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Minister Boissonnault announces more than $28.9 million to help women succeed in the skilled trades

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Funded under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy's Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative, these projects will recruit and retain women apprentices in 39 eligible Red Seal trades found predominantly in the construction and manufacturing sectors.

Key Points: 
  • Funded under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy's Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative, these projects will recruit and retain women apprentices in 39 eligible Red Seal trades found predominantly in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
  • As part of the announcement, Minister Boissonnault also highlighted funding of more than $1.5 million under this initiative to the Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society for its Immigrant Women Trades Apprenticeship project.
  • These investments help to increase the supply of workers in the skilled trades, fostering a more productive workforce, including in the housing industry.
  • "Women are vastly underrepresented in the skilled trades – and it isn't due to a lack of interest.

NEW PICS & WISHES™ DIGITAL LINE FROM AMERICAN GREETINGS MAKES SENDING HIGHLY PERSONALIZED HOLIDAY GREETINGS EASY AND AFFORDABLE

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season is a time to connect with loved ones, spread joy and show love, and there is no better way to share these sentiments than by sending holiday greetings. Research conducted by American Greetings showed that nearly 90% of Americans say receiving holiday greetings brings them joy!

Key Points: 
  • Research conducted by American Greetings showed that nearly 90% of Americans say receiving holiday greetings brings them joy!
  • American Greetings posed this question in a recent poll to find that Americans' favorite holiday greetings elements include personal messages (71%), photos (60%), and "Year in Review" newsletters (23%).
  • The newest digital greetings line from American Greetings offers the perfect solution, incorporating all three.
  • Pics & Wishes ™, a line of multi-media greetings available from the American Greetings iOS mobile app, was specifically designed to make creating and sending heartfelt greetings extremely easy, personalized and affordable.

Omega Systems Announces Promotions Across Technical Service Delivery and 24x7 IT Support Teams

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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READING, Pa., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Omega Systems, an award-winning managed service provider (MSP) and managed security service provider (MSSP), today announced several promotions to members of its technical service delivery and service desk teams.

Key Points: 
  • Award-winning MSP and MSSP Omega Systems announces several promotions to members of its technical service delivery and 24x7 IT support desk teams.
  • READING, Pa., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Omega Systems , an award-winning managed service provider (MSP) and managed security service provider (MSSP), today announced several promotions to members of its technical service delivery and service desk teams.
  • Among the changes is the promotion of MSP industry veteran Andrew Neumann to Vice President of Technical Services.
  • Neumann joined Omega Systems in 2022 and most recently served as Director of Managed Services, overseeing the company's Service Desk operations and Managed Services teams.

Omega Systems Appoints New CEO & COO to Lead Next Wave of Growth

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Over the past 18 months, Bill’s role has shifted to focus significantly on growing Omega through mergers and acquisitions.

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  • Over the past 18 months, Bill’s role has shifted to focus significantly on growing Omega through mergers and acquisitions.
  • Tercha has been with Omega Systems for more than 17 years, mostly recently serving as SVP of Operations.
  • According to founding CEO Bill Kiritsis, this leadership change signals the next wave of Omega’s growth.
  • Jen and I couldn’t be leaving Omega in better hands, and we’re excited to remain involved in the organization and witness its continued growth and evolution.”

Verizon offers exclusive savings via myPlan perks and first-of-its-kind streaming bundle on +play

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced another first in the industry – for the first time, Netflix, Paramount+ and SHOWTIME are offered together as a bundle with exclusive savings and access only on +play, once again innovating on behalf of customers and driving the industry forward. Starting tomorrow and for a limited time, get Netflix’s Premium Plan and the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME bundle together for just $25.991 – all on the Network America relies on.

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  • With myPlan , customers can get more savings for subscriptions on +play via myPlan’s +play monthly credit perk – that’s just $10 for $15 in +play credits.
  • +play gives Verizon customers access to value and savings that they can’t get anywhere else.
  • And now with +play as a perk offered with myPlan, we’re looking forward to even more customers taking advantage of the savings we have to offer.
  • Learn more about the Netflix, Paramount+ and SHOWTIME bundle offer – as well as other savings – by visiting plusplay.verizon.com , or myPlan to take advantage of +play perks.

