Dassault Systèmes’ CEO Pascal Daloz Becomes Also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dassault Systèmes




Dassault Systèmes’ CEO Pascal Daloz Becomes Also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dassault Systèmes

• Bernard Charlès announces stepping down from his Executive Chairman and Member of the Board positions, for personal reasons
• Bernard Charlès intends to put his 43 years of industry experience, and his vision to transform, with AI, industrial creation and production processes, at the service of the Generative Economy
• Pascal Daloz is appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer by Dassault Systèmes’ Board, pursuing the 3D UNIV+RSES ambition to position Dassault Systèmes as leader in Industrial AI

VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) announces that Bernard Charlès has informed the Board of Directors, today and with immediate effect, that he is stepping down as Executive Chairman and member of the Board, for personal reasons.

The Board has unanimously decided that Pascal Daloz, Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Systèmes, becomes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in line with the recommendation of the Compensation and Nomination Committee, as of February 21, 2026.

Pascal Daloz, Dassault Systèmes’ Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer commented :

“I am honored to succeed Bernard Charlès as Chairman of Dassault Systèmes, in addition to my mission as CEO. I would like to thank Bernard for his trust, his unwavering support and his inspiration. We share the same vision: pushing the boundaries of science and imagination to change the lives of consumers, patients and citizens – bringing “virtual worlds to real life”. We also share a common conviction about the plan required to turn that vision into reality.

As Co-Founder and CEO, Bernard guided our company from a startup to a world leader. The inspiration behind Dassault Systèmes’ leading technologies, he has instilled a culture of ongoing innovation within our organization. He has helped transform industries for a more sustainable world. I thank Bernard for his offer to remain available to help us accelerate the adoption of 3D UNIV+RSES powered by AI.

Our ambition is clear: to lead the transformation powered by Industrial AI through 3D UNIV+RSES. This is a long-term commitment to further redefine how industries innovate, operate and compete in the Generative Economy. I am committed to ensuring that Dassault Systèmes retains the freedom needed to remain a game-changer and to accelerating growth.”

Bernard Charlès commented :

“I have requested to be released, for personal reasons, from my duties as Executive Chairman of the Board of Dassault Systèmes. As Co-Founder of our company, alongside Charles Edelstenne, I am truly pleased that Pascal Daloz succeeds me in this role. Pascal and I have worked side by side for 25 years, and he has my full confidence to both lead the company and organize the Board’s work.

This decision reflects the enduring continuity of the company’s governance, which is a major source of trust for our large clients around the world. I am firmly convinced that this new configuration creates the strongest conditions for the continued and successful development of Dassault Systèmes.

I love and am deeply proud of Dassault Systèmes – its people, its teams, its customers, its purpose and values and what we build together. I am, at heart, a product and technology leader; this is my passion. I will remain fully available to the company to accelerate the adoption of 3D UNIV+RSES. Over the past 40 years, I have driven six generations of industry transformations, leading cutting-edge product innovation. “Gen7” is now well defined and architected. Pascal and his remarkable team will drive further this tremendous heritage for the success of our clients, partners and shareholders.”

“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Bernard Charlès for his relentless leadership to position Dassault Systèmes as a world leader in PLM, which is recognized by all industries. His unique vision, endorsed by so many leading companies, has always been a competitive advantage. In the past 3 years, he has carefully prepared his succession: ensuring the 7^th generation of our AI-based industry solutions is well engaged and transmitting his career legacy, constantly aiming for the highest quality standards. With Pascal Daloz, the company is in good hands for the future”, added Charles Edelstenne, Founder and Honorary Chairman.

Information on Conference Call scheduled February 23, 2026

Dassault Systèmes will host a conference call on February 23, 2026, at 7.00 am London time / 8.00 am Paris time. The conference call will be webcast live and available as replay on http://www.3ds.com/investors/. Please connect to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions: http://www.3ds.com

Connect with Dassault Systèmes on

Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

ABOUT DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

Dassault Systèmes is a catalyst for human progress. Since 1981, the company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients and citizens. With Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 370,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, can collaborate, imagine and create sustainable innovations that drive meaningful impact. For more information, visit: www.3ds.com

© Dassault Systèmes. All rights reserved. 3DEXPERIENCE, the 3DS logo, the Compass icon, IFWE, 3DEXCITE, 3DVIA, BIOVIA, CATIA, CENTRIC PLM, DELMIA, ENOVIA, GEOVIA, MEDIDATA, NETVIBES, OUTSCALE, SIMULIA and SOLIDWORKS are commercial trademarks or registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes, a European company (Societas Europaea) incorporated under French law, and registered with the Versailles trade and companies registry under number 322 306 440, or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners. Use of any Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries trademarks is subject to their express written approval.

