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Zyston Unveils CyberCAST 3.0: A Revolutionary Advancement in Continuous Threat Exposure Management

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Zyston Unveils CyberCAST 3.0: A Revolutionary Advancement in Continuous Threat Exposure Management

Dallas, TX, May 17, 2024 – Zyston, renowned for its pioneering cybersecurity solutions, proudly unveils CyberCAST 3.0, a groundbreaking update to its flagship platform. The newest launch highlights Zyston’s steadfast commitment to pioneering cybersecurity program management enabling technology, tackling the ongoing challenge of Continuous Threat Exposure Management for organizations.

At the heart of CyberCAST 3.0 lies a robust risk management framework and an integrated offensive security capability, enabling organizations to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks, fostering integrated risk management to safeguard digital assets effectively.

“CyberCAST 3.0 is the industry leader in cybersecurity program management. CyberCAST provides customers with a cybersecurity score and a strategic and tactical roadmap for program improvement. Utilizing AI, CyberCAST is a highly time-efficient and cost-effective solution.”  -Craig Stamm, Zyston CEO.

The new features introduced in CyberCAST 3.0 are set to revolutionize how organizations assess and enhance their cybersecurity posture, offering unparalleled value and efficiency:

1. AI Assist Assessment

Zyston’s CyberCAST 3.0 introduces an industry-first AI Assist Assessment feature, setting a new standard in cybersecurity program management technology. This proprietary engine employs real-time analysis of customer policy documents against the NIST CSF 2.0 framework to provide instant responses to the CyberCAST SAQ (Self-Assessment Questionnaire), streamlining compliance processes like never before. By leveraging AI technology, organizations can efficiently evaluate their cybersecurity posture in as little as two minutes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and fortifying defenses against evolving threats with unprecedented speed and accuracy.

2. Integration of NIST Cybersecurity Framework Version 2.0:

CyberCAST is among the first platforms to incorporate the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) version 2.0, released in February. This integration expands the framework’s capabilities, particularly in governance, providing a comprehensive approach to compliance and integrated risk management. Zyston’s pioneering implementation ensures that organizations have access to the latest standards and methodologies to strengthen their cybersecurity programs.

3. Guided Self-Assessment Functionality:

Empowering organizations with greater autonomy, CyberCAST 3.0 introduces self-assessment capabilities, previously available only through consulting services. With fewer than 200 questions, users can conduct assessments independently, receiving a projected score before engaging with Zyston’s cybersecurity experts. This streamlined process enhances customer engagement, reduces overhead, and accelerates the assessment process, delivering unparalleled value to users in under two minutes.

4. Unified Architecture for Seamless Data Integration:

To streamline operations and enhance user experience, CyberCAST 3.0 features a unified architecture that seamlessly integrates data from the Blue Lava platform. Combining the CyberCAST platform with the recently acquired Blue Lava platform has created a clear industry leader in software-driven cybersecurity program management, empowering organizations to make informed decisions and proactively mitigate cyber risks.

5. Enhanced Board-Targeted Reporting:

Recognizing the need for clear and concise communication with executive leadership and board members, CyberCAST 3.0 introduces board-targeted reporting capabilities. Users can now generate high-quality artifacts directly within the platform, including gauges, historical diagrams, and roadmaps, tailored for executive presentations. This feature facilitates informed decision-making and enables organizations to effectively communicate cybersecurity risks and initiatives to key stakeholders, ensuring continuous threat exposure management is prioritized.

6. Peer Score Comparison:

CyberCAST 3.0 introduces peer score comparison functionality, answering the call from customers eager to benchmark their cybersecurity performance against industry peers. Leveraging a proven model established by Blue Lava, this feature empowers organizations to gain valuable insights into their competitive standing within their respective sectors.

By comparing their cybersecurity posture against industry benchmarks, businesses can strategically allocate resources, identify areas for improvement, and bolster their defenses against evolving threats. In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, CyberCAST 3.0’s peer score comparison provides a critical tool for organizations to proactively enhance their cybersecurity resilience and stay ahead of emerging threats.

