Without the support of corporate sponsors, the Georgia CIO of the Year® Awards event would not be possible.
The Georgia CIO Leadership Association wishes to recognize the following companies that demonstrated their commitment to the local technology community by sponsoring this event in 2012.
“Spencer Stuart enjoys sponsoring this event as it enables us to support the GCLA members who have partnered with us over the years. GCLA fosters a collaborative spirit not seen in other areas of the country. We have been a key sponsor for the past eleven years.”
Carl Gilchrist, North American Practice Leader, Information Officer Practice, Spencer Stuart
Company Overview:
Spencer Stuart is one of the world’s leading executive search firms. Privately held since 1956, Spencer Stuart applies its extensive knowledge of industries, functions and talent to advise clients on their leadership requirements.
Through 51 offices in 27 countries and a broad range of practice groups, Spencer Stuart consultants focus on senior-level executive search, board director appointments and in-depth executive management assessments.
As the market leader in CIO searches, our global Information Officer Practice conducts nearly 200 key information technology assignments per year for a range of clients, including multinational organizations, mid-sized companies and entrepreneurial startups, with a majority of our work conducted for larger global companies. In addition to recruiting CIOs, we also provide expertise in Applications Development, Architecture, Infrastructure, Program Management and Security.
“We are pleased to be a sponsor for the fifth year in a row for the CIO Awards. This is a great platform to recognize technology leadership within the Georgia region and we are proud to be a part of it.”
Lalit Dhingra, President, NIIT Technologies, Inc.
Company Overview:
NIIT Technologies is a publicly held IT outsourcing arm of $500 Mn+ NIIT group, operating in 44 countries in 4 continents employing 10,000+ employees. NIIT Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and offers services to Insurance, Financial Services, Travel and Transportation and Healthcare organizations through IT and IT enabled services.
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NIIT Technologies is certified at highest data security and compliance levels and has a sound Business Continuity Plan.
"At SunGard Availability Services, we value the integrity that CIOs deliver to their company and community. We are honored once again to be a part of the 2012 Georgia CIO of the Year Awards."
Gregg Dwyer, Vice President Sales, SunGard Availability Services
Company Overview:
Whether it’s collocation, online backup, or business continuity planning, IT departments are asked to enhance data capabilities while reducing cost. SunGard Availability Services can help. SunGard Enterprise Cloud Services brings you the security of a private network or collocation with the flexibility and pricing of public cloud computing. SunGard Secure2Disk® Services for online backup is the most powerful and cost effective way to safeguard your data for fast and reliable disaster recovery. And when disaster recovery services are needed, also count on SunGard business continuity planning software to reduce confusion, minimize downtime, and get your business back on track. Call SunGard today at 1-800-468-7483.
“Polycom is honored to join the Georgia CIO Leadership Association in recognizing Georgia’s top CIO’s who have shown excellence in managing their company’s IT organization. Congratulations to the 2012 nominees."
Jack Shemavon, VP North America Enterprise Sales, East, Polycom, Inc.
Company Overview:
Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCM) is the global leader in telepresence, video and voice solutions and visionary in communications that empower people to connect and collaborate everywhere. We enable rapid and collaborative decision-making, we shorten chains of communication over distance, and we continuously enable innovative products and services. Through the Polycom Open Collaboration Network, Polycom aligns closely with leading UC technology platform partners—such as Microsoft, HP, IBM, Avaya, and others—to provide customers with open and interoperable collaboration solutions that enable full UC integration while protecting existing long-term investments. Polycom solutions have become essential to companies and organizations trying to win in today's increasingly competitive world. Find out how you can collaborate anytime, anyplace with any device in a virtual experience that’s as natural as being there. Visit www.polycom.com.
“The CIO of the Year Award brings together leaders who consistently deliver innovative business solutions for their customers. Recall is pleased to support those who demonstrate excellence and achievement in the field of IT.”
Jason Molfetas, Chief Information Officer, Recall Corporation
As a global leader in information management, Recall offers strategic solutions to businesses in a variety of areas including Physical and Digital Document Solutions, Secure Destruction Services and Data Protection Services. We protect and dispose of our clients most previous and valuable asset – their information. Today, Recall is comprised of over 4,500 Recall associates in more than 20 countries spanning 5 continents.
"Georgia’s great technology leaders contribute to the success of our community, industry and state. The Georgia CIO of the Year Awards is a wonderful way to recognize great leadership. OnX is honored to participate in this year’s event."
Dave DeGroot, Southeast Regional Director, OnX Enterprise Solutions Inc.
