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Info-Tech Research Group Announces Four New Executive Appointments

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1 month ago

August 22, 2024

As Info-Tech Research Group continues its expansion across global markets, the research and advisory firm has announced strategic leadership changes to its executive team that further highlight the firm’s commitment to sustained growth.

TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2024 /CNW/ – Info-Tech Research Group has appointed four new roles to its executive leadership team. These additions to senior leadership reflect business growth ambitions and better position the firm to accelerate its global expansion, including in the North American, UK, US, and APAC regions.

The list of promotions to the global IT research and advisory firm’s leadership team includes the appointments of Michael Alemany to the role of Senior Vice President (SVP), Commercial Operations & Corporate Strategy; Randi Amaral to the role of Executive Vice President (EVP), North America Field & Inside Engage; Ryan Huggett to the role of Chief Legal Officer (CLO); and Hannes Scheidegger to the role of Chief Global Services Officer (CGSO).

“As Info-Tech Research Group continues to rapidly grow and capture market share, we are committed to adjusting our leadership structure to best support our team members, organizational goals, and our members around the world,” says Tom Zehren, chief executive officer (CEO) of Info-Tech Research Group. “Michael Alemany, Randi Amaral, Ryan Huggett, and Hannes Scheidegger personify Info-Tech’s core values of delivering excellence and unparalleled value to our members.”

Michael Alemany joined Info-Tech in 2022 as a founding member of the AI & Digital Transformation practice and has previously held the role of Vice President of Strategic Projects. In this role, he was responsible for designing and executing large-scale, cross-functional projects to drive top-line growth and operational improvements. Prior to joining Info-Tech, Alemany was Vice President of Product Strategy & Operations in Sabre’s Hospitality Solutions business, where he led multiple E2E transformation programs, and a Senior Engagement Manager with McKinsey & Company, serving clients across industries on transformation, strategy, operations, and organizational design.

Randi Amaral has held a variety of roles within the organization over the past 18 years, ranging from Sales Manager to Director of Marketing to her most recent role, Senior Vice President of Member Services. With a diverse array of experiences under her belt, Amaral motivates her team members to achieve their goals with an earned understanding of the inner workings of the team and organization. Stepping into the position of EVP, North America Field & Inside Engage, Amaral’s leadership will play a critical role in enhancing the company’s engagement strategies and expanding its footprint in North America. Before joining Info-Tech, Amaral was an account manager at Pitney Bowes Canada and general manager at GoodLife Fitness Clubs.

Ryan Huggett has acted as general counsel to Info-Tech Research Group and all its divisions to provide strategic legal advice on every facet of the business since joining the firm in 2016. His close working relationships with internal stakeholders and his deep knowledge of Info-Tech’s business operations have helped drive company objectives while also providing an unparalleled level of service to clients. Prior to joining Info-Tech, Huggett held law firm and in-house counsel positions and leadership roles in policy development, the financial regulatory sector, and consulting.

Hannes Scheidegger is responsible for high-impact service delivery to Info-Tech’s members. With over 20 years of experience as a senior leader in the IT research and consulting business, Scheidegger joined Info-Tech in 2020 and was instrumental in transforming Info-Tech’s market approach in the public sector. He most recently served as Info-Tech’s Senior Vice President of Global Services and Consulting. Scheidegger has deep industry knowledge and understanding of industry trends, client needs, and systematic IT improvement efforts in the commercial and public sector. Before joining Info-Tech, Scheidegger spent over 14 years with Gartner as an IT strategy consultant with a track record of double-digit year-over-year growth for nine consecutive years.

Amid rapid technological advancements, including generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and Exponential IT, Info-Tech Research Group implements strategic decisions that continue to enable and support advancement in the IT industry. With offices in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, the firm champions world-class research, products, and services that empower its member organizations to thrive in the ever-evolving future of work.

For additional information or to connect with Info-Tech’s executive leadership team members, please contact pr@infotech.com.

About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software-buying insights.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.

For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.

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DANAconnect and eSource Capital Launch PayrollTrace for Digital Payroll Compliance

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3 hours ago

September 22, 2024

PayrollTrace is an innovative, secure platform for paperless payroll receipt delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance and real-time traceability.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DANAconnect, the leading company in automated business communications, in collaboration with eSource Capital, a prominent Google Cloud Partner in Latin America, announce the launch of PayrollTrace, an innovative platform designed for the secure and efficient digital delivery of payroll receipts, ensuring regulatory compliance and complete traceability in every transaction.

Paul Kienholz, CEO of DANAconnect, highlighted: “PayrollTrace is the next step in automating critical business processes, enabling companies to eliminate paper and manage payroll receipt deliveries with full confidence and transparency, while ensuring regulatory compliance.”

PayrollTrace automates the delivery of payroll receipts through multiple channels, including email and SMS, completely eliminating the use of paper or reliance on email. This solution not only simplifies human resources processes but also ensures regulatory compliance with verifiable technical reports that allow companies to manage and audit receipt deliveries in real time.

Juan Aguilera Franceschi, Managing Partner at eSource Capital, added: “Our partnership with DANAconnect allows us to offer companies in the region a robust solution that optimizes payroll management. PayrollTrace provides the security and flexibility companies need to manage payments efficiently and sustainably.”

