IT News and Events  
June 13th, 2022 — June 19th, 2022
Volume 291, Issue 3
 
  
 
 
IT - Email
June 17, 2022
Article #117988
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IT - Email
 

Is Email Really Dead? 3 Reasons Why It's Very Much Alive
TechNative, June 17th, 2022

We saw the likes of Slack and Microsoft Teams flourish, both offering instant messaging and video call capabilities to create nearly seamless communication for organisations. This rise in popularity has led cynics to suggest that email is now an 'archaic' and unpopular system that only slows down an otherwise fast-paced business environment. However, when all the benefits are considered, it is clear to see the kind of leverage that email has over other mediums.

Email is a useful tool for business success, especially for the not-so-tech-savvy. It offers straightforward file sharing which reliably aids business interaction and engagement. With that in mind, here are three reasons why email is certainly not dead. more

IT - Marketing
June 18, 2022
Article #117997
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IT - Marketing
 

How To Craft Successful Customer Journeys
AiTHORITY, June 18th, 2022

Many companies continue to invest in their digital evolution and also silo efforts to curate engagement in each touchpoint across the customer journey. Among the multiple challenges that companies face, inefficient customer journey development stays at the top, followed by inaccurate product alignment to those customers. Companies are also falling short of executing the right actions at the right times at each step within the journey. more

June 15, 2022
Article #117998
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IT - Marketing
 

New 2022 Martech Vendor Map
Real Story Group, June 15th, 2022

Invariably this is an incomplete task in a two-dimensional world, but hopefully RSG's famous subway map can help you a bit.

Today we release the latest version for 2022. There's a lot to say here; for more details, join me for a webinar on 22 June. Here are the details. more

IT - Sales
June 17, 2022
Article #118006
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IT - Sales
 

17 Of The Best Sales Enablement Software Solutions To Consider
Solutions Review, June 17th, 2022

Marketing and sales are the driving forces behind almost every company's success. However, not every company's sales and marketing departments collaborate as often or as effectively as they should, which is where sales enablement can help. Gartner defines sales enablement as 'the process of providing the sales organization with the information, content, and tools that help salespeople sell more effectively.' In many cases, this process requires marketing and sales teams to be aligned and collaborative. more

June 13, 2022
Article #118051
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IT - Sales
 

Sales Enablement, By Any Other Name, Would Still Drive More Revenue
Gartner, June 13th, 2022

So, what is enablement? And why do we see so many variations on the word when we're talking about enabling our sellers? Gartner is seeing enablement teams and functions have several different names, depending on the organization and what they are trying to achieve. Sales enablement continues to be the most predominant name of the function supporting sellers, but we see others as well. more

Sponsor - SIM
June 19, 2022
Article #117858
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Sponsor - SIM
 

Society for Information Management (SIM) - South Florida Chapter
Connects the Area's Premier IT leaders - for Business Solution Exchange, Professional Development, and Timely Education

The Chapter strives to strengthen professional communications among members who direct the application of information technology in private and public organizations. Chapter activities include:

  • Meeting to share innovative ideas and real-world experiences which address enterprise information needs. We have excellent speakers from our membership and bring in industry executives or subject matter experts from many sources.
  • Providing presentations by leading national information-management professionals and executives who benefit from management-information systems.
  • Challenging our comfort levels by exchanging ideas with peers and business counterparts.
  • Being a resource for each other, and personal networking.

SIM South Florida Membership Dues

Practitioners

  • For-profit organization: $250/year
  • Not-for-profit, educational or Government organization: $150/year

Non-Practitioner

  • For-profit organization: $500/year
  • Not-for-profit, educational or Government organization: $250/year

Joint membership with Tech Hub South Florida (SFTH)

  • Joint membership with Tech Hub South Florida
  • Joint membership for a Practitioner from a Not-for-profit, educational or Government organization: $215/year

The geographical scope of the South Florida Chapter is Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County. Subscribe to receive emails from the chapter to get notified of all relevant events in the area. If you are already subscribed, you will be sent a link to update your preferences. more

Sponsor - ISACA
June 19, 2022
Article #117859
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Sponsor - ISACA
 

ISACA South Florida Chapter
Corporate IT Audit, IT Compliance, IT Governance & IT Security Professionals

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

  • ISACA South Florida Chapter outreach to more than 1,000 professionals, and partner organizations which represent a range of Corporate IT Audit, IT Compliance, IT Governance & IT Security responsibilities in a cross section of industries and business sizes
  • Extensive networking opportunities, face-to-face contact and one-on-one meetings
  • Display of your latest products and services to all attendees
  • Traffic flow throughout the exhibition area
  • Display of your logo and link to your home page on our ISACA South Florida Chapter web site

Find out more! Contact us at president@isacasfl.org more

Sponsor - ISSA
June 19, 2022
Article #117864
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Sponsor - ISSA
 

South Florida Chapter of the ISSA
Not-for-profit Organization of Information Security Professionals and Practitioners

ISSA provides educational forums and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members. Members include practitioners at all levels of the security field in a broad range of industries, such as communications, education, healthcare, manufacturing, financial and government. SFISSA is an excellent vehicle for those who need to acquire CPE credits for certification needs. We need your support, so we hope that you will consider becoming a sponsor to support our chapter.

