CCIE

Canada’s Innovation Report Card: A Call to Action

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torsdag, april 11, 2024
Education, Investment, Map, Policy, Innovation, The Conference Board, Conference, Research, CCIE, STEM, Conference Board of Canada, Failure, IRC, Organization, Knowledge, Creative industries

The research gave Canada a “C” in national innovation ranking.

Key Points: 
  • The research gave Canada a “C” in national innovation ranking.
  • “The results are sobering and confirm a trend that has long been discussed by experts across the country,” said Alain Francq, Director of Innovation and Technology at The Conference Board of Canada.
  • The top challenges in Canada include chronically declining levels of business R&D, low levels of intellectual property ownership and weak industrial competitiveness.
  • The report measures Canada’s innovation ranking against 20 peer nations using 21 indicators.

Driven Technologies Expands Expertise with Strategic Acquisition of ieMentor

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onsdag, januari 3, 2024
Partnership, Data center, Cisco, Acquisition, SOAR, CCIE, AI, Knowledge, Growth, Organization, XDR, Managed services

Rudy Casasola, Driven Technologies' CEO stated: "Our partnership with ieMentor on advanced security and networking offerings has been outstanding, leveraging their deep engineering expertise and CCIE certifications.

Key Points: 
  • Rudy Casasola, Driven Technologies' CEO stated: "Our partnership with ieMentor on advanced security and networking offerings has been outstanding, leveraging their deep engineering expertise and CCIE certifications.
  • Roman Rodichev, ieMentor Founder & CEO, added: "Joining the Driven Technologies team was a natural fit.
  • As part of the acquisition, Roman Rodichev will join the Driven Technologies leadership team.
  • The acquisition underscores Driven Technologies' commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions for current and future IT needs of customers.

INE Marks 20 Years of IT Training Excellence

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onsdag, augusti 23, 2023
Network, Certification, Learning, INE, Organization, Growth, CCIE, Investment, ELearnSecurity, Construction, Nursing

INE has grown from a small start-up in Reno, Nevada to a trailblazing and engaging hands-on technical training solution for organizations globally.

Key Points: 
  • INE has grown from a small start-up in Reno, Nevada to a trailblazing and engaging hands-on technical training solution for organizations globally.
  • INE has stayed ahead of training needs by creating opportunities for organizations to have a one-stop-shop for maturing and upskilling technologists.
  • Through investments in infrastructure and new technologies, INE has become synonymous with hands-on learning for in-demand training programs industry-wide.
  • Acquisitions including eLearnSecurity and Pentester Academy enabled INE to blend emerging cybersecurity technologies with proven training success.

New Research Centre Dedicated to Advancing Innovation in Canada

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torsdag, maj 4, 2023
Intellectual property, The Conference Board, Partnership, CCIE, Global Innovation through Science and Technology initiative, Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation, Research, Innovation, Conference Board of Canada, Growth, Conference, Management, MaRS Discovery District

Ottawa, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Conference Board of Canada has today announced the establishment of the Canadian Centre for the Innovation Economy (CCIE) along with founding members MaRS Discovery District and the Innovation Economy Council.

Key Points: 
  • Ottawa, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Conference Board of Canada has today announced the establishment of the Canadian Centre for the Innovation Economy (CCIE) along with founding members MaRS Discovery District and the Innovation Economy Council.
  • “Canadian entrepreneurs and business leaders are facing an increasing number of challenges,” said Susan Black, President and Chief Executive Officer at The Conference Board of Canada.
  • “The Canadian Centre for the Innovation Economy will develop insights to advance an agenda for innovation in this country that allows our brightest minds to take their ideas to market.”
    Canada has long faced an uphill battle in innovation, and according to the Global Innovation Index’s 2022 report , the country ranked 15th of 132 nations in its innovation rankings.
  • The report found Canada had high rankings in ambition but fell behind in critical areas including research and development, labour productivity, patents and venture capital.

Global Developments Holdings, Inc Executes Merger with VeeMost Technologies, LTD – A Cloud and Cybersecurity Company

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tisdag, februari 14, 2023
Organization, NOC, Automation, OTC, CCIE, Architecture, CUSIP, Specialization, Algorithm, Acquisition, University, Engineering, Certification, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Business administration, AI, Palo Alto Networks, Government, Marketing, Partnership, Growth, AT&T Labs, Machine learning, AT, LTD, Business development, Corporate finance, FINRA, Management, Network equipment provider, Risk management, Cisco

Melvin has achieved success at multiple IT organizations including his prior partnership with Fit Technologies in Cleveland, Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • Melvin has achieved success at multiple IT organizations including his prior partnership with Fit Technologies in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • In his first full year back at VeeMost as CEO and President, Melvin has built a strong foundation.
  • He has set his sights on replicating his success at VeeMost and taking the company to new heights.
  • Furthermore, VeeMost will continue to provide full lifecycle management services for customers' digital transformation journeys to the cloud.

Seibels Appoints Jody Hawkins to Vice President of IT Operations

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torsdag, februari 9, 2023
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, CCIE, CISSP, MCSE, Data center management, Multimedia, MIT, VCP, Harvard University, China Executive Leadership Academy in Pudong, NSE, Management, Seibel

Seibels, a leading service provider to the property and casualty insurance industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jody Hawkins to Vice President of IT Operations.