Contacts

Dassault Systèmes Investor Relations Team
Marie Dumas : +33 1 61 62 70 92

investors@3ds.com

Dassault Systèmes Press Contact
Pierre-Hubert Meilhac : +33 1 8524 0733

Pierrehubert.meilhac@3ds.com

Dassault Systèmes’ CEO Pascal Daloz Becomes Also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dassault Systèmes




Dassault Systèmes’ CEO Pascal Daloz Becomes Also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dassault Systèmes

• Bernard Charlès announces stepping down from his Executive Chairman and Member of the Board positions, for personal reasons
• Bernard Charlès intends to put his 43 years of industry experience, and his vision to transform, with AI, industrial creation and production processes, at the service of the Generative Economy
• Pascal Daloz is appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer by Dassault Systèmes’ Board, pursuing the 3D UNIV+RSES ambition to position Dassault Systèmes as leader in Industrial AI

VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) announces that Bernard Charlès has informed the Board of Directors, today and with immediate effect, that he is stepping down as Executive Chairman and member of the Board, for personal reasons.

The Board has unanimously decided that Pascal Daloz, Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Systèmes, becomes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in line with the recommendation of the Compensation and Nomination Committee, as of February 21, 2026.

Pascal Daloz, Dassault Systèmes’ Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer commented :

“I am honored to succeed Bernard Charlès as Chairman of Dassault Systèmes, in addition to my mission as CEO. I would like to thank Bernard for his trust, his unwavering support and his inspiration. We share the same vision: pushing the boundaries of science and imagination to change the lives of consumers, patients and citizens – bringing “virtual worlds to real life”. We also share a common conviction about the plan required to turn that vision into reality.

As Co-Founder and CEO, Bernard guided our company from a startup to a world leader. The inspiration behind Dassault Systèmes’ leading technologies, he has instilled a culture of ongoing innovation within our organization. He has helped transform industries for a more sustainable world. I thank Bernard for his offer to remain available to help us accelerate the adoption of 3D UNIV+RSES powered by AI.

Our ambition is clear: to lead the transformation powered by Industrial AI through 3D UNIV+RSES. This is a long-term commitment to further redefine how industries innovate, operate and compete in the Generative Economy. I am committed to ensuring that Dassault Systèmes retains the freedom needed to remain a game-changer and to accelerating growth.”

Bernard Charlès commented :

“I have requested to be released, for personal reasons, from my duties as Executive Chairman of the Board of Dassault Systèmes. As Co-Founder of our company, alongside Charles Edelstenne, I am truly pleased that Pascal Daloz succeeds me in this role. Pascal and I have worked side by side for 25 years, and he has my full confidence to both lead the company and organize the Board’s work.

This decision reflects the enduring continuity of the company’s governance, which is a major source of trust for our large clients around the world. I am firmly convinced that this new configuration creates the strongest conditions for the continued and successful development of Dassault Systèmes.

I love and am deeply proud of Dassault Systèmes – its people, its teams, its customers, its purpose and values and what we build together. I am, at heart, a product and technology leader; this is my passion. I will remain fully available to the company to accelerate the adoption of 3D UNIV+RSES. Over the past 40 years, I have driven six generations of industry transformations, leading cutting-edge product innovation. “Gen7” is now well defined and architected. Pascal and his remarkable team will drive further this tremendous heritage for the success of our clients, partners and shareholders.”

“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Bernard Charlès for his relentless leadership to position Dassault Systèmes as a world leader in PLM, which is recognized by all industries. His unique vision, endorsed by so many leading companies, has always been a competitive advantage. In the past 3 years, he has carefully prepared his succession: ensuring the 7^th generation of our AI-based industry solutions is well engaged and transmitting his career legacy, constantly aiming for the highest quality standards. With Pascal Daloz, the company is in good hands for the future”, added Charles Edelstenne, Founder and Honorary Chairman.