Omega Systems Accelerates Strategic Growth with Acquisition of The TNS Group

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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READING, Pa., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Omega Systems, a portfolio company of Pfingsten Partners and award-winning managed service provider (MSP) and managed security service provider (MSSP), today announced it has acquired The TNS Group, a seasoned IT services provider based in Stamford, CT. The acquisition further expands Omega's presence in the Northeast region and in key target industries including fintech, healthcare and nonprofit.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition further expands Omega's presence in the Northeast region and in key target industries including fintech, healthcare and nonprofit.
  • The TNS Group has been delivering technology, cybersecurity and IT consulting services for more than 25 years and has offices in Stamford, New York City and Fairhaven, MA.
  • "The TNS Group is a valuable extension to our growing presence in the Northeast, and we're thrilled to welcome them to the Omega family," said Omega Systems Founder & CEO Bill Kiritsis.
  • "Joining forces with Omega Systems is a meaningful step forward for our company," said Ami Soifer, co-founder and CEO of The TNS Group.

Omega Systems Launches New Website to Showcase Award-Winning Managed Services Portfolio

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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READING, Pa., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Omega Systems, a managed service provider to highly regulated and security-conscious businesses, is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned website, omegasystemscorp.com. The newly revamped site showcases the breadth and depth of Omega's service offerings with a bolder, more modern color scheme and engaging user experience.

Key Points: 
  • The newly revamped site showcases the breadth and depth of Omega's service offerings with a bolder, more modern color scheme and engaging user experience.
  • "The new website aligns well with our vision for growth and flexibility, and we're confident it will help businesses and their leaders get to know Omega and our managed service portfolio in a more meaningful and engaging way."
  • Richer Services Information: The updated content helps businesses realize key features and benefits of cloud, cybersecurity, compliance and managed IT services and clearly articulates the value proposition of Omega's technology capabilities and customer-first approach.
  • Omega Systems is a leading managed service provider (MSP) and managed security service provider (MSSP) to mid-market organizations in the financial services, government, manufacturing, healthcare and professional services industries.

Planetree International to Bring Innovative Post-ICU Journal to US

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planetree International has partnered with Netherlands-based We All Journal to bring a ground-breaking therapy for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients to the United States.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planetree International has partnered with Netherlands-based We All Journal to bring a ground-breaking therapy for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients to the United States.
  • said Michael Giuliano, Chief Operating Officer at Planetree International.
  • The digital journal was recently adopted by Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT, under the supervision of Planetree International, marking the first implementation of Post-ICU in the United States.
  • Along with Griffin, Planetree has supported several hospitals in the Netherlands with the introduction and implementation the Post-ICU journal.

Omega Systems Acquires PICS ITech, Continues Rapid Growth in 2022

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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READING, Pa., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Omega Systems, a portfolio company of Pfingsten Partners and managed service provider to highly regulated and security-conscious organizations, today announced it has acquired PICS ITech, an IT services company based in Greater Philadelphia.

Key Points: 
  • Named a Top-50 MSP by Channel Futures this year, Omega continues its accelerated growth with the addition of PICS, strengthening its team of technology professionals and bolstering its portfolio of 'Smart' solutions .
  • "At the end of the day, we are only as strong as our team, and with the addition of PICS, our team is stronger than ever," said Bill Kiritsis, CEO of Omega Systems.
  • PICS marks the second acquisition by Omega Systems in 2022.
  • To learn more about Omega Systems, visit http://www.omegasystemscorp.com or follow Omega on LinkedIn .

Cardinality.ai Joins the AWS Partner Network

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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GAITHERSBURG,Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinality.ai , a data technology company helping government agencies achieve better outcomes through data-driven automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and built-for-purpose solutions, today announced its membership in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN) .

Key Points: 
  • GAITHERSBURG,Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinality.ai , a data technology company helping government agencies achieve better outcomes through data-driven automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and built-for-purpose solutions, today announced its membership in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN) .
  • APN isa global community of Partners who leverage AWS to build solutions and services for customers.
  • Thiag Loganathan, Cardinality's Co-founder andCEO shared, "Cardinality.ai is proud to join the AWS Partner Network, a reinforcement of our commitment to best practices for security, compliance, and operational excellence.
  • With our SaaS products on AWS, securing this status is a notable milestone as this reduces complexity to adopt digital practices and enables better time to market with a secure environment for our customers."