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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fusion Connect Announces John Nee as Chief Marketing Officer
Nee Will Elevate Company Awareness to Meet Growing Demand for Fusion's Products ATLANTA, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Connect, a leading cloud communications provider, announces the appointment of John Nee as Chief Marketing Officer. Nee will lead marketing strategy, product marketing, channel marketing and demand generation initiatives at Fusion. "John's unique blend of strategic marketing vision, deep communications industry experience and executional excellence immediately stood out, while I was making this strategic executive appointment," Fusion Connect CEO Bill Wignall said. "His extensive background in B2B marketing, a proven track record of driving growth across various channels, and his cross-functional collaboration will be invaluable to Fusion, our channel partners and our customers." Fusion Connect helps companies modernize their communications infrastructure to improve interactions between employees and customers, reduce costs, and meet the evolving demands of today's business environment. John will bring to Fusion over 20 years of experience building brands, increasing awareness, and accelerating growth through sales and marketing alignment. Prior to joining Fusion Connect, Nee led the marketing teams at communications technology communications companies such as Segra and Integra Telecom. "I am delighted to join Fusion Connect at such an exciting time," Nee said. "Our full-suite product solution all from one vendor, delivered with our superior US-based customer service is what businesses crave today, for their critical communication needs. I look forward to working with the talented team here at Fusion and with our channel partners to drive customer awareness, build strong partner loyalty and further accelerate the company's growth." Fusion Connect's approach stands apart in the marketplace, blending the simplicity of one vendor capability resulting from a full-suite solution, with a fully US-based customer facing team. Fusion Connect continues to be an industry leader with expertise in meeting the unique connectivity and communication needs for mid-market and enterprise organizations, including those with multi-location operations. About Fusion Connect As a leading cloud communications provider, Fusion Connect takes pride in delivering a full suite of U.S.-based managed services that remove all the complexity and allow customers to focus on running their businesses. We use our deep technical expertise and industry know-how to build the 'right-fit', best-of-class communications solutions for our customers right here in the United States. Fusion Connect provides the industry's best service guarantees and is proven at delivering customer success for managed broadband access, UCaaS, CCaaS, SD-WAN, managed security, POTS Replacement, or Microsoft Teams solutions. For more information on how to get started, visit Fusion Connect or connect with one of our experts at +1-888- 301-1721. Press Contact:Fusion ConnectPR@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Fusion Connect Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
GE2025: Former MP Lee Bee Wah inspired PAP newcomer Lee Hui Ying to join politics
Ms Lee Hui Ying started volunteering at 19 and later became a mentee of PAP veteran Lee Bee Wah. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE – A knock on the door when PAP Nee Soon GRC candidate Lee Hui Ying was 19 kick-started a volunteering journey that might lead the 35-year-old to Parliament, if the May 3 polls are in her favour. Outside her door was Ms Lee Bee Wah, on a house visit in the Nee Soon South ward where she was the MP from 2006 until her retirement from politics in 2020. 'She was very warm and enthusiastic… she asked me 'would you like to be a volunteer in the community?',' recalled Ms Lee Hui Ying, who had just completed her A Levels at Nanyang Junior College at that time. 'My immediate answer to her was, why not? I think it was the right opportunity and it was kind of timely. It was something I wanted to explore.' Ms Lee Hui Ying, now 35, became a mentee of the PAP veteran, a point that Ms Lee Bee Wah made at an April 29 rally at Yishun Stadium. Ms Lee Bee Wah, who was known for her colourful character and vocal advocacy for her constituents in Parliament, also said that 'Hui Ying has a bit of Lee Bee Wah in her – (she is) a straight talker, sincere and hard-working'. Does the younger Ms Lee agree? In an interview with The Straits Times on April 30, she said: 'I've seen how she has really touched the hearts of residents. I see her as a role model in how she has tried to go beyond