Information on Conference Call scheduled February 23, 2026

Dassault Systèmes will host a conference call on February 23, 2026, at 7.00 am London time / 8.00 am Paris time. The conference call will be webcast live and available as replay on http://www.3ds.com/investors/. Please connect to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions: http://www.3ds.com

Connect with Dassault Systèmes on

Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

ABOUT DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

Dassault Systèmes is a catalyst for human progress. Since 1981, the company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients and citizens. With Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 370,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, can collaborate, imagine and create sustainable innovations that drive meaningful impact. For more information, visit: www.3ds.com

© Dassault Systèmes. All rights reserved. 3DEXPERIENCE, the 3DS logo, the Compass icon, IFWE, 3DEXCITE, 3DVIA, BIOVIA, CATIA, CENTRIC PLM, DELMIA, ENOVIA, GEOVIA, MEDIDATA, NETVIBES, OUTSCALE, SIMULIA and SOLIDWORKS are commercial trademarks or registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes, a European company (Societas Europaea) incorporated under French law, and registered with the Versailles trade and companies registry under number 322 306 440, or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners. Use of any Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries trademarks is subject to their express written approval.

Contacts

Dassault Systèmes Investor Relations Team
Marie Dumas : +33 1 61 62 70 92

investors@3ds.com

Dassault Systèmes Press Contact
Pierre-Hubert Meilhac : +33 1 8524 0733

Pierrehubert.meilhac@3ds.com

Polestar Announces Equity Financing of USD 400 Million




Polestar Announces Equity Financing of USD 400 Million

GOTHENBURG, Sweden–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) today announced a USD 400 million equity investment by Feathertop Funding Limited, a special purpose vehicle consolidated to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, with USD 200 million each. Concurrent with the purchase, these financial institutions have each entered into a put option arrangement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geely Sweden Holdings AB, which provides the financial institutions with an exit path, if needed, in three years with certain returns, as part of this equity financing arrangement. The terms are similar to the equity financing arrangements announced by the Company in December 2025.

Michael Lohscheller, Polestar CEO, says: “Following the new equity financing and the funding announcements in December, and with the support of Geely Holding, we continue to make progress on enhancing our liquidity position and strengthening our balance sheet. With a record year of retail sales behind us, we are fully focused on creating a stronger Polestar.”

Additional information about the equity investments

Following the closing of the transaction with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank, neither financial institution will own more than 10% of Polestar’s outstanding equity. The price per Class A ADS to be purchased at the closing will be USD 19.34, which is the same price as in the equity financing in December. The financial institutions will not have any restrictions on the sale of the Class A ADSs they receive, subject to any applicable securities laws. The transactions are expected to close by 5 February 2026 as no regulatory approvals are required.

BofA Securities is acting as Polestar’s exclusive financial advisor in connection with this transaction.

About Polestar

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish electric performance car brand with a focus on uncompromised design and innovation, and the ambition to accelerate the change towards a sustainable future. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, its cars are available in 28 markets globally across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Polestar has four models in its line-up: Polestar 2, Polestar 3, Polestar 4, and Polestar 5. Planned models include Polestar 7 compact SUV (to be introduced in 2028) and the Polestar 6 roadster. With its vehicles currently manufactured on two continents, North America and Asia, Polestar is diversifying its manufacturing footprint further, with production of Polestar 7 planned in Europe.

Polestar has an unwavering commitment to sustainability and has set an ambitious roadmap to reach its climate targets: halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 per-vehicle-sold and become climate-neutral across its value chain by 2040. Polestar’s comprehensive sustainability strategy covers the four areas of Climate, Transparency, Circularity, and Inclusion.

