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Info-Tech Research Group Announces New Speakers to Share Transformative Strategies and Leadership Insights at Info-Tech LIVE 2024 Conference

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The upcoming Info-Tech LIVE 2024 conference is set to deliver transformative insights and strategies for today’s IT leaders. The expanded lineup of expert speakers for the September event in Las Vegas sets the stage for groundbreaking discussions on Exponential IT, leadership, and organizational transformation. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on managing technological change, cultivating next-gen IT leaders, and driving innovation to stay competitive in the digital age.

TORONTO, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Info-Tech Research Group, a leading global IT research and advisory firm, has unveiled the next round of featured speakers for its upcoming Info-Tech LIVE 2024 conference. Taking place from September 17 to 19, 2024, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, the highly anticipated annual industry event will bring together IT executives and professionals from around the world to explore the latest trends in technology and strategies for effective organizational transformation in the era of Exponential IT. The five newly announced speakers will join an already impressive lineup, including Founder & Executive Director of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), Dr. Timnit Gebru, President of the Signal Foundation, Meredith Whittaker, and bestselling author Daniel Pink. Together, these thought leaders will provide valuable insights and strategies to drive innovation and leadership excellence.

“At Info-Tech LIVE 2024, our featured experts will delve into the transformative power of Exponential IT, providing attendees with actionable insights on driving effective organizational change and leadership,” says Gord Harrison, chief research officer at Info-Tech Research Group. “Our speakers will share strategies on successful transformation management, cultivating future IT leaders, and offering insights on leveraging advanced technologies to navigate the complexities of today’s tech landscape. This event is an unparalleled opportunity for IT leaders to equip themselves with the knowledge and tools needed to foster innovation and sustain growth in an increasingly competitive market.”

The latest featured experts announced for Info-Tech LIVE 2024 include:

Jack Hakimian, SVP, Research & Advisory Services
With over 30 years of experience in technology and management consulting, Jack Hakimian has served multi-billion-dollar organizations in various industries, including financial services, oil & gas, and telecommunications, as well as federal and state government institutions. Prior to joining Info-Tech, Jack worked for leading consulting firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, EY, and IBM. He has led digital business strategy engagements, corporate strategy, and M&A consulting services globally. Hakimian holds a master’s degree in computer engineering and an MBA from the ESCP European Business School.

Hakimian will give a feature keynote on the mainstage, titled “M&G 2.0: The Foundation to Exponential IT.”

He will also present two breakout sessions during the three-day event:

“Manage Mission-Critical Projects” for the Leadership Summit: Systematically Improve Your IT Department track.”M&G 2.0: What Has Changed” for the Exponential IT track.

Brittany Lutes, MSc. Research Director, CIO Practice
Brittany Lutes is a Research Director in the CIO Practice at Info-Tech Research Group. She collaborates with IT executives and functional IT leaders to develop visual representations of how their IT organizations will achieve strategic goals through an IT operating model and organizational structure. With a decade of experience in research, Lutes has contributed to various industry outlets such as CIO, InformationWeek, and Technology Magazine. She holds a Master of Science in Business and Economics from the University of Guelph and emphasizes a people-oriented approach within organizations.

Lutes is expected to present the keynote, “Crack the Code to Successful Transformation Management,” at LIVE 2024. This session will help IT leaders understand the change management process for transformations, the main challenges faced during a transformation, and key factors to succeed and realize the intended value.

She will also present the following breakout sessions:

“Building Strategic Relationships: The CIO’s Most Critical Role” for the Leadership Summit: Systematically Improve Your IT Department track.”Exponential IT: Discover Exponential IT’s Next-Generation Operating Model” for the Exponential IT track.

Carlene McCubbin, AVP, CIO Research
Carlene McCubbin is a skilled facilitator, researcher, and advisor, covering key topics in strategy, transformation, and leadership. She has worked with hundreds of clients across public and private sectors to design and execute effective IT organizational changes. Passionate about workforce development and the interconnectedness of employee, digital, and service experiences, McCubbin leads the research agenda at Info-Tech. She earned her Master of Communications Management from McGill University, focusing on internal and external communications, government relations, and change management.