Zyston’s CyberCAST 3.0 represents a significant leap forward in cybersecurity program management technology, empowering organizations to proactively identify, mitigate, and manage cybersecurity risks with confidence. To learn more about CyberCAST 3.0 and Zyston’s comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, visit https://www.zyston.com/cybercast-software/.

About Zyston:

Zyston is a leading provider of end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, offering consulting, managed services, and AI-driven software to help businesses build and operate robust information security programs. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Zyston is dedicated to empowering organizations to safeguard their digital assets and achieve cybersecurity resilience. For more information, visit www.zyston.com.

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SG Homecare Buys Western Drug Medical Supply,
 Fueling Growth in California and Beyond

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SG Homecare Buys Western Drug Medical Supply,
 Fueling Growth in California and Beyond

Tustin, CA, May 8, 2024 – SG Homecare, Inc., a leading provider of in-home medical equipment and supplies, announced today the acquisition of Western Drug Medical Supply. This strategic move unites two industry leaders, creating a platform to dramatically scale a leading force in Southern California’s homecare market.

The combined entity boasts:

  • Over $150 million in annual revenue
  • A growing workforce exceeding 500 dedicated employees
  • An expansive product portfolio including durable medical equipment, respiratory solutions, mobility assistance, orthotics and prosthetics, and essential homecare supplies.

Scale Delivers Enhanced Service and Increased Reach

“This is a transformative moment for both SG Homecare and Western Drug Medical Supply,” declares Jay Wendt, CEO of SG Homecare. “We’re committed to a seamless integration, fostering a powerful platform for growth. By leveraging our combined size and resources, we will significantly expand our reach and ability to serve patients and partners across Southern California.”

Shared Vision for Category Leading Patient Care

Haig Youredjian, President and CEO of Western Drug Medical Supply, echoes the sentiment, stating, “We are thrilled to join forces with SG Homecare. Together, we establish an unparalleled network of care, offering a wider range of products and expertise to patients and healthcare professionals throughout California.”

About SG Homecare

For over two decades, SG Homecare has been a trusted provider of durable medical equipment, disposable medical supplies, respiratory therapies, mobility solutions, orthotics and prosthetics, and enteral nutrition solutions across California. Their patient-centric team strives to deliver exceptional service to every individual they serve.

About Western Drug Medical Supply

Western Drug Medical Supply, a Southern California mainstay for over 40 years, has been a leading supplier of high-quality durable medical equipment and supplies. Founded in 1977 by Jack Youredjian, and nurtured by his son Haig Youredjian, the company has built a stellar reputation for exceptional service and product offerings.

Together, SG Homecare and Western Drug Medical Supply embark on a new chapter, dedicated to providing patients and providers with unparalleled in-home care solutions throughout Southern California and beyond.

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ShadowDragon Wins 2024 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award for Excellence in Global Open-Source Intelligence

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ShadowDragon Wins 2024 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award for Excellence in Global Open-Source Intelligence

March 26, 2024 – As a pioneer of open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigation tools dating back to 2009, ShadowDragon is honored by a recent award recognizing us as a transparent and reliable vendor that supports security operations aligned with ethical standards. In other words, an independent evaluation of our company supports our stance that ShadowDragon is the leading voice of “OSINT for Good”.

Frost & Sullivan has presented ShadowDragon with the 2024 Best Practices Award for Entrepreneurial Company of the Year (global OSINT industry). “The company recognizes the level of trust OSINT cyber threat intelligence is built upon; therefore, trust in the OSINT industry is no different when working with clients.”

Award nominees for the Best Practices Awards program are rigorously analyzed, including a detailed evaluation of best practices criteria across two dimensions for each nominated company. According to Frost & Sullivan, ShadowDragon displays an overall strong performance in each category of entrepreneurial innovation and customer impact: market disruption and market gaps, competitive differentiation, leadership focus, passionate persistence, price and performance value, customer purchase and ownership experience, and customer service experience.

