Applix Director of Information Technology Named to 'Top 40 Under 40'; Worcester Business Journal and Junior Achievement Recognize Helder Machado for Community Involvement.WESTBOROUGH, Mass. -- Applix, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLX), a global provider of Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Performance Management (BPM) solutions, has announced that its Director of Information Technology Helder Machado has been recognized with a 'Top 40 Under 40' award by the Worcester Business Journal and Junior Achievement. Machado, of Sutton, MA, was nominated and selected based on his long history of community commitment and generosity with his time and skills. "Applix has been based in Massachusetts for more than 20 years," said Milt Alpern, CFO See Chief Financial Officer. , Applix, Inc. "Our commitment to the community extends beyond business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets here: many of our senior managers and employees participate and take leadership roles in a wide variety of local and national non-profit agencies. Helder exemplifies the high quality, community-oriented spirit at Applix. This award is well deserved and we are pleased to support Helder in his efforts." Machado actively volunteers in various area churches, soup kitchens, Junior Achievement, and at the Sutton Elementary School elementary school: see school. , in Sutton, MA, and coaches the Sutton Youth Soccer league. Machado and his family will also be participating in an upcoming walk-a-thon for the Massachusetts Chapter of the ALS Association The ALS Association is a group devoted to fighting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (aka "Lou Gehrig's disease"). The group describes itself as being the only not-for-profit health organization devoted to leading the fight against the disease. . "Many people do not have the opportunities I have had in my life," said Machado. "As a result, I value philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. . While I'm not in the position to be the typical philanthropist who donates large sums of money, I can be generous with my time and skills and receive a great deal back from volunteering." Machado also currently serves in the Massachusetts Army National Guard Reserves and served honorably in the 3rd Infantry Division on active duty during Desert Storm. Upon retiring from full-time military service, Machado earned an Associates Degree in Engineering from the Community College of RI and a Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering electrical engineering: see engineering. electrical engineering Branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity in all its forms, including those of electronics. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute - (WPI) A well-regarded, small engineering college. Address: Worcester, MA, USA. . About Applix Applix (NASDAQ: APLX) is a global provider of Business Intelligence and Business Performance Management solutions. These solutions, based on Applix's TM1 analytics platform, enable the continuous planning, management and monitoring of performance across the financial and operational functions within the enterprise. Applix is a founder of the BPM Standards Group (www.bpmstandardsgroup.org), and has been recognized by numerous industry analyst groups for its technical leadership and vision in the marketplace. More than 1,800 customers worldwide use TM1 for its tight integration with Excel, real-time response, adaptability, and low total cost of ownership. Delivered by Applix and by a global network of partners, TM1-based solutions help customers manage their business performance and respond to the marketplace in real time. Headquartered in Westborough, MA, Applix maintains offices in four countries in Europe, North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. . For more information about Applix, please visit www.applix.com. (C)2004 Applix, Inc. All rights reserved. Applix and TM1 are registered trademarks of Applix, Inc. All other trademarks and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. |
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