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OPENWEB ANNOUNCES JIM DAILY AS NEW CEO TO LEAD NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH

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Former Teads and LinksDAO Executive Brings Proven Leadership and Innovation Experience

NEW YORK, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OpenWeb, the premium community engagement platform, today announced the appointment of Jim Daily as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1st, 2025. Daily, a seasoned executive with a track record of scaling adtech companies and digital platforms, previously served as North American CEO and Global President at Teads, where he grew the business from $0 to $275 million in annual revenue and forged key partnerships with publishers including ESPN, Condé Nast, and The Washington Post. Most recently, he was Founding CEO of LinksDAO, turning a passion for golf into an $11 million business in just 10 months.

“Jim is the perfect leader to take OpenWeb into its next chapter,” said Tim Harvey, who served as Interim CEO and will be Executive Chairman.  “His passion, expertise, and deep industry knowledge will infuse the company with energy and momentum as we continue to scale. We are thrilled to welcome him aboard.”

“OpenWeb has established itself as a leader in community engagement and digital conversations,” said Jeff Horing, Managing Director at Insight Partners. “With Jim’s leadership, the company is well-positioned to build on its strong foundation and reach new heights. His experience in growing digital platforms and driving innovation will be a game-changer.”

Daily joins OpenWeb at a pivotal moment, as the company looks to expand its publisher network beyond the current 5,000+ partners and 170 million monthly users. OpenWeb has partnerships with some of the world’s leading publishers including CNN, The Arena Group, Fandom, and Mail Online as well as deals with major advertisers such as Ford, Virgin Atlantic, Adobe, and Porsche. OpenWeb recently launched Aida, a proprietary LLM-based moderation technology which recognizes nuance, learns context, and nearly doubles industry benchmarks for accuracy. The 2024 debut of In-Conversation Ads which seamlessly serves high-visibility, curated ad placements to the most engaged users in the OpenWeb network, brings even more value to publishers.

“What drew me to OpenWeb is simple – the mission. The idea of fostering healthier, more meaningful online conversations is something I believe in deeply and it’s critical for business and also society.” said Jim Daily, OpenWeb’s incoming CEO. “The team has already built something truly special, and I’m ready to guide OpenWeb as we scale our impact—championing thoughtful engagement and empowering communities to connect in more meaningful ways.”

Under Daily’s leadership, OpenWeb will focus on continued product enhancements, expanding commercial strategies, and delivering innovative technical solutions that maximize publisher revenue. Daily’s deep expertise in publisher technologies and monetization strategies makes him uniquely suited to lead the company’s next phase of growth helping publishers navigate increasingly complex challenges in today’s media environment.

About OpenWeb
OpenWeb’s mission is to improve online conversation. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb’s technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 170 million monthly active users.

Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has offices in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To learn more about OpenWeb’s platform visit OpenWeb.com, or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Hexaware Triumphs at World HRD Congress 2025 with Multiple Accolades

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MUMBAI, India, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hexaware Technologies, a leading global provider of IT services and solutions, made a remarkable impact at the 33rd World HRD Congress, securing multiple prestigious awards in recognition of its transformative learning initiatives and leadership development programs. The company’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous growth earned it top honors, including three organizational awards, one results-based training award, and the coveted Chief Learning Officer of the Year title for Satyendu Mohanty, Executive Vice President & Global Head – Talent Supply Chain and L&D, Hexaware. 

Hexaware’s award-winning programs showcased its dedication to empowering employees at all levels:

Best Leadership Development Program for Middle Management

The Mid-Management Transformation Program (MMT) under Hexaware’s Ignite initiative equips delivery and sales leaders with strategic skills to drive business growth. Through workshops, mentoring, and peer learning, MMT cultivates client-centricity, solution-oriented thinking, and measurable outcomes, enabling leaders to scale key accounts and foster high-performance teams.

Best Organizational Development Program & Excellence in Training & Development Awards

Hexaware’s role-based upskilling engine, Sonic, offers employees access to 1,000+ industry certifications and 800 Target State Roles (TSRs) across domains like Cloud, AI, and Agile. With gamified learning paths, hackathons, and full certification reimbursements, Sonic ensures a future-ready workforce. Over 17,000 certifications have been achieved, reinforcing Hexaware’s industry-aligned talent strategy.

Best Training and Development Program 

Hexaware’s democratized learning model prioritizes choice and recognition. Employees design their growth journeys via curated e-learning modules, virtual labs, and collaborative platforms like technical clubs. The innovative Learning Partner system bridges individual units with Hexavarsity (Hexaware’s L&D arm), tailoring training to niche needs while fostering a “learn-for-fun” culture.