Within the official award write-up by Frost & Sullivan, there are a few notes we are especially proud to see that the analyst team took notice of when evaluating ShadowDragon:

  • Our tools address critical challenges in the market, such as manual processing and data collection, lack of targeted data set groups, and the need for source identification. Frost & Sullivan notes that many other competitors in the industry mass collect data and often run artificial intelligence (AI) against a database to produce results, outsourcing where the data came from to conclude their research. ShadowDragon commits to designing its tool without leveraging AI engines so investigators can recreate an investigation independently. 
  • We also develop our solutions with an overall vision to provide “OSINT for good.” We allow investigators to obtain data while adhering to the ethical use of public data. The ShadowDragon platform avoids using AI on behalf of an analyst. Instead, we leverage automation and OSINT to help security teams solve problems and find criminals. We focus on building out our investigative toolkit capabilities to provide the best coverage.
  • Another key differentiator of ShadowDragon is that many competitors do not offer direct application programming interface (API) integration. Most companies offering this feature only integrate with 40 platforms, whereas ShadowDragon can incorporate with 200. For example, we offer a link analysis tool to access data and internal OSINT tools. Instead of developing new or niche-analysis-type platforms, we focus on delivering valuable, comprehensive link analysis. 
  • Last but not least, we venture to great lengths to ensure seamless integration and simplify the buying process for its clients. Unlike other competitors, Frost & Sullivan notes that ShadowDragon builds its solutions, collaborating closely with various stakeholders and partners to evolve alongside market needs and trends. We maintain our role as an educator and adhere to customers of all skill types. For example, customers needing more experience in OSINT platforms can use ShadowDragon’s Internal Monitoring approach. This approach trains security teams while leveraging their knowledge capability when building the platform. Moreover, this training structure helps the company connect with clients familiar with OSINT platforms, determining their skill levels and how to approach each customer best.

In appreciation of this award, our founder, Daniel Clemens, shares:

“ShadowDragon has always been dedicated to making the world a safer place. For our company, this looks like continuously innovating and developing easy-to-use digital investigation tools that simplify the complexities of modern online investigations. Everything from our tools, data and training courses are designed to enable those providing protection to their communities – including public servants, corporate organizations, vetted law enforcement, governments and militaries – to focus on effective investigation and analysis of OSINT and publicly available information (PAI) to solve challenging criminal cases. We thank Frost & Sullivan for including us in their market analysis of OSINT companies, and for highlighting the ways we are leading this space in entrepreneurial innovation.”

“ShadowDragon’s approach exceeds its extensive expertise and best-in-class capabilities, with customer value as a strategic imperative. Through the years, the company has earned a sterling reputation supporting clients’ paths toward efficient investigations.” The ShadowDragon Intelligence Suite not only provides better insights into who the players are and who they may be related to – it fits into multiple different verticals with different use cases at scale, from building cases against organized crime to managing public health crises and physical threats against employees. For more information about the ShadowDragon suite of OSINT tools and capabilities, such as SocialNet, OIMonitor, MalNet and Horizon, visit https://shadowdragon.io/.

The ShadowDragon team will be at several forthcoming events and would look forward to meeting anyone interested in learning more about us – get in touch to find out where. Don’t forget to listen to our latest podcast episodes for research-based thought leadership perspectives on the OSINT space.

About ShadowDragon

ShadowDragon provides comprehensive, cyber investigative resources and training for use by private companies, intelligence gathering professionals, law enforcement, and government. The U.S.-based company delivers open source intelligence (OSINT) from over 200 networks including social media platforms, chat rooms, forums, historical datasets, and the dark web. The company monitors malware history, data breach dumps, and other areas for active cyber threats. These data collection and analytic tools help defend against malicious acts in the digital and physical world. For more information, visit www.shadowdragon.io.

