WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. - Powerfleet, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIOT), a prominent player in the AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) industry for mobile assets, announced the immediate appointment of Mike Powell as its Chief Innovation Officer (CINO). According to InvestingPro data, the company has demonstrated strong market performance with a 65% return over the past year and maintains a GOOD financial health score. Powell is recognized for his significant experience in leading technology and innovation strategies for billion-dollar revenue companies.
In his role as CINO, Powell is tasked with spearheading Powerfleet's internal and customer-facing digital transformation efforts. His background includes a 20-year career focused on digital transformation and AI-driven growth across various sectors. Powerfleet's CEO, Steve Towe, emphasized Powell's extensive experience in customer-centric innovation and technology development as key factors in his appointment, which is aimed at enhancing the company's Unity AIoT ecosystem and its operational efficiency.
The company also announced that Frank Friesacher, previously Chief Product Officer at Fleet Complete, will now oversee the execution of Powerfleet's technology strategy. Meanwhile, Jim Zeitunian, who has served as the Chief Technology Officer, is leaving Powerfleet to seek new opportunities. The company expressed its gratitude to Zeitunian for his contributions and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Powell expressed his enthusiasm for joining Powerfleet during a transformative period for the company, highlighting the potential of the Unity ecosystem to redefine the AIoT landscape and his commitment to driving innovation for Powerfleet's customers. The company's transformation is backed by solid fundamentals, with InvestingPro data showing revenue growth of 17.36% in the last twelve months and a market capitalization of $47.12 billion.
Powerfleet, with headquarters in New Jersey and a global presence, has been a longstanding leader in the AIoT space, offering solutions that unify business operations through data integration and providing actionable insights. The company is dedicated to delivering digital solutions that enhance efficiency, growth, and success for its customers worldwide.
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Analyst firms DA Davidson and Jefferies have responded to these developments by raising their price targets for Quanta Services. DA Davidson increased its price target from $260 to $295, maintaining a neutral rating, while Jefferies set a new target of $299, also with a hold rating. These adjustments were based on Quanta Services' robust third-quarter results and the expected rise in capital expenditure for Transmission & Distribution and data center trends.
Truist Securities maintained its Buy rating on Quanta Services, highlighting the company's solid free cash flow generation and growth strategy through acquisitions. The firm has a price target of $399 for Quanta Services, reflecting confidence in the company's financial health and growth prospects.
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