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Logicalis US Appoints Nathan Fong as New CFO

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New York, NY (PRWEB) April 15, 2013

Logicalis, an international IT solutions and managed services provider (http://www.us.logicalis.com), today announced the appointment of Nathan Fong to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the United States. Fong will work in the companys New York City headquarters.

Nathan has an extensive background in finance coupled with an impressive roster of leadership positions in a variety of industries spanning both large and small organizations. These experiences have given him a unique business perspective and expansive view of the market as a whole, says Vince DeLuca, CEO of Logicalis US. I am pleased to welcome Nathan to the Logicalis US executive team.

In his new role at Logicalis, Fong will be responsible for bridging strategy and operational day-to-day processes providing executive direction and oversight of the companys US finance, accounting, tax and strategic planning functions. He will also be tasked with overseeing Logicalis banking and auditing relationships as well as spearheading Logicalis growth initiatives throughout the US.

Logicalis is an exceptional organization with an enviable portfolio of solutions and services, Fong says. It is an honor to have been chosen to help drive the companys future success in the US, and I look forward to becoming an integral part of the Logicalis team.

A certified public accountant, Fongs previous experience includes more than 20 years of executive finance positions in a variety of industries spanning mobile Internet to digital media, publishing and entertainment. Most recently, Fong served as both CFO and COO for Motricity, a provider of mobile Internet services. Prior to Motricity, Fong held the dual roles of CFO and interim CEO for Atrinsic Inc., a direct-to-consumer Internet search-marketing company. He also served as both CFO and executive vice president for The Orchard Enterprise Inc., a digital media services company; CFO of Rodale International, a global publisher of health and wellness books and magazines; CFO and senior vice president of media and entertainment company Discovery Networks International; and divisional vice president of global finance for entertainment and media giant Twentieth Century Fox.

About Logicalis

Logicalis is an international IT solutions and managed services provider with a breadth of knowledge and expertise in communications and collaboration; data center and cloud services; and managed services.

Logicalis employs nearly 3,500 people worldwide, including highly trained service specialists who design, specify, deploy and manage complex ICT infrastructures to meet the needs of almost 6,000 corporate and public sector customers. To achieve this, Logicalis maintains strong partnerships with technology leaders such as Cisco, HP, IBM, CA Technologies, Microsoft, NetApp, VMware and ServiceNow.

The Logicalis Group has annualized revenues of over $ 1.4 billion from operations in Europe, North America, South America and Asia Pacific and is fast establishing itself as one of the leading IT and Communications solution integrators specializing in the areas of advanced technologies and services.

The Logicalis Group is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg and London AIM Stock Exchanges, with revenues of over $ 5 billion.

For more information, visit http://www.us.logicalis.com.







j2Global Continues Rapid Expansion to Meet Growing Competition Within Tech Industry

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) April 12, 2013

A recent announcement by the U.S. Navy, introducing their move to the cloud network, has caused a lot of buzz within the business IT market. A recent report by Ventana Research, shows that 40% of respondents claimed that cloud-based services contributed to the greatest reduction in operating costs. A case study published by Amazon’s new cloud services stated that Thomson Reuters was able to reduce operating expenses by 40%-50%. While this move to the cloud may have positive affects on companies attempting to reduce their operating expenses, many tech companies are anxious to invest in the technology industry. “Smartphones have taken over from feature-phones, tablet adoption is impacting PC spending, and the Cloud is affecting the traditional software, services and infrastructure markets. IT spending is still growing organically, but not at the same pace as prior to the financial crisis says Stephen Minton, Vice President of International Data Corporations Global Technology and Industry Research Organization.

Despite the unstable global economy and cannibalization within the tech industry, this volatility has not seemed to shake j2 Global, parent company of eFax; eVoice; Onebox; Campaigner; and many other Cloud services. With 17 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth and already commanding over 30% of the worlds digital faxing systems, recent acquisitions have positioned j2 Global to be the world leader in the virtual communications market and digital tech media. FindAFax.com, the online faxing service comparison site, takes a deeper look and what it means to the future of business IT in this cloud driven market.

