New Verifone Victa hardware portfolio, Verifone Tap softPOS, and Verifone biometrics products from the fintech leader to be showcased at NRF’25 Retail’s Big Show beginning Sunday, January 12, in New York City. NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verifone, the leading connected commerce platform for the world’s best-known retail brands, major financial institutions and fintechs, and small merchants alike, today announces its new Verifone Victa portfolio of payment devices for seamless, secure payment ...

Core View - Verizon has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services, being the only U S-based mobile carrier to achieve this status [1] - The recognition is based on Verizon's Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision in the private mobile network services market [1] Verizon's Market Position - Verizon's core competency lies in building networks, combined with a customer-centric approach, well-integrated portfolio solutions, and a U S licensed-spectrum advantage [2] - The company aims to further develop the market and expand its ecosystem of partners, devices, and applications both domestically and internationally [2] Gartner's Evaluation Criteria - For Ability to Execute, Gartner evaluates vendors on the quality of their multiregion, end-to-end PMN services offering, focusing on improving operational performance, efficiency, and positively impacting revenue, retention, and reputation [4] - High weighting is placed on Customer Experience, Sales Execution/Pricing, and Product/Service, while medium weighting is given to Overall Viability and Market Responsiveness or Track Record [5] - For Completeness of Vision, Gartner evaluates service providers on their ability to articulate logical statements about the market's current and future direction, innovations, customer needs, and competitive forces [6] - High weighting is placed on Market Understanding, Innovation, and Offering Strategy, while medium weighting is given to Vertical/Industry Strategy and Business Model [7] Market Definition - Gartner defines 4G and 5G private mobile network (PMN) services as private wireless network deployment, operation, and management services for the exclusive use by a given organization, providing dedicated connectivity for people and assets in an enterprise setting [3] - These services are delivered as an end-to-end service covering design, architecting, deployment, and management, based on 3GPP standards, in a specific enterprise location with dedicated or shared assets like spectrum or core network [3] Company Overview - Verizon Communications Inc powers and empowers millions of customers with mobility, reliable network connectivity, and security, generating revenues of $134 0 billion in 2023 [10] - The company serves nearly all of the Fortune 500 and continues to innovate to meet customer needs [10]

The SBB Research Group Foundation celebrates the success of Matthew Spaulding after receiving STEM ScholarshipCHICAGO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The SBB Research Group Foundation is proud to announce the continued success of Matthew Spaulding after receiving the STEM Scholarship in 2023. The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Matthew Spaulding receiv ...

Independent research firm ranks Evotix high for AI integration, capabilities, configurability and mobile featuresCHICAGO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evotix, the world-leading environment, health, safety and sustainability (EHS&S) software company for enterprise and mid-markets, today announced its enterprise EHS solution was named a Leader, and its mid-market offering was named a Specialist, in the “Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2025” report by the independent research and advisory firm, Verdantix. Th ...

Leadership and Contributions - Tammy Romo has been with Southwest Airlines since 1991, holding various leadership roles including Head of Investor Relations, Controller, Treasurer, and Senior Vice President Planning She became Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer in 2012, overseeing finance activities, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Strategy, Fuel Strategy & Management, Fleet Strategy & Management, and Environmental Sustainability [2] - Linda Rutherford joined Southwest in 1992 as a Public Relations Coordinator and has focused on Communications, serving as Chief Communications Officer for seven years before becoming Chief Administration Officer She currently oversees Culture & Communications, Internal Audit, People, Talent & Leadership, Total Rewards, Technology, and Southwest University [5] Achievements and Recognition - Tammy Romo has been recognized by WomenInc as a Most Influential Corporate Director in 2023, named D CEO Magazine's Outstanding CFO for a Public Company in 2022 and 2014, and Dallas Business Journal's 2014 CFO of the Year She is also a Lifetime member of the McCombs School Advisory Council and an Emeritus member of the Accounting Advisory Council [3] - Linda Rutherford has received the 2023 PRWeek Women of Distinction, the 2023 Missouri Honor Medal, and the 2022 Institute of Public Relations Lifetime Achievement Award She is also inducted into the halls of fame for PR News Measurement, PR News Public Relations, and the Texas Tech University College of Media & Communications [6] Company Overview - Southwest Airlines operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering value and Hospitality at 117 airports across 11 countries The airline carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline, with over 73,000 full-time equivalent employees and 137 million customers carried in 2023 [7][8]