One of the 50 Best Managed Companies for 2008, 2009 and 2010, OnX Enterprise Solutions has been a Technology Solution Provider for over 25 years. OnX designs, builds and operates mission-critical computing environments and federated cloud solutions to help clients achieve their business objectives, optimize cost efficiencies and build shareholder value. OnX offers a broad range of core solutions including specialized offerings in Professional Services, Hardware and Software Solutions, Managed Services and Digital Services.
"Tribridge is a proud sponsor of the Georgia CIO Awards because they draw well-deserved attention to individuals promoting IT innovation and creating genuine business value for their companies.”
Peter Harris, Business Development, Southeast, Tribridge
Company Overview:
Founded in 1998, Tribridge is a national IT services and business consultancy dedicated to helping customers become more productive, profitable, competitive and secure. From software selection to on-premise and cloud computing implementations, Tribridge's 300+ professionals leverage a unique combination of industry expertise, technical proficiency and proven service methodology to create an exceptional customer experience and promote a solid return on IT investments.
"MD&E CLARITY is proud to sponsor the 2012 Georgia CIO Awards. As a company that provides technology talent to technology organizations, we recognize the value of this prestigious award and extend our best wishes to all nominees!"
Eleanor Morgan, CEO – MD&E CLARITY
Company Overview:
MD&E CLARITY is an innovative, woman-owned company providing experienced technology professionals that deliver business process analysis and systems support on an interim, permanent or consultative basis. Our ability to deploy the right people, at the right time, with advanced skills and flexibility, has enabled us to establish trusted, long-term partnerships with our clients. Our professionals assist companies with strategic projects, services and support, to facilitate growth and revenue objectives through more efficient operations. For twenty years, MD&E CLARITY has provided professional technology talent and services that accommodate new technology developments, as well as enhance and improve existing processes.
"Insight is proud to be a sponsor of the 2012 Georgia CIO of the Year Awards. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners in 2012."
Ty Hawkins, Director of Sales, Insight Inc.
Insight acts as an IT solutions partner who can help you accomplish more of your IT goals, achieve new efficiencies and realize cost savings every step of the way. Whether you need fast access to essential technologies or the support of technical experts for the strategic planning and deployment of solutions, Insight can help. Insight's broad technical scope and capabilities offer a single-source for diverse IT goals. With a complete portfolio of hardware, software and services, Insight can help you at every stage – from planning to implementation to ongoing management.
"Salesforce.com is proud to support the recognition of every nominee and winner at the 2012 CIO of the Year Awards."
Doug Clemmans, Area Vice President, Salesforce.com
Salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing company that has transformed the way companies collaborate and communicate. Salesforce.com is leading the effort to bring Cloud 2, the next paradigm for computing, to the enterprise by offering its customers the social collaboration, mobility and openness that are the hallmark of this new world.
"Dell Services is proud to sponsor the Georgia CIO of the Year awards. Congratulations to the finalists whose remarkable achievements have paved the way to excellence in the IT industry."
- Steve Schuckenbrock, President, Dell Services
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) delivers worldwide innovative technology and business solutions that give customers the power to do more. Our comprehensive suite of services and solutions in applications, business process, consulting, infrastructure and support helps customers succeed.
Organizations rely on Dell's industry expertise and flexible engagement models to manage risk, enable growth and maximize their IT budget. This allows IT departments, large and small, to focus more on innovation and play a larger, more strategic role in business outcomes.
Learn more at www.dell.com.
“The GCLA’s CIO of the year awards is a great way to celebrate the achievements of our true leaders in Georgia. The Abacus team is excited to be a sponsor and we congratulate all of the nominees for the 2012 awards."
Patrick Hiller, CEO, Abacus Solutions
Abacus Solutions is an Information Technology Partner focusing on virtualization; enterprise storage and archival; comprehensive network solutions; business continuity and backup; and procurement of new and refurbished servers, storage and networking gear. We have the knowledge and resources to architect, implement and troubleshoot all solutions. We partner with many of the industry’s leading manufacturers, giving us proficiency in the full range of services and products they offer. Abacus combines our core competencies, partnerships and resources together to create IT solutions that truly fulfill the needs of our customers. We believe that “simple is brilliant”, and we work to prove it.
Company Overview:
“Wipro is excited to join GCLA in recognizing IT leadership. The Georgia CIO of the Year Awards is a terrific way to recognize our technology leaders, who are vital contributors to the success of our industry, the community and the state.”