For this year’s event, McCubbin will be giving two keynotes, including “Cultivating the Next Generation of IT Leaders” and “Build a Data-Driven Workforce Plan.”

She will also present the following sessions:

“Manage and Improve Core IT Capabilities” breakout session for the Exponential IT track.”AI Talent Debate: Should AI Skills Be Built Internally or Bought Externally?” expert panel for the AI Marketplace track.

Allison Straker, Research Advisory Director
Allison Straker brings two decades of experience in aligning business and IT through relationship management, user experience, business analysis, and consulting roles. She assists IT leaders and executives in better connecting IT and business, focusing on business relationship management, organizational design, experience design, and governance. Straker holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Toronto and advocates for the importance of understanding people when implementing technology.

Straker will speak on several panels at the conference, including:

“Bridging the Divide: Business Relationship Management for IT Leaders,” a client panel for the Value-Driven IT track.”Leading in Uncertainty: Navigating the Glass Cliff,” a client panel for the Black Professionals in IT track.

Tom Zehren, Chief Executive Officer
Tom Zehren, the chief executive officer of Info-Tech Research Group, initially joined the firm as chief product officer in 2022. Before joining Info-Tech, he spent a decade with McKinsey & Company. Zehren holds a summa cum laude Ph.D. and has served as faculty in Technology Management at the Technical University of Dortmund, Germany. He has also been a pro bono advisor to Ashoka Globalizer Summit Fellows and other fast-growing technology firms and VC funds across the US, Canada, and Germany.

At LIVE 2024, Zehren will present the feature keynote, “Exponential IT in Motion: Transform Your Organization by Transforming IT,” where he will share the firm’s findings on the impact of recent technological change on the IT capability stack and insights on how IT departments can keep pace with the law of accelerating returns.

To view full session descriptions and to register for Info-Tech Research Group’s annual IT conference, visit Info-Tech LIVE 2024.

Updates and new details about speakers, agendas, and exclusive event experiences can also be found via LinkedIn and X over the coming weeks.

Other Recent Speaker Announcements for Info-Tech LIVE 2024

Info-Tech Research Group Reveals Dr. Timnit Gebru and Meredith Whittaker to Be Keynote Speakers at LIVE 2024 IT ConferenceInfo-Tech LIVE 2024: Featured Experts Announced to Unveil Key 2025 AI, Next-Gen IT, and Tech Trends at September Event in Las VegasBestselling Author Daniel Pink to Keynote at Info-Tech LIVE 2024, Highlighting Behavioral Science and Creativity in IT Transformation

Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2024

Taking place September 17 to 19, 2024, at the iconic Bellagio in Las Vegas, this premier event offers journalists, podcasters, and media influencers access to exclusive content, the latest IT research and trends, and the opportunity to interview industry experts, analysts, and speakers. To apply for media passes to cover the insights presented at Info-Tech LIVE or to gain access to research and expert insights on trending topics, 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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Range.com Announces Sponsorship of PGA TOUR Winner Michael Kim

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Industry pioneer in AI-powered personal finance partners with leading Professional Golfer

MCLEAN, Va., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Range, a leading AI-powered wealth management firm, has announced its official partnership with PGA Tour golfer Michael Kim. A PGA TOUR professional since 2013, Kim demonstrated consistent excellence throughout his career, including his breakthrough victory at the 2018 John Deere Classic where he won by a record-setting eight strokes. The former Cal Berkeley standout and 2013 Haskins Award winner – collegiate golf’s highest honor – has been known for his precision and steady performance under pressure.

“I’m excited to represent Range, who is leading the way when it comes to managing wealth with the best tools technology can provide,” said Kim. “Range has consistently been on the cutting edge, using advanced technology to connect with clients seamlessly and instantly—much like how I use social media to engage with my fans around the world. Their approach to personalized financial strategies mirrors my own philosophy toward golf – it’s about making smart decisions consistently and adapting to changing conditions. I look forward to a successful partnership with Range both on and off the course.”

