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Shane Eleniak Named a Top 20 Chief Product Officer Worldwide, Once Again Demonstrating That Calix Is the Innovation Leader for the Broadband Industry

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Since joining Calix in 2015, Eleniak has been instrumental in pivoting the company from its founding roots as a network hardware provider.

Key Points: 
  • Since joining Calix in 2015, Eleniak has been instrumental in pivoting the company from its founding roots as a network hardware provider.
  • With his vision supporting the company’s digital transformation, Calix now leads industry-defining cloud-and-software innovation for the entire market.
  • The efficiencies of the cloud-and-software-enabled Calix platform dramatically lower their operational expense, enabling them to simplify their business.
  • At the same time, Calix customers are exciting their subscribers by deploying an expanding portfolio of differentiated managed services available on the Calix platform.

Products That Count Unveils the State of the Chief Product Officer in Groundbreaking 2023 CPO Insights Report

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Products That Count, a global platform that helps 300,000+ product managers accelerate their careers, has released its 2023 CPO Insights Report, revealing the growth and importance of the Chief Product Officer (CPO) role in businesses today. Produced in partnership with Capgemini, a leading business and technology transformation company, the 2023 CPO Insights Report highlights key trends in product leadership based on over 500 interviews by one of the first Chief Product Officers, Products That Count CPO Renee Niemi.

Key Points: 
  • Announcing a new report from the world's only original research on the Chief Product Officer; quantitative and qualitative study draws on data from more than 500 product executives.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Products That Count , a global platform that helps 300,000+ product managers accelerate their careers, has released its 2023 CPO Insights Report , revealing the growth and importance of the Chief Product Officer (CPO) role in businesses today.
  • Produced in partnership with Capgemini , a leading business and technology transformation company, the 2023 CPO Insights Report highlights key trends in product leadership based on over 500 interviews by one of the first Chief Product Officers, Products That Count CPO Renee Niemi.
  • To excel, Chief Product Officers must possess a combination of strategic vision, product expertise, and leadership skills to drive sustainable growth and innovation.

Vemanti to Acquire Devblock, Adding AI and Digital Transformation Capabilities to Bolster Its Neobanking Strategy in SE Asia

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

With this acquisition, the Company will add advanced AI and digital transformation capabilities to its primary competencies, further strengthening its position in the rapidly-growing digital banking sector in the region.

Key Points: 
  • With this acquisition, the Company will add advanced AI and digital transformation capabilities to its primary competencies, further strengthening its position in the rapidly-growing digital banking sector in the region.
  • Based in Seattle, WA, Devblock is a leading technology platform and development company that specializes in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain, and cloud computing.
  • We’re extremely thrilled to welcome James, Ben, and the entire Devblock team to our family.”
    “We have great chemistry with Vemanti.
  • It is anticipated that the Company will continue to make acquisitions and form joint ventures to further expand its growth.

Brex CPO Karandeep Anand Named Among Top 20 Global Chief Product Officers

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brex , the first fully unified global spend platform, today announced that its Chief Product Officer (CPO), Karandeep Anand, has been recognized as one of the top CPOs in the second annual Global CPO 20.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brex , the first fully unified global spend platform, today announced that its Chief Product Officer (CPO), Karandeep Anand, has been recognized as one of the top CPOs in the second annual Global CPO 20.
  • "I joined Brex just over a year ago to build a new product that would truly drive innovation in the fintech industry and help mid-market companies and larger enterprises manage their global spend in one place," said Anand.
  • Anand has close to 20 years of experience building, growing, and scaling products and high-performing, global teams.
  • "These executives are now key players in the C-suite, and the Global CPO 20 helps us recognize them."

Laminar Adds Google Cloud, Snowflake Support and Becomes First Cloud-native Data Security Platform to Fully Support the Four Largest Cloud Data Providers

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Laminar, the first agile data security platform, today announced it has added Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Snowflake to its existing support for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

Key Points: 
  • Laminar, the first agile data security platform, today announced it has added Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Snowflake to its existing support for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
  • The additions make the Laminar Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solution the first cloud-native data security platform to support all major cloud service providers (CSPs) and data warehouse environments.
  • The platform deploys in minutes and integrates with any existing security stacks and process flows, empowering data security and data governance teams to deliver agile data security at the speed of the cloud.
  • Learn more about how data security teams can use Laminar for autonomous and continuous data discovery, classification, and protection across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Snowflake at https://laminarsecurity.com/ .

EVCS Partners with ChargeHub to Expand and Simplify Access to Public Charging for Electric Vehicle Drivers on the West Coast

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EVCS, one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging networks on the West Coast, and ChargeHub, the operator of the largest interoperability hub in North America, are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership. EVCS will join ChargeHub's Passport Hub platform as a Charge Point Operator (CPO), with the intention to open its network to a broad range of EV drivers using a variety of e-mobility service providers (eMSPs). EV drivers will have greater freedom to use web-based or mobile apps of their choice to discover, locate, charge, and pay on the EVCS network. This roaming collaboration between EVCS and ChargeHub adds to EVCS' collaboration with Hubject, which was announced earlier this year.

