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Peoplefluent Appoints Derrick Ware as Vice President of Engineering

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Raleigh, NC and Waltham, MA (PRWEB) August 09, 2012

Peoplefluent, offering a unique combination of best-of-breed social, mobile and cloud-based suite solutions for Talent Management, Vendor Management and Workforce Compliance and Diversity, today announced the appointment of Derrick Ware as Vice President, Engineering. Mr. Ware brings an impressive track record of success in managing complex software development projects and in driving business growth through innovation. Mr. Ware will oversee technology operations from the client, technical and business perspectives and will work closely with the product development teams to refine Peoplefluents Talent Management platform roadmap specifically with customer needs in mind.

With multiple product launches across our broad suite of offerings, the development of the markets leading mobile solutions and the integration of two suite-expanding acquisitions all in the last year, Peoplefluent continues to execute against an aggressive, fast-paced innovation agenda, said Ronnie Thomson, Senior Vice President, Engineering of Peoplefluent. Derricks career is underscored by a deep determination, strong drive and impressive leadership theme. His impressive engineering expertise paired with strong insight into customer needs and market changes makes him uniquely qualified to strategically guide Peoplefluent product development as we deliver on our promise to enable HR professionals to truly transform their businesses.

Peoplefluent recently acquired Strategia, adding award winning learning management technology and functionality to its talent management platform, and made a strategic investment in Socialtext, adding powerful enterprise social collaboration to the Peoplefluent solution portfolio. Mr. Wares past experience managing complex environments at LexisNexis, Fidelity Investments and IBM is a tremendous asset. He has a unique skill set in accelerating seamless integration among technologies that, through his efforts at Peoplefluent, will help deliver human resource and business professionals the market leading intuitive, feature-rich talent management platform.

Most recently Senior Director, Global Software Engineering for LexisNexis, Mr. Ware led definition, architecture, design, implementation, maintenance and support of a diverse software product portfolio and was instrumental in the companys Law Firm Practice Management (LFPM) divisions migration to a Software as a Service(SaaS)-based model as well as the launch of its first SaaS mobile solution. Mr. Ware also launched the companys LFPM Mobility Center of Excellence, experience that he leverages to support the rapid adoption of Peoplefluents mobile talent management offerings launched last year.

Prior to LexisNexis, Mr. Ware served as Director, Software Engineering and Architecture for Fidelity Investments where he was tasked to manage the largest and most complex applications portfolio in the Fidelity Institutional Technology (FIT) division with a global, multi-site team. Mr. Ware established the software development team for FIT and provided premier technical support and development strategy for the portfolio. Having spent nearly a decade at IBM, Mr. Ware developed a diverse management and leadership skill set. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Ware held various senior roles managing customer escalation, quality, partner programs, and global program and product management for innovative solutions including Lotus Quickr and WebSphere Portal.

Throughout his career, Mr. Ware has been selected for several prestigious opportunities including the IBM Next Generation Executive Fast Track Program, the Fidelity Investment Chairmans Retention Share Program and the LexisNexis Babson College Executive Leadership program. Mr. Ware graduated Summa Cum Laude receiving an Associate of Applied Science in Aerospace Engineering from College of the Air Force and received a B.S. in Business Administration & Computer Information Systems from North Carolina Wesleyan College. Mr. Ware went on to spend four years as a Senior Aerospace Engineer for the United States Air Force.

Mr. Ware reports to Ronnie Thomson, Senior Vice President, Engineering and is based in Peoplefluents Raleigh office.

About Peoplefluent

Peoplefluent is transforming Talent Management through best-of-breed technology and expertise. With a deep focus on business intelligence and analytics, the Company’s social, mobile and cloud-based technology gives clients the actionable insight required to make strategic decisions that drive better business results. Nearly 80 percent of the Fortune 100 use Peoplefluent Talent Management, Vendor Management and Workforce Compliance and Diversity solutions to manage salaried, hourly and contingent labor across their organization. These solutions manage the entire talent lifecycle from recruiting to onboarding and through the ongoing management of each person’s career while helping organizations measure, analyze and empower their existing workforce. The Company’s solutions currently support more than 5,100 organizations ranging in size from large, global corporations to small and medium-sized businesses, and it is used by more than 5 million users in 214 countries and territories around the world.