Range is redefining wealth management with AI-powered tools, data-driven accuracy, and an all-in-one financial platform. Unlike traditional advisors who specialize in just one or two areas, Range provides a comprehensive, technology-driven solution that gives families a holistic financial picture – which is affordable, more accurate, and more rapid.

“Michael’s dedication to his craft, attention to detail, and strategic approach to the game align perfectly with our company values,” said Fahad Hassan, Co-Founder & CEO of Range. “Just as Michael meets fans where they are, Range analyzes the needs of our clients carefully and methodically, providing them with AI-powered data and insights that will benefit their specific wealth needs for generations to come. We’re excited to support Michael as he competes on the PGA Tour.”

The sponsorship will include Range’s branding on Kim’s apparel during PGA TOUR events as well as other partnership activations.

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ShorePoint Secures Prime Spot on $20B Treasury PROTECTS BPA

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With CTA partner AretecSBD, trusted cybersecurity services firm to fortify Treasury’s cyber defenses

HERNDON, Va., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ShorePoint Inc., an industry-leading cybersecurity services company protecting federal customers’ critical assets, announced today that U.S. Department of Treasury has awarded the company one of only ten spots on its $20 billion Providing Treasury Enterprise Cybersecurity Technology & Services (PROTECTS) Blanket Purchase Agreement. The company, along with its CTA partner, AretecSBD, can provide enterprise-wide cybersecurity services and operate Security Operations Centers (SOCs) for the department.

We welcome the opportunity to bring our best-in-class cyber capabilities to Treasury, its bureaus and departmental offices to securely enable their critical mission requirements.

“By consolidating the acquisition of essential cybersecurity services into a single contract vehicle with vetted, proven cybersecurity-focused providers, Treasury is taking a proactive approach to maintaining a strong economy, strengthening our national security, and protecting the integrity of our financial systems,” said co-founder and CEO of ShorePoint, Matt Brown. “We welcome the opportunity to bring our best-in-class cyber capabilities to Treasury, its bureaus and departmental offices to securely enable their critical mission requirements.”

Providing a framework and solution set to standardize cybersecurity solutions and operating models, PROTECTS has six functional areas: management and control; information security incident management; vulnerability management; adversary and advanced operations; security operations center, or SOC architecture, engineering deployment and management; and SOC support activities. The BPA has a 12-month base term and seven option years.

About ShorePoint

As an elite cybersecurity firm, ShorePoint continuously disrupts adversaries and targets their evolving tactics to provide a heightened level of security for federal civilian, defense and intelligence community customers. While defending against a surging number of cyber threats, customers count on ShorePoint’s team of cybersecurity and digital transformation experts to maximize cyber resilience, lower risk and drive efficiency. ShorePoint is a fast-growing, privately held firm in Herndon, VA.www.shorepointinc.com

About AretecSBD LLC

AretecSBD is a joint venture (JV) Small Business Administration (SBA) All Small Mentor Protégé approved company and an SBA 8(a) Program Participant. This company is comprised of Aretec, Inc., the Managing Protégé company, and Solutions By Design II, LLC (SBD), the large business mentor. Our certifications include Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®) For Services and Development Maturity Level 3 practices, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001: Quality Management System (QMS), ISO/IEC 20000: IT Services Management System (ITSM), and ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management System (ISMS) and DCAA approved accounting system.

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Joyce Bosc, ShorePoint, Inc., 1 301-717-9529, jbosc@boscobel.com, www.shorepointinc.com

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Mission Proven, Space Proven, AI Ready: Aitech to Showcase Next-Gen Rugged Tech Powering AI in Space at the Space Symposium

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From AI-Guided Deorbiting to Advanced Pattern of Life Analysis, Aitech to Demo Radiation-Tolerant Solutions Driving the Future of AI for LEO, GEO, Lunar, and Deep Space Missions

CHATSWORTH, Calif., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aitech, a leading provider of rugged embedded systems for use in military aerospace and space platforms, today announced it will showcase its latest technologies for space at the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo. from April 7-10. With the theme “Mission Proven. Space Proven. AI Ready.” Aitech will highlight next-gen technology designed to advance the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across space applications, including the unveiling of an all-new AI-enabled satellite platform, representing a paradigm shift in cost-effectiveness, scalability, and accessibility for a broader range of uses and capabilities.

