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Aug. 19, 2020

Happening today! Don't miss the first CxO Series for SIM members SIM Join us for a follow-up conversation with Harry Mosely, CIO of Zoom, as we dive into his journey to leadership today, Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 12 p.m. ET. We will be discussing some of the key turning points that impacted his life and career and his lessons learned from decisions (good and bad) he's made along the way. As a business executive with a technology slant, Moseley will provide his insights regarding what he expects next in business, technology and leadership and discuss the keys to navigating the executive environment and being a team player at the top of the company. REGISTER TODAY

Save the date: SIM Foundation Virtual VIP Networking Reception on Nov. 6 SIM The SIM Foundation is hosting a Virtual VIP Networking Reception on Friday, Nov. 6. The focus of this event is to network with an exemplary group of senior leaders and to celebrate SIM’s community giveback initiatives and impactful STEM related programs. Additionally, the reception will offer the SIM community and sponsoring organizations another opportunity to support those that promote technology and professional development opportunities for those who would most benefit from expanding these skills. Please mark your calendars for this exciting virtual event. The VIP Networking Reception will feature 4 keynote presentations, two panel presentations, an auction and highlights of SIM chapter accomplishments in their community giveback initiatives. We have several outstanding sponsorship opportunities available for the event. The planning committee would appreciate your support in identifying sponsorship leads. If your organization is interested in a sponsorship or you have suggestions for others we should reach out to, please contact Eric Gorham, SIM National Foundation Chair, at egorham@simnet.org. DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP DECK

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SIM Foundation names FIRST® National Alliance Partner and Beneficiary SIM FIRST® and SIM Foundation have executed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on support for FIRST’s programs across the country. SIM Foundation and FIRST share a common goal of promoting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to students, including girls and underrepresented groups, aged 4-18 years. It is our intent to engage SIM members across the nation as Mentors, Coaches, Volunteers, Fundraisers or other roles in FIRST programs for the combined benefit of both organizations. READ MORE

SIM National launches DigiRisk Special Interest Group SIM SIM Members are invited to participate in the new DigiRisk Special Interest Group hosted by Laszlo Gonc and Caren Shiozaki. The DigiRisk SIG will help to keep you informed of digital business risks and provide insights on how to deal with them. Access to all the DigiRisk SIG’s offerings (monthly podcasts, IP Asset Library) are a benefit of your SIM membership. Become a part of this community of successful digital leaders. Check out our promo video and join the SIG using the link below. READ MORE

PRODUCT SHOWCASE Defending Active Directory Join onShore Security and Attivo Networks for an interactive live demo to learn the simplicity of how you can protect against AD attacks without interfering with production AD operations, requiring logs, or complex permissions management. ADSecure provides security teams the ability to prevent attackers from leveraging AD against you. LEARN MORE

CIOs must tackle next COVID-19 challenges, says Gartner Information Age According to Gartner research, 43% of CIOs said that planning for their company’s post-COVID-19 strategy has begun, while 38% plan to establish one soon, but many have only made changes in response to the immediate crisis, and have not prepared for the post-pandemic process. READ MORE

How top tech companies are addressing diversity and inclusion CIO Tech companies have traditionally responded to calls for diversity in the industry by releasing annual workplace statistics and restating commitments to improving equality. READ MORE

Microsoft Unified Support: Too Expensive? Join US Cloud for a free webinar on the latest Unified Support intel from top industry analysts to help with Microsoft resubscription negotiations. In addition, we will cover viable 3rd-party alternatives that can fully replace Premier or Unified Support without sacrificing quality – and cut your Microsoft support bill in half. LEARN MORE Samsung for Business As businesses adopt mobile technology at an unprecedented pace, the need for best-in-class mobile devices, support and services is growing rapidly. LEARN MORE

Lawmakers introduce bill designating $28 billion to secure state and local IT systems The Hill A coalition of lawmakers in the House and Senate recently introduced legislation to funnel federal funds into strengthening state and local information technology systems, following increased stress on these systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE

Tech employment recovery cools off in June, shedding 130,000 jobs CIO Dive The expansion the IT sector projected for 2020 cooled off last month, as industries buckled under historic economic contraction. CIOs entering 2020 with plans to revamp technology stacks, modernize legacy systems or launch new initiatives were forced to hit the pause button and reassess. READ MORE

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