Sponsorship Options: Chapter sponsorship

Platinum sponsors $1,500/meeting benefits include:

  • Non-marketing presentation at one SFISSA meeting (including attendee/sign-in list)
  • Higher priority in speaker selection for SFISSA Annual Conference
  • Logo signage displayed at meetings*
  • Logo, name and company URL on SFISSA website for event
  • Materials distributed at SFISSA meetings*
  • 5 minute presentation at 1 SFISSA meetings per year

Program sponsors $1,000/meeting benefits include:

  • Non-marketing presentation at one SFISSA meeting
  • Logo signage displayed at meetings*
  • Logo, name and company URL on SFISSA website for event
  • Materials distributed at SFISSA meetings*
  • 5 minute presentation at 1 SFISSA meetings per year

Conference sponsorship opportunities coming soon. more

Sponsor - Refresh Miami
June 19, 2022
Article #117863
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Sponsor - Refresh Miami
 

Refresh Miami: Educate, Inspire, Connect and Grow South Florida's Tech and Startup Ecosystem
Join today and experience some great benefits, like guaranteed tickets to all Refresh Miami speaker events, access to VIP / Speaker dinners, discounts on Refresh Miami workshops and more!

Be front and center at all our monthly speaker events, get training on the latest technologies, break bread with our distinguished speakers, and find qualified candidates via our sponsored job listings.

Refresh Corporate: $2000/Year

  • Guaranteed ticket to all speaker events
  • Complimentary ticket to three (3) Refresh Miami workshops ($150 value!)
  • 40% discount on all other Refresh Miami workshops ($160 value!)
  • Preferred Access to VIP/Speaker Dinners
  • Discounts on Community Events
  • Partner Discounts
  • Refresh Miami T-Shirt
  • Ability to post relevant events to Community Calendar
  • Ability to post jobs to Refresh Job Board
  • Ability to post business to Refresh Miami Tech Map

$2000/Year more

Sponsor - Palm Beach Tech
June 19, 2022
Article #117857
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Sponsor - Palm Beach Tech
 

South Florida Tech Hub (SFTH)
A Nonprofit Membership Association Building South Florida into a Tech Hub

SFTH Memberships are based on Exposure, Talent, & Business

  • STARTUP and nonprofit - $1,000/year
  • Ambassador - $2,500/year
  • Premier - $5,000/year
  • Executive - $10,000/year

Individual membership is just $100 per year.

In partnership with SIM South Florida, SFTH is happy to offer a special rate on a joint membership for $295/year.

You will get access to SIM's local and national leadership content and opportunities, plus South Florida Tech Hub's tech and startup content. You must be an IT leader to qualify for this membership (i.e. no sales or recruiters)

South Florida Tech Hub is a 501(c)6 nonprofit Building South Florida's Tech Hub more

Sponsor - SFHIMA
June 19, 2022
Article #117860
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Sponsor - SFHIMA
 

South Florida Health Information Management Association (SFHIMA)
Create and Encourage an Environment Conducive to Promoting HIM Practices and Emerging HIM Occupations

South Florida Health Information Management Association.

The theme from FHIMA for this year is 'Smooth Sailing Ahead'.

SFHIMA is ready to set sail with more great informational sessions, networking and continuing education opportunities. Sessions this year will be offered in person and via remote web connections. more

Sponsor - PMI
June 19, 2022
Article #117865
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Sponsor - PMI
 

PMI: Advance the PM Profession Through the Promotion of Certification Training
PMI South Florida Chapter

Mission

  • Advance the PM profession through the promotion of PMI certification training and project excellence acknowledgement.

  • Provide members and volunteers with networking, leadership roles and superior development and education events and activities,

  • Ensure alignment with PMIs talent triangle, compliance with PMIs core values and contribution to the improvement of the PM body of knowledge.

We are only one of over 270 Chapters serving Project Management Institute (PMI) members and communities in more than 70 countries around the world. These local communities help spread awareness of the profession and PMI by reaching out to local governments and organizations, hosting events or seminars for local practitioners and providing opportunities to learn, network and earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward maintaining credentials. more

Sponsor - IIBA
June 19, 2022
Article #117862
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Sponsor - IIBA
 

IIBA: Premier World-Wide Professional Association for Business Analysts
International Institution of Business Analysis (IIBA)

Sponsorships are available.

The objectives of the Chapter are to:

  • Promote and advance the profession of Business Analysis
  • Provide opportunities to our members to gain knowledge and network with experienced professionals across various industries and government agencies
  • Provide access for members to a formal "knowledge base" as well as forums for sharing expertise, expressing professional opinions and building a reputation within the industry
  • Provide pathways to learn about business analysis best practices
  • Create corporate support for the IIBA within the local market by superior marketing/awareness programs that demonstrate the value of business analysis and the IIBA
  • Liaise with industry and association partners to increase awareness and benefit of IIBA Chapter members
  • Encourage and provide opportunities for our members to become Business Analysis certified professionals

As our events calendar and past events reflect, we have a mix of day time symposiums for professional development, after work meetings focused on a topic of particular concern to business analysts, and online meetings and webinars to develop your technical skills and analytical competencies, as well as one to two premiere dinner events per year with at least one distinguished guest speaker. more