Celebrating a Visionary Leader

Satyendu Mohanty was honored as Chief Learning Officer of the Year for his transformative impact. With over 22 years of experience, Satyendu has redefined Hexaware’s L&D landscape through initiatives like: 

Sonic Program: Driving role-based certifications and skill democratization.Ignite 3.0: Leadership development for 155+ managers via programs like MMT and Unlock Executive Coaching.GenAI Readiness: Certifying over 90% of employees in GenAI, positioning Hexaware as an AI-first organization.Mavericks & Segue: Revolutionizing campus hires’ onboarding with virtual training and early skill-building, ensuring seamless project readiness.

“These awards reflect our unwavering belief in our people’s potential,” said Vinod Chandran, Chief Operating Officer, Hexaware. “By investing in cutting-edge learning ecosystems, we’re not just building skills—we’re shaping leaders who drive tomorrow’s innovations. Our efforts are yielding tangible results, too. We have one of the lowest attrition rates in the industry and are among the top-rated workplaces on Glassdoor.”

Elaborating on Hexaware’s learning culture, Satyendu Mohanty added, “Empowering employees to own their growth is at the heart of our strategy. From GenAI to gamified hackathons, we’re creating a culture where learning is limitless, collaborative, and aligned with global tech evolution. When learning is joyful, it becomes transformative.”

Hexaware’s triumph at the World HRD Congress underscores its efforts to be the best place to learn and grow. By blending technology, inclusivity, and strategic foresight, the company continues to set benchmarks in talent development, ensuring its workforce—and clients—stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world. 

About Hexaware

Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company. Every day, Hexawarians wake up with a singular purpose; to create smiles through great people and technology. With offices across the world, we empower enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed by partnering with them to build, transform, run, and optimize their technology and business processes.

Learn more about Hexaware at https://hexaware.com

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MSI Powers the Future of Cloud Computing at CloudFest 2025

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RUST, Germany, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MSI, a leading global provider of high-performance server solutions, unveiled its next-generation server platforms—ORv3 Servers, DC-MHS Servers, and NVIDIA MGX™ AI Servers—at CloudFest 2025, held from March 18-20 at booth H02. The ORv3 Servers focus on modularity and standardization to enable seamless integration and rapid scalability for hyperscale growth. Complementing this, the DC-MHS Servers emphasize modular flexibility, allowing quick reconfiguration to adapt to diverse data center requirements while maximizing rack density for sustainable operations. Together with NVIDIA MGX AI Servers, which deliver exceptional performance for AI and HPC workloads, MSI’s comprehensive solutions empower enterprises and hyperscalers to redefine cloud infrastructure with unmatched flexibility and performance.

“We’re excited to present MSI’s vision for the future of cloud infrastructure.” said Danny Hsu, General Manager of MSI’s Enterprise Platform Solutions. “Our next-generation server platforms address the critical needs of scalability, efficiency, and sustainability. By offering modular flexibility, seamless integration, and exceptional performance, we empower businesses, hyperscalers, and enterprise data centers to innovate, scale, and lead in this cloud-powered era.”

AMD-Powered DC-MHS Servers to Fast-Track Cloud Deployments

The MSI DC-MHS server lineup, powered by AMD EPYC™ 9005 Series processors, delivers modular flexibility, high-density performance, and advanced scalability to address the diverse needs of modern cloud infrastructure. Designed with DDR5 DIMM slots and PCIe 5.0, these platforms provide unparalleled compute density and seamless scalability. Built on the OCP DC-MHS architecture and featuring the MGT1 DC-SCM module, they simplify deployment, validation, and maintenance processes, empowering cloud service providers to deliver agile, efficient, and cost-effective services at scale.

The CD281-S4051-X2: 2OU 2-node server engineered for the 21″ 2OU2N 48VDC ORv3 infrastructure, delivering modular flexibility and high-density performance for scalable cloud environments. Each node supports a single AMD EPYC 9005 Series processor, 12 DDR5 DIMM slots, and configurable options for 12 E3.S NVMe SSD bays, ensuring exceptional compute and storage capabilities. Designed for 21″ OCP ORv3 racks, it enables rapid integration and efficient scalability, making it a reliable choice for cloud providers seeking streamlined operations and high-performance deployments.CD270-S4051-X4: 2U 4-node server purpose-built for high-density cloud computing environments. Each node is powered by an AMD EPYC 9005 Series processor and supports 12 DDR5 DIMM slots for outstanding memory performance. With three PCIe 5.0 x4 U.2 NVMe bays per node, this server delivers efficient storage scalability. Its modular architecture supports air cooling up to 400W or liquid cooling up to 500W, ensuring optimal thermal management for demanding next-generation cloud deployments.CX271-S4056: 2U single-socket server optimized for scalable cloud infrastructure. It supports an AMD EPYC 9005 Series processor up to 500W with 24 DDR5 DIMM slots across 12 memory channels, delivering industry-leading memory bandwidth. This platform offers flexible storage configurations, including 8 or 24 PCIe 5.0 x4 U.2 NVMe bays and PCIe 3.0 M.2 ports, making it an ideal choice for cloud providers seeking performance and adaptability for dynamic workloads.

