Irvine, CA

Deserve to Win Podcast Episode 44 just dropped and Troutman Amin, LLP’s new format, new rules, and awesome guests have received rave reviews from its nationwide audience. 

This week Troutman Amin, LLP’s famous Deserve to Win podcast features an interview with a panel of CEOs–Contact Center Compliance leader Ron Allen, PureCaller ID chief Derek Oberholtzer and the new head of Sonera Mark Mitchell.

Sonera results from the combination of CCC and PCID and looks to shake up the industry in a move the Czar–attorney Eric J. Troutman– believes will force consolidation across call center solutions. 

The three CEOs join to discuss the combination and the challenge of keeping the goodwill of these brands strong moving forward. 

The Deserve to Win Podcast team–which includes Troutman, along with attorneys Puja J. Amin, Tori Guidry and Oliver Shapiro– also discuss numerous key legal developments including Political fundraiser Winred’s victory in a TCPA suit over repeat-litigator Mark Dobronski and GenDigital’s ten million dollar TCPA class action settlement for sending robocalls to the wrong number. 

The team also discusses fall out from the OpenAI agentic models that went rogue and hacked Hugging Face.

All of this in the firm’s new format and from its beautiful new West Coast Podcast Studio.

You can watch the podcast on Troutman Amin, LLP’s YouTube channel (@DeserveToWin) and listen on your favorite podcast platform.

Troutman Amin, LLP is a prominent, nationally recognized defense law firm handling complex litigation, telecom law, class action defense, and data privacy compliance nationwide. Visit TroutmanAmin.com for more information.

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Ashburn, VA

Data centers are under more pressure than ever to keep pace with AI demand, tighter energy budgets, and a growing list of security threats, all while staying online around the clock. To dig into these challenges together, some of the industry’s top facility leaders and operators will gather in Ashburn, Virginia for the Data Center Facilities Convention 2026, taking place November 17-18.

The event is invite only, and spots are intentionally limited. Organizers are keeping the room small on purpose, so conversations stay honest and the relationships built there actually go somewhere, instead of getting lost in a massive trade show floor.

The convention is built around one idea: the facilities behind our digital infrastructure need just as much innovation as the technology running inside them. Over two days, attendees will work through the issues shaping the future of data center operations, including:

• AI ready infrastructure. How operators are retooling power, cooling, and rack design to support AI training and inference at scale.
• Smart infrastructure and predictive maintenance. The shift toward automated, sensor driven facilities that catch problems before they cause downtime.
• Renewable energy and sustainability. How operators are securing wind and solar power and working toward carbon neutral operations.
• Cybersecurity and risk management. Protecting increasingly connected, mission critical infrastructure from both physical and digital threats.

The discussion panels are really where the event earns its reputation. Rather than sitting through one way presentations, attendees take part in small group conversations where operators can compare real numbers, admit what hasn’t worked, and talk honestly about the tradeoffs behind their biggest decisions.

Planned panel topics include:

• Powering the AI boom. Facility leaders discuss how they’re managing power constraints and planning for AI driven demand that shows no signs of slowing down.
• The real cost of going green. A candid look at what carbon neutral commitments actually require, and where operators are ahead or behind their own timelines.
• Cybersecurity from the operations seat. Less about technical specifics, more about how leadership should think about risk, response, and accountability across physical and digital systems.
• Predictive maintenance in practice. Real examples from operators using AI and sensor data to reduce downtime, told by people who’ve actually implemented it.

Because the group stays small, these sessions feel more like a working group than a stage presentation, giving attendees room to ask direct questions and leave with something they can put to use right away.

“Facility leaders are being asked to modernize faster than ever, without any room for downtime,” organizers noted. “We kept this event invite only and capped the number of seats on purpose. It’s about real conversations and real connections, not another crowded conference floor.”

The convention also brings together operators and 25 vetted solution providers for curated one on one meetings, along with the Smart Data Center Facilities Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals pushing the industry forward.

Given the invite only format and limited number of spots, organizers encourage interested facility leaders and operators to request an invitation early, as seats are expected to fill well ahead of the event.

Event Details

• Event: Data Center Facilities Convention 2026
• Dates: November 17 & 18, 2026
• Location: Ashburn, Virginia (DoubleTree by Hilton, Washington Dulles Airport)
• Format: Invite only, limited seating

The convention is produced by BMA Conventions, a premier events and conference provider dedicated to creating high impact gatherings that drive innovation and industry connections across sectors including data centers, healthcare, and manufacturing.

For registration and more information, visit: https://bmaconventions.com/data-center-facilities-convention/

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LAKE FOREST, IL

PepperBall®, the leader in non-lethal public safety solutions, today announced the appointment of Naomi Schware as Vice President of Marketing. Schware joins the executive leadership team to lead the company’s global brand strategy, product marketing, communications, digital marketing, demand generation, and customer engagement initiatives as PepperBall continues to expand its leadership in de-escalation technologies.

Schware brings more than a decade of experience building and growing brands across the tactical, outdoor, powersports, and western industries. Her career began in the tactical market, where she helped develop global brands before leading integrated B2B and direct-to-consumer marketing strategies for both consumer and professional audiences. Her appointment marks her return to the tactical industry- a move she describes as “coming home”- driven by the PepperBall mission of providing non-lethal solutions that help de-escalate critical situations and protect officers, individuals, and the broader community.

“Naomi is a strategic leader who understands how to build brands with authenticity, purpose, and measurable business impact,” said Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall. “Her experience connecting with diverse audiences, combined with her passion for our mission, makes her an outstanding addition to our leadership team. As PepperBall continues to grow, Naomi’s leadership will help strengthen our brand while ensuring we remain focused on the people we ultimately serve.”

Schware’s marketing philosophy centers on building brands from the end user back to the brand. She believes successful marketing begins with a deep understanding of customer needs, intentional audience segmentation, and delivering meaningful messaging through the right channels. At PepperBall, she will lead efforts to further strengthen the company’s brand while navigating the unique perspectives of its diverse customer base and reinforcing the organization’s position as the global leader in non-lethal de-escalation solutions.

“I couldn’t be more excited to join PepperBall,” said Schware. “Returning to the tactical industry feels like coming full circle, but what truly drew me back was the company’s purpose.

PepperBall isn’t simply manufacturing products, it’s creating solutions that help people make better decisions during critical moments. That’s a mission worth building a brand around.” Beyond her professional experience, Schware brings a unique combination of leadership and life experience to PepperBall. Her military service and experience leading global marketing teams have shaped her leadership philosophy, strengthened her ability to understand audiences from all backgrounds, and reinforced her belief that resilient teams, shared purpose, and authentic storytelling build enduring brands. “PepperBall has built an incredible reputation through innovation, trust, and a relentless commitment to its customers,” Schware added. “I’m excited to partner with this talented team to continue telling that story, strengthening our relationships with every audience we serve, and supporting the company’s next phase of growth.”

About PepperBall®

PepperBall is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-lethal law enforcement solutions that de-escalate confrontations, safely change behavior and ultimately save lives. For over two decades, PepperBall has been the trusted non-lethal partner for thousands of law enforcement, correctional and military professionals worldwide, and over 20 million PepperBall projectiles have been safely deployed. To learn more about PepperBall, visit pepperball.com.

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