Lokion

It was a real treat ?? taking part in Hope House's Halloween festivities. We appreciate any opportunity to support this great organization and the people it serves.

Many organizations recognize the importance of user experience (UX), yet delivering exceptional UX remains a challenge. While you understand the necessity of effective UX, defining what that entails and how to achieve it can be unclear. A well-implemented UX is essential not only for converting and retaining customers but also for making the most of your team's valuable time and brainpower. Without a clear UX vision, developers can spend more than 50% of their time addressing avoidable issues. Investing in superior UX can grow your organization's performance, productivity, sales, and customer loyalty. At Lokion, we offer a range of #UX solutions designed to help you refine your websites, applications, and other customer-facing platforms. For more information, please visit our website.

Lokion is excited to announce our acquisition by?Centerline Business Services. This move will allow us to broaden our service portfolio and provide greater value to clients. Stay tuned for updates on new product offerings and learn more through this article from the Memphis Business Journal.

We look forward to the Greater Memphis IT Council Women in Tech happy hour next week. Please plan to stop by Magnolia and May for a drink and to catch up with other Memphis WIT. Sonnet Kopecky Booth, MBA Hughetta Dudley Amanda West, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CAMS Lynette Larkins Lyndzie Hopkins Regina Whitley Audrey Willis Jennifer Culotta, MBA Tish Pinion

Are you struggling to add AI tools to your team’s workflow??When we talk with clients about introducing new AI solutions, we stress the importance of a well-executed pilot.?Good pilots have clear goals and metrics. They leverage the right team and tap into your in-house expertise. ? Want more tips for launching a successful AI pilot? Check out our latest Ask the Expert guide by Lokion Director of Strategy, Petya Grady.

Lokion is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Culotta, MBA to CEO. Jennifer has been a part of the team for almost 14 years serving in various roles including Chief Revenue Office and President. ? Jennifer says of her new role, “I am excited to take on this new challenge. Having been a part of the Lokion team for over a decade, I know the quality work my colleagues produce and I look forward to continuing to work with you all as we do great things together."

We had the pleasure of meeting the latest CodeCrew cohort this month for a round of mock interviews. This is a talented bunch of tech professionals ready to impact Memphis with their skills and passion. Congratulations to you all!

I am excited to join the Greater Memphis IT Council Board of Directors and to continue working with our Women in Tech committee.

Last week, we attended the Greater Memphis IT Council annual meeting, which featured an outstanding keynote by Eric L. Keane, and the naming of their 2024-25 Board of Directors. We are excited to see what this group can do. Congratulations to all of this year's board members: Joe Cutrell, Meka Egwuekwe, Arnie Matson, Rob Ward, Robyn Ballard, Steven Jones, Wendy R. Harris, Lashell Vaughn, Cedric Brown, Dan Weddle, William Kim, Sandra Jeffries-Perry, Michael D. Boyd MBA, Certified CIO, Brian Elrod, Sylvester Tate, Hughetta Dudley, SooTsong Lim, Stephanie Ivey, and our very own, Jennifer Culotta, MBA.

We had a blast speaking with the students at Girls Experiencing Engineering.