[October 26, 2005] Lanier Executive Wins National `CIO Of the Year Award'; Ann Franks Honored by Georgia CIO Leadership Association Tweet ATLANTA --(Business Wire)-- Oct. 26, 2005 -- Lanier Worldwide Inc., today announced that company Vice President of Information Technology Ann Franks has been selected as the 2005 National Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Year by the Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA) in recognition of her outstanding technology leadership and the impact of her team on their organization. "We are proud to see Ann and her team honored by their peers in the technology community with this well-deserved award," said Nori Goto, president and CEO, Lanier Worldwide, Inc. "They are key participants in the strategic vision that has led Lanier to its growth and success." The Georgia CIO of the Year Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the state and is acknowledged by CIO magazine as the only event of its kind in the nation. The program honors technology executives who have shown excellence in managing enterprise-wide information systems in Georgia. "Winning this award is an illustration of my team's unwavering commitment to innovating and developing new technologies that help to deliver results that improve the company's bottom line," said Ann Franks, vice president of Information Technology, Lanier Worldwide, Inc. To qualify for the annual award, a candidate must be employed by a Georgia-based business, be a member of top management, have a proven track record of technology leadership and be primarily responsible for the technical performance of the organization. Nominees for the award were judged by the official "Georgia CIO of the Year Awards Selection Committee", that includes past winners and Georgia technology leaders. The 2005 selection committee is made up of five individuals including: -- John Seral, Vice President and CIO, GE Energy; -- Brian Shield, EVP and CIO, The Weather Channel; -- Abbie Lundberg, Editor in Chief, CIO magazine and Senior Vice President, CXO Media; -- Dr. Dale Goodhue, chairman of the Department of MIS, Terry College of Business, University of Georgia; -- Dr. Richard A. DeMillo, Distinguished Professor of Computing and Director of the Georgia Tech Information Security Center (GTISC) Established in 1998, the Georgia CIO of the Year(R) Awards is an annual awards program honoring chief information officers or those in equivalent positions who have demonstrated outstanding technical leadership in Georgia. The awards are segmented into three categories: regional, national and global, and recognize individuals who have shown excellence in managing their company's or organization's enterprise-wide information systems. About Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Lanier Worldwide, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ricoh Corporation, the Americas sales and marketing unit of Ricoh Company, Ltd., a $17.1 billion global manufacturer of digital copier/printers. Lanier helps its customers succeed by understanding their unique document management needs and delivering systems and services that increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve document workflow. Award-winning solutions include digital multifunction products (color and monochrome), printers (color and monochrome), multifunction facsimile, scanners, digital duplicators, and wide format systems, as well as facilities management and outsourcing services. Lanier distinguishes itself through DOCutivity(R), a unique methodology used to develop innovative solutions to achieve business results. Lanier has earned industry-wide recognition for dedication to customer service, driven by a company philosophy called Customer Vision(R). Founded in 1934, Lanier is based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. For more information, please visit www.lanier.com. About GCLA The Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA) is the professional organization for Georgia's information technology leaders. Its membership is comprised exclusively of chief information officers or individuals in equivalent positions at companies and organizations throughout the state. The GCLA is a nonprofit, noncommercial organization led by an Advisory Board of Georgia CIOs and is underwritten by contributions from five founding companies, including Deloitte, Intellinet, Internet Security Systems, Kilpatrick Stockton and Microsoft. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]