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements in this press release (“Press Release”) may be considered “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or the future financial or operating performance of Polestar, including the timing and completion of the equity investment from the financial institutions. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential”, “forecast”, “plan”, “seek”, “future”, “propose” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Polestar and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) Polestar’s ability to enter into or maintain agreements or partnerships with its strategic partners, including Volvo Cars and Geely, original equipment manufacturers, vendors and technology providers; (2) Polestar’s ability to maintain relationships with its existing suppliers, source new suppliers for its critical components and enter into longer term supply contracts and complete building out its supply chain; (3) Polestar’s ability to raise additional funding; (4) Polestar’s ability to successfully execute cost-cutting activities and strategic efficiency initiatives; (5) Polestar’s estimates of expenses, profitability, gross margin, cash flow, and cash reserves; (6) Polestar’s ability to continue to meet stock exchange listing standards; (7) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (8) demand for Polestar’s vehicles or car sale volumes, revenue and margin development based on pricing, variant and market mix, cost reduction efficiencies, logistics and growing aftersales; (9) delays in the expected timelines for the development, design, manufacture, launch and financing of Polestar’s vehicles and Polestar’s reliance on a limited number of vehicle models to generate revenues; (10) increases in costs, disruption of supply or shortage of materials, in particular for lithium-ion cells or semiconductors; (11) risks related to product recalls, regulatory fines and/or an unexpectedly high volume of warranty claims; (12) Polestar’s reliance on its partners to manufacture vehicles at a high volume, some of which have limited experience in producing electric vehicles, and on the allocation of sufficient production capacity to Polestar by its partners in order for Polestar to be able to increase its vehicle production volumes; (13) the ability of Polestar to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (14) risks related to future market adoption of Polestar’s offerings; (15) risks related to Polestar’s current distribution model and the evolution of its distribution model in the future; (16) the effects of competition and the high barriers to entry in the automotive industry and the pace and depth of electric vehicle adoption generally on Polestar’s future business; (17) changes in regulatory requirements (including environmental laws and regulations and regulations related to connected vehicles), governmental incentives, tariffs and fuel and energy prices; (18) Polestar’s reliance on the development of vehicle charging networks to provide charging solutions for its vehicles and its strategic partners for servicing its vehicles and their integrated software; (19) Polestar’s ability to establish its brand and capture additional market share, and the risks associated with negative press or reputational harm, including from electric vehicle fires; (20) the outcome of any potential litigation, including litigation involving Polestar and Gores Guggenheim, Inc., government and regulatory proceedings, including the NHTSA investigation into the Polestar 2 rear view camera, tax audits, investigations and inquiries; (21) Polestar’s ability to continuously and rapidly innovate, develop and market new products; (22) the impact of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and in Israel, the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea; and (23) the impact of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and in Israel, the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea; and (24) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Polestar’s Form 20-F, and other documents filed, or to be filed, with the SEC by Polestar. There may be additional risks that Polestar presently does not know or that Polestar currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Nothing in this Press Release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Polestar assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future, except as may be required by law.

Contacts

Anna Gavrilova

Head of Investor Relations

anna.gavrilova@polestar.com

Theo Kjellberg

Head of Corporate Communications

theo.kjellberg@polestar.com

FundingSearch.com Gives Commercial Lenders Direct Access to Verified SME Financial Data




FundingSearch.com Gives Commercial Lenders Direct Access to Verified SME Financial Data

Sheffield fintech FundingSearch.com launches with live Xero and Sage integration, connecting brokers and lenders with pre-qualified borrowers

SHEFFIELD, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FundingSearch–Commercial lenders and brokers can now access loan applications with live, verified financial data pulled directly from borrowers’ accounting software. FundingSearch.com, launching today, integrates with Xero, Sage, and Companies House to deliver real-time P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow data alongside verified business information, eliminating reliance on self-reported figures and outdated management accounts.

The platform addresses a persistent industry problem: over half of SME loan applications fail, wasting time for brokers and underwriting resources for lenders. FundingSearch.com’s matching technology connects borrowers with the right lenders from the outset, ensuring applications meet stated criteria with verified data to back them up.

“I spent decades as a broker watching good deals fall apart because the right lender wasn’t found in time,” said Phillip Evans, Founder and CEO. “Placing complex deals can take weeks of manual research. FundingSearch fixes that. Brokers get instant matches, lenders get pre-qualified applications, and borrowers get decisions in days, not weeks.”

The launch delivers on the FCA’s Open Finance vision, bringing verified, real-time financial data into commercial lending for the first time. Lenders and brokers joining the platform gain access to pre-qualified applications across asset finance, invoice finance, working capital, trade finance, merchant cash advance, and property finance.

Lender registration is now open at www.fundingsearch.com with priority onboarding for early adopters.

Notes to Editors

FundingSearch.com is an intelligent matching platform for UK commercial finance, founded in 2025 and headquartered in Sheffield. The platform connects SME borrowers, commercial finance brokers, and lenders through verified financial data integration and intelligent matching technology. FundingSearch.com covers the full commercial finance spectrum, enabling faster, more accurate lending decisions across the UK market.