In addition to the cannibal-like nature of the market, adoption rates of businesses using cloud-based services have been relatively slow. j2 Global and companies with similar offerings, must rely heavily on inorganic growth for expansion. The difference between j2 Global and their competitors is j2s aggressive growth and acquisition strategy in product offerings and global markets. Over the last month, j2 procured one of eFaxs largest competitors, MetroFax and expanded their internet fax services to Hungary, Finland and Norway. According to a Zacks JCOM analyst report, eFax will now support 19 different languages across 49 countries. While many of j2s competitors may be hesitant to expand their market share in European countries, j2 catapulted their leadership status in 2012 by procuring six European cloud-based service companies. Their aggressive acquisition strategy has given them a record breaking 2012 year and strong position to expand their market even more in 2013. Currently, j2 holds 39.8% of the internet faxing market share, with the closest competitor at only 4.4% market share.

Not only did j2Global secure their leadership position within the virtual communications industry, j2 Global made another aggressive acquisition in the form of digital tech media. This past November j2 bought Ziff Davis, the leading publisher of top tech trade magazines like PCMag.com, Geek.com and Toolbox.com. Three months later, they doubled their digital media business by acquiring IGN Inc. Originally thought to be a marketing strategy aimed at reaching their young tech friendly customers; the new publishing division has made j2 Global one of the largest digital publishers in the lifestyle and entertainment space.

So whats next for j2Global?

Given their presence in virtual communication, we can only assume that they will continue to expand in other cloud based services like online back-up and email services. According to Reece Freeman of FindAFax.com, Were not exactly sure what else in the industry is out there to be acquired, but rest assured, j2 Global will find it and gobble it up.

About FindAFax.com

FAF offers reviews online fax plans that can be compared side-by-side and recommend based on the visitors unique faxing needs. FindAFax.com also offers unique pricing and free faxing trials for users that sign up through the FindAFax.com website.







Industry Analyst Jeff Kagan Comments on AT&T and Changing Industry

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 24, 2013

After 4pm today AT&T announced their quarterly earnings today according to Fox News and Reuters.

The following are a few comments from Industry Analyst Jeff Kagan.

These are not comments on AT&T earnings. These are comments on the changing AT&T in a changing industry.

According to Jeff Kagan, “AT&T performance through 2012 looks very strong. They are in quite a few different businesses all centering on communications. 2013 looks like this strength will continue as AT&T moves into wireless health care and wireless automotive. They did not discuss this, however I expect AT&T to start moving into other industries in 2013 as well.”

Wireless is a key to the future of not only AT&T, but nearly every other industry. And other industries will require wireless networks as they update.

“So based on this report, and the analyst meeting I attended in November, it looks like AT&T is on a strong growth path.” says Kagan

AT&T is handling the industry wide spectrum shortage by acquiring more from other companies. This will continue. However the industry wide spectrum shortage still needs to be solved for AT&T and every other wireless network, large and small.

AT&T is not just a phone company any longer. AT&T is in many different businesses and that list is growing. They are in the wireless, telephone, Internet and television business. Only local phone is not growing, which is the same with Verizon. Churn is low. The shared data plans are growing. AT&T gives the customer the choice whether to use the shared plan or not.

“Generally speaking it looks like AT&T continues to be on a strong growth path.” says Kagan.

About Jeff Kagan

Jeff Kagan is an Industry Analyst who has been quoted by reporters and the media, thousands of times, over 25 years, in news stories from all of the major media.

He offers comment on tech news stories to reporters and journalists.

Jeff Kagan has also been quoted as a Tech Analyst, Wireless Analyst, Telecom Analyst and Principal Analyst depending on the focus of the story.

He primarily follows wireless, telecom, Internet, cable television and IPTV. Secondarily he follows the wider and more general consumer electronics and technology space.

Visit his website: at jeffKAGAN.com to learn more and for disclosures.

To Reporters: Jeff Kagan sends comments by email to reporters and the media. If you would like to be added to this email list please send request by email.

