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Modigent Rounds Out Executive Leadership Team

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

PHOENIX, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Modigent, the pioneering force that emerged on the scene of the mechanical services and controls systems industry earlier this year, is proud to introduce its executive leadership team. Since its launch under the new brand this June, Modigent has been on a consistent growth trajectory, adding to its portfolio of operating companies and broadening its nationwide presence. This evolution is also reflected in the executive leadership team, which brings together existing members and newly added ones.

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  • This evolution is also reflected in the executive leadership team, which brings together existing members and newly added ones.
  • Daniel Bueschel, Chief Executive Officer of Modigent, brings over three decades of leadership experience in both publicly traded and privately held companies.
  • "The synergy of our leadership team, each member bringing a unique set of skills and experiences, positions Modigent on an exciting trajectory," says Dan Bueschel, CEO of Modigent.
  • The executive leadership team is closely supported by national leadership team, consisting of National Vice Presidents and Regional Presidents, carefully chosen for their expertise and ability to help navigate the industry's landscape, drive company growth, bolster market share, and enhance resources and services.

PAUL KENNEDY NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS AND SCOTT MARKLEY NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AT THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE

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Monday, July 10, 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference has named Paul Kennedy vice president, sports communications and Scott Markley vice president, strategic communications.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference has named Paul Kennedy vice president, sports communications and Scott Markley vice president, strategic communications.
  • Effective August 7, 2023, Kennedy will oversee communications operations for all 28 Big Ten Conference-sponsored sports, while Markley will lead strategic communications and media relations across the Big Ten Conference.
  • Both Kennedy and Markley will report to deputy commissioner Diane Dietz and will be based at Big Ten Conference headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois.
  • Big Ten Conference names Paul Kennedy VP, sports communications and Scott Markley VP, strategic communications
    "I am thrilled to welcome Paul and Scott to the Big Ten Conference," Dietz stated.

Apricorn Finds 75% of Organizations Unnecessarily Putting Data at Risk Due to Inconsistent Protection Practices and Negligent Backup Policies

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

POWAY, Calif., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apricorn, the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, today announced new findings from the Apricorn 2023 North American IT Security Survey, which found that only 25% of IT professionals follow industry best practices for backing up data. The survey details data backup, encryption and resiliency protocols for IT professionals in the United States and Canada over the last 12 months.  Overall, the responses revealed gaps in data backup procedures, hedging risks from employees, and securing data on the move with encryption.

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  • The survey details data backup, encryption and resiliency protocols for IT professionals in the United States and Canada over the last 12 months.
  • Overall, the responses revealed gaps in data backup procedures, hedging risks from employees, and securing data on the move with encryption.
  • While some respondents say they are adequately protected, protection for data on the move is inconsistent across organizations.
  • IT pros should continue to encourage employees to backup data to an encrypted device before working remotely."

Apricorn Launches Aegis NVX™; Hardware-Encrypted USB Storage Device Has Read/Write Speeds of 1,000 Mb/s

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

POWAY, Calif., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apricorn, the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, today announced the release of the USB 10Gbs Aegis NVX™. Employing proprietary architecture, The Aegis NVX is the first Apricorn encrypted device to feature an NVME SSD inside. Initial capacity offerings will be 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB, with a price range of $339.00 - $739.00 MSRP.

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  • POWAY, Calif., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apricorn , the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, today announced the release of the USB 10Gbs Aegis NVX™ .
  • Employing proprietary architecture, The Aegis NVX is the first Apricorn encrypted device to feature an NVME SSD inside.
  • The NVX's high-speed read/write capabilities at 1,000Mb/s are sought after in the fields of military intelligence, digital forensics, filmmaking and healthcare where write speeds over 600Mb/s are critical.
  • Additional security advantages of Apricorn's USB 10Gbs hardware-encrypted Secure Keys include:
    To learn more about the Aegis NVX, please visit: https://apricorn.com/aegis-NVX

Organizations Have Plans to Recover from Ransomware Attacks, but 82% Don't Adequately Back Up Data for Successful Recovery

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

POWAY, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apricorn, the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, today announced new findings from the Apricorn 2022 Global IT Security Survey, which revealed that while the majority organizations have data backup plans in place, data for many are at risk. Apricorn surveyed nearly 400 veteran IT security practitioners in industries such as healthcare, IT, education, financial services and manufacturing about security practices around remote and hybrid work, focusing on data resiliency—the availability to access and resuscitate corporate data in the event of a ransomware occurrence or other cybersecurity attack.

