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Synoptek wins Gold Stevie(R) Award at the 2026 American Business Awards(R). PR Newswire Yesterday at 8:00am PDT COSTA MESA, Calif., May 7, 2026 /CNW/ - Synoptek, a global digital transformation and IT consulting firm, has been named a Gold Stevie(R) Award winner in the 24th Annual American Business Awards(R). The award recognizes Synoptek's work on the Great Parks of Hamilton County project - Mobile-First Web Modernization and Unified Digital Experience Redesign, which earned top honors in the Web Design category. The American Business Awards(R) are among the premier business awards programs in the United States, honoring excellence across industries. Winners are selected based on strong average scores from a panel of judges, recognizing both the quality and impact of each submission. "Our goal was not just to redesign a website," said Salil Godika, CEO of Synoptek. "We wanted to create a digital experience that truly supports the community. This recognition reflects the thoughtful work that went into building something practical, accessible, and meaningful for everyday users." The project was built on a foundation of UX research, stakeholder interviews, and journey mapping, with a strong focus on mobile usability and accessibility. Some judges specifically highlighted the project's rigorous, research-driven approach and called out measurable improvements, including reduced platform complexity and faster content publishing workflows. "This award reinforces the importance of putting customer experience at the center of digital transformation," said Mark Emery, CX Practice Head at Synoptek. "By understanding how people interact with digital platforms, we designed an experience that feels simple for users while reducing complexity behind the scenes." The work reflects Synoptek's Managed Experience Provider (MxP(TM) approach, which brings together strategy, design, engineering, and continuous optimization. This approach helps organizations move beyond one-time upgrades and build digital experiences that continue to evolve. The project also builds on Synoptek's ongoing collaboration with Great Parks of Hamilton County, supporting its mission to make it easier for residents to access programs, services, and outdoor experiences. "Working with Synoptek has been a strong partnership," said Todd Palmeter, Great Parks CEO. "This recognition reflects a shared commitment to delivering a digital experience that better serves our community." This recognition adds to Synoptek's continued track record at the American Business Awards(R), highlighting its focus on delivering impactful, experience-led digital solutions. About Synoptek Synoptek is the first global Managed Experience Provider (MxP(TM), delivering end-to-end IT and digital transformation services that align technology performance with business outcomes. Powered by its aiXops(TM) platform, Synoptek provides advisory, integration, and AI-activated managed services across four core pillars: Cloud & Agile Infrastructure, Business Applications & Platforms, Customer & Employee Experience, and Cybersecurity. With 24/7 global delivery, deep industry expertise, and a holistic strategy-to-operations model, Synoptek helps organizations reduce operational burden, accelerate transformation, and continuously evolve their digital capabilities. synoptek.com About Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards(R), The International Business Awards(R), the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries annually from organizations in more than 70 nations. SOURCE Synoptek This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.

6sense, the AI-powered Revenue Intelligence platform, has appointed Ashley Jefferson as Chief People Officer and promoted Julia Lake to Chief Information Security Officer as it strengthens leadership to sustain growth. Jefferson brings over 25 years of HR leadership experience across technology, financial services and construction. Most recently Chief People Officer at Synoptek, she previously spent six years at Rackspace Technology. At 6sense, she will focus on strengthening people programmes, scaling performance systems and developing AI readiness initiatives. Lake, who has been with 6sense for three years, will lead global security and trust strategy, including security operations, cloud security, AI governance and compliance. She previously held senior security roles at GitLab, helping guide the company through its October 2021 IPO.

Synoptek renews Microsoft Azure Expert MSP designation for eighth year. COSTA MESA, Calif., March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Synoptek, a leading systems integrator and managed service provider, has once again achieved the prestigious Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP) designation - for the eighth consecutive year. This recognition is awarded to a select group of Microsoft partners who exhibit deep expertise, proven customer success, and operational excellence in delivering managed services on Microsoft Azure. To achieve this designation, Synoptek underwent a rigorous third-party audit authenticating its ability to deliver high-quality cloud services, drive measurable business outcomes, and meet Microsoft's highest standards for cloud governance, security, and operational maturity. "This recognition underlines Synoptek's commitment to helping clients build resilient, high-performing cloud environments on Azure," said Scott Simard, Practice Director, Infrastructure Performance, Synoptek. "Organizations today require more than just migrating to the cloud - they need strategic guidance, performance optimization, and continuous improvement. Achieving Azure Expert MSP status highlights our ability to deliver secure, scalable, and outcomes-driven Microsoft Azure solutions that align technology investments with business objectives." As an Azure Expert MSP, Synoptek gains access to exclusive Microsoft resources which are in turn passed on to its clients. These advantages include advanced support, solution accelerators, early access to release features, and the opportunity to co-innovate with Microsoft. Synoptek has a long-standing history of excellence in managed services, providing comprehensive cloud solutions that span strategy, migration, modernization, optimization, security, and ongoing management. The Azure Expert MSP designation reinforces Synoptek's position as a trusted Microsoft partner, enabling enterprises to confidently navigate complex cloud environments and maximize the value of their Microsoft investments. About Synoptek Synoptek is the first global Managed Experience Provider (MxP(TM), delivering end-to-end IT and digital transformation services that align technology performance with business outcomes. Powered by its aiXops(TM) platform, Synoptek provides advisory, integration, and AI-activated managed services across four core pillars: Cloud & Agile Infrastructure, Business Applications & Platforms, Customer & Employee Experience, and Cybersecurity. With 24/7 global delivery, deep industry expertise, and a holistic strategy-to-operations model, Synoptek helps organizations reduce operational burden, accelerate transformation, and continuously evolve their digital capabilities. www.synoptek.com SOURCE Synoptek