04.01.2005
GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
WEST GREENWICH, RI – (January 4, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that it will pay a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.085 per share, payable on January 28, 2005, to shareholders of record on January 14, 2005.
GTECH, a leading global information technology company with over $1 billion in revenues and more than 5,400 people in over 50 countries, provides software, networks, and professional services that power high-performance, transaction processing solutions. The Company's core market is the lottery industry, with a growing presence in commercial gaming technology and financial services transaction processing. For more information about the Company, please visit GTECH's website at http://www.gtech.com .
06.01.2005
GTECH NAMES WALTER DESOCIO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND CORPORATE SECRETARY
WEST GREENWICH, RI – (January 6, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that Walter G. DeSocio has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.
Reporting to W. Bruce Turner, GTECH President and Chief Executive Officer, DeSocio is responsible for managing and overseeing all legal matters for the Company. As part of these efforts, DeSocio also serves as Corporate Secretary to GTECH's Board of Directors.
“We consider ourselves fortunate to add such a talented, multi-faceted business attorney to our senior management team,” said Mr. Turner. “Walter is a great addition and brings a solid background in corporate governance, compliance, and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. His proven leadership and extensive legal and business expertise will be important factors in achieving our strategic business objectives.”
DeSocio most recently served as Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Internap Network Services Corporation, the leading provider of intelligent routing services over the Internet, where he was responsible for the company's corporate administration, human resources, and legal and regulatory activities, and played an instrumental role in the development and execution of Internap's strategic imperatives.
Prior to joining Internap, DeSocio was General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Concert B.V., the multi-billion dollar global communications business owned by AT&T and BT Group. Previous to that, DeSocio was AT&T's Chief Regional Counsel for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, with legal responsibility for all of AT&T's international business activity outside of the U.S
DeSocio earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Colgate University , his Juris Doctor from New York Law School , and an LL.M. degree with valedictory honors from Cambridge University ( Corpus Christi College ) in England .
GTECH, a leading global information technology company with over $1 billion in revenues and more than 5,400 people in over 50 countries, provides software, networks, and professional services that power high-performance, transaction processing solutions. The Company's core market is the lottery industry, with a growing presence in commercial gaming technology and financial services transaction processing. For more information about the Company, please visit GTECH's website at http://www.gtech.com .
06.01.2005
GTECH TO PROVIDE OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK AT SMITH BARNEY CITIGROUP ENTERTAINMENT, MEDIA, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE
WEST GREENWICH, RI - (January 6, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK), a leading information technology provider to government and commercial markets worldwide, will participate in the Smith Barney Citigroup 15 th Annual Entertainment, Media, and Telecommunications Conference at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix.
GTECH President and CEO, W. Bruce Turner, and Senior Vice President and CFO, Jaymin B. Patel, will provide an overview of GTECH's business strategy and outlook to conference participants on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 , at 9:45 a.m. (Mountain Time). This presentation will broadcast live over the Internet via the Company's website at www.gtech.com in the Investors section, or at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/sbcitigro...05/53203193.cfm . The presentation will also be available to download approximately one hour after the live event and will be accessible for 30 days following the conference on the Company's website and at the above-mentioned URL.
10.01.2005
THOMAS J. CAFFREY, VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY FOR GTECH CORPORATION, HONORED AS A 2005 PREMIER 100 IT LEADER BY IDG’S COMPUTERWORLD
The “Voice of IT Management” Recognizes Caffrey for Creativity and Business Savvy in 6th Annual Awards Program
WEST GREENWICH, RI – (January 10, 2005) –GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) announced that Thomas J. Caffrey, Vice President of Global Technology, has been recognized by IDG's Computerworld , the “Voice of IT Management,” as one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders. The award honors executives who show exemplary technology leadership in resolving pressing business problems. Honorees, including Caffrey, were selected from nearly 600 nominees, and were named and profiled in the January 3 issue of Computerworld . They will be honored again at Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference, occurring March 6-8, 2005, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.
“Technology performance is critical to our business success at GTECH, and this award clearly demonstrates Tom's ability to lead GTECH through a challenging and ever-changing IT environment,” said David J. Calabro, Chief Operating Officer of GTECH. “Tom's leadership and talent have strengthened our business and positioned us well to meet the demands of a changing market. His dedication to GTECH's success is an important quality that fosters continuous innovation within our organization, which helps us manage our growth more efficiently.”
“As an IT professional, being named to the Premier 100 IT Leaders list is a distinct honor,” said Caffrey. “For GTECH to remain competitive, we must continue to utilize IT to drive our business strategy. This award recognizes and validates the work that is required for IT success in any company.”
“Our Premier 100 list honors those who have kept fighting despite the many obstacles that technology has thrown at them this year,” said Don Tennant, editor in chief of Computerworld . “This group of men and women has proven themselves through all facets of business, including some of the toughest challenges, such as cultural hurdles, language barriers, corporate politics, internal/external communication, and maintaining fresh, creative ideas. They think out of the box and do not cower away from difficult projects; rather, they embrace the struggle while foreseeing the opportunities it can bring in the future.”
Caffrey held various business and technology positions prior to joining GTECH in 1999. At GTECH, he was responsible for creating an Information Technology strategy for all internal IT support, which resulted in the Company's first formalized Information Technology Group. Caffrey has since taken on responsibility in the external customer/operational area, including worldwide telecommunications, technology services, information security, and quality assurance. He has succeeded in creating a telecommunications organization and strategy that is the most competitive in the industry, evidenced by GTECH winning the majority of its most recent lottery procurements and attaining 70 percent worldwide market share. Caffrey continues to lead by example as he guides corporate strategy through the innovative use of technology, making his organization more competitive in the marketplace.
The complete list of Premier 100 IT Leaders can be found in the January 3, 2005 issue of Computerworld and online at www.computerworld.com/p1002005 . The issue includes several feature articles summarizing the challenges IT Leaders expect to face in the coming year, including motivating staff, avoiding project pitfalls, shoring up network security, and preparing for the rebound.
Other honorees for the Premier 100 list included IT executives from Chrysler/Mercedes-Benz, Federal Express, Bank of New York, and MasterCard International Inc.
About Computerworld
Computerworld , the “Voice of IT Management,” is the most trusted source for the critical information needs of senior IT management. Computerworld 's integrated offerings form the U.S.-based hub of the world's largest (58-edition) global IT media network through its weekly publication, Computerworld.com website, focused conference series and custom research. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 print and online awards for editorial and design excellence, surpassing its direct competition by an order of magnitude. Recognition includes the 2004 Magazine of the Year Award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and a Jesse H. Neal Award for “Best News Coverage.” In print since 1967, Computerworld is the source for information technology management, with a guaranteed rate base of 180,050, a total print audience of 1,138,000 (IntelliQuest CIMS 2004 Business Influencer Study) and an online audience of over 1 million unique monthly visitors (DoubleClick).
Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, research and events company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers, including Bio-IT World , CIO , CSO , Computerworld , GamePro , InfoWorld , Network World and PC World . The company features the largest network of technology-specific websites, with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide, including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, DEMO® and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com .