BlueCloud recognized as a Snowflake Cortex Code Preferred Partner, advancing ai-powered enterprise delivery. March 25, 2026 Tampa, Fl, March 25, 2026 - BlueCloud, a Snowflake Elite Partner known for delivering enterprise transformation at speed, has been named a Snowflake Cortex Code Preferred Partner, recognizing its leadership in applying AI to real-world data and analytics challenges. Where Snowflake strategy meets AI-powered execution, now accelerated with Cortex Code. This achievement reflects a broader shift in how enterprise delivery is evolving. Organizations are no longer just investing in platforms. They are investing in how fast and effectively those platforms deliver value. Turning AI ambition into execution. Across industries, enterprises are racing to adopt AI. But many face the same bottleneck: translating potential into production. The challenge isn't access to tools but the execution. BlueCloud addresses this gap by combining advisory-led strategy with AI-powered execution, powered by proprietary accelerators developed across 200+ enterprise projects. Cortex Code builds on this foundation, unlocking faster execution, smarter governance, and scalable AI innovation across the Snowflake ecosystem. By integrating Cortex Code into its delivery model, BlueCloud is fundamentally changing how Snowflake projects are executed. In migration scenarios, Cortex Code accelerates transformation logic, automates mappings, and reduces manual validation, compressing timelines from months into weeks. In AI governance initiatives, it enables the rapid design and deployment of structured access frameworks, helping organizations achieve fully governed AI environments while significantly reducing security implementation time. In analytics modernization, it supports faster rationalization of legacy reporting, allowing teams to move quickly toward scalable, modern BI environments. The result is consistent across use cases: faster delivery, lower risk, and measurable business impact. How BlueCloud brings AI to production with Cortex Code. BlueCloud has leveraged Snowflake Cortex Code to embed AI directly into enterprise delivery, transforming how organizations build, scale, and govern AI. By integrating Cortex Code into real-world workflows, BlueCloud enables faster, more consistent, and production-ready AI deployment - moving clients beyond experimentation into measurable outcomes. * Embedded Cortex Code into day-to-day enterprise workflows to operationalize AI at scale * Automated manual processes across support, marketing, and CRM functions * Standardized AI development to improve accuracy, consistency, and speed * Enabled real-time monitoring and control of AI performance and costs * Replaced fragmented tools with a unified, AI-driven delivery approach * Accelerated the transition from pilot use cases to production deployment * Ensured AI systems are secure, governed, and scalable by design "Cortex Code represents a fundamental shift in how enterprise data work gets done," said Rob Sandberg, SVP, Head of Advisory Services. "It's not just about moving faster. It's about building smarter, with context and control built in from the start. At BlueCloud, we're using it to help clients go from idea to impact in a fraction of the time, without compromising on governance or quality." About BlueCloud. BlueCloud is a Snowflake Elite Partner delivering strategic transformation at speed for enterprise clients. With 450 Snowflake-certified consultants and 200+ completed projects, BlueCloud combines advisory-led thinking with AI-powered delivery to help businesses modernize data infrastructure and build AI-ready architectures. Its proprietary accelerators and results-focused approach compress traditional timelines by 50%, delivering measurable business value in weeks rather than quarters. True Blue Snowflake, 100% platform focus, zero distraction.