Contacts

Media Contact
Phillip Evans, Founder & CEO

phill@fundingsearch.com | 07970 500425 | www.fundingsearch.com

FundingSearch.com Gives Commercial Lenders Direct Access to Verified SME Financial Data




FundingSearch.com Gives Commercial Lenders Direct Access to Verified SME Financial Data

Sheffield fintech FundingSearch.com launches with live Xero and Sage integration, connecting brokers and lenders with pre-qualified borrowers

SHEFFIELD, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FundingSearch–Commercial lenders and brokers can now access loan applications with live, verified financial data pulled directly from borrowers’ accounting software. FundingSearch.com, launching today, integrates with Xero, Sage, and Companies House to deliver real-time P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow data alongside verified business information, eliminating reliance on self-reported figures and outdated management accounts.

The platform addresses a persistent industry problem: over half of SME loan applications fail, wasting time for brokers and underwriting resources for lenders. FundingSearch.com’s matching technology connects borrowers with the right lenders from the outset, ensuring applications meet stated criteria with verified data to back them up.

“I spent decades as a broker watching good deals fall apart because the right lender wasn’t found in time,” said Phillip Evans, Founder and CEO. “Placing complex deals can take weeks of manual research. FundingSearch fixes that. Brokers get instant matches, lenders get pre-qualified applications, and borrowers get decisions in days, not weeks.”

The launch delivers on the FCA’s Open Finance vision, bringing verified, real-time financial data into commercial lending for the first time. Lenders and brokers joining the platform gain access to pre-qualified applications across asset finance, invoice finance, working capital, trade finance, merchant cash advance, and property finance.

Lender registration is now open at www.fundingsearch.com with priority onboarding for early adopters.

Notes to Editors

FundingSearch.com is an intelligent matching platform for UK commercial finance, founded in 2025 and headquartered in Sheffield. The platform connects SME borrowers, commercial finance brokers, and lenders through verified financial data integration and intelligent matching technology. FundingSearch.com covers the full commercial finance spectrum, enabling faster, more accurate lending decisions across the UK market.

Contacts

Media Contact
Phillip Evans, Founder & CEO

phill@fundingsearch.com | 07970 500425 | www.fundingsearch.com

GDC IT Solutions Appoints Jeff Sauvé as Chief Revenue Officer




GDC IT Solutions Appoints Jeff Sauvé as Chief Revenue Officer

HARRISBURG, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GDC IT Solutions today announced the promotion of Jeff Sauvé to Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created executive role, Sauvé will be responsible for leading the company’s revenue strategy and driving growth across all sales segments.

“Jeff is a seasoned executive whose leadership has been instrumental in shaping GDC’s strategic direction,” said Dan Logan, CEO of GDC IT Solutions. “His ability to connect public and private institutions with our service delivery teams has strengthened our capacity to deliver innovative IT solutions tailored to client needs. We look forward to his continued leadership and success in driving GDC IT Solutions forward.”

Sauvé joined GDC IT Solutions in 2014 following the company’s acquisition of LAM Systems. Since then, he has served as a key leader, most recently as Vice President of SLED and SMB Business Development. In this capacity, he created the SLED (State, Local, and Education) business segment at GDC, successfully growing it by 350% in just over 10 years.

With over three decades of experience in hardware and service sales, specifically within the K-12 educational and SMB markets, Sauvé brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his new position. He has successfully managed a book of business generating over $65 million in annual revenue and has been instrumental in leading a sales team that identifies and cultivates business opportunities to expand GDC’s footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.

Prior to his corporate career, Sauvé demonstrated strong leadership and discipline as a professional athlete. After graduating from Clemson University in 1995, he was recruited by both the NFL and MLB, earning the opportunity to play with the Green Bay Packers, the Washington Redskins, the Boston Red Sox, and Rhein Fire of NFL Europe.

Sauvé assumes the role of Chief Revenue Officer effective immediately.

About GDC IT Solutions

GDC IT Solutions provides innovative IT solutions and services to connect public and private institutions with robust service delivery teams. The company is dedicated to helping organizations achieve their vision and mission objectives through tailored technology strategies.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Stephanie Hollada

Corporate Development

GDC IT Solutions

866-966-4562

https://gdcitsolutions.com/

GDC IT Solutions Appoints Jeff Sauvé as Chief Revenue Officer




GDC IT Solutions Appoints Jeff Sauvé as Chief Revenue Officer

HARRISBURG, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GDC IT Solutions today announced the promotion of Jeff Sauvé to Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created executive role, Sauvé will be responsible for leading the company’s revenue strategy and driving growth across all sales segments.

