MIT Schwarzman College of Computing

Enterprise AI Leader SymphonyAI Appoints AI and Robotics Luminary Daniela Rus to Its Board

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Monday, October 16, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SymphonyAI, a leader in predictive and generative AI enterprise AI SaaS, announced today that it has appointed Daniela Rus, Ph.D., as an independent board member.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SymphonyAI, a leader in predictive and generative AI enterprise AI SaaS, announced today that it has appointed Daniela Rus, Ph.D., as an independent board member.
  • Rus joins SymphonyAI as the fast-growth company brings a range of applications combining predictive and generative AI technology to market.
  • We welcome her to the team as SymphonyAI continues to grow and innovate at the forefront of predictive and generative AI."
  • Rus' appointment to the SymphonyAI board follows the recent appointment of financial services visionary Blythe Masters .

Attend the NEC X FutureFusion Forum – A Collaborative Initiative for Silicon Valley’s Tech Startup Ecosystem

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Monday, September 11, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the press are invited to attend the FutureFusion Forum, which brings together high-tech and artificial intelligence (AI) industry leaders that are disrupting the world with tech-driven innovation.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the press are invited to attend the FutureFusion Forum, which brings together high-tech and artificial intelligence (AI) industry leaders that are disrupting the world with tech-driven innovation.
  • Experts will be available by appointment to discuss today’s most pressing issues in AI technology and the startup ecosystem.
  • The FutureFusion Forum is open to any media that would like to attend.
  • FutureFusion Forum is organized by: NEC X Inc. , the venture studio that supports entrepreneurs with NEC’s world-class technology, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Industrial Liaison Program (ILP).

Aspen Ideas Festival Releases 2023 Agenda

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Washington, DC & Aspen, CO, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The full agenda for the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival is available now.

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  • Washington, DC & Aspen, CO, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The full agenda for the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival is available now.
  • The Aspen Institute’s signature summer festival takes place in Colorado in partnership with NBCUniversal News Group, with more than 300 speakers and thousands of attendees set to participate.
  • The Festival is divided into two parts, which run from June 24-27, and June 27-30.
  • New for 2023 is the “Wicked Problem” series each morning, where all attendees gather to open the day by exploring a current issue of deep complexity.

How companies and organizations can gain an analytics edge in 2023 and beyond

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Monday, January 23, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Data drives efficiencies, increases profitability, and bolsters innovation. Yet analytics skills remain outside the wheelhouse of many business leaders, who don't always have a clear view of what data sources and analyses are necessary to formulate the insights they are seeking.

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  • How organizations can gain an analytics edge: The latest in leading and managing with data from MIT Sloan experts.
  • In a new series, " The Analytics Edge ," published by MIT Sloan School of Management's Ideas Made to Matter , MIT Sloan faculty, alumni, and industry experts share practical tips for developing and cultivating a strong analytics practice designed to give companies and organizations a distinct advantage for the future.
  • For optimal success, leaders must also drive literacy efforts throughout their organization to create a culture of trust in data.
  • It also provides access to a free Synthetic Data Vault to guide organizations in building their own synthetic data sets.

Fullstack Academy Joins Blackstone-backed Simplilearn

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Fullstack Academy , a trailblazer in tech education, announced today it has been acquired by Simplilearn , the worlds leading online learning bootcamp offering digital skills training and courses to working professionals globally.

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  • Fullstack Academy , a trailblazer in tech education, announced today it has been acquired by Simplilearn , the worlds leading online learning bootcamp offering digital skills training and courses to working professionals globally.
  • Fullstack Academy will continue its current brand and bootcamp offerings and operate as an independent business unit within Simplilearn.
  • Since its founding, Fullstack has expanded its offerings, introducing new bootcamp programs and disciplines within Fullstack Academy, the Grace Hopper Program, government programs, and twenty university and industry partners , growing to over 7,000 alumni across the U.S.
  • Tyton Partners acted as financial advisor and DLA Piper acted as legal advisor to Fullstack Academy and its parent company.

Schwarzman Scholars Names New Executive Director

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Monday, November 30, 2020

Schwarzman Scholars announced today that Lara Tiedens, President of Scripps College, will become its new Executive Director.

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  • Schwarzman Scholars announced today that Lara Tiedens, President of Scripps College, will become its new Executive Director.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Lara to Schwarzman Scholars, said Stephen A. Schwarzman, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Blackstone and Founding Trustee of Schwarzman Scholars.
  • With over 500 alumni in its global network, Schwarzman Scholars is in the process of finalizing the selection of its sixth class.
  • Dr. Tiedens will report to Amy Stursberg who formerly served as Schwarzman Scholars Executive Director and who was recently named Chief Executive Officer.

Simplilearn Announces the Launch of Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Simplilearn, a global provider of digital skills and training, today announced its Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security with modules from MIT Schwarzman College of Computing (MIT SCoC) and EC-Council (ECC).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Simplilearn, a global provider of digital skills and training, today announced its Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security with modules from MIT Schwarzman College of Computing (MIT SCoC) and EC-Council (ECC).
  • Through this comprehensive six-month program, learners will gain industry-relevant skills to meet the growing demand for jobs in cyber security.
  • The Post Graduate program is designed for professionals with a technology background, around five years of work experience, and the aspiration to build a career in cyber security.
  • Upon completion of the program, learners will receive a Post Graduate certificate from Simplilearn, MIT SCoC, and ECC; as well as an executive program certificate from MIT and a certification as an Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from the ECC.

Simplilearn Announces the Launch of Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Simplilearn, a global provider of digital skills and training, today announced its Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security with modules from MIT Schwarzman College of Computing (MIT SCoC) and EC-Council (ECC).

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Simplilearn, a global provider of digital skills and training, today announced its Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security with modules from MIT Schwarzman College of Computing (MIT SCoC) and EC-Council (ECC).
  • Through this comprehensive six-month program, learners will gain industry-relevant skills to meet the growing demand for jobs in cyber security.
  • The Post Graduate program is designed for professionals with a technology background, around five years of work experience, and the aspiration to build a career in cyber security.
  • Upon completion of the program, learners will receive a Post Graduate certificate from Simplilearn, MIT SCoC, and ECC; as well as an executive program certificate from MIT and a certification as an Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from the ECC.