About Frost & Sullivan Global Product Leadership Awards

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has developed a product with innovative features and functionality that is gaining rapid market acceptance. The award recognizes the quality of the solution and the customer value enhancements it enables.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

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fullthrottle.ai’s AI Buyer Propensity Model Wins Business Intelligence Award

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fullthrottle.ai’s AI Buyer Propensity Model Wins Business Intelligence Award

March 20, 2024 – fullthrottle.ai offers a unique solution in the AdTech industry by accurately identifying previously unknown website visitors down to their household address. Our AI then assesses buyer propensity, optimizing marketing spend on engaged audiences nearing a transaction.

Balancing the need for powerful, effective AI-driven marketing tools with the imperative to protect user privacy is a delicate task that only a forward-thinking company like fullthrottle.ai can navigate.

It is with great honor that we announce we have won the 2024 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for Product Automation from Business Intelligence Group.

This award reinforces our position as a leader in the AdTech space, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to advancing AI technology in a way that positively impacts both the industry and the broader societal context.

You can read the official press release here.

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First Fertility Partners with Fertility Specialists of Texas, expanding its nationwide footprint into Texas

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First Fertility Partners with Fertility Specialists of Texas, expanding its nationwide footprint into Texas

Rocky Hill, CT, March 5, 2024 – First Fertility, one of the largest fertility networks in the United States is proud to announce that Fertility Specialists of Texas, a nationally renowned fertility practice with six locations throughout  Dallas-Fort Worth and Lubbock, has joined the First Fertility network. This partnership expands the First Fertility footprint into Texas as part of the company’s vision to exceed the standard of fertility care by providing compassionate, customized fertility services with the highest quality of reproductive technology and treatments.

With locations in North Plano, Dallas, Rockwall, Southlake, and Lubbock, as well as six double-board certified fertility specialist physicians with 100 years of combined experience, The Fertility Specialists of Texas brings a wealth of experience to the First Fertility family of centers.  “The Fertility Specialists of Texas’s reputation for delivering exceptional success rates along with individualized patient-first care aligns perfectly with First Fertility’s mission to make compassionate, cutting-edge fertility care accessible to anyone who wants to have a baby, “said Cara Reymann, CEO of First Fertility, “In addition to our shared commitment of providing patient-focused care, we look forward to bringing our shared service infrastructure to The Fertility Specialists of Texas, providing ongoing investments in the latest technologies in reproductive medicine and freeing up clinical teams to focus on what always comes first: the patient”

“As the founder and medical director of Fertility Specialists of Texas, I am immensely excited to embark on this incredible journey alongside First Fertility,” adds Jerald Goldstein, MD. “This partnership represents a remarkable opportunity to unite our expertise and passion for reproductive medicine, driving us to reach new heights in assisting individuals and couples on their path to parenthood. Together, we will shape the future of fertility with compassion and unparalleled personalized care, as we continue to help patients from Texas, throughout the country, and around the world, to fulfill their family-building dreams.”

About Fertility Specialists of Texas

For more than 18 years, FST has helped thousands of patients overcome infertility and carries a reputation for success with both quality of care and pregnancy and live birth rates. Led by a top-notch IVF laboratory, FST strives to provide the most advanced fertility treatments available in a caring, compassionate environment where each patient is treated as an individual beginning with the first visit. To learn more, visit fertilitytexas.com.

About First Fertility

First Fertility offers comprehensive and customized care for patients hoping to grow their families. We not only invest in reproductive endocrinology practices nationwide, but we also build strategic partnerships that put the focus on what matters most: taking care of patients. First Fertility has 37 locations in North America, serving patients in 13 states, including Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Texas. Learn more at firstfertility.com.

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First Stop Health Announces Acquisition of SentryHealth

Telehealth: First Stop Health Acquires SentryHealth

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First Stop Health Announces Acquisition of SentryHealth

Chicago, IL – November 2, 2023 – First Stop Health, a leading virtual care company for primary, urgent and mental health care needs, announced today the acquisition of SentryHealth Inc., an employee health and well-being platform. 

SentryHealth is an AI-driven care management and advocacy solution that focuses on personalized care. Its programs will enhance FSH’s virtual care solutions and strengthen its offerings for employers and their employees. The two companies are aligned in providing high-quality, low-to-no-cost, patient-centered care. 