“Jeff is a seasoned executive whose leadership has been instrumental in shaping GDC’s strategic direction,” said Dan Logan, CEO of GDC IT Solutions. “His ability to connect public and private institutions with our service delivery teams has strengthened our capacity to deliver innovative IT solutions tailored to client needs. We look forward to his continued leadership and success in driving GDC IT Solutions forward.”

Sauvé joined GDC IT Solutions in 2014 following the company’s acquisition of LAM Systems. Since then, he has served as a key leader, most recently as Vice President of SLED and SMB Business Development. In this capacity, he created the SLED (State, Local, and Education) business segment at GDC, successfully growing it by 350% in just over 10 years.

With over three decades of experience in hardware and service sales, specifically within the K-12 educational and SMB markets, Sauvé brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his new position. He has successfully managed a book of business generating over $65 million in annual revenue and has been instrumental in leading a sales team that identifies and cultivates business opportunities to expand GDC’s footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.

Prior to his corporate career, Sauvé demonstrated strong leadership and discipline as a professional athlete. After graduating from Clemson University in 1995, he was recruited by both the NFL and MLB, earning the opportunity to play with the Green Bay Packers, the Washington Redskins, the Boston Red Sox, and Rhein Fire of NFL Europe.

Sauvé assumes the role of Chief Revenue Officer effective immediately.

About GDC IT Solutions

GDC IT Solutions provides innovative IT solutions and services to connect public and private institutions with robust service delivery teams. The company is dedicated to helping organizations achieve their vision and mission objectives through tailored technology strategies.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Stephanie Hollada

Corporate Development

GDC IT Solutions

866-966-4562

https://gdcitsolutions.com/

Media Release: Jannik Sinner and Allianz Announce Multi-Year Global Partnership




Media Release: Jannik Sinner and Allianz Announce Multi-Year Global Partnership

• Jannik Sinner becomes Global Brand Ambassador of the world’s most valuable insurance brand.
• The partnership broadens Allianz’s established sports collaborations; the large tennis fan base worldwide will drive emotional engagement with Allianz.
• “We’re here to serve” captures the spirit of both partners; joint projects with The Jannik Sinner Foundation aim to support children’s future.

MUNICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tennis star Jannik Sinner and Allianz Group announced a multi-year global partnership today, with the leading insurer and asset manager becoming an official partner of the four-time Grand Slam champion. Boasting approximately 300 million fans worldwide and a billion-strong ATP global fan base, tennis is the second-most popular sport behind football across Allianz key markets. A cornerstone of the collaboration is empowering children and youth through education and sport, providing them with enhanced opportunities for growth, health, and future success. This partnership also expands Allianz’s involvement in sports, fostering awareness and emotional connections with people and customers in key Allianz markets.

At the heart of the partnership between the world’s most valuable insurance brand and the current No. 2 ATP tennis player Sinner, are joint values and a mutual belief in resilience and excellence – the ability to perform consistently at the highest level through disciplined preparation, mental strength, and a strong team. These principles are central to Sinner’s sports mindset and align with Allianz’s dedication to supporting people and organizations through defining moments, securing their future and building confidence in tomorrow.

Jannik Sinner said: “I am delighted to announce this partnership with Allianz. Over the years I have learned that success in sport, as in life, is forged through resilience, preparation, and the willingness to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. A strong team drives every achievement – they push and support me, working hard day after day in order to improve both on and off the court. I know Allianz shares that vision, and I look forward to building a collaboration with them, especially through the partnership with my Foundation.”

Oliver Bäte, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz SE, said: “At Allianz, trust is at the heart of our mission to empower individuals and organizations for a brighter future. We’re thrilled to partner with Jannik, whose values of authenticity, resilience, and excellence mirror our own. This collaboration enhances our established sports partnerships and underscores our dedication to nurturing the potential of the next generation, empowering children and youth to face a changing world with confidence and optimism. Together, we build a future grounded in trust and shared success.”

