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INNOVATE And Microsoft – Driving Forces Of Success
INNOVATE and Microsoft – driving forces of success This week, I’m getting back into the swing of things following a stimulating Microsoft Inspire conference in Washington D.C. Microsoft Inspire is Microsoft’s annual conference celebrating the work of its partners. It’s a prime opportunity for Microsoft to sketch their vision and articulate their strategy to their…
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Moving From One Cloud To The Next!
Moving from one cloud to the next! Today, I fly back to Ireland after a stimulating Microsoft partner Inspire 2017 conference. Washington D.C. is a different landscape. It’s a prime example of the American dream. Locals have an innate understanding of commerce, money and the creation of wealth. If I could wind back the clock…
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Microsoft Inspire Event
America: INNOVATE and Synergy Synergy became popular with companies seeking acquisitions to bolster their financial fortunes. With Microsoft, INNOVATE has found an alternative synergy, where shared alignment of value results in shared gains.Some fellow INNOVATE leaders and I are in Washington at the moment for Microsoft Inspire 2017. The US economy’s growth is striking. Akin…
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Cisco Advanced Security Architecture Specialised Partner Accreditation
INNOVATE is delighted to have been awarded the Cisco Advanced Security Architecture Specialised Partner accreditation by Cisco this week. “This accreditation is part of our strategic focus on security and to become the leading Cisco security solutions provider in Ireland”, said Jim Hughes, CEO of INNOVATE. INNOVATE is industry certified to help organisations improve their security and protect…
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Is Your Organisation GDPR Ready?
Is your organisation GDPR ready? Later this morning (Tuesday), INNOVATE hosts an event on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Together with like-minded brands, William Fry and ESET, I relish these events. It’s invigorating whenever similar disciplined brands come together to discuss optimal preparations for an imminent development in the business world. GDPR is a reality for…
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Busking For Barnardos
Gorey Chamber, in association with INNOVATE Business Technology Limited, and sponsoring members, announces “BUSKING FOR BARNARDOS 2017” on Saturday 22nd July in Gorey & Courtown. Gorey Main Street, Esmonde Street, both Shopping Centres, Courtown and Riverchapel will come alive to the sound of artists, and entertainers, performing free of charge to raise funds in support of…
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Protecting Your Organisation Against Cyberattacks.
Protecting your organisation against cyberattacks. In the aftermath of the Wannacry virus attack, I had a feeling that a repeat attack was likely. Yesterday, the Petya attack took hold. It’s another example of a cybercriminal underground activity. More worryingly, Petya resembles a well-developed cyber attack, which has no straight-forward remedy. It looks like Ireland has escaped…
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Latest Petya Ransomware
INNOVATE has been made aware of another major ransomware incident currently spreading across the globe. The scale of the attack is being compared to the recent WannaCry outbreak. How does Petya work? The Petya malware attacks a computer’s MBR (master boot record), a key part of the startup system that contains information about the hard disk…
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Why CSR Is Key To INNOVATE’s Growth
Why CSR is key to INNOVATE’s growth As CEO and founder of INNOVATE, I’ve witnessed some dramatic changes to the Irish business climate. In our 11-year history, INNOVATE has survived recession, achieved rapid success and mapped out a pathway to growth. However, at the root of INNOVATE is something quite simple but powerful. We treat…
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DocuSign Phishing Scam
DocuSign Phishing Scam. INNOVATE would like to advise you that DocuSign has admitted they were the victim of a data breach that has led to phishing attacks which used exfiltrated DocuSign information. They discovered the data breach when DocuSign customers were targeted with phishing campaigns. Following an investigation, they have determined that hackers had gained…