Suraj Prakash, Vice President Global Deliver, Wipro Technologies
Wipro is one of the largest global IT services, BPO and Product Engineering companies. It has a leadership position in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting solutions. Wipro began 1945 and started its technology business in 1980. Today, it generates USD 6 billion annual revenues. With enhanced business performance due to R&D and Innovation focus, Wipro gets an enviable 95 percent repeat business.
“Verizon Wireless is a proud sponsor of the 2012 Georgia CIO of the Year Awards, which shine a well-deserved spotlight on the critically important work being done by chief information officers here in the great state of Georgia.”
Company Overview:
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 94 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 82,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com.
"Avaya is proud to join the Georgia CIO Leadership Association in recognizing Georgia's top CIOs for their contribution to and leadership in technology excellence."
Darren Barnes, VP-Southeast, Avaya
Avaya is a global leader in enterprise communications systems. The company provides unified communications, contact centers, and related services directly and through its channel partners to leading businesses and organizations around the world. Enterprises of all sizes depend on Avaya for state-of-the-art communications that improve efficiency, collaboration, customer service and competitiveness.
“This year’s nominees have excelled during some of the most challenging of times. Presidio salutes the 2012 CIO of the Year Award nominees for outstanding performance and leadership.”
Ben Patz, President, Presidio
A leading provider of advanced IT life cycle solutions, Presidio is a proud sponsor of the 2012 Georgia CIO of the Year Awards. Our firm offers complete solutions in Collaboration, Data Center/Virtualization, Mobility and Security for businesses - enterprise, commercial and public sector - that demand optimal performance and excellence in design, implementation and operation. Presidio - for measurable value and exceptional results.
“Synergis is honored to sponsor this year’s CIO of the Year Awards. We extend our congratulations to the finalists and our admiration for their contributions to their companies, the industry and our community.”
Doug Ross, President of Synergis
Company Overview:
Synergis is a recognized industry leader in providing IT staffing solutions to organizations ranging from start-ups to the Fortune 100. For over a decade,
we’ve been deploying the best and brightest IT professionals to meet the personnel needs of our clients. What’s more, we can support workforce management
strategy across all functional areas through our payroll, independent contractor compliance and vendor management services.
“The CIO of the Year is a great event, bringing together our technology community to recognize and celebrate leadership, excellence and character. At Slalom, we are proud to sponsor and support such an inspiring occasion.”
Alex Qatsha, General Manager, Slalom Consulting
Company Overview:
Slalom Consulting is one of the premier business and technology consulting firms in the U.S., with $200M in yearly revenue and more than 1,100 employees across ten North American offices. Slalom has earned recognition as ‘United States 2010 Partner of the Year,’ by Microsoft, ‘Top 10 Best Firms to Work For 2010,’ by Consulting Magazine, ‘Top Service Provider,’ by the Washington Software Association, and has topped countless rankings nationwide of best places to work.
"The Georgia CIO of the Year Awards is a terrific way to recognize our technology leaders, who are vital contributors to the success of our industry, the community and the state."
Regina Kunkle, Vice President , NetApp, Inc.
NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions that deliver outstanding cost efficiency and accelerate business breakthroughs. Our dedication to the principles of simplicity, innovation, and customer success has made us one of the fastest-growing storage and data management providers today. Customers around the world choose us for our “go beyond” approach and broad portfolio of solutions for server-to-storage virtualization, business applications, data protection, and more. Our solutions and virtualized storage technologies provide nonstop availability of critical business data and speed product development, so you can deploy new capabilities with confidence and get to revenue faster than ever before. Discover our passion for helping companies around the world go further, faster at www.netapp.com.
"The Coca-Cola Company is honored to support the Georgia CIO of the Year Awards. Congratulations to the nominees and winners in 2012."
Ed Steinike, VP & Chief Information Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
Company Overview:
We are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers enjoy our beverages at a rate of nearly 1.6 billion servings a day. With a commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate.
“QTS congratulates the nominees of the CIO of the Year. The innovation and commitment to delivering focused IT solutions demonstrated by the nominees is unmatched, QTS is honored to be a part of this prestigious event.”
Butch Goldi, Vice President & General Manager, Southeast
Company Overview:
QTS provides core data center infrastructure - Custom Data Center, Colocation, and Cloud Services - to meet the demands of customers of all sizes. Coupled with carrier-neutral connectivity and a full array of Managed Services, QTS offers complete solutions to your IT infrastructure hosting needs.
QTS owns, operates, and maintains a dozen facilities encompassing over 3.1 million square feet, making us the third largest data center provider in the US.
For more information about QTS, please visit www.qualitytech.com or call toll-free 877-QTS-DATA.
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