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IQ Interactive Fills 5 Key Positions
Mar 02, 2010 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) --
Mainline Information Systems announced that it has been recognized by VMware as a recipient of a VMware Partner Network Award, winning the Global Desktop Virtualization Partner of the Year category.
The award was presented at VMware Partner Exchange 2010.
"VMware's partners continue to be the bedrock of our business, and we are pleased to recognize the great work they have accomplished throughout the year," said Doug Smith, senior director, global partner sales, VMware. "VMware Partner Exchange brings partners together for four days filled with training, education and networking with peers - making this the premier event to help them strengthen their virtualization practices and distinguish themselves in the marketplace. We congratulate Mainline Information Systems, and we look forward to continuing our work together to help deliver virtualization solutions for customers building private cloud infrastructures."
As a Premier Partner in the VMware Partner Network, Mainline said it focuses in desktop, server, and storage virtualization with more than 150 VMware certifications, more than 300 proofs of concept, and more than 30,000 virtual desktop seats deployed.
"Desktop virtualization with VMware enables the critical security and performance metrics that companies require while reducing the overall cost of doing business," said Don Bullock, Mainline's VP of Sales for Open Systems Solutions. "Our customers want to simplify their desktop environment, while realizing the numerous benefits inherent with desktop virtualization such as rapid deployment, reliable disaster recovery, and ease of management."
Mainline began by offering information technology solutions and consulting in the IBM midrange markets and, since, has become an IBM Premier Business Partner and global provider of information technology and business solutions.
VMware Partner Exchange is a global event for virtualization partners offering more than 150 sessions and an exhibitor pavilion to demonstrate how partners can best accelerate their virtualization businesses.
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Atlanta-based IQ Interactive (IQ) announced five key additions to its Atlanta headquarters and New York office reflecting account growth in both offices.
The agency said it is adding a Sr. Experience Strategist, a Sr. Project Manager, a Technical Manager, a Strategic Account Director and an Interactive Designer.
"IQ continues to attract the most talented, experienced people in our business," said Ragan Kellams, IQ Director of Human Resources. "We already have a world-class team and with these new hires, it just keeps getting better."
IQ said it has added the following employees:
Jeremy Conescu has 15 years of web development experience, joining IQ as Technical Manager. Conescu's technical expertise and experience leading projects for AT&T, Sprint, Equifax and Coca-Cola enhances IQ's rapidly growing technology team.
Stephen Taylor will assume the role of Sr. Experience Strategist and comes to IQ with 18 years in design, experience architecture and experience strategy. Most recently Taylor worked at Macquarium as Principle User Experience Strategist, where he developed strategies for Pepsi, Chick-Fil-A, Lowe's, Home Depot, Yahoo!, Emory University, and Chubb.
Emily Reid, formerly from Sapient Corp., joins IQ as Sr. Project Manager. Reid's experience includes spearheading work for Coca-Cola, Carter's & Oshkosh B'Gosh, Sprint, Burger King, DHL and Barnes & Noble among others, and has earned her clients and teams significant business results and numerous industry awards.
Lisa Kasting joins IQ as Strategic Account Director, based out of IQ's New York office, strengthening the agency's financial services portfolio. Kasting comes to IQ from EURO RSCG where she led the multi-channel marketing initiatives on the Citibank account. Her depth of knowledge and 10 years of experience in both on and offline strategies for financial services brings a blend of cross-functional thought leadership to IQ and its clients.
Pete Lawton joins IQ as Interactive Designer, coming from BlacQube where he began his career and developed a passion for creating interactive experiences from concept to completion.
"IQ is all about great people doing great work. We search high and low for only the best talent with the right values and commitment to excellence," said Tony Quin, IQ CEO. "We got really lucky with this group of people. It's part of a terrific start to the year."
IQ is a digital advertising agency, based in Atlanta with an office in New York. The agency specializes in helping brands plan and build digital marketing ecosystems.
More information:
www.iqinteractive.com
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