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Paragon IT Professionals' Craig Jackman Brings Experience in IT Staffing, Project Services and Technology LeadershipPHOENIX - April 25, 2025 - PRLog -- The Arizona Technology Council today announced it has appointed Craig Jackman, founder and president of Paragon IT Professionals, to its board of directors. Jackman was unanimously elected to a three-year term at the Council's quarterly board meeting held April 24."Craig's expertise in IT talent development and his commitment to workforce training are vital assets for Arizona's fast-growing technology ecosystem," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Council and SciTech Institute. "His deep engagement in Arizona's technology community and the overall innovation economy also reflects the kind of collaborative leadership that strengthens our mission."The board of directors serves an advisory and fiduciary role by representing the interests of the state's technology industries in the Council's strategic planning and operations. The current board includes 30 members representing a diverse range of sectors and organizations across Arizona's tech landscape.Craig Jackman, President, Paragon IT ProfessionalsJackman founded Paragon IT Professionals in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995 after leaving a sales role at IBM. Including the launch of the company's full-time IT placement division in 2000, Jackman has grown Paragon into a national firm with a full-time team of 25 and a contract services team of more than 200 consultants. Paragon offers both contract and direct-hire IT staffing, as well as a project services division.While the company's core markets have historically been in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota, Jackman expanded operations into Arizona in 2019. Paragon has established a strong local presence and continues to grow its Arizona market initiative with a dedicated team supporting technology clients across the state.Jackman has been a long-time member of the Technology Association of Iowa, serving 12 years on the board and five years on its executive committee. He is also active in Minnesota and Nebraska's tech associations and has become increasingly involved in Arizona's technology community.Companies represented on the Arizona Technology Council board of directors include:Arizona Commerce Authority; AccountabilIT; Alerion Capital Group; Alliance Bank of Arizona; American Express; Arizona State University; Arizona Western College; Avnet; Benchmark; Buchalter; City of Hope; Edmund Optics; Ernst & Young; Honeywell Aerospace; IBM; ILLUME Advising; Immedia; Insight;  Intel; Iron Mountain; KEO Marketing Inc.; Marcus Engineering; MSS Business Transformation Advisory; Paragon IT Professionals; QTS Data Centers; Quarles & Brady; The RFP Success Company; Tech Parks Arizona, The University of Arizona; Translational Genomics Research Institute; and University of Advancing Technology

Buffalo, NY - April 23, 2025 - The National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York (NFJC) is deepening its commitment to fostering equity, empathy, and justice through a powerful partnership with international Culture Ambassador Kandis Davis. Together, they are building bridges across generations, industries, and geographies to redefine how we lead with belonging at the center.

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With hiring activity increasing across Europe and labor shortages prompting global employers to rethink talent acquisition strategies, a new report from TTEC outlines growing opportunities for English-speaking professionals in Poland, a country experiencing renewed economic growth following a strong rebound in 2024.

TTEC, a global customer experience (CX) technology and services company offering comprehensive BPO solutions, has released a new report analyzing the current job market for English-speaking professionals in Poland.

Recently, I discovered an investment advisory firm called RedChip Companies, based in Orlando, Fla. They introduced RedChat, a new AI chatbot designed to help

Boston - As spring returns to Boston, so does the Harvard China Forum—an annual convergence of Eastern and Western thought, innovation, and cultural dialogue. Among this year’s most anticipated voices was Zhang Hua, Chairwoman of Seebon Group , Co-founder and CEO of MananaUnited Digital Technology , and Industrial Consultant for Nansha District, Guangzhou .

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 7, 2025) - Spiking, a leader in AI-driven financial technology, is thrilled to...

Penetration testing, or pen testing, is a security practice where experts try to hack an application to find weaknesses before real attackers can exploit them.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a leader in AI-powered data monetization and valuation, issued a shareholder letter outlining a $40–50 million revenue goal for 2026 and disclosed $15 million in secured convertible debt financing. Proceeds will support strategic initiatives including IP portfolio expansion and asset acquisitions from CompuSystems. The company also spotlighted its presence at CES 2025 and partnerships with NYIAX, IBM, and Dolby, positioning itself at the forefront of Web 3.0 technologies. A business update call is scheduled for April 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET.

SEO National launched Sylver.com, connecting users with Sylver’s programs and coaching, which help elevate personal and business success through the power of subconscious reprogramming.

JE Dunn Construction celebrates 40 years in Atlanta, marking four decades of shaping the region’s skyline and driving its economic growth. Discover more about JE Dunn’s 40-year journey of impact and innovation in Atlanta.

ATLANTA, GA, March 25, 2025 -- Chad E. Foster—bestselling author, acclaimed global keynote speaker, and pioneering executive who overcame blindness—has launched his highly anticipated Blind Ambition™ Masterclass on LeaderPass this month. In today’s climate of economic uncertainty and workplace disruption, this comprehensive 34-lesson program offers leaders and teams the resilience framework they need to thrive under pressure.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a leader in AI-powered data valuation and monetization, announced its inclusion in IBM’s Partner Plus program, joining a global network of 500 partners. The company will integrate IBM watsonx tools into its AI agents—Data Vault Bank®, DataScore® and DataValue®—to advance secure, compliant enterprise data monetization. Datavault AI also completed integration with identity partner CLEAR and expanded its strategic alliance with NYIAX. These developments position the company at the forefront of AI-driven financial modeling and tokenization across highly regulated sectors.

“Despite the immense challenges and uncertainty, shifting consumer behaviors create a window for brands to emerge even stronger in the post-pandemic era,” Yomtobian explains.

Sydney, Australia - March 17, 2025 - MSP Pie, the premier advocate for IT advancement and distinction, is pleased to announce that Evolution Systems has been honored with the Best Cloud Service Provider in Sydney Award for 2025, recognizing their exceptional contributions to cloud computing and managed IT services in the region.​

In the United States alone, 62% of consumers now shop online more than they did pre-COVID, and the figure on a global scale is 49%. Another major development is the massive increase in home media consumption, with preference given to TV and streaming services.

Roughly fifteen years ago, it appeared IBM roared into its next generation of growth somewhere around the year 2011. That was when their new Watson played

Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced plans to expand their collaboration around joint sales, marketing and product integration efforts. The companies are expected to integrate Juniper’s Mist AI and IBM watsonx with the aim to address the complexities of managing IT networks that can help improve user experiences and lower operational costs.

The evolution of generative AI is moving toward intelligent AI agents— chatbot systems capable of handling tasks and executing functions on behalf of users. Unlike traditional chatbots that assist with information, AI agents have the potential to perform real-world actions by navigating digital platforms like a human user.

Martha Underwood is CEO of Prismm, an enterprise platform that empowers banks to securely organize, manage and share critical information, positioning them as

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Recently, Cyber AI, the world’s first digital asset trading platform combining artificial intelligence with blockchain technology, has garnered significant attention in the cryptocurrency industry. This marks a revolutionary breakthrough in the Web3 cyber space trading field. As the first AIEX in the world, Cyber AI upholds the spirit of cyberpunk and is committed to providing a safer, more efficient, user-friendly, and cost-effective trading experience for global users through cutting-edge technology.