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10 Computer Hardware Names With Weird Origins
Quick Links GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) I had a professor at university who said that the sentence “click the icon with your mouse” would have been completely incomprehensible to people half a century ago—and he had a point. We use terms for our computer hardware every day without ever considering why they have the names they do. So here are…
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AMD names Anjana Srinivasan as new EMEA channel chief
AMD has announced the appointment of Ajana Srinivasan as senior director of EMEA commercial channel sales. A seasoned channel leader, Srinivasan brings extensive experience across marketing, sales, and operations, alongside a deep understanding of the technology landscape accumulated over more than 20 years in the industry. Srinivasan joins the business from tech giant Microsoft, where she most recently served as…
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Pope Leo XIV names AI one of the reasons for his papal name
As Pope Leo XIV laid out his vision for the papacy in an address to the College of Cardinals, he also explained why he picked his papal name. Incredibly, artificial intelligence played a big part. In the Vatican’s translation of his speech, Pope Leo XIV explained that his name references Pope Leo XII, who presided over the church at the…
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KnowBe4 names Bryan Palma as president and CEO
Human risk management specialist KnowBe4 has announced the appointment of Bryan Palma as its new president and chief executive officer, effective May 5th. The cybersecurity industry veteran replaces company founder and current CEO Stu Sjouwerman, who has transitioned to the role of executive chairman. With more than 25 years’ industry experience, Palma arrives with a track record of scaling global…
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Dell names Lisa Ergun as new Client Solutions Group channel lead for the UK
Dell Technologies has announced the appointment of Lisa Ergun as its new Client Solutions Group (CSG) channel lead for the UK. Effective immediately, the appointment sees Ergun tasked with leading the firm’s UK CSG channel strategy – with a particular focus on helping partners find success in key growth areas such as AI-powered PCs, sustainable IT solutions, and advanced security…
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SYSPRO names Leanne Taylor as chief revenue officer
SYSPRO has announced the appointment of Leanne Taylor as its new chief revenue officer as the digital manufacturing solutions provider looks to accelerate global growth. A seasoned industry executive, Taylor brings deep experience in scaling global businesses, executing high-impact deals, as well as spearheading transformational initiatives, the firm said in an announcement. Most recently, she served as senior vice president…
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Cisco names Oliver Tuszik as global sales chief
Networking and connectivity giant Cisco has announced the appointment of Oliver Tuszik as its new executive vice president of global sales. Tuszik will join Cisco’s executive leadership team from April 27, formally replacing Gary Steele, whose departure was first announced by the firm back in February. A long-time company veteran, Tuszik has spent more than a decade at Cisco and…
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Canon names Guido Jacobs as new managing director for UK&I
Canon has officially announced the appointment of brand veteran Guido Jacobs as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland, having assumed the role from April 1. A long-time Canon veteran, Jacobs brings more than 30 years’ experience to the role and has spent the last decade as Imaging Technologies and Communications Group (ITCG) country director for the DACH…
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Nasuni names former Veracode chief Sam King as CEO
Nasuni has announced the appointment of Sam King as its new chief executive officer, as the hybrid cloud storage provider looks to its next phase of growth. The former Veracode CEO succeeds Paul Flanagan, who retires following eight years in the role. Flanagan will remain on the company’s board of directors as non-executive chairman to aid with the leadership transition,…
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DocuWare names Dr. Michael Berger as new CEO
Document management and workflow automation software platform DocuWare has promoted Dr. Michael Berger as its new CEO, alongside a host of leadership changes. Formerly DocuWare’s co-president, Berger has also established a new executive team to support him in spearheading the company’s growth ambitions and expanding its global footprint. Berger joined DocuWare from Siemens in 2008, serving as vice president R&D…
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