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Frozen Food Manufacturer In Manchester Appoints New Packaging Designer From Marketing Quotes To Re-Brand Product Range.

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Basingstoke, UK (PRWEB UK) 5 July 2012

Packaging designers that work in the food industry will know only too well that food packaging design needs to be attractive, yet clear in the nutritional properties. A frozen food company recently came under the spotlight due to poor visibility of the nutritional properties of their product ranges, so approached Marketing Quotes for help with the design and layout. Marketing Quotes advised them talking to graphic designers that had experience in the food industry so as to ensure they best possible design solution.

A spokesperson from the food company stated ‘our foods are fine to be taken as part of a healthy balanced diet and the media coverage we received with regards to fat and salt content is a little unfair. However we are happy to re-design our packaging to ensure that the nutritional content is very visible to our customers. We are always looking at ways to ensure tasty healthy meals that can be prepared quickly with the minimum of fuss, and our customers are really our first priority.’

Anne Richards (who works for Marketing Quotes) added ‘ the food industry is keen to ensure that consumers know exactly what they are consuming so as to avoid problems of obesity, which currently is an epidemic sweeping the UK due to the fast food industry. We have suggested them talk to designers that have experience in the food sector, as they will know the requirements to be balanced with attractive and appealing designs.

About Marketing Quotes – Marketing Quotes is a free service to UK businesses to help them get free advice and quotes from local marketing agencies that know and understand their industry.







Synergis Education Appoints Three Top Executives

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(PRWEB) July 13, 2012

Synergis Education is pleased to announce the addition of three key team members to its executive ranks.

Clay Gillespie joins Synergis as Chief Marketing Officer; Lowell Vande Kamp has been appointed Chief Technology Officer, and John J. Donohue, Ph.D., joins Synergis as Chief Learning Officer.

Synergis Education is privileged to welcome three distinguished leaders to our already strong management team, Said Norm Allgood, CEO of Synergis Education. Each of our new executives brings a wealth of experience in and outside higher education, and each shares our mission to construct vibrant, sustainable and reputable adult learning environments for our partners, and deliver superior learning outcomes for their students.

Following is additional information on Synergis Educations three newest executives:

Clay Gillespie, Chief Marketing Officer, Synergis Education:

Clay brings more than 20 years of progressive marketing experience to Synergis Education. Throughout his career, Clay has launched, shaped and guided multiple high profile brands across numerous industries, including higher education, finance, automotive, pharmaceutical, sports/entertainment, and e-commerce.

Prior to joining Synergis Education, Clay most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer for both ECPI University in Virginia and for Orbis Education in Indiana. Previous to that, Clay lead all marketing and media initiatives as Senior VP of Marketing at Career Education Corporation (CECO) a $ 2.1 billion for-profit education company with a 17-brand portfolio, three online schools and more than 90 ground campuses.

Throughout his career, Clay has delivered strong performance by effectively adapting his marketing approach to rapid changes in consumer behavior, technology, and new media, said Allgood. We are privileged to have him on our team.

Lowell Vande Kamp, Chief Technology Officer, Synergis Education:

Lowell is a 20-year technology veteran whose information technology leadership and management experience spans multiple industries including education, financial services, and organizational development. His technical capabilities include software, hardware, networking and telecommunications.

For the past 12 years, Lowell has focused on higher education systems, moving from a Software Director with Apollo Group in 2000, to serving as Vice President of Software for Education Management Corporation.

As a lifelong learner, Lowell is passionate about improving both the way that we teach and the way that we learn said Allgood. The alignment of his personal mission with those of our partners makes Lowell a significant asset to us all.

