Impelsys announces leadership expansion; Says, will mark new era of growth for company
New York City: Impelsys, a leading global provider of technology and innovation to customers, has announced the appointments of Anand Ramachandran as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Barry Bealer as Vice President for Publishing, Information, and Education.
This comes on the back of the strategic appointments of Sripad KB, Venkat Srini, and Vincent Emerald as practice heads for Cloud, Data & Analytics, and Software Testing Services. The expansion signifies a commitment to deliver unparalleled value to its customers and help them forge ahead in their digital transformation journeys. These appointments are also part of a strategic shift to deepen offerings in the Healthcare, Publishing, Information, and Education industries.
The arrival of Anand, Barry, and other practice heads mark a significant milestone in our journey of continuous innovation and growth,” said Sameer Shariff, CEO of Impelsys. “Their expertise and leadership will play a crucial role in further establishing Impelsys as a trusted partner to its customers around the globe. Both Anand and Barry bring a wealth of industry experience and will expand Impelsys capabilities to deliver optimal solutions to its customers; their background in business development will drive Impelsys in its next phase of growth.
Expressing his delight at being a part of the growth story at Impelsys, Anand Ramachandran said, “We are entering a truly exciting phase of convergence where our tech-capabilities, cutting-edge innovation, and our expertise in setting up evolving business models like Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are driving business value to our customers. I also believe that a substantial portion of our business will move towards these modern business models.”
Sharing his excitement, Barry Bealer said, “I’m thrilled to join Impelsys. I’m certain that our mix of people, technology, and processes is a winning combination to drive growth and value. My focus is firmly towards how we can make a difference to customers in Publishing, Information, and Education with our next-gen technology solutions in Cloud, Generative AI, Data Analytics, and AI/ML solutions.”
With this strategic expansion, Impelsys aims to solidify its presence, particularly in Healthcare, Publishing, Information Services, and Education. The company anticipates more growth in the future and actively seeks to broaden its presence across key global markets and verticals.
About Impelsys:
Impelsys is a global provider of technology and innovation that helps organizations transform into digital-first, data-driven intelligent enterprises. Headquartered in New York, NY, with an innovation center in Porto, Portugal, and engineering centers of excellence in Bangalore and Mangalore, India, Impelsys continues to support an ever-growing global client base. With over two decades of expertise in innovation and technology, Impelsys is a trusted partner for organizations seeking end- to-end digital advancement.
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19 US states sue Trump admin over 'unlawful' USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
New York/Washington (PTI): Nineteen US states have sued the Trump administration over its "unlawful" decision to impose a USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, warning that the move will worsen labour shortages in key sectors such as health care, education and technology.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 18 other attorneys general, on Friday filed the lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, challenging what they termed a "massive" increase in H-1B fees without legal authority or due process.
The H-1B visa programme allows highly skilled foreign professionals to work temporarily in the US and is widely used by Indian nationals.
The coalition argued that the new fee would make the programme effectively inaccessible for government and non-profit employers that depend on H-1B workers to provide essential services in health care, education, technology, and other fields.
"H-1B visas allow talented doctors, nurses, teachers, and other workers to serve communities in need across our country.
"The administration's illegal attempt to ruin this programme will make it harder for New Yorkers to get health care, disrupt our children's education, and hurt our economy. I will keep fighting to stop this chaos and cruelty targeting immigrant communities,” James said in a statement.
In September, US President Donald Trump announced that his administration would levy a one-time USD 100,000 fee on all new H-1B applications, which the attorneys general described as a "sudden" and “massive" increase over existing charges.
The attorneys general contended that the imposition of the new fee is "unlawful" and the move violates the Administrative Procedure Act as well as the Immigration and Nationality Act, as it was imposed without congressional approval or the required rule-making process.
Joining James in the lawsuit are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The coalition said the new fee on H-1B visas will severely restrict states' ability to hire new workers under the programme to address labour shortages, disrupting access to education, health care, and other critical services.
This shortage of workers would be devastating for rural and underserved communities already facing shrinking workforces, it warned.
In New York alone, more than a third of health care workers are immigrants, while public universities and hospitals rely heavily on H-1B professionals, according to the lawsuit.
In New York's 16 rural counties, there are currently four primary care physicians for every 10,000 people. New York’s hospitals already face a pervasive nursing shortage estimated to reach 40,000 nurses by 2030. A reduction in H-1B visa holders would only exacerbate this shortage, it said.
Nationwide, the American Medical Association estimates the US will face a shortage of 86,000 physicians by 2036, a shortage that H-1B workers will be critical in filling, the lawsuit said.
Across the US, at least 930 colleges and universities employ staff on H-1B visas. More than half of these institutions are public four-year universities, and more than 10 per cent are medical schools.
In New York, the State University of New York (SUNY) employs 693 employees on H-1B visas, including many who serve students in rural and suburban areas of New York state.
The coalition argues that limiting access to H-1B visas will lead to more crowded classrooms for students and disrupt critical research at leading universities.
Other critical industries in New York, such as technology, finance, and the arts, also rely on H-1B visa holders to fill essential roles. Across the state, more than 13,000 people on H-1B visas work in these sectors.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Trump's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee creates "unnecessary" and "illegal" financial burdens on California public employers and other providers of vital services, exacerbating labour shortages in key sectors.
"The Trump administration thinks it can raise costs on a whim, but the law says otherwise. We are going to court to defend California’s residents and their access to the world-class universities, schools, and hospitals that make Californians proud to call this state home,” Bonta said.
Since the 1950s, the US has had a visa programme that allows skilled workers to temporarily live in America and work in specialised fields. The current version of the H-1B programme was created in the 1990s and allows employers to hire workers in a “speciality occupation” for a maximum of six years.