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  • Eighty-two percent want their organizations to require encrypted hardware USB usage, but only 34% have mandated such a policy.
  • "Data loss eventsfrom natural disasters to technology failures to cyberattacksare an ever-present danger for organizations across all industries," said Kurt Markley, U.S.
  • Following this rule with a combination of cloud and hardware encrypted storage gives organizations the best chance for full data recovery."
  • Additionally, 60% of respondents do not back up their data or devices in advance of working remotely further weakening their organization's data resilience.

EYP Promotes Executives to National and Office Leadership Positions

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Monday, May 2, 2022

We have exceptional talent, and were thrilled to give our employees leadership opportunities that support our clients and our growth goals.

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  • We have exceptional talent, and were thrilled to give our employees leadership opportunities that support our clients and our growth goals.
  • Delivering the proper engineering solutions for clients is a driver for EYP.
  • In addition to national discipline leads, EYP has also promoted Michael Collard to be managing principal for the firms Boston office.
  • EYP is celebrating 50 years as a people-first, interdisciplinary design firm specializing in higher education, healthcare, government, and science & technology.

Markley Group Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Borrego for Electricity from Community Solar Projects in Massachusetts

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Through this PPA, Markley will purchase half of the power from 80 megawatts (MW) of community solar projects in the Eversource utility territory Borrego developed.

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  • Through this PPA, Markley will purchase half of the power from 80 megawatts (MW) of community solar projects in the Eversource utility territory Borrego developed.
  • Partnering with Borrego allows us to offset our electricity use from 10 solar projects and further support the development of solar energy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • The agreement is part of the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program, which is designed to create a long-term sustainable solar incentive program that promotes cost-effective solar development in the Commonwealth.
  • Borrego, a leading developer, EPC, and O&M provider, accelerates the delivery of large commercial, community solar, and utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in the United States.

Apricorn Research Shows: IT Professionals in Manufacturing More Aware of Cybersecurity Risks, Take Extra Precautions

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The survey results demonstrate that IT professionals in manufacturing have a greater awareness of the cybersecurity risks that come from remote work when compared to professionals in other industries, such as education, financial services and healthcare.

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  • The survey results demonstrate that IT professionals in manufacturing have a greater awareness of the cybersecurity risks that come from remote work when compared to professionals in other industries, such as education, financial services and healthcare.
  • Remote and hybrid workforces that operate without stringent cybersecurity policies and encryption technology are at an increased risk of breaches, lost and/or stolen data."
  • IT professionals in manufacturing also appear to be cautious of technology that poses additional risks, but stop short of further protection strategies.
  • Many companies in the manufacturing industry are aware of the risks of remote and hybrid work.

Over Fifty Percent of U.S. and UK Poll Respondents Have Experienced a Data Loss Due to Inadequate Backup Procedures

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

More than 50 percent of respondents noted that they, or their employees, have experienced a loss of data as a result of not backing up, or a failed backup.

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  • More than 50 percent of respondents noted that they, or their employees, have experienced a loss of data as a result of not backing up, or a failed backup.
  • Despite this, more than 60 percent of respondents stated that they are not required to play a role in backing up company data.
  • This is particularly concerning given the troves of data now moving beyond the boundaries of the corporate network, as more businesses adopt work-from-home scenarios.
  • Jon Fielding, Managing Director, EMEA Apricorn commented, "This month is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the focus is on "Do Your Part.

Markley Announces New England Google Cloud Interconnect Location

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Markley Group , a premier provider of mission-critical data center facilities, cloud computing, and network services, today announced that it has been selected by Google Cloud as one of the first locations of native Google Cloud Interconnect in New England.

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  • Markley Group , a premier provider of mission-critical data center facilities, cloud computing, and network services, today announced that it has been selected by Google Cloud as one of the first locations of native Google Cloud Interconnect in New England.
  • Google Cloud Interconnect allows Markley customers to bypass third parties and gain a direct, private link to Google Cloud through Markleys Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts data centers.
  • As organizations increasingly look to colocation and hybrid cloud deployment models to reduce infrastructure costs and improve performance, Google Cloud Interconnect provides Markley customers with direct and highly available connections enabling them to reliably transfer data between Markley data center locations and their Google Cloud infrastructure.
  • Google Cloud Interconnect provides Markley customers the ability to securely and affordably scale their businesses, said Adam Burnham, Corporate Vice President at Markley.