John J. Donohue, Chief Learning Officer, Synergis Education:

Dr. Donohue is a higher educational professional with an outstanding record in teaching, administration and leadership, having worked in both public and private two- and four-year institutions. He has designed, implemented and taught programs leading to associates, bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees, and has served as tenured professor, dean, vice president, provost and acting president. Dr. Donohue is an expert on curricular design and program development and brings over twenty-five years of experience in these areas to Synergis Education.

Prior to joining Synergis, Dr. Donohue worked at several colleges and universities that were committed to curricular innovation and the design of programs targeted to serve the needs of non-traditional learners. During his tenure as chief academic officer at three different colleges, he provided academic leadership that led to dynamic program, curricular, and institutional development. Dr. Donohue also has served as a consultant for chief executive officers in higher education, providing analyses of program costs and benefits and creating analytic tools that assist institutions to support organizational mission while simultaneously improving operational return on investment.

Dr. Donohue most recently spent almost six years as Chief Academic Officer at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven Connecticut. Prior to joining Albertus Magnus College, he was Vice President for Academic Affairs at DYouville College. He began his career in higher education in 1987 in Adelphi Universitys University College, a division of the institution that focused on special programs for adult learners. He also served as Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at SUNY Morrisville, and became Chief Academic Officer of Medaille College and ultimately was selected to serve as that institutions acting president.

Dr. Donohue brings significant experience in strategic planning, new program development, online program development, and institutional accreditation, said Allgood. Our organization, our partners and their students will benefit significantly from his expertise.

ABOUT SYNERGIS

Synergis is a premium, full-service provider of educational services designed for college and university leaders who are not satisfied with the status quo. We assist our partner institutions in gaining regional prominence, enrollment growth, and overall sustainability through continual improvement and best practices. Synergis is unique among education services providers in that it is positioned to work with the entire adult higher education market, remaining agnostic as to the delivery method (online, face-to-face, blended, etc.).







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Calpont Appoints Bob Wilkinson as Vice President of Engineering

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Frisco, Texas (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

Calpont Corporation, a leading provider of high-performance analytic database software today announced that Bob Wilkinson has joined the company as vice president of engineering. Mr. Wilkinson brings 16 years of software product development experience to Calpont and will be responsible for the design, development, and support for Calpont products. He will work alongside of VP and Chief Technology Officer, Jim Tommaney, sharing the technical agenda for the company and collaborating across major company initiatives. Mr. Wilkinson will report to CEO, Jeff Vogel.

Bob joining Calpont goes to the heart of our vision and anchors our view that the future of analytics will transform online business models. Bob has proven experience in defining products and leading software development teams in delivering multi-million dollar products. We are excited to have him join our talented team where his credibility and experience in the communications industry combined with InfiniDBs high-performance analytic database will position us at the forefront of the online analytics market, commented Jeff Vogel, CEO of Calpont.

Calpont InfiniDB is a high-availability, column-oriented data platform specifically designed for large scale BI, analytics and Big Data environments, and uses widely adopted MySQL as a front end. It continues to gain share in its target markets including a growing number of media, wireless, and web analytics companies that require a high performing and scalable analytic data platform. Many of these companies are strategically focused on embedding and bundling InfiniDB to enable next generation online data-centric business models and applications such as advertising, digital content and marketing attribution systems.

I have seen firsthand the impact that InfiniDB can have on creating new business models and revenue opportunities for companies, said Bob Wilkinson, vice president of engineering at Calpont. Looking at the competitive landscape and having taken a deep-dive into the InfiniDB product, there are immediate areas where we envision tremendous growth. I truly believe that joining the talented Calpont team will yield new capabilities that can disrupt the online analytics industry.