BlueCloud appoints Rob Sandberg as SVP, Head of Advisory Consulting to accelerate growth in AI and data cloud solutions. Tampa, Fl - [November 11, 2025] - BlueCloud, a global leader in enterprise AI, data engineering, and Snowflake services, today announced that Rob Sandberg has joined the company as SVP, Head of Advisory Consulting. In this newly created strategic role, Sandberg will lead BlueCloud's Advisory Consulting team and will be responsible for shaping the firm's go-to-market strategy, AI solution development, and technical pre-sales and solution architecture functions. Sandberg joins BlueCloud after a highly successful tenure at Hakkōda, where he was one of the first employees and played a significant role in scaling the company from seed funding through its acquisition by IBM. He built and led the company's AI and automation practice, transforming delivery from traditional project-based consulting into an AI-powered model that relied on reusable accelerators, automated frameworks, and repeatable delivery patterns. These capabilities became the heart of Hakkōda's differentiation in the market and were recognized as key strategic assets that contributed to IBM's acquisition. His work spanned multiple industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, federal government, and biotech. Under his leadership, Hakkōda became a Snowflake Partner of the Year and was recognized as a leading systems integrator in both the Snowflake and AWS ecosystems. Sandberg is known for a strategic and revenue-focused approach to AI, consistently connecting innovation to measurable outcomes and helping organizations adopt AI at scale. "Rob understands how to turn AI from a concept into tangible business impact," said Jim Martindale, Chief Executive Officer of BlueCloud. "He has built AI practices that don't just innovate - they generate revenue, accelerate delivery, and create measurable outcomes for customers. Rob has a track record of identifying where the market is moving and building the structure and solutions to get ahead of it. His leadership will be instrumental as we help enterprises build strong data foundations and adopt AI at scale." As Head of Advisory Consulting, Sandberg will guide how BlueCloud positions its solutions in the market, how the organization supports sales cycles, and how customer outcomes are translated into repeatable value. He will be responsible for leading solution positioning, technical case study development, accelerator creation, and technical sales support. His work will empower BlueCloud's sales team to position BlueCloud as the partner of choice for modern data architecture, analytics transformation, and enterprise AI adoption. "BlueCloud is uniquely positioned to lead the next era of enterprise AI, where the strength of the data foundation and the ability to automate delivery will determine who scales and who does not," said Rob Sandberg. "The companies that win will be the ones that treat AI as a transformation strategy rather than a tool. BlueCloud is already ahead of that curve, and I am excited to help accelerate what is possible." Sandberg's background includes engineering and research and development roles in the military and aerospace sectors, followed by applied AI consulting at SFL Scientific, later acquired by Deloitte. He holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a MiniMBA from Miami University, combining analytical depth with a business-driven leadership approach.

BlueCloud appoints Brent LaBier as Chief Revenue Officer to accelerate growth in GenAI and Data Cloud services. Tampa, FL - October 21,2025 - BlueCloud, a global leader in data innovation and enterprise AI, today announced the appointment of Brent LaBier as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). LaBier will lead BlueCloud's unified go-to-market organization - integrating sales, marketing, and client success - to drive the company's next phase of growth and strengthen its leadership in the rapidly expanding GenAI and Data Cloud ecosystem. "Brent's appointment marks an important inflection point in BlueCloud's growth story," said Jim Martindale, Chief Executive Officer of BlueCloud. "He brings a rare combination of operational discipline, enterprise-level execution, and an instinct for transformative growth. His experience building agile, customer-centric teams will be pivotal as BlueCloud continues to expand its presence and impact in the GenAI-drivenenterprise landscape." LaBier joins BlueCloud from Globant S.A., where he served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for North America, leading sales for a $150 million enterprise-platform business. During his tenure, he delivered double-digitannual growth, improved margins by more than fifteen points, and built strategic alliances with global technology leaders including Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, ServiceNow, Google, AWS, and Microsoft. Prior to Globant, LaBier held senior revenue-leadership roles at Navint Partners and Statera, where he successfully led post-acquisition integrations, scaled multi-practice sales organizations, and doubled enterprise-pipeline performance while maintainingstrong EBITDA. "I'm thrilled to join BlueCloud at such a transformative moment in its evolution," said Brent LaBier, Chief Revenue Officer of BlueCloud. "BlueCloud combines deep data expertise, scalable AI capabilities, and an entrepreneurial culture that sets it apart. Together, we'll help enterprises unlock intelligent growth, turning data and AI investments into measurable business impact." As CRO, LaBier will oversee all revenue-generating functions and lead initiatives to deepenenterprise relationships, accelerate adoption of AI-driven solutions, andadvance BlueCloud's strategic partnerships across its key verticals. Hisappointment underscores BlueCloud's continued investment in world-classleadership and its commitment to scaling innovation without compromisingperformance or culture.