Giacomo Campora, Allianz Italy’s CEO, commented: “Allianz Italy is proud to support an extraordinary Italian champion like Jannik Sinner. He is worldwide appreciated not only as an athlete, but as a role model of sportsmanship, simplicity, style, and determination to achieve his goals. The constant pursuit of excellence to which Jannik aspires is the same that drives the people at Allianz in their daily work. Today we begin this journey alongside him, aiming to grow together with him.”

The tagline “We’re here to serve” encapsulates the unified spirit and values of Allianz and Jannik Sinner. This message will be prominently showcased in campaigns with Sinner as the Allianz Global Brand Ambassador, reaching customers, employees, distribution partners, and fans worldwide. The collaboration also extends to Allianz’s support for The Jannik Sinner Foundation, promoting programs that leverage education and sport to empower children to explore the world and their place within it.

Allianz boosts Sinner’s portfolio of global partners, which includes brands such as Rolex, Nike, Gucci, Lavazza, and Explora Journeys. Sinner enters 2026 on the back of a standout 2025 season in which he won six titles including the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the ATP Finals, while reaching the finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments.

Allianz’s sport partnerships

Allianz has been a partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements since 2021 and will continue until 2032, playing a key role as the The Official Insurer for the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. For more than 25 years, Allianz has partnered with FC Bayern München and also collaborates with hundreds of local sports clubs and associations in its national markets. As part of its Power of Unity positioning and program, Allianz believes in the power of sports to unite millions of athletes and fans in peaceful competitions and to transcend social and cultural barriers, which is ever more important in an increasingly divided and polarized world.

About the Jannik Sinner Foundation

Founded in 2025, the Jannik Sinner Foundation believes that education and sport can transform a child’s life. Inspired by the people and opportunities that shaped Jannik Sinner’s own journey, the Foundation partners with trusted global and local organizations to remove barriers and provide children worldwide with access to education and sport.

It supports educational programs and sports initiatives that foster personal growth and empower children to thrive mentally and physically, helping them reach their full potential while embracing healthy, active lifestyles.

For more information, visit: www.janniksinnerfoundation.org.

About Allianz

The Allianz Group is one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers serving private and corporate customers in nearly 70 countries. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 761 billion euros* on behalf of its insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage about 1.9 trillion euros* of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we are among the leaders in the insurance industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2024, over 156,000 employees achieved total business volume of 179.8 billion euros and an operating profit of 16.0 billion euros for the Group.

*As of September 30, 2025.

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How Aker Security Builds Control Rooms for Real-Time Decision-Making




How Aker Security Builds Control Rooms for Real-Time Decision-Making

In a new case, Aker Security demonstrates how a control room built on Cyviz’ technology platform functions as the operational nerve center for decision-making, collaboration, and preparedness.

OSLO, Norway–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In today’s security landscape, the challenge lies in aggregating, visualizing, and using large volumes of data effectively in situations where time, precision, and coordination are critical.

Aker Security oversees security and preparedness for large parts of the Group, covering several thousand employees. Its services include travel security, global event and incident monitoring, crisis management, and security advisory services.

“We approached Cyviz because we needed a solution that could bring everything together on a single platform, while at the same time supporting the way we actually work operationally,” says Tonje Evensen Bråthen, Head of the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) at Aker Security.

Real-Time Overview in Aker Security’s GSOC

The control room is designed for continuous operational use and supports the work carried out in the GSOC. This is where complex security situations are managed, often requiring coordination among multiple incidents, systems, and stakeholders.

The objective is to create a working environment that provides operators and decision-makers with a shared, real-time situational awareness, enabling rapid collaboration and clear decision-making.

The center provides an overview of information from multiple sources and systems.

“We work with the Cyviz system in the GSOC on a daily basis. It gives us a better overview and allows us to use the information we already have far more effectively,” says Bråthen.

One Technology Platform – Multiple Systems

The solution is built on Cyviz’ technology platform, developed specifically for control rooms and other critical environments. The platform aggregates information across systems and presents it in a way tailored to different roles and decision levels.

“With Cyviz at the heart of the control room, we have a solution that meets today’s needs while also providing a strong foundation for future development,” says Bråthen.

For Cyviz, the delivery is about providing a platform that supports collaboration and decision-making in complex environments.

A Strategic Decision-Making Tool

The control room at Aker Security is also designed for change. Threat scenarios, evolving workflows, and emerging technological requirements can be addressed without rebuilding the solution from scratch.

