Corporate Technology Directory

The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA) is Pleased to Welcome Ranjit S. Samra, Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase, to its 2023 Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Online, Ranjit, Morgan Stanley, Denver Technological Center, Control, Electronic, Wealth management, Commercial property, City University, Bayes Business School, WSTA, Credit Suisse, CIO, City, Business administration, Prime brokerage, Private equity, JPMorgan Chase, JPMC, Corporate Technology Directory, Master of Business Administration, Adviser, Holding company, Cryptocurrency, Management

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA®), a not-for-profit financial services organization that provides technology and business professionals a forum to learn from and connect with each other, is pleased to welcome Ranjit S. Samra, Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase, to its 2023 Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA®), a not-for-profit financial services organization that provides technology and business professionals a forum to learn from and connect with each other, is pleased to welcome Ranjit S. Samra, Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase, to its 2023 Board of Directors.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA®), a not-for-profit financial services organization that provides technology and business professionals a forum to learn from and connect with each other, is pleased to welcome Ranjit S. Samra, Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase, to its 2023 Board of Directors.
  • Ranjit Samra is the Head of Technology for J.P. Morgan Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase (JPMC).
  • Ranjit joined JPMC in March 2018, as the Head of Controls, Legal and Regulatory Technology in Corporate Technology.

HaiLa Technologies Raises $10.35 Million USD from Murata Electronics and Supporting Investors

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Semiconductor, Finance, Other Technology, Professional Services, Software, Internet, IOT (Internet of Things), Consumer Electronics, Murata Manufacturing, Partnership, Innovation, USD, Stanford University, Alexander Otaola, Corporate Technology Directory, Internet of things, Radio, Electronics, SOC, Wi-Fi, Video game, Mobile phone

Whether it is their use of backscatter or other implementation technologies to achieve very power efficient radio communications, Murata’s own sustainability focus is very aligned with their path.

Key Points: 
  • Whether it is their use of backscatter or other implementation technologies to achieve very power efficient radio communications, Murata’s own sustainability focus is very aligned with their path.
  • We look forward to supporting the HaiLa team with this investment and bringing their technology to market,” said Mehul Udani, Vice President of Corporate Technology & Innovation, Murata Americas.
  • “We are really pleased to have the support of Murata Electronics, a global leader in wireless technology and semiconductors, in conjunction with our supporting investors,” said Derek Kuhn, CEO, HaiLa.
  • This will enable wireless devices to last longer on the same battery, use smaller batteries, and in turn see fewer batteries in landfills.

North Central Equity sells Corporate Technologies LLC

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Professional Services, Technology, Other Professional Services, Other Technology, Finance, Internet, Sale, Managed service company, History, Corporate Technology Directory, Airline

North Central Equity LLC, a Minneapolis based holding company, announced that it has sold Corporate Technologies LLC, a company that specializes in managed IT solutions to Tonka Bay Equity Partners.

Key Points: 
  • North Central Equity LLC, a Minneapolis based holding company, announced that it has sold Corporate Technologies LLC, a company that specializes in managed IT solutions to Tonka Bay Equity Partners.
  • North Central Equity purchased Corporate Technologies in 2005.
  • “I am excited about the opportunities this sale provides to the dedicated long-term employees of Corporate Technologies,” said Elam Baer, the CEO of North Central Equity.
  • Under the 18-year ownership of North Central Equity, Corporate Technologies made the transition from a hardware reseller in Fargo, North Dakota to a Managed Services Company with offices in 5 states.

Rondo Energy Secures $60 Million from Global Giants and Leading Climate Investors to Speed Industrial Decarbonization

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Partnership, Breakthrough Energy, EIP, Investment, Carbon footprint, SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust, Electricity, Corporate Technology Directory, Microsoft, Energy, Innovation, Research, Temperature, Carbon, DOE, SCG, Titan, Rancho Bernardo High School, Wind, SABIC, Climate change, SDCL, Growth, Heat, SIAB, Siam Cement Group, Sustainable development, Safety, Mining, Renewable energy, Electric battery, Rondo, TITAN

ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rondo Energy, a leading provider of zero-carbon industrial heat and power, has raised $60 million in a new financing planned to speed the rollout of Rondo Heat Batteries (RHBs) worldwide and to transform the global energy storage market. 

Key Points: 
  • ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rondo Energy, a leading provider of zero-carbon industrial heat and power, has raised $60 million in a new financing planned to speed the rollout of Rondo Heat Batteries (RHBs) worldwide and to transform the global energy storage market.
  • The financing brings together funding from current Rondo investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, SCG, and TITAN, industrial leaders including Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, Rio Tinto, SABIC, Aramco Ventures, and climate investors SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT) and John Doerr.
  • "To tackle our climate challenge, we need tools to build big, low-cost, clean energy infrastructure fast.
  • U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm outlined DOE's vision to cut 85% of industrial heat in its Industrial Heat Shot Initiative .

Rondo Energy Secures $60 Million from Global Giants and Leading Climate Investors to Speed Industrial Decarbonization

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Partnership, Breakthrough Energy, EIP, Investment, Carbon footprint, SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust, Electricity, Corporate Technology Directory, Microsoft, Energy, Innovation, Research, Temperature, Carbon, DOE, SCG, Titan, Rancho Bernardo High School, Wind, SABIC, Climate change, SDCL, Growth, Heat, SIAB, Siam Cement Group, Sustainable development, Safety, Mining, Renewable energy, Electric battery, Rondo, TITAN

ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rondo Energy, a leading provider of zero-carbon industrial heat and power, has raised $60 million in a new financing planned to speed the rollout of Rondo Heat Batteries (RHBs) worldwide and to transform the global energy storage market. 