Key Points: 
  • Seibels, a leading service provider to the property and casualty insurance industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jody Hawkins to Vice President of IT Operations.
  • In this leadership role, Mr. Hawkins is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of Seibels Technology Solutions, including customer support, product delivery, IT professional services, infrastructure, data services, help desk, and mail center.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230209005603/en/
    Seibels Appoints Jody Hawkins to Vice President of IT Operations (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Jody brings a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and security,” said Seibels’ Chief Operations Officer, Nan Brunson.
  • We’re thrilled to have him as part of the Executive Leadership Team.”
    Mr. Hawkins has held technology and security leadership roles for nearly two decades.

CDI Named Cisco Regional Partner of the Year

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torsdag, november 10, 2022
Networks, Security, Data Management, Technology, Software, CDI, Leadership, AppDynamics, Partnership, Partner, CCNA, CCIE, Virtual Enterprise Network Architecture, Data center, CEO, Network equipment, Cisco Systems

CDI, the leading East Coast IT systems integrator providing clients around the world best-of-breed technology solutions, today announced that it has once again been named Cisco Regional Partner of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • CDI, the leading East Coast IT systems integrator providing clients around the world best-of-breed technology solutions, today announced that it has once again been named Cisco Regional Partner of the Year.
  • Headquartered in New York City, CDI was named Partner of the Year for the East region.
  • The company was recently named a Dell Technologies Partner of the Year, Rubrik Partner of the Year, Pure Storage Partner of the Year, and LogicMonitor Managed Services Partner of the Year.
  • A certified Cisco Gold Partner, CDI employs a large contingent of Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Internetwork Engineers (CCIE), along with being Cisco EA 3.0 certified.

Digital Nigeria 2022: NITDA Director General tasks Tech Innovators with Problem Solving

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måndag, oktober 31, 2022
Awareness, Ecosystem, Weakness, Digital, Future, Funding opportunity announcement, Partnership, Conference, Brain, Panel discussion, Sustainability, ICT, Economic growth, Information and communications technology, NITDA, Innovation, NG, Government, Microsoft, Tech, Data communication, Tokyo International Conference on African Development, Technology, GDP, Investor, Exhibition, National Information Technology Development Agency, Prosperity, CCIE, Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi, Entrepreneurship, Digital economy, Solution, Communication, Video game, Renewable energy, Creative industries

NITDA Director General and conference host Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, challenged Nigerian tech innovators and entrepreneurs to identify the problems bedeviling the nation, ...with a view to proffering solutions.

Key Points: 
  • NITDA Director General and conference host Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, challenged Nigerian tech innovators and entrepreneurs to identify the problems bedeviling the nation, ...with a view to proffering solutions.
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    Day Three of the Digital Nigeria 2022 International Conference, tagged "Start-Up and Innovation Ecosystem Day", four enlightening Panel Discussions before "The Future is Tech".
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    Tech-drivers, the Digital Nigeria Family at the conclusion of the three-day Digital Nigeria 2022 International Conference & Exhibitions in a group photograph for the ages.
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    Inuwa stated his challenge during Day 3 of the Digital Nigeria 2022 International Conference, held in Abuja.

California Casualty Elects Jonathan D. Adkisson President and CEO

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torsdag, maj 19, 2022
General manager, Adkisson, Allstate, Firefighter, Farmer, Insurance, Nursing, CCMC, University, CCIE, SAN, Industry, Casualty, Bachelor, GEICO, Mathematics, Growth, FCAS, CA, CEO, Management, California Casualty, Esurance

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jonathan D. Adkisson, FCAS, has been elected President and CEO of California Casualty Management Company ("CCMC") effective June 1, 2022. In this role, Adkisson will run the operations of the reciprocal California Casualty Indemnity Exchange ("CCIE") as CEO of its attorney-in-fact, and Adkisson will serve as President of CCIE's four insurance company subsidiaries, which together are known as the California Casualty Group.

Key Points: 
  • California Casualty, a national auto and home insurance provider with roots in California, has elected seasoned insurance executive, Jonathan D. Adkisson, President and CEO effective June 1, 2022.
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jonathan D. Adkisson, FCAS, has been elected President and CEO of California Casualty Management Company ("CCMC") effective June 1, 2022.
  • In this role, Adkisson will run the operations of the reciprocal California Casualty Indemnity Exchange ("CCIE") as CEO of its attorney-in-fact, and Adkisson will serve as President of CCIE's four insurance company subsidiaries, which together are known as the California Casualty Group.
  • "I am humbled and honored to be asked to serve as the next president and CEO of California Casualty," Adkisson said. "

Cloverhound Acquires Altus in International Expansion

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tisdag, maj 10, 2022
Software, Software as a service, CEO, Acquisition, CCIE, Network equipment, Cisco Systems

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloverhound, a U.S.-based contact center and collaboration company, today announced the acquisition of industry-leading Latin American Cisco Partner Altus for an undisclosed sum. The company will continue under the Cloverhound banner with an estimated 75 employees at offices in Charlotte, Denver, Colo., and San Jose, Costa Rica. The deal is expected to close June 30.

Key Points: 
  • The company will continue under the Cloverhound banner with an estimated 75 employees at offices in Charlotte, Denver, Colo., and San Jose, Costa Rica.
  • "The Cloverhound family is excited to add the global talents of Altus to our team," said Chad Stachowicz, founder and CEO of Cloverhound.
  • This acquisition gives Cloverhound a competitive edge in the market by providing more options for partners and a global reach."
  • "We are excited to bring the expertise and experience of Altus to Cloverhound," said Alonso Bogarin, co-founder and CEO of Altus.