Credit Ratings - Ipsos has been assigned long-term credit ratings of Baa3 with a stable outlook by Moody's and BBB with a stable outlook by Fitch [2] - These ratings reflect the strength of Ipsos' financial profile, leading market position, geographic diversification, comprehensive service offerings, and innovation capacity [3] - The ratings demonstrate confidence in Ipsos' strategy and growth potential, and will enable the company to diversify funding sources, improve access to debt capital markets, and broaden its investor base [3] Company Overview - Ipsos is one of the largest market research and polling companies globally, operating in 90 markets and employing nearly 20,000 people [5] - The company has 75 business solutions based on primary data from surveys, social media monitoring, and qualitative or observational techniques [6] - Ipsos' research professionals provide insights into the actions, opinions, and motivations of citizens, consumers, patients, customers, and employees [6] Corporate Information - Ipsos was founded in France in 1975 and has been listed on Euronext Paris since July 1, 1999 [7] - The company is part of the SBF 120 and Mid-60 indices, and is eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD) [7] - Ipsos' ISIN code is FR0000073298, with Reuters code ISOS.PA and Bloomberg code IPS:FP [7]

CS Index Report from Gainsight and Benchmarkit Explores Expansion of CS Beyond B2B Tech, with AI and Digital Tools Playing Key RolesSAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainsight, the leading insights-driven, post-sales solution provider, today announced that AI adoption in Customer Success is shifting from experimental to essential, as more than half (52%) of CS teams are now incorporating AI into their workflows, using tools that strengthen early warning systems, automate processes, and provid ...

Strategic Agreement Overview - Carahsoft Technology Corp announced a strategic agreement with Black Duck Software Inc to offer Black Duck's application security testing (AST) solutions to the US Public Sector [1] - Carahsoft will serve as Black Duck's Master Government Aggregator, making Black Duck's solutions available through various government procurement contracts [2] Black Duck's Industry Recognition - Black Duck is a seven-time Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing [3] - Black Duck is a three-time Leader in the Forrester Wave for Software Composition Analysis and a two-time Leader in the Forrester Wave for Static Application Security Testing [3] Benefits and Features of Black Duck's Solutions - Black Duck's AST tools identify security, quality, and compliance issues across proprietary code, open source, third-party dependencies, application behavior, and deployment configurations [4] - The company's open ecosystem enables smooth integration with existing third-party and open source tools, providing a unified view of risk [4] - Government agencies can manage application security, quality, and compliance risks at a speed that meets their mission needs [4] Strategic Importance of the Agreement - The agreement is a significant milestone for Black Duck, expanding its portfolio's value in the market [5] - Broadening business through the channel is one of Black Duck's top strategic priorities, and the agreement signals continued momentum and growth [5] Availability of Solutions - Black Duck's solutions are available through Carahsoft's SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042, TIPS Contract 220105, and The Quilt Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F [5] About Carahsoft - Carahsoft Technology Corp is a trusted provider of IT solutions for the Public Sector, including Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, as well as Education and Healthcare markets [7] - The company delivers solutions for Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience and Engagement, Open Source, and more [7]

Rivers Agency Awards 2024 Rivers is excited to announce the accolades for its exceptional work in 2024. Rivers Agency - Marcom and w3 Awards 2024 Rivers Agency is happy to announce its recognition by Marcom and w3 Rivers Agency Announces Awards 2024 Marcom and w3 Awards for Rivers Agency Chapel Hill, NC, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rivers Agency, an award-winning advertising agency and Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, won three major awards and three honorable mentions in the 2024 Ma ...

Princeton, NJ, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malbek, a leader in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, today announced the appointment of Jaime Slocum as Chief Customer Officer in the Customer Experience function running its comprehensive customer success methodology amid rapid global expansion. Slocum has 20+ years in SaaS primarily in the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Learning Management System (LMS) space and has been integral in building the Malbek organization into a best-in-clas ...