North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH)

Welcome to one of our newest #NCTECHmembers, Enpira! "Enpira is a cloud-hosted energy analysis software and data-driven solutions provider. Our clients include electric utilities, city and county governments, public school districts, and energy efficiency programs. Our software and services help our clients move toward a more energy efficient and sustainable future.." Welcome to NC TECH! 🎊 _________________________ Are you interested in joining #NCTECH? New members who join by 12/31 receive: (2) Complimentary Outlook for Tech Registrations (Feb 13 & 14 | Charlotte) Learn More https://bit.ly/3RMQQrg #NCTECH #TechGrowth #WelcomeToTheJourney #NCTECHmembers #NCTECHmembership

#NCTECHmember Apparo - Business and Tech Solutions for Nonprofits is hosting CXO Tech Insights! 📅 Wednesday, January 15th 📍 Charlotte, NC Join Apparo on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, for an engaging panel discussion on the Modern Culture of Data. Are you curious about how data is transforming the way we live, work, and make decisions? During this insightful panel, industry leaders will explore the evolving landscape of data culture. This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in understanding the impact of data on our modern society and how organizations can harness its power to drive innovation and growth. Panelists include: - Tom Ellis - Head of Retail/Wealth Mobile and Associate Facing Channels Technology with Bank of America - Charlitta Hatch - Chief Data & Analytics Officer and Deputy Director of Innovation and Data with the City of Charlotte - Nadja Hendrix - Senior Director of North America Analytics & Insights for Proctor & Gamble Learn more about CXO Tech Insights and other partner events here: https://bit.ly/3T67LG6 #techevents

Have you heard about GrepBeat's Rising Stars Award? 🌟 GrepBeat is celebrating 10 incredible individuals who have gone above and beyond to build and support the Triangle and Wilmington startup communities! 🌟 Do you know an innovator, mentor, or leader who’s making a real impact in the community? Nominate them today using this link: https://bit.ly/402zZoS (deadline for nominations is December 31st) 🌟 Early bird tickets are also available for the awards ceremony on February 6, 2025: https://bit.ly/4gGwjPc

🌟 Check out our latest member spotlight on Silver Tree Consulting & Services "Silver Tree Consulting & Services has a clear vision: to bring enterprise-level IT expertise and capabilities to SMBs, midmarket companies, and nonprofit organizations. As the former Nortel CIO and Group President of Computer Sciences Corporation's Global Services business (now known as DXC) and Silver Tree's founder, Richard C. Ricks recognized, the challenges non-enterprise organizations face in accessing the same level of service, quality, and strategic insight as large corporations are real." Silver Tree has also undergone a rebrand with a new logo and a new website that looks great!: https://lnkd.in/e9mXkdN2 Read the rest of the spotlight here: https://bit.ly/4gLjdAd

Welcome to one of our newest #NCTECHmembers, Wilkes Community College! "Wilkes Community College empowers individuals with the knowledge and skills to transform lives and enrich our communities through accessible lifelong education, workforce development, and community engagement. Wilkes Community College provides programs, resources, and services that create quality educational, economic development, and cultural opportunities. Wilkes Community College serves Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties." Welcome to NC TECH! 🎊 __________________________ Are you interested in joining #NCTECH? New members who join by 12/31 receive: (2) Complimentary Outlook for Tech Registrations (Feb 13 & 14 | Charlotte) Learn More: https://bit.ly/3RMQQrg #NCTECH #TechGrowth #WelcomeToTheJourney #NCTECHmembership

#Womenintech, have you joined a Lean In Circle? NC TECH has partnered with Lean In to create a space where women can come together in small groups to get peer-to-peer mentorship, connect with each other, recognize, and combat gender bias, and build leadership skills. Leadership Fundamentals led by Sri Gunupudi is a circle for women to focus on strategies for how to: ⭕Find sponsors who'll accelerate your career ⭕Get the recognition you deserve at work ⭕Make assertiveness work for you ⭕Negotiate as a woman ⭕Become a transformational leader There are about 25 spots left to join 2025 Circles including Leadership Fundamentals and a few others. It's free and open to women in tech! Sign up for a Circle here: https://bit.ly/41hl63e #NCTECH #LeanIn

NC TECH recently hosted Brews + Bytes + Insights, a special Cybersecurity edition of our popular networking event. This event was a component of the Center for Technology Workforce Innovation, a partnership between NC TECH and MetLife.   The event featured Dan Antilley, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at MetLife, who joined Wendy Kaszak on stage at MetLife's Cary campus for a discussion about the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Antilley shared his perspective on the "alternative PhD" for success in information security: Passion, Humility, and Determination.   Following the main discussion, attendees participated in engaging tabletop discussions led by MetLife's Ryan Powell, Tony Granata, Aaron Ades, and Stefan Kelber. Topics highlighted: 💠 New security approaches to support evolving technologies 💠 You can’t protect what you can’t see. Understanding your evolving Attack Surface 💠 New threat tactics require advanced detection and response capabilities 💠 Identity is the new foundation of modern cybersecurity   Thanks to everyone who joined us! It was a great chance to connect and share insights with the Triangle tech community. Watch for Brews + Bytes + Insights to continue in 2025! #TechTalentTuesday #Cybersecurity #NCTech

"I believe that remote-first is a viable model for businesses. It offers many benefits, including hiring, workplace flexibility, and productivity (depending on how you measure it). If an organization is structured to support remote work (incentives, benefits, etc.), they can thrive." Check our most recent guest blog article from @Ryan Abel, Managing Partner at #NCTECHmember @Atomicobject on why they chose to embrace remote work and are co-location. Ryan discusses 3 benefits of remote work that organizations should consider Read the guest blog here: https://bit.ly/3DieqaZ #techblog #NCTECH

NC Tech’s insight is spot on. There’s an untapped workforce ready to contribute to the tech industry if we’re willing to include them. As the industry continues to grow rapidly, companies that prioritize inclusivity are going to see incredible value. People with disabilities bring unique skills, such as manual testing, with insights only they can provide.  Highlight from our conversation with Tracy Sternberg and Andrea Fleming from the North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) on Access Granted, full episode here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/enE_y3R7 #AccessGranted #Podcast #AccessibleBusiness #DigitalAccessibility #Ablr #NCTECH 

Congratulations Teena Piccione,  Global Transformation & Operations Executive for #NCTECHmember Google has been nominated as the new State CIO and Secretary of the N.C. Department of Information Technology.  We're thrilled to see your leadership and expertise guide our state's technology initiatives.