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Aceable Appoints Mike Grisko as CFO to Propel Growth and Industry Expansion

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2 weeks ago

September 10, 2024

Following recent acquisitions and significant expansion, the online education leader has tapped seasoned expert Grisko to help navigate through its next phase of growth.

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Aceable, the innovative online learning company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mike Grisko as Chief Financial Officer. Grisko will strengthen Aceable’s financial leadership and support the company’s ambitious growth plans. He will play a vital role in corporate development and optimizing financial performance, which will contribute to Aceable’s continued success and growth. This appointment aligns with the company’s recent milestones, which include the acquisition of Real Estate Institute and being named Fortune’s ‘Best Overall’ Real Estate School for 2024.

Grisko will oversee key financial functions, including business intelligence, accounting, and financial planning and analysis. Before joining Aceable, Grisko was the CFO and co-founder of Atmosphere TV, where he played a crucial role at the company in securing $198 million in funding and scaling its operations. Under Mike’s financial leadership, Atmosphere TV achieved a $1 billion valuation in its Series D financing in 2022. It also garnered accolades as one of the fastest-growing companies in the US, appearing on the Inc. 5000, Deloitte’s Fast 500, and Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startups lists. Grisko was also named Austin’s Best CFO in 2021 by the Austin Business Journal.

“Shared values are something we look for in every hire. One of our values, ‘pursue growth’, means bringing the same growth mindset to work each day that our customers bring into their own lives – we learn, we grow, we improve each day,” said Blake Garrett, CEO and founder of Aceable. “Mike embodies this growth mindset that is so core to our culture and our products. For that reason and many more, we all look forward to welcoming him to our executive team.”

Before Atmosphere, Mike served as CFO of Chive Media Group and began his career in investment banking, specializing in M&A, capital markets, and advisory roles across the TMT sector with firms like Moelis & Company, PwC, and Lincoln International. His extensive experience in driving financial success and scaling high-growth companies makes him well-positioned to spearhead Aceable’s strategic value-creation initiatives and expansions into new industries.

“I’m excited to join the talented team at Aceable, a company that has already achieved so much,” said Mike Grisko. “There are significant opportunities ahead, and I look forward to partnering with the team to drive additional success. Together, we are committed to achieving Aceable’s goals and creating lasting value for our customers.”

For more information on Aceable’s leadership team, visit https://www.aceable.com/leadership/.

About Aceable
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Aceable is a digital education provider disrupting the landscape of compliance education and accreditation. Aceable’s team of experts and educators has created a smarter way to learn, replacing tired formats with dynamic content that’s easy to use across all platforms and devices. With a modern learning approach that is relevant, accessible, and engaging, Aceable makes required education fun while increasing retention and keeping students motivated. From its origins in driver’s ed—where it is now the global leader in interactive drivers education—to its meteoric growth in real estate licensing, Aceable continues its mission to empower tens of millions of people with the high-stakes education they need to accomplish their life goals. For more information about Aceable, visit http://www.aceable.com.

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Collyn Burke, Aceable, 512-934-1292, aceable@meetkickstand.com, http://aceable.com

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DANAconnect and eSource Capital Launch PayrollTrace for Digital Payroll Compliance

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2 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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Fabiana Arroyo, DANAconnect Corp., 1 8556003262, info@payrolltrace.com, https://www.payrolltrace.com

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

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8 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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9 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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