addition to Extreme Universal Switches , are deployed across the Flyers and Jets arenas, ensuring consistent and reliable connectivity throughout each venue.
  • With high-bandwidth Wi-Fi, fans will be able to seamlessly access mobile tickets, social media, online sports betting applications and mobile concessions.

Comcast Names Shawn Adamson Senior Vice President of Comcast Business for Comcast Cable’s Northeast Division

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Comcast announced it has appointed Shawn Adamson to Senior Vice President of Comcast Business for Comcast Cable’s Northeast Division.

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  • Comcast announced it has appointed Shawn Adamson to Senior Vice President of Comcast Business for Comcast Cable’s Northeast Division.
  • In her 10 years with Comcast, Adamson has served in a variety of leadership positions within Business Services, Business Operations and Sales Strategy.
  • In her most recent position, Adamson served as Vice President of Sales and Strategy for Comcast Business at the company’s headquarters where she led the successful sales integration of the Masergy acquisition which helped to enable Comcast Business to grow its enterprise segment globally.
  • Prior to joining Comcast, Adamson served as Regional Vice President for XO Communications’ West markets.