Aitech at 40th Space Symposium – Mission Proven, Space Proven, AI Ready

“We are at a pivotal time in space to understand, benefit and secure our safety on earth where expanded AI capabilities will significantly augment applications across space defense, public safety and commercial applications,” said Pratish Shah, U.S. general manager, Aitech, “Aitech solutions merge over three decades of space-proven success in the most challenging environments to deliver the computing infrastructure required for the next generation of AI-enabled initiatives. From AI-guided object or threat detection from space to improving space awareness for the avoidance of space debris or identifying other satellites, Aitech is looking forward to demonstrating the next wave of AI-enabled space missions at this year’s Space Symposium.”

Aitech is trusted by industry leaders to power and sustain critical missions to space. Recent examples include supplying the computing power to safely propel NASA’s OSIRIS-REx to the Bennu asteroid and return to Earth, supplying rad-tolerant SBCs to help power the HALO Program for “humanity’s first permanent home away from Earth,” and supplying the avionics computer systems for Intuitive Machines IM-1 and IM-2 missions to the Moon. Designed from the ground up for reliable durability, Aitech space-qualified embedded computing and connectivity solutions deliver maximum reliability and performance, coupled with minimal power consumption, even in the most challenging space environments to enable the next wave of AI applications in space. 

From autonomous space operations and improved situational awareness to next-generation computing for command and data handling systems, Aitech will showcase the latest in ruggedized solutions driving AI-enabling space applications:

The compact S-A2300 NVIDIA® Jetson™ AGX Orin-based AI Supercomputer for AI/ML edge processing, including image, video and signal processing in LEO environments to better utilize downlink bandwidth by processing in space, and performing autonomous operations – from object detection to threat avoidanceThe 3U OpenVPX SP1 single-board computer (SBC) designed for use in various spacecraft C&DH and payload bus applications across LEO, MEO, GEO, lunar, and deep space environments, providing quad-core general purpose processing for improved command and data handling on complex satellite or payload bus to meet growing on-board computing needsThe COTS-based S-A1760 Venus™, the most powerful, smallest GPGPU AI supercomputer rated for space flight and small satellite constellations, to guide the capture of space debris or autonomously maneuver around debris when integrated with video and signal processing applications in orbital systemsThe new S946 and S947 CompactPCI® (cPCI) space-rated image processing boards featuring high-speed camera interfaces and motorized gimbal controlThe industry’s first and mission proven COTS-based S-A6640 12-port ethernet switch serving as the centerpiece of NEO/LEO Digital BackboneAn all-new AI-enabled satellite platform, representing a paradigm shift in cost effectiveness, scalability, and accessibility for a broader range of capabilities for military space, public safety and commercial space applications

For more information regarding Aitech’s participation and engagement at the Space Symposium, please visit https://aitechsystems.com/events/40th-space-symposium-2025/.

About Aitech

Leveraging four decades of experience providing reliable, rugged embedded systems for use in military, aerospace, and space platforms, Aitech is the world’s first independent, open systems architecture, COTS/MOTS innovator offering customized boards as building blocks for integrated computing and networking subsystems. Offering customization services for rugged and severe environment military, aerospace, and space applications, Aitech delivers mission-optimized and proven system solutions across Sea, Land, Air, and Space domains. Aitech solutions are used by industry leaders like Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Rafael, and Virgin Galactic.

Aitech is supporting a better tomorrow with highly reliable, cost-effective, and proven rugged embedded solutions designed to meet your mission and platform requirements. For more information, please visit www.aitechsystems.com.

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