“SentryHealth enriches our virtual care offerings with care advocacy and improved navigation to help patients feel supported and engaged in their health,” says Teira Gunlock, CEO of First Stop Health. “By continuing to expand on providing delightful healthcare experiences to our members, we are poised to deliver more value to our employer-clients. 2023 has been a year of thrilling growth in the number of patients we serve and in how we can help them live healthier lives.”  

“This represents a strategic alignment of vision and values,” says Kevin Porter, President & CEO of SentryHealth. “Through a shared focus on quality, accessibility and cost savings, together we are poised to create a healthcare experience that supports better employee health and wellbeing and contributes to the overall success of our clients.”

Teira Gunlock will be CEO of the combined company with Kevin Porter joining as a Strategic Advisor. The recent strategic investment of Sverica Capital Management and recognition in Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list represents a time of significant growth for FSH. The acquisition of SentryHealth will bolster this growth with added talent and services. 

As a virtual medical home designed for everyone, FSH and SentryHealth’s care tactics will deliver unparalleled experiences to its members. FSH’s Virtual Primary Care was launched in 2022 based on the response to patient need for accessible, value-based care and to specifically address preventive, chronic disease and mental health care. FSH Virtual Primary Care is the one-stop for whole-person health guidance. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for patients, and the acquisition of SentryHealth will further support both companies’ dedication to delivering personalized care that people love.®   

About SentryHealth Inc.

SentryHealth is leading the charge in employee health and well-being. Its integrated health solution is the perfect combination of technology and personalized support from caring medical professionals. The company analyzes data from multiple sources to develop unique Intelligent Profiles complete with personalized recommendations. Pairing these profiles with smart technology and Registered Nurse Advocates, it engages with each employee to ensure they receive the right care at the right time. The result is better participation, higher satisfaction, greater outcomes, and lower costs. 

About First Stop Health 

First Stop Health (FSH) provides care that people love® with various digital healthcare services. Patients can access virtual care 24/7 via app, website or phone. We help them save time and money with safe, convenient, high-quality virtual care solutions – Primary Care, Urgent Care & Mental Health. FSH was named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces of 2022 and 2023, and ranked one of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 5 years by Inc. 5000. In 2023, FSH was also recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 as one of the Chicago-areas’ fastest growing companies and as a 2023 Well-Being Trailblazer presented by Archetype and WELCOA. For more information, please visit www.fshealth.com. 

 

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Zyston LLC Announces the Strategic Acquisition of Blue Lava

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Blue Lava brings Zyston a Security Program Management SaaS solution designed collaboratively with the CISO.

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Zyston LLC Announces the Strategic Acquisition of Blue Lava

Dallas, TX – October 5, 2023  –  Zyston, a leading Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) based in Dallas, Texas, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Blue Lava, a Security Program Management SaaS solution designed collaboratively with the CISO community.

Zyston’s acquisition of Blue Lava marks a strategic move to further enhance its Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM) offering by integrating Blue Lava’s capabilities into Zyston’s industry leading CyberCAST security program maturity software. CyberCAST helps security and risk leaders to assess and manage the performance of cybersecurity programs using a risk-based, outcome-driven approach. It also helps organizations quantify the impact and effectiveness of their security investments while identifying gaps in security performance.

Demetrios (Laz) Lazarikos, Founder of Blue Lava acknowledges “Zyston and Blue Lava have very similar visions – building products and services with, by, and for the CISO community. The Zyston acquisition will allow us to continue empowering security leaders to communicate effectively about their cybersecurity program in the language of the business.”

Zyston CEO, Craig Stamm agrees “Blue Lava is a pioneer and early leader in security performance management. By combining the Blue Lava platform with Zyston’s CyberCAST technology, we will significantly enhance our capabilities and advance our efforts to shape the market in this space.”

“When Sverica made its investment in Zyston in June of this year, we believed that Zyston and its leadership team would provide a strong foundation as a platform investment in the cybersecurity space. The acquisition of Blue Lava represents another step in the execution of that strategy.” said Frank Young, Managing Partner at Sverica.