The partnership between DANAconnect and eSource Capital combines DANAconnect’s strength in omnichannel business communications with eSource Capital’s expertise in cloud digital transformation. Together, they aim to provide businesses across the Americas with a comprehensive solution that not only optimizes payroll delivery but also ensures compliance with local regulations, guaranteeing that every transaction is backed by complete audits.

About DANAconnect

DANAconnect is a North American company and a leader in communication automation for financial companies through its omnichannel platform. It sends communications to more than 10% of the population of the Americas every month, ensuring secure deliveries, traceability, and large-scale regulatory compliance.

About eSource Capital

eSource Capital is a leading Google Cloud partner in Latin America, specializing in digital transformation and cloud solutions. With a focus on Google Workspace and Google Cloud, eSource Capital helps companies optimize their operations in the digital environment.

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Siemon Announces Optical Patching Solutions for GenAI Networks Using NVIDIA Accelerated Computing

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9 hours ago

September 22, 2024

Siemon announces it is offering its full range of optical patching solutions to work specifically with NVIDIA AI infrastructure for generative AI networks.

WATERTOWN, Conn., Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Siemon Company, a global leader in network infrastructure solutions, today announced it is offering its full range of optical patching solutions to work specifically with NVIDIA AI infrastructure for generative AI networks. Large complex GPU clusters can benefit from using structured cabling patch panels versus point-to-point cabling. Siemon acts as a trusted advisor to customers by providing expert advice and best practice recommendations for design & deployment of NVIDIA AI Infrastructure.

“Siemon is very familiar with NVIDIA reference architectures and has worked with many customers to design and deploy NVIDIA clusters… Siemon offers a full range of AI-ready fiber cabling, DAC, and AOC solutions that support 400G, 800G, and 1.6T applications.”

As part of the solution integration, Siemon has joined the NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) as a Solution Advisor Consultant. NPN Solution Advisor Consultants provide consultation services and expert advice to customers looking to implement NVIDIA-based solutions or technologies. Siemon joins the network to offer its expertise in addressing the unique infrastructure and cabling challenges presented by accelerated computing.

NVIDIA optical reach specifications are calculated assuming two optical patch panels are used in the link and assuming each employ two optical connectors, which makes for a total allowance of four optical connectors in the link. The Siemon optical patching solutions meet NVIDIA requirements and provide customers with flexibility and ease of management.

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AMSimpkins & Associates Awarded Wisconsin Technical Purchasing Consortium Contract RFB 25-002TP – for Identity Verification Solutions

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10 hours ago

September 22, 2024

AMSimpkins & Associates has been awarded the Wisconsin Technical Colleges Purchasing Consortium (WTC-PC) contract for Identity Verification Solutions. This partnership includes providing their advanced S.A.F.E. (Student Application Fraudulent Examination) platform to 16 Wisconsin technical colleges, enhancing security and safeguarding against fraudulent student applications. With a focus on higher education, AMSA aims to support these institutions in maintaining the integrity of their admissions processes and preventing identity fraud. This collaboration underscores AMSA’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions tailored for the education sector.

ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — AMSimpkins & Associates is proud to announce its selection by the Wisconsin Technical College System Purchasing Consortium (WTC-PC) to provide Identity Verification Solutions through the S.A.F.E. platform. The WTC-PC comprises 16 independent, publicly funded two-year technical colleges across Wisconsin, including Blackhawk Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, and Milwaukee Area Technical College, among others.

“We are honored by the Wisconsin Technical College Consortium’s trust in AMSA. This partnership further emphasizes our commitment to providing secure, innovative identity verification solutions that support the needs of educational institutions in protecting their students and operations.”

With a focus on preventing identity fraud, AMSimpkins & Associates’ comprehensive solutions will strengthen the security measures across admissions, enrollment, and financial aid processes, ensuring secure verification and compliance with federal and state regulations. S.A.F.E. will now support Wisconsin’s higher education system, offering its cutting-edge technology to streamline operations and safeguard student data.

“We are honored by the Wisconsin Technical College Consortium’s trust in AMSimpkins & Associates,” said Maurice Simpkins, President and Founder. “This partnership further emphasizes our commitment to providing secure, innovative identity verification solutions that support the needs of educational institutions in protecting their students and operations.”

As part of this agreement, AMSimpkins & Associates will deliver comprehensive services, including system integration, training, and ongoing support to ensure seamless implementation. S.A.F.E.’s capabilities are designed to evolve with growing threats of fraudulent activities, keeping institutions one step ahead in securing student identities.

Institutions in the Wisconsin Technical College System:

Blackhawk Technical CollegeChippewa Valley Technical CollegeFox Valley Technical CollegeGateway Technical CollegeLakeshore Technical CollegeMadison Area Technical CollegeMid-State Technical CollegeMilwaukee Area Technical CollegeMoraine Park Technical CollegeNicolet Area Technical CollegeNorthcentral Technical CollegeNortheast Wisconsin Technical CollegeNorthwood Technical CollegeSouthwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeWaukesha County Technical CollegeWestern Technical College

The S.A.F.E. platform’s advanced identity verification services will play a pivotal role in securing sensitive data and ensuring a safe and fraud-free environment for Wisconsin’s technical colleges and their students.

For more information about AMSimpkins & Associates and the S.A.F.E. platform, please visit amsa-highered.com.

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LAQWACIA SIMPKINS, AMSimpkins & Associates, 1 6786824193, LSIMPKINS@AMSA-CONSULTING.COM, amsa-highered.com

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