Intel-Based Cloud-Ready Server Solutions for Mainstream Deployments

MSI’s Intel-powered server platforms are designed to handle the most demanding cloud applications with exceptional performance and scalability. The CX270-S5062 is a 2U dual-socket server built for compute-intensive cloud workloads. Featuring dual Intel® Xeon® 6 processors (up to 350W TDP), 32 DDR5 DIMM slots, and support for up to 24 PCIe 5.0 NVMe bays and 6 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, this platform provides seamless scalability, high-speed storage, and flexibility for diverse cloud deployments.

Additionally, MSI’s D3065 and D3060 server motherboards deliver versatile solutions for mainstream deployments. Supporting Intel Xeon 6 processors with up to 350W TDP and 8 DDR5 DIMM slots, the D3065 focuses on high-performance, space-constrained deployments with advanced networking, including a PCIe 5.0 x32 riser card slot and 2x 25G SFP28 Ethernet ports, making it ideal for dense environments requiring high-speed connectivity. The D3060 emphasizes expandability and scalability, featuring 4 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and 2x 10GBase-T Ethernet ports, ensuring seamless integration for cloud infrastructures that prioritize flexible peripheral configurations.

NVIDIA MGX AI Server to Unleash AI and HPC Performance

The CG480-S5063 is a 4U AI server purpose-built for high-performance AI and HPC workloads, delivering exceptional compute and scalability to meet the demands of modern data centers. Powered by dual Intel Xeon 6 processors and supporting up to 8 FHFL dual-width GPUs, it features 32 DDR5 DIMM slots for high memory bandwidth and 20 PCIe 5.0 E1.S NVMe bays for ultra-fast data access,  delivering the memory and storage performance required for complex, data-driven applications. Designed for energy-efficient air-cooled enterprise racks, this server supports flexible configurations that accelerate AI and HPC workloads of any size, offering enterprises a reliable and scalable solution for demanding compute environments.

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Telematics and Connected Mobility сonference: Call for Innovation

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VILNIUS, Lithuania, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gurtam, a telematics and IoT software development company, has officially opened registration for the Telematics & Connected Mobility conference. The event, taking place on September 10-11, 2025, in Vilnius, Lithuania, will bring together European industry leaders, software developers, system integrators, and fleet management professionals to explore the latest innovations driving connected mobility.

The Telematics & Connected Mobility conference is a strategic platform where business and technology converge. The event fosters discussions on fleet digitalization, IoT-driven mobility, and software and hardware advancements, providing a unique opportunity to engage with key players shaping the industry’s future.

Attendees can expect:

Industry leaders driving innovation in fleet management, IoT, and mobility solutions.A multi-track agenda covering business strategy, R&D, software development, system integrations, and more.Real-world case studies showcasing implementation strategies for fleet management and IoT projects.A technology expo presenting the most prominent hardware, software, and connectivity solutions.Networking opportunities with European decision-makers, integrators, and technology providers.

Who should attend?

The conference is designed for businesses and professionals shaping the future of telematics, IoT, and connected mobility, including:

Fleet management and telematics providers looking to stay ahead of market trends.Software developers and R&D specialists innovating in AI, automation, and big data analytics for IoT and telematics platforms.Hardware manufacturers seeking seamless software integrations.Connectivity providers exploring new opportunities in IoT, 5G, and satellite tracking.

Join the conference lineup as a speaker

Expertise in telematics, connected mobility, IoT, AI, or fleet management solutions? Submit your speaker application and contribute to shaping the industry’s innovative narrative today.

Early Bird registration now open

Participants can take advantage of early registration to join the event. Visit the conference website for more details and to register.

About Gurtam

Gurtam is a global software provider specializing in fleet management, telematics, and IoT solutions. With over 20 years of expertise, the company powers millions of connected vehicles worldwide, optimizing efficiency and driving innovation across industries. Headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, Gurtam is recognized for its strong global community, advanced software solutions, and commitment to shaping the future of telematics.

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