Key Points: 
  • ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rondo Energy, a leading provider of zero-carbon industrial heat and power, has raised $60 million in a new financing planned to speed the rollout of Rondo Heat Batteries (RHBs) worldwide and to transform the global energy storage market.
  • The financing brings together funding from current Rondo investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, SCG, and TITAN, industrial leaders including Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, Rio Tinto, SABIC, Aramco Ventures, and climate investors SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT) and John Doerr.
  • "To tackle our climate challenge, we need tools to build big, low-cost, clean energy infrastructure fast.
  • U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm outlined DOE's vision to cut 85% of industrial heat in its Industrial Heat Shot Initiative .

Northstar Capital Invests in Corporate Technologies

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Professional Services, Technology, Software, Finance, Asset Management, Networks, Internet, Tonka Bay, Minnesota, Capital, Corporate Technology Directory, Financial services

Northstar Capital (“Northstar”), a provider of junior capital for middle market private equity transactions, is pleased to announce its investment in Corporate Technologies, a portfolio company of Tonka Bay Equity Partners (“Tonka Bay”).

Key Points: 
  • Northstar Capital (“Northstar”), a provider of junior capital for middle market private equity transactions, is pleased to announce its investment in Corporate Technologies, a portfolio company of Tonka Bay Equity Partners (“Tonka Bay”).
  • Founded in 1981, Corporate Technologies is a provider of managed IT services, technology support, and cloud solutions tailored to small-to-medium sized businesses.
  • Corporate Technologies serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, Southern California, Michigan, and New Jersey, and is actively seeking add-on acquisitions.
  • Corporate Technologies is the fifth platform investment in Northstar Mezzanine Partners VIII LP.

Burkhard Straube joins Vianode as new CEO

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 15, 2023
Carbon, Metallurgy, Elkem, Altor, Battery, Corporate Technology Directory, Head, Burchard, Doctor of Philosophy, SGL Carbon, Plant, Vehicle registration plates of Nepal, BASF, Growth, Safety, DyStar, Management, Renewable energy, Norsk Hydro

Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015.

Key Points: 
  • Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015.
  • Straube, who has extensive international leadership experience from SGL Carbon, BASF and DyStar, will begin as Vianode CEO on 1 October 2023.
  • Backed by three strong owners, Elkem, Norsk Hydro and Altor, I am impressed with what Vianode has done so far and really looking forward to becoming a part of the Vianode team," says Burkhard Straube.
  • Hans Erik Vatne will join Vianode effective 15 May and replaces Asbjørn Søvik as interim CEO, till Straube joins as permanent CEO and Vatne continues as COO.

Burkhard Straube joins Vianode as new CEO

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 15, 2023
Carbon, Metallurgy, Elkem, Altor, Battery, Corporate Technology Directory, Head, Burchard, Doctor of Philosophy, SGL Carbon, Plant, Vehicle registration plates of Nepal, BASF, Growth, Safety, DyStar, Management, Renewable energy, Norsk Hydro

Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015.

Key Points: 
  • Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015.
  • Straube, who has extensive international leadership experience from SGL Carbon, BASF and DyStar, will begin as Vianode CEO on 1 October 2023.
  • Backed by three strong owners, Elkem, Norsk Hydro and Altor, I am impressed with what Vianode has done so far and really looking forward to becoming a part of the Vianode team," says Burkhard Straube.
  • Hans Erik Vatne will join Vianode effective 15 May and replaces Asbjørn Søvik as interim CEO, till Straube joins as permanent CEO and Vatne continues as COO.

Research Study Report Now Available: The Digital Controller/CFO

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 10, 2022
Adoption, CFO, Risk, Efficiency, CFOS, Organization, Corporate Technology Directory, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Controller, American Automatic Control Council, Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, Technology, Automation, Vocational school, CPE, Economics, Digital transformation, Accounting, Corporate title, Digital, Disclosure, Compliance, Leadership, Management

CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The second annual benchmark research study was recently completed, and the results are now published in a report titled "The Digital Controller/CFO Study – 2022," available from the Controllers Council. The study identifies how the responsibilities of Controllers, CFOs and related finance executives continue to evolve and include management of both corporate finance and accounting (F&A) technology, along with taking leadership in many aspects of corporate technology.

Key Points: 
  • The second annual benchmark research study was recently completed, and the results are now published in a report titled "The Digital Controller/CFO Study 2022," available from the Controllers Council.
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The second annual benchmark research study was recently completed, and the results are now published in a report titled "The Digital Controller/CFO Study 2022," available from the Controllers Council.
  • The 2022 Digital Controller/CFO Study is based on a recent national survey of nearly 300 respondents across North America, representing a wide range of organization types and sizes.
  • To view or download the 2022 Digital Controller/CFO Study Report, click here .

TIAA announces partnership with Girls in Tech to empower women in technology

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
STEM, Technology, Solution, TIAA, Culture, Goal, Retirement, GIT, Conference, Journey, Woman, Growth, Corporate Technology Directory, Girls in Tech, Management, Toy

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TIAA has teamed up with Girls in Tech (GIT), a global nonprofit with more than 100,000 members focused on closing the gender gap in technology careers.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TIAA has teamed up with Girls in Tech (GIT), a global nonprofit with more than 100,000 members focused on closing the gender gap in technology careers.
  • TIAA has teamed up with Girls in Tech (GIT) to focus on closing the gender gap in technology careers.
  • "We're excited to collaborate with Girls in Tech to unlock opportunities for women in all stages of their STEM careers and empower them to reach their goals."
  • "Joining forces with TIAA, a mission-driven organization with more than 100 years serving others, is an important milestone in our journey," said AdrianaGascoigne, Girls in Tech Founderand CEO.