Simmons

Vectra Appoints Bonnie Simmons as Vice President of Partner Sales, Americas

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vectra AI, a leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises, today announced the appointment of Bonnie Simmons as Vice President of Partner Sales, Americas. With 20 years of experience in Enterprise Technology, including managing Channels, System Integrator and Service Provider (SI/SP) and Alliances, Simmons brings a wealth of expertise to Vectra that will propel the company's success as a leading solution in cybersecurity.

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  • Bonnie brings a strong track record of building successful business models for the Channel and will play a key role in managing and driving sales through the Vectra partner ecosystem.
  • In her new role, Bonnie will be responsible for managing Vectra's indirect sales business across key regions.
  • "As the demand for threat detection and response increases, Vectra AI is transforming the way enterprises protect their critical infrastructures.
  • Only Vectra optimizes AI to detect attacker methodsthe TTPs at the heart of all attacksrather than simplistically alerting on "different".

AOMedia Appoints Industry Veteran John Simmons as Executive Director

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) today announced that the organization has appointed seasoned executive John Simmons as its executive director.

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  • The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) today announced that the organization has appointed seasoned executive John Simmons as its executive director.
  • As executive director, Simmons will help the organization promote the development of open web media experiences and accelerate the delivery of royalty-free, open web media standards.
  • This is not only an extraordinary opportunity but also a great honor to join AOMedia as executive director, said Simmons.
  • For more than a decade, John Simmons led Microsofts efforts to make commercial video fully interoperable on the web.

Elanco Adds New Tools to Advance U.S. Livestock Sustainability Efforts

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Monday, February 7, 2022

We believe environmental sustainability is the next era of opportunity for livestock production, said Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco Animal Health.

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  • We believe environmental sustainability is the next era of opportunity for livestock production, said Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco Animal Health.
  • Elanco is piloting UpLook, an insights engine based on more than 20 years of knowledge gained from its Elanco Knowledge Solutions (EKS) portfolio.
  • We are excited to start to turn our commitments into action, said Dr. Sara Place, chief sustainability officer at Elanco.
  • Athians Sustainable Livestock Systems platform is an industry-based analytics tool powered by AI that enables the livestock industry to make good on its sustainability commitments by providing carbon insetting credits.

Manya Ghobadi Named Inaugural Jane Simmons Memorial Speakership Recipient

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Optica Foundation is pleased to announce Manya Ghobadi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as the inaugural recipient of the Jane M. Simmons Memorial Speakership .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Optica Foundation is pleased to announce Manya Ghobadi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as the inaugural recipient of the Jane M. Simmons Memorial Speakership .
  • As a computer systems researcher, she has worked on topics including optical networks, data center networking, transport protocols, and network measurement.
  • "I am extremely honored to be receiving the Jane M. Simmons Speakership award.
  • The speakership is named after a pioneer in optical communications Jane Simmons who worked in the optical network field for almost three decades.

~ Staunch Moderates™ - The Staunch Moderates Intellectual Movement Releases its NFL Weekend "Bigfoots are Coming" Music Video ~

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

LOS ANGELES and ASPEN, Colo., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Staunch Moderates Intellectual Movement is releasing its "Bigfoots are Coming" music video on January 28, 2022, to coincide with the Championship Weekend of the NFL Championships.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES and ASPEN, Colo., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Staunch Moderates Intellectual Movement is releasing its "Bigfoots are Coming" music video on January 28, 2022, to coincide with the Championship Weekend of the NFL Championships.
  • Being released on all formats including Staunch Moderates News YouTube channel, www.staunchmoderates.org , the Staunch Moderates Media Networkand any of their social media channels (links below).
  • (It's important to note that Jeff Skunk Baxter is non-political and is performing due to his love of music).
  • ", said Casanova Ace, lead rap singer on the album and the new Bigfoots Are Coming song and music video.

Bernhard Capital Partners Announces Personnel Promotions

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Jim Bernhard, Founder and Partner at Bernhard Capital Partners, commented: "We are very pleased to congratulate Mark, Catherine, Bryan, Chris and Jason on their well-deserved promotions.

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  • Jim Bernhard, Founder and Partner at Bernhard Capital Partners, commented: "We are very pleased to congratulate Mark, Catherine, Bryan, Chris and Jason on their well-deserved promotions.
  • Bernhard Capital Partners is a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm established in 2013.
  • Bernhard Capital Partners has deployed capital in three funds across several strategies, has approximately $2.5 billion of gross assets under management and is ranked as one of Private Equity International's 300 largest private equity firms worldwide.
  • Bernhard Capital Partners seeks to create sustainable value by leveraging its experience in acquiring, operating and growing services and infrastructure businesses.

Delivering Good Announces Record Product Donations Totaling Nearly $500 Million in 2020–2021

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

In addition, Delivering Good announced that Gary Simmons has been named Interim CEO, as Lisa Gurwitch will be transitioning to join another organization in February 2022.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Delivering Good announced that Gary Simmons has been named Interim CEO, as Lisa Gurwitch will be transitioning to join another organization in February 2022.
  • Simmons previously served on the board of Delivering Good for more than 20 years, including more than four years as co-chair.
  • He also chaired the board of Kids In Distressed Situations, one of the predecessors to Delivering Good.
  • For more information about Delivering Good, please visit Delivering-Good.org or follow @DeliveringGood on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and LinkedIn .

SPIRIT OF TEXAS BANCSHARES INVESTOR ALERT BY THE FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF LOUISIANA: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. - STXB

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq.
  • and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. ("the Company") (NasdaqGS: STXB) to Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC).
  • To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com .
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Simmons First National Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2021 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

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Monday, December 20, 2021

PINE BLUFF, Ark., Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simmons First National Corp. (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it expects to release fourth quarter 2021 earnings prior to the market opening on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

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  • PINE BLUFF, Ark., Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simmons First National Corp. (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it expects to release fourth quarter 2021 earnings prior to the market opening on Thursday, January 27, 2022.
  • Management will conduct a live conference call to review this information beginning at 9:00 a.m. CDT on Thursday, January 27.
  • Interested parties can listen to the call by dialing toll-free 1-866-298-7926 (United States and Canada only) and asking for the Simmons First National Corp. conference call, conference ID 7373369.
  • Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) is a Mid-South based financial holding company whose principal subsidiary, Simmons Bank, operates more than 200 financial centers in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

NXT-ID Awarded a U.S. General Services Administration Contract to Distribute Personal Emergency Response Systems to Federal, State and Local Government Purchasers

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD) announces it has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract to bring its personal emergency response systems (PERS) to federal, state and local government purchasers as of Q3 2021.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD) announces it has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract to bring its personal emergency response systems (PERS) to federal, state and local government purchasers as of Q3 2021.
  • Millions of Americans today depend on NXT-ID's affordable, reliable emergency response IoT devices to keep them connected to emergency services and loved ones.
  • NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD) provides personal emergency response systems (PERS), health communications devices and IoT technologies to create a connected care platform.
  • The company was recently awarded a contract by the U.S. General Services Administration that enables the company to distribute its products to federal, state and local governments.