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Sherita Ceasar does Scientific-Atlanta proud
Scientific-Atlanta, a leading global supplier of digital content distribution systems, has added another feather to its cap. The 2001 Women of Color Technology Awards Conference has conferred the award Technologist of the Year upon its vice-president and general manager Subscriber Network Services, Sherita Ceasar. The presentation, which takes place today, salutes people who have made advances in the fields of math, science, technology and engineering. Scientific-Atlanta will host the “Success and Empowerment Forum” at the conference.
Ceasar is being recognised for her tremendous contributions to America’s cable industry, which is gradually gaining an interactive feel. Over the course of two decades she has been an important figure in the field of engineering.
Her current task involves leading SciCare subscriber network services for Scientific-Atlanta. She has helped nearly 240 cable operators launch their interactive networks. Her efforts have enabled Scientific-Atlanta to, among other things, install and maintain site support as well as manage networks in an efficient manner, according to an official release.
Speaking on the award, she said: “This is an exciting time in the cable industry, with unprecedented changes occurring in the way consumers can interact with their televisions. Scientific-Atlanta has been on the forefront of this movement for nearly a decade, and it has been rewarding for me to help cable operators launch new interactive TV services.”
Awards
Ajay Kakar to chair jury for ad:tech Honours Awards 2026
Industry leaders join jury as nominations surge for marketing tech awards
NEW DELHI: The ad:tech Honours Awards 2026 are gearing up for a bigger second edition, with Ajay Kakar, head of corporate branding at Adani Group, set to chair the jury for India’s technology-focused marketing awards.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association India Chapter, the awards celebrate the growing influence of technology in shaping modern advertising and marketing outcomes. This year’s edition has drawn a strong response from across the industry, signalling rising momentum around innovation in marketing technology.
The organisers say the nominations reflect a wide range of ideas and approaches, highlighting how brands and agencies are increasingly leaning on platforms, tools and data to sharpen their campaigns and connect with audiences more effectively.
Leading the evaluation process, Kakar will head a jury made up of senior leaders from across brands, agencies and technology platforms.
The jury panel includes Amaresh Godbole, CEO, digital technology business at Publicis Groupe; Bishwajeet S, head of marketing and PR at Volkswagen India; Carol Goyal, executive director at Rediffusion and CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab; Kushal Sanghvi, director at Komerz; Lara Balsara, executive director at Madison World; Rana Barua, group CEO India, sea and North Asia; Deepak Oram, senior vice president growth marketing and martech; and Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi, head of marketing and creative solutions at Amazon Ads India.
The ad:tech Honours Awards aim to recognise not just creative campaigns but the smart use of technology that delivers measurable impact and business results. Categories this year reflect the rapidly evolving digital landscape, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, content ecosystems, automation, martech and adtech integration, and commerce-led marketing.
The winners will be announced on 17 March 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi during ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners for an evening celebrating the ideas and innovations shaping the future of marketing.iconductor industries.