Mr. Wilkinson brings deep knowledge and strong relationships to his role at Calpont. Most recently, he served as VP and Chief Technical Officer for Tektronix Communications, the market leader in service assurance and customer experience management solutions. At Tektronix Communications he spearheaded and championed analytics as a strategic initiative, building an infrastructure to revolutionize Customer Experience Management (CEM) for telecommunications carrier customers worldwide. During his tenure at Tektronix Communications, he also grew a world-class global development organization and was instrumental in driving strategy, innovation, and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Wilkinson has been a trusted advisor to high level business and technical executives at major international companies while also being an accomplished software engineer. This includes being a co-author of six patents in mobile networks, mobile video and streaming, intelligent and scalable network monitoring using highly distributed systems with multi-threaded architecture. He holds a MS in Computer Science and BS in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University.

To find out more about Calpont and try InfiniDB for your Big Data analytic needs, visit http://www.calpont.com.

About Calpont

Calpont is the provider of InfiniDB the simple, scalable platform for Big Data analytics. InfiniDB is an MPP, column-oriented data technology designed from inception for massive scale, high performance analytics and ad-hoc data discovery. Known for rapid implementation, unmatched simplicity and extraordinary value, InfiniDB is a proven solution for software, online digital media, telecom, and other data intensive businesses. InfiniDBs unique two-tier architecture optimizes query processing to all CPUs and accesses only the data required for analysis. Complex analyses that used to take hours now take minutes or seconds, consistently. Unlike MapReduce, NoSQL and row RDBMS offerings, InfiniDB is ready for large scale analytic workloads out-of-box – requiring no indexes, materialized views, manual tuning or manual partitioning. For more information, please visit http://www.calpont.com, join our community at http://www.infinidb.org, or follow us at http://www.twitter.com/calpont.

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Lumenis Appoints a New General Manager of Its Aesthetic Business

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Yokneam, Israel (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Lumenis Ltd., the world’s largest medical laser company developing, manufacturing and distributing a broad range of medical lasers and sophisticated energy delivery equipment for surgical, aesthetic and ophthalmic applications, announced that Mr. Roy Ramati has been appointed as the new General Manager of Lumenis Aesthetic Business Unit.

Mr. Ramati is the ideal candidate to lead our Aesthetic Business Unit. He has the strategic view and proven track record of transforming businesses to leverage the huge potential which our business has, said Ms. Tzipi Ozer-Armon, CEO of Lumenis. His vast management skills make him the right man for the job!

Mr. Ramati is a highly experienced and successful manager and entrepreneur. His previous roles include: VP & GM Enterprise Division at SanDisk Corp., VP Operations and Manager of the Memory Cards Business at Msystems, and founder and Co-CEO of Fantine Group, a provider of business development services in Europe and a Venture Capital Fund. Mr. Ramati also served as a management consultant at Shaldor, Israel’s top management consulting firm. Mr. Ramati holds an MBA from the London Business School, and a BA from Tel Aviv University.

Lumenis, with its gold standard reputation for its leading products, is poised for tremendous growth in the Aesthetic market,” said Mr. Ramati. “I am excited about joining the company, and look forward to leveraging my technology, marketing and management experience to further strengthen the Lumenis brand, introduce new solutions into the market, and reinforce connections with our customers and partners.”

About Lumenis

Lumenis, the world’s largest medical laser company, is a global developer, manufacturer and distributor of laser and light-based devices for surgical, aesthetic and ophthalmic applications, with more than 900 employees worldwide. Lumenis has 265 registered patents, over 260 FDA clearances, an installed base of over 80,000 systems and a presence in over 80 countries. Lumenis endeavors to bring the finest state of the art technology products to the market, fulfilling the highest standards of excellence, quality and reliability, delivering premium value and service to its customers. The name Lumenis is derived from the Latin words meaning “Light of Life” highlighting the light, which is the basis of our technologies, used to enhance life. For more information about Lumenis and its products, please visit: http://www.lumenis.com.

Michelle Maydan

Director Corporate Communications

Tel:+972-4-9599004; 1-866-569-0597

mmaydan(at)lumenis(dot)com