Key Points: 
  • EV drivers will have greater freedom to use web-based or mobile apps of their choice to discover, locate, charge, and pay on the EVCS network.
  • This roaming collaboration between EVCS and ChargeHub adds to EVCS' collaboration with Hubject, which was announced earlier this year.
  • This includes strategic placements along the West Coast Electric Highway's Interstate 5 and Highway 101, urban centers, and underserved and rural communities.
  • "Our mission is to simplify the EV charging experience every step of the way," said Simon Ouellette, CEO of ChargeHub.

ProcureAbility Predicts That Center-Led Procurement Will Go Mainstream By 2030

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ProcureAbility, the leading provider of procurement services, reveals its Bold Procurement Predictions for 2030, providing insight into the new practices that are likely to become prevalent within this decade. The procurement industry is rapidly evolving with technological solutions to streamline organizational processes. To guide clients through these changes, ProcureAbility collaborated with a team of experts, including Chief Procurement Officers (CPO), in the supply chain industry to gain insights and recommendations. Together, five emerging trends were identified that can assist CPOs in staying ahead of the curve in this transformative era.

Key Points: 
  • Our findings provide a realistic outlook for the direction of procurement," stated Conrad Snover , CEO of ProcureAbility.
  • Five Bold Procurement Predictions for 2030 include:
    Technology advancements have made advanced crowdsourcing more feasible, and the procurement industry is adopting best practices accordingly.
  • By 2030, ProcureAbility forecasts a 30 percent increase in cybersecurity spending and predicts that firms will consolidate supplier pools.
  • By 2030, there will be a significant transformation in procurement practices, with a predominant shift towards center-led procurement.

MIT Technology Review's EmTech Digital event, set for May 2023

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Monday, March 20, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EmTech Digital, MIT Technology Review's signature AI event, returns May 2-3, 2023, at a pivotal time as society navigates a future with the technological advances of artificial intelligence and tools like ChatGPT.

Key Points: 
  • MIT Technology Review's signature event is poised to reflect and shine a light on AI's inflection point and role in transforming business in the future.
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EmTech Digital, MIT Technology Review's signature AI event, returns May 2-3, 2023, at a pivotal time as society navigates a future with the technological advances of artificial intelligence and tools like ChatGPT.
  • MIT Technology Review has been at the forefront of the discourse surrounding digital transformation and AI ever since 2013 and the beginnings of EmTech Digital.
  • The in-person experience includes exclusive access to MIT and on-site networking receptions with speakers and other VIPs at the renowned MIT Media Lab.

Nayax’s EV Meter to Launch Electric Vehicle Charging Solution in North America

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

HERZLIYA, Israel, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq; TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business, today announced that EV Meter , an innovative electric vehicle charging business, powered by Nayax, will be launching their charging solutions in North America at the EV Charging Summit & Expo, taking place in Las Vegas at the Mirage Hotel this month.

Key Points: 
  • HERZLIYA, Israel, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq; TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business, today announced that EV Meter , an innovative electric vehicle charging business, powered by Nayax, will be launching their charging solutions in North America at the EV Charging Summit & Expo, taking place in Las Vegas at the Mirage Hotel this month.
  • Mr. Shane Prebenda, Director of Sales & Strategy, is leading EV Meter’s product introduction in North America.
  • “We at EV Meter recognize a tremendous opportunity in North America as it approaches critical mass for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) with over 50% of newly manufactured vehicles projected to be electric by 2030,” says Omer Bubis, General Manager, EV Meter.
  • “Now with Shane’s leadership, EV Meter is proud to offer the world’s only complete EV Charging portfolio with end-to-end embedded payments, available now in North America.”
    “The exponential growth of electric vehicles in the US has led to escalating demand for EV charging stations and EV Meter is poised to address the issues limiting other manufacturers,” says Shane Prebenda, Director of Sales & Strategy, EV Meter.

Irdeto reshapes electric vehicle charging with Irdeto CrossCharge

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Amsterdam, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irdeto , the world leader in digital platform cybersecurity, today announces the launch of Irdeto CrossCharge , a new complete set of managed services to create, distribute, discover, validate, and revoke vehicle identities and charging contracts that makes charging seamless for the end users.

Key Points: 
  • Amsterdam, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irdeto , the world leader in digital platform cybersecurity, today announces the launch of Irdeto CrossCharge , a new complete set of managed services to create, distribute, discover, validate, and revoke vehicle identities and charging contracts that makes charging seamless for the end users.
  • With this new solution, Irdeto is creating the world's largest and most reliable virtual charging network for electric vehicles by connecting all Charging Point Operators (CPOs).
  • Just as electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common, the current mobility challenge has become the growth of the EV charging infrastructure.
  • Authorization is made by simply plugging in the vehicle to the station, whereas the vehicle and the charging station's backend system exchange needed data seamlessly.