the extra mile to help each and every resident. I definitely want to follow in her footsteps.' Ms Lee Hui Ying, who plays the piano and cello and was part of the Chinese Orchestra in JC, started her volunteering journey in Nee Soon South ward by being a letter writer at Meet-the-People sessions, before serving in various grassroots organisations . At her mentor's suggestion , she decided to join politics and informed her father of her decision in late January. She said: 'I definitely wouldn't have imagined myself joining politics when I was 19. I am very grateful that I got to meet (Ms Lee Bee Wah) at that time, unplanned... something that I never expected. That shaped me, grew me and developed me into who I am today.' She was also inspired by Ms Lee Bee Wah's character of not being afraid to speak up, and hopes to carry that spirit forward. 'She has always said 'dare to speak up and dare to express it'. I would like to echo that view. It's important and that's precisely why I'm stepping up. I could have remained as a volunteer, but... I decided to step into politics because I (want) to represent the views of my residents in Parliament, present their issues in Parliament and find a solution to improve their lives,' said the younger Ms Lee, who has been volunteering for more than 15 years. PAP's Nee Soon GRC candidate Lee Hui Ying hugging former MP for the group representation constituency Lee Bee Wah (right) after the former's rally speech at Yishun Stadium on April 29. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR If elected, she wants to be a voice for seniors in Nee Soon GRC, champion a better support system for young families, and address concerns that youths have about job security. Ms Lee Hui Ying, who is single and has an older and younger sister, spent 10 years in government communications, in ministries including the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Health (MOH). She is currently the Director of Communications at non-profit organisation Temasek Foundation. While working at MOH during the Covid-19 pandemic, she and her colleagues had 'sleepless nights', often issuing press releases past midnight to update the media on the number of Covid-19 cases and cluster areas. Through it all, she kept up her volunteer efforts as she believed in its impact. What kept her going was 'getting to know people, forging friendships, engaging in real activities where it actually impacts individual residents' lives'. Ms Lee Hui Ying is one of four political newcomers that are part of a refreshed PAP slate led by anchor Minister, Mr Shanmugam, 66. They are contesting Nee Soon GRC against a team from Red Dot United led by Mr Ravi Philemon, 56, at the upcoming polls. Other members in the team are Mr Jackson Lam, 40, the head of a pest control and cleaning company; former nominated MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi, 40 and Ms Goh Hanyan, 39, a former director at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information. Despite Mr Philemon's recent barb that the people of Nee Soon 'do not know' who the four new faces are, Ms Lee said: 'I'm new to politics, but certainly not new to Nee Soon. I am fortunate that I will be contesting in the place where I first started volunteering… so it is a full circle moment.' Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
AsiaOne
28-04-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
GE2025: 6 rallies and live Mandarin roundtable on April 29 , Singapore News
Six rallies and a live television roundtable will be held on Tuesday (April 29). The parties involved in the rallies are the People's Action Party (PAP), Workers' Party (WP), Singapore Democratic Party (SDP), Red Dot United (RDU) and People's Power Party (PPP). PAP will stage a rally for Nee Soon GRC at Yishun Stadium while PPP will hold its rally for Ang Mo Kio GRC at Yio Chu Kang Stadium. RDU's rally will take place at the School of Science and Technology for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, while WP's rally will be held at Bedok Stadium for East Coast GRC. SDP will be holding two rallies, one at lunchtime at the promenade area beside UOB Plaza for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, and another at Beacon Primary School for Bukit Panjang SMC. Additionally, a live roundtable hosted by Mediacorp will air from 9pm to 10pm. The participating parties will be PAP, WP, RDU, People's Alliance for Reform (PAR) and Progress Singapore Party (PSP). The hour-long Mandarin programme Singapore Votes 2025: The Political Forum will air on Mewatch and Melisten. It will also be available on Channel 8, Capital 958 and 8world. Police advisory Police said rally attendees are encouraged to take public transport as large crowds are expected at the rallies. They should also prepare for traffic diversions, lane closures and slower traffic. The pick-up and drop-off points for ride-hailing services may be affected as a result. Carparks in the vicinity of the rally sites are restricted to season-parking holders only. Vehicles found illegally parked or causing obstruction may be towed away. Security checks may also be conducted in and around the election meeting sites. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will prohibit the flying of unmanned aircraft and conduct of other aerial activities, such as kite-flying and hoisting of captive balloons, over all rally sites from 6pm to 11pm. The police also banned the following list of items at the rallies: Firearms/ Firearms/parts of firearms, including empty magazines and spent cartridges Live bullets or blanks Air pistol/rifle or parts Spear gun Explosive/blasting cap/dynamite/corrosive substance Fireworks/firecrackers Parang/machete Bearing scrappers Walking stick with dagger Antique pistol/gun Stun gun Baton/t-baton Night stick Signal flare and other flammable materials Handcuff Tear-gas spray/pepper spray Nanchaku Knuckle duster Crossbow Industrial acid Bulletproof vest Keychain in the shape of a bullet or gun Wooden/metal spear Lighter in gun, pistol, bullet, grenade shape Toy gun which resembles an actual gun Kirpan Any sharp or long objects, such as knives, that can be used as a weapon Glass bottles Laser pointers Unmanned aircraft Canned items including canned drinks For our GE2025 microsite, visit here.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RIC announces 2025 commencement speaker
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island College announced Wednesday that its commencement speaker for this year will be former RI AFL-CIO President George Nee. Nee, an alumnus of RIC, served as the union's president for 15 years before retiring in 2024. RIC's ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 17, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion at 10 a.m. RELATED: Longtime RI AFL-CIO president will retire next month An advanced degree ceremony will be on campus at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at the Murray Center. The speaker for that ceremony is Princess Sirleaf Bomba, a RIC alumna who works for The Wheeler School as director of equity, community and belonging. Bomba and Nee will get honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters degree from the college. RIC will also be awarding honorary degrees to four other Rhode Islanders: Community Care Alliance Shelter Manager Bette Gallogly Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island Executive Director Meghan Grady Womxn Project Executive Director Jocelyn Foye RI Office of Healthy Aging Director Maria Cimini NEXT: Judge Caprio will be Providence College's 2025 commencement speaker Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Appeals court upholds child sex conviction for Wilkes-Barre man
Apr. 7—A panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld the conviction and decades long sentence for a Wilkes-Barre man who was found guilty by a Luzerne County jury of raping a girl in 2020 and 2021. Bryan Nee, 35, challenged evidence allowed by Judge David W. Lupas to be used during the trial related to the girl's forensic interview and medical examine at the Luzerne County Children's Advocacy Center. Nee, in his appeal, claimed the testimony by a forensic interviewer was "hearsay," and evidence presented during the three day trial held in January 2023, was insufficient to convict him of rape of a child and unlawful contact with a minor. The three member panel of the Superior Court in a nine-page opinion rejected Nee's appeal citing Lupas correctly allowed the nurse practitioner and forensic interviewer to testify under the state's Tender Year's Doctrine. After Nee was convicted, Lupas sentenced Nee to to 20 to 40 years in state prison and was deemed a sexually violent predator subject to lifetime registration under the state's Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act. During the trial, Assistant District Attorney Carly Levandoski and former assistant district attorney John Carroll relied on Nee being diagnosed with having oral HSV-1 and genital HSV-2 herpes and the testimony of a nurse practitioner who treated the girl. The girl, then 5, was diagnosed as having genital herpes when her mother took her to an urgent care facility believing the child had a rash. During the forensic interview, which a recording was played to the jury, the girl told the interviewer Nee took baths with her and told her to keep it a secret. Levandoski during the trial told the jury a girl at 5-years-old should not have a sexually transmitted disease and should not know certain body parts.