Today’s acquisition of Blue Lava emphasizes Zyston’s commitment to delivering comprehensive end-to-end services for building and operating cost-effective information security programs.

About Zyston

Zyston is a managed services provider dedicated to providing businesses with a comprehensive range of end-to-end services required to build and operate a mature and cost-effective information security program. The company combines consulting, staffing, managed security services, and AI-driven software to provide superior cyber program management. For more information, visit www.zyston.com.

About Blue Lava

Blue Lava manages the business of security. Built by a team of tenured security operators, Blue Lava is the industry’s first security program management platform, guiding CISOs to measure, optimize, and communicate their programs with confidence and ease. Blue Lava has built long-term relationships with customers, earning the trust of executive teams across various industries, from small businesses to global enterprises. For more information, please visit bluelava.io.

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Resonetics Completes Acquisition of Memry and SAES Smart Materials

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Resonetics Completes Acquisition of Memry and SAES Smart Materials

Nashua, NH – October 2, 2023  – Resonetics announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Memry Corporation and SAES Smart Materials, Inc. from SAES Getters S.p.A., Milan, Italy. Memry Corporation and Smart Materials are recognized leaders in the nitinol supply chain for the medical device industry with operations in Bethel, Connecticut, New Hartford, New York, and Menlo Park, California. Both companies will be rebranded as Resonetics. 

“Memry and SAES Smart Materials have built a legacy as critical suppliers of nitinol mill products, semi-finished materials, and complex components and implants to the medical device industry,” said Kevin Kelly, President and CEO of Resonetics. “Nitinol is a key growth driver for Resonetics, and we’re excited to expand upon our existing nitinol processing capabilities with these acquisitions so that we can provide a more complete and cost-effective nitinol solution. We believe that further investment in both businesses will allow us to expand our capacity and capabilities so that we can better serve the needs of our customers and build upon their strong market potential.” 

“Resonetics establishes technology expertise in key areas and supports customers with quick turn prototyping and process development through our network of Lightspeed Labs,” said Kevin Hartke, Chief Technology Officer at Resonetics. “The addition of Memry and SAES Smart Materials adds important nitinol material knowledge and proficiency in melt to component manufacturing. We will implement our Lightspeed Lab franchise model and establish a new lab at the Bethel, Connecticut facility with dedicated engineers and equipment to help customers reduce time to market with faster prototyping and direct collaboration with our engineers.” 

With three facilities in the United States and a workforce of approximately 600 employees, Memry and Smart Materials will advance Resonetics’ position in the nitinol material conversion market for new and emerging medical device technologies across some of the most dynamic market applications in the industry. The Memry business will add extensive electric discharge machining capabilities, additional laser processing, centerless grinding, and nitinol tubing, sheet, and wire fabrication. The Smart Materials business creates nitinol material from nickel and titanium and converts it into various form factors. 

Nitinol is enabling many technological advances in a growing array of therapeutic areas including structural heart, peripheral vascular, electrophysiology, neurovascular, and orthopedics. Resonetics has existing nitinol centers of excellence in San Diego, California, and Or Akiva, Israel with a focus on laser cutting, laser welding, braiding, shape setting, and electropolishing. In addition, Resonetics is a leader in centerless grinding of nitinol wire with operations in Blaine, Minnesota and Alajuela, Costa Rica. 

About Resonetics

Founded in 1987, Resonetics is a pioneer in advanced engineering, product development, prototyping, and manufacturing solutions for the life sciences industry. Resonetics is a leader in laser processing, nitinol processing, centerless grinding, thin-wall stainless steel & precious metal tubing, photochemical machining, microfluidics, sensor solutions, and medical power. With strategically located AGILE Product Development centers and Lightspeed Labs, Resonetics is committed to quality, speed, innovation, and a great customer experience. The company is ISO 13485:2016 certified with 17 facilities and more than 2,600 associates in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Israel, and Switzerland. Resonetics is backed by leading private equity firms Carlyle and GTCR. Learn more at www.resonetics.com. 

