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Big Decision Energy: Tech that Drives Growth
This month’s issue features our latest guide on ensuring your IT program works hand in hand with your business strategy and spotlights the experts who've recently joined BD Emerson.
Updating your IT program?
The real test is whether it supports the direction your business is trying to go.
CTOs and CIOs understand that IT has evolved from a support team to a strategic powerhouse. But if your technology direction isn’t tightly synced with your business goals, it’s only a matter of time before the disconnect hits hard and costs even more.
Our latest blog breaks down IT-Business Alignment in five steps and highlights how BD Emerson’s Tech experts can help:
Digital Strategy & Roadmap Development
IT and Digital Infrastructure Modernization
Cloud Transformation and Migration
AI Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management

👋 Meet Our Newest Team Members
Our team of innovators and expert consultants continues to grow with two new additions!

WELCOME RAJ SAHAS - vCISO
We are very excited to welcome Raj Sahas aboard as one of BD Emerson’s talented vCISOs. Raj has 25+ years of experience building security programs that enable growth and operational resilience for Fortune 500, government, public sector, private enterprise, and mission-driven nonprofit companies. He’s even a former MSSP co-founder himself and understands the complexity of building SOC operations, scaling global programs, and guiding organizations through compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI and FedRAMP.
At BD Emerson, Raj is laser-focused on integrating AI responsibly by securing AI/ML pipelines and LLM use, applying the NIST AI RMF, and using analytics to improve detection quality and audit readiness.

WELCOME KAREN BLOMQUIST - Investor Relations Officer
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Karen Blomquist to the team! Karen is a seasoned Investor Relations and Corporate Finance leader with 20+ years of experience building, elevating, and transforming IR programs for companies ranging from $30 billion to $1 billion. She specializes in shaping compelling corporate narratives, strengthening market credibility, and aligning financial storytelling with strategic and operational execution.
As a BD Emerson innovator, Karen is committed to helping companies tell their stories with clarity and confidence, guiding stakeholders through periods of transformation, and building strong, investor-focused communication frameworks that accelerate long-term value creation.
☎️ Schedule a call with our team and learn how Karen can support your IR & Capital Markets strategies
Modernize Your IT Program with BD Emerson
Want to align technology with real business outcomes? We shift security, privacy, and compliance from your cost center to a part of your sales strategy, building security and trust into your products and services. Connect with our team and start building a smarter, stronger IT program.