“The flexibility of the Cyviz solution allows us to continue developing the control room over time and evolve alongside the technology,” says Bråthen.

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European Firms Recast Networks with Managed Services




European Firms Recast Networks with Managed Services

Organizations transition from in-house ownership as networks grow more complex and regulated across distributed enterprise environments, ISG Provider Lens^® report says

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$III #AI–Enterprises in Europe are changing how networks are designed, operated and governed using managed network services (MNS) that increasingly incorporate AI-assisted and AI-driven capabilities, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.

The 2025 ISG Provider Lens^® Enterprise Managed Network Services report for Europe finds that many organizations across the region historically resisted MNS, relying instead on large internal IT and data operations teams. Companies retained direct control of mission-critical infrastructures, including private data centers, wide area networks and on-premises networking resources. Early MNS offerings were limited in scope, focusing mainly on wired connectivity and basic maintenance. However, as European enterprise networks expanded and diversified, MNS solutions evolved to support multiple delivery models that address the demands of hybrid architectures and global operations.

“In an increasingly threat-heavy environment, enterprises must maintain strong security, minimize downtime and meet multiple regulatory requirements while supporting mobile and cloud-centric workforces,” said Jon Harrod, partner at ISG. “MNS solutions have become central to addressing these operational and security demands across European enterprise environments.”

Hybrid work and distributed operations have become standard in enterprises across the region, increasing complexity for IT and network teams, the report says. Employees now need secure and reliable access to applications from virtually anywhere, while networks must support legacy systems alongside cloud workloads, IoT devices and edge platforms. Simultaneously, rapid advances in AI-powered infrastructure and more persistent cyber threats are raising expectations for continuous monitoring and rapid security responses. Together, these factors are leading enterprises to rely more on MNS to oversee complex environments.

Alongside broader adoption of MNS, European enterprises are increasingly turning to network as a service (NaaS) solutions rather than building and operating complex network environments internally, ISG says. They seek providers with advanced expertise, automation capabilities and specialized staffing. AI and GenAI tools enable network operators to automate routine tasks, improve predictive analytics and strengthen incident detection and response. Enterprises are prioritizing NaaS providers with these capabilities to reduce operational burdens and enable more efficient, scalable and secure services.

Across Europe, network services are also helping enterprises meet regulatory and data sovereignty requirements while adapting quickly to changing business needs, such as scaling up operations during expansion phases. By delegating resource-intensive network operations, enterprises can focus on core business priorities while improving efficiency and sustainability.

“Organizations are increasingly aligning network strategies with sustainability and energy efficiency goals,” said Kenn Walters, lead author of the report. “MNS offerings support these objectives by optimizing network resources, helping organizations reduce their carbon footprint.”

The report also explores other trends in the enterprise MNS market in Europe, including IoT and edge computing adoption and efforts to balance modernization with cost control amid faster refresh cycles.

For more insights into network-related challenges faced by enterprises in Europe, plus ISG’s advice for overcoming them, see the ISG Provider Lens^® Focal Points briefing here.

The 2025 ISG Provider Lens^® Enterprise Managed Network Services report for Europe evaluates the capabilities of 36 providers across three quadrants: Managed Network Services Evolution, Managed Enterprise Connectivity Solutions (DIA, VoIP & VPN) and Network as a Service (NaaS).

The report names Accenture, Colt, Deutsche Telekom, GTT, NTT DATA and Orange Business as Leaders in all three quadrants. Comcast Business, HCLTech, Verizon Business and Wipro are named as Leaders in two quadrants each, while Capgemini, Computacenter, DXC Technology and Kyndryl are named as Leaders in one quadrant each.

In addition, Computacenter and DXC Technology are named as Rising Stars — companies with a “promising portfolio” and “high future potential” by ISG’s definition — in one quadrant each.

In the area of customer experience, Tata Communications is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2025 among enterprise MNS providers. Tata Communications earned the highest customer satisfaction scores in ISG’s Voice of the Customer survey, part of the ISG Star of Excellence™ program, the premier quality recognition for the technology and business services industry.

A customized version of the report is available from Orange Business.

The 2025 ISG Provider Lens^® Enterprise Managed Network Services report for Europe is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage.

About ISG Provider Lens^® Research

The ISG Provider Lens^® Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG’s global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG’s enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage.

About ISG

ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.

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Press Contacts:
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