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Gorilla Logic Announces Drew Naukam as CEO and Bolsters Leadership Team

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Gorilla Logic Announces Drew Naukam as CEO and Bolsters Leadership Team

Broomfield, CO – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Gorilla Logic, a leading digital product engineering services firm, today announced three appointments to its leadership team, effective immediately.

Software consulting industry veteran Drew Naukam has joined the company as CEO. Naukam is a senior executive passionate about the business of building great software. He spent more than a decade at Hitachi Consulting in various software and product engineering leadership roles including the management of the company’s Product Engineering Services business unit. He spent three years with GlobalLogic running the global Commerce and Technology business unit. Most recently, he was the Chief Growth Officer at Ness Digital Engineering, where he helped lead a successful sale of the business to KKR.

“I am delighted to join the Band of Gorillas, and was drawn by the company’s reputation for its technical delivery and top quality service,” said Naukam. “The Gorillas’ expertise in building world-class software has resulted in the ability to serve clients like no other. Going forward, we see demand for modern product engineering continuing to grow as AI accelerates the amount and pace of innovation. Gorilla Logic is uniquely positioned to deliver solutions and offerings that help our customers benefit from that innovation.”

Gorilla Logic’s Dave Barr has been promoted to Chief Delivery Officer and will focus on building and managing the company’s high performing product development and services delivery organizations across the U.S. and Latin America. Barr has more than 20 years of experience leading software engineering and operations in high growth companies. He joined Gorilla Logic in 2021, and continues to work with the team to implement the solutions delivery strategy to support the company’s objectives.

“Gorilla Logic has built an excellent foundation with exceptional technical talent. I look forward to helping our clients solve today’s most complex challenges through innovation and next-level solutions delivery,” commented Barr.

Chris Johnson has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer to drive Gorilla Logic’s next phase of growth. Johnson previously served in business development, sales, and customer success roles at Gorilla Logic and rejoins the company, bringing his extensive global industry knowledge, keen understanding of customer needs, and recent experience as CEO of an international technology organization.

“Gorilla Logic is a pioneer in the nearshoring space with dedicated Agile teams. I’m excited to be back with the Band of Gorillas as we head toward the next evolution of the business. In my recent industry experience, I’ve learned just how special and unique a place Gorilla Logic is and I’m incredibly excited to be back and working with Drew and the team,” said Johnson.

As Gorilla Logic advances its support for clients’ product roadmaps and builds, it continues to be at the forefront of new technologies including AI, cloud, and modern engineering techniques. To meet the needs of the rapidly evolving market, the company is focused on delivering strategic solutions that solve customers’ most complex challenges, enabling them to innovate and grow.

About Gorilla Logic

Gorilla Logic provides product development expertise to Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies, bringing unparalleled expertise across a wide range of modern technologies. Our highly collaborative, Agile Gorillas are uniquely qualified to implement complex software initiatives, and are skilled at large Agile implementations as well—we’re a Scaled Agile® Silver Partner. With offices in the United States, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Mexico, Gorilla Logic helps clients accelerate their product roadmaps and gain competitive advantages to achieve better results faster.

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23-Year Salesforce Consulting Veteran and Coastal Cloud Board Member Eric Berridge Appointed to CEO

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23-Year Salesforce Consulting Veteran and Coastal Cloud Board Member Eric Berridge Appointed to CEO

Palm Coast, FL, September 7, 2023 – Coastal Cloud, a top-ranked Salesforce consulting partner with multi-cloud expertise across industries, has announced that Eric Berridge, a 23-year veteran of the Salesforce Partner ecosystem, and a member of Coastal Cloud’s board of directors, has been appointed as CEO. Tim Hale, Co-founder of Coastal Cloud, is transitioning to Executive Vice Chairman of the board. Co-founder Sara Hale will remain President of Coastal Cloud.

