New AI Literacy Summit: A Landmark Event for Enhancing AI Literacy Among Business Professionals

San Diego, Calif. –- May 23, 2024 -- 1105 Media's AI Boardroom, in partnership with TDWI, is proud to announce the upcoming AI Literacy for Business Professionals Summit. Scheduled for August 7-8, 2024 in San Diego, Calif., this two-day event promises to empower attendees with essential AI skills and knowledge required to get ahead in the new age of AI, as well as allow them to earn an AI Literacy certificate.

"AI has transcended its role as a mere technological advancement; it is now a fundamental element of strategic planning in every sector," stated Rajeev Kapur, CEO and Chief AI Officer of 1105 Media. "Failing to equip every team member with AI skills is a risk no organization can afford. This summit is crucial, as it transforms theoretical AI knowledge into practical tools, enhancing productivity and driving innovation across all business roles."

Meighan Berberich, Group President of TDWI, added, "AI is leading innovation, and TDWI is an AI leader. We're thrilled to bring our deep expertise to the AI Boardroom community and excited to equip attendees not just with knowledge, but with a strategic advantage in the AI-driven marketplace."

he event features:

  • Two Half-Day AI Bootcamps: Engage in immersive sessions focused on practical, business-oriented AI applications.
  • Interactive Collaborative Workshops: Apply AI strategies in real-world business scenarios through expert-led sessions.
  • AI Literacy Certificate: Demonstrate your AI leadership by obtaining your AI Literacy Certificate.
  • Generative AI Tools Overview: Get hands-on with the latest tools and understand their business applications through live demos
  • Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry leaders to share insights and strategies.

The AI Literacy for Business Professionals Summit is an essential event for any business professional seeking to navigate the future of work and excel in the new age of AI. Early registration is encouraged, as spots are limited. Significant savings are available for early registrants and groups, with additional discounts offered on hotel accommodations through exclusive packages.

For more information and to register for the event, visit the AI Boardroom website at https://aiboardroom.com/ailiteracyevent.

AI Boardroom is also offering this unique curriculum on a custom basis; an interest form for in-person custom training can be found at https://aiboardroom.com/aiclass.

About AI Boardroom and TDWI:
AI Boardroom is dedicated to advancing AI knowledge in the C-suite and beyond. TDWI, a renowned leader in AI, data and analytics education, brings deep expertise and a practical approach to their training modules, enhancing the learning experiences they provide. Both are divisions of 1105 Media, Inc. Find out more at https://aiboardroom.com and https://tdwi.org

About 1105 Media, Inc.:
1105 Media, Inc., is a leading business-to-business (B2B) services provider whose sole mission is to help its customers grow their business. Businesses rely on 1105 Media's unique knowledge, content and expertise to identify and deliver qualified buyers for their products in a wide array of industries from the AI, enterprise computing, data