To Clients: He has worked with many companies over 25 years as consulting clients.

Contact: Jeff Kagan by email at jeff(at)jeffKAGAN(dot)com or by phone at 770-579-5810.

Kagan is an Analyst, Consultant, Columnist and Speaker.







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Looking Ahead to the Information Age in 1985: AT&T Archives

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See more from the AT&T Archives at techchannel.att.com A semi-futurist film about the growth and potential of computers and communications combining in The Information Age. The film puts forth that developments like digital television, speech recognition, and speedy networks might combine in ways to help humanity that wasn’t believed possible before the 1980s. This 1985 film contains an early use of the term “information superhighway” — the origins of the term are still unclear. Al Gore claims to have used the term “information highway” in a presentation around 1978, artist Nam Jun Paik referred to a “superhighway” of data back in 1974, and Ralph Lee Smith’s book on cable television from 1972 used the term “electronic communications highway” in the subtitle. But, until we digitize every piece of print and voice matter for the 20th century, this reference, from Newsweek in 1983, may have to stand as the earliest specific reference (and yes, it is entirely about AT&T’s largest 1980s projects) “This year alone, AT&T will install 15000 miles of glass fibers in commercial systems across the country. Two information superhighways being built of fiber-optic cable will link Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, in a 776-mile system on the East Coast, and Sacramento, Oakland and Los Angeles on the West Coast. In 1984 the video and voice signals for television broadcasts of the Los Angeles Olympics will race through fiber-optic systems buried beneath the city streets …

CP+Bs Katie Kempner Launches Perspectives with Katie Kempner

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) July 24, 2012

Katie Kempner, EVP / Executive Director, Global Communications at CP+B, announced today the launch of a new Internet-based show, Perspectives with Katie Kempner. (http://www.katiekempner-perspectives.com) The show features inspiring conversations with extraordinary working women. The premiere episode, breaking today is an interview with Advertising Age publisher and author of The Book of Doing, Allison Arden. New episodes will break weekly, with the next episode being an interview with Linda Sawyer, North American CEO of Deutsch, Inc.

There has never been a time in history when women have been met with so many exciting, yet pressing demands, said Katie Kempner, the shows creator, executive producer and host. The opportunities are greater than ever, but so is the pressure to simultaneously fulfill many roles, while being always available in this real-time world. My hope is that viewers will be as inspired as I am by my extraordinary guests and that they can find compelling takeaways to help them create their own versions of modern-day, balanced lives. Im incredibly grateful to my amazingly talented colleagues at CP+B for not only sharing my vision, but also allowing it to come to life. I hope this will be a huge benefit for everyone at CP+B, our clients and all of our friends.

The mission of Perspectives with Katie Kempner is to inspire and empower working women as they create lives where they can succeed both professionally and personally. Show guests will span a number of fields and professions. Perspectives with Katie Kempner can be viewed at http://www.katiekempner-perspectives.com as well as accessed through a link on CP+Bs website: http://www.cpbgroup.com. Viewers can also follow the show on Twitter: @perspectiveswkk. Shot on location in New York, the show is produced by CP+B with editorial and post production led by Plus Productions.

This is a topic that Katie has been passionate about for a long time and when she came to me with the idea for Perspectives with KatieKempner, I knew it was something that could be really terrific and that I wanted to support, said Andrew Keller, CEO of CP+B. Im continually amazed by the breadth of talent at CP+B and the extraordinary ideas that are always bubbling up from within. Whether it is this show, a worthy cause or a product or service, whenever we can, I want to help make these visions a reality.

About Perspectives

Perspectives with Katie Kempner (http://www.katiekempner-perspectives.com) is a series of unique and inspiring conversations with extraordinary working women who juggle many different roles in their lives. Hosted by Katie Kempner, EVP, Director of Global Communications at renown advertising agency, CP+B. Join Katie and her guests as they share their stories, their lives and their personal perspectives, ultimately redefining the role of todays working woman, and having lots of fun along the way. Follow the show on Twitter: @perspectiveswkk.







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