Eric has decades of experience in the Salesforce Partner ecosystem. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Bluewolf, an IBM company (acquired 2016), that he built over two decades as the original and preeminent consultancy for Salesforce solutions. Most recently, Eric helped lead Professional Services at Salesforce as the Chief Commercial Officer.

“Having been a member of Coastal Cloud’s board of directors since 2020, I have seen up close the unwavering dedication that this organization has shown to its customers and their success. I couldn’t be more excited to deepen our commitment to that mission,” says Eric Berridge, CEO of Coastal Cloud. “Tim, Sara, and our entire team have built an incredible foundation over the past 11 years, and I look forward to building on that foundation by growing our relationships with our customers, expanding the impact of technology to drive business results, and investing in helping customers actualize innovation, including using Salesforce as the #1 AI CRM.”

Founded in 2012 as a family-owned business, Coastal Cloud is an award-winning Salesforce Partner with multi-cloud expertise, providing consulting, implementation, and managed services support for organizations looking to generate maximum value from Salesforce. The company has worked with more than 1,300 organizations, and deployed more than 6,100 projects. With a team of over 600 experts holding more than 1,700 Salesforce certifications, Coastal Cloud offers insight and expertise to a wide variety of industries, including healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, non-profit, public sector, private equity and more.

“Sara and I are thrilled that Eric is joining Coastal Cloud full-time to lead our next phase of growth,” says Tim Hale, Co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman of Coastal Cloud. “Eric is a esteemed leader in the Salesforce Partner ecosystem, and his 20 years of industry expertise, deep relationships with Salesforce executives, and obsession for the customer experience will elevate Coastal Cloud’s position in the years to come.”

Coastal Cloud has won a Global Partner Innovation Award from Salesforce from 2020-2022. The company was also designated a “Leader” in multiple quadrants in the ISG Provider Lens™ Salesforce Ecosystem Partners 2023 Quadrant Report for the United States.

The company’s relentless focus on client outcomes aligns perfectly with the values of their new CEO, whose profound commitment to customers is evident in his authored work, “Customer Obsessed”, a book that continues to serve as an educational resource for entrepreneurs aspiring to cultivate customer-centric enterprises.

For Tim Hale, an eventual transition away from day-to-day operations was always planned, and he will still be in the Palm Coast office most days. Tim says: “When Sara and I started Coastal Cloud in 2012, our children were in elementary school, and we always knew that once we became ‘empty nesters’, we would want more flexibility in our lives. Now that our youngest has gone off to college, we’re excited for this next chapter. In my role as Executive Vice Chairman, I look forward to spending focused time on avenues of expanded expertise for Coastal Cloud, including Data Cloud and AI.”

Recognizing the importance of Salesforce Data Cloud for the future of the Salesforce Partner Ecosystem, Coastal Cloud also welcomed Brynna Evans, Salesforce’s SVP of Data Cloud GTM, as a board observer earlier this year. A five-year Salesforce veteran, she brings expertise in data and AI with Data Cloud, a fast growing platform within the Salesforce ecosystem.

“Data and AI have enormous potential to transform how companies interact with customers and drive business growth. Coastal Cloud is helping clients maximize the value of Salesforce, working with them to develop strategies that leverage AI and insights from Data Cloud to deliver actionable business outcomes,” says Brynna Evans, SVP of Data Cloud GTM at Salesforce.

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About Coastal Cloud
Coastal Cloud is a leading Salesforce consulting partner with multi-cloud expertise, providing consulting, implementation, and managed services support for organizations looking to generate maximum value from the Salesforce platform. Founded in 2012, the company offers insight and expertise to a wide variety of industries, including healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, non-profit, public sector, private equity and more.

Coastal Cloud has deployed projects for a variety of organizations, including Duke Clinical Research Institute, Marriott International, Vibrant Emotional Healthcare, Atkore, and others. The company has been recognized as the #1 rated consulting partner in customer success, earning the Global Partner Innovation Award from Salesforce the last three years. Coastal Cloud attributes its success to a unique company culture, nimble expertise, onshore-only teams, and a relentless focus on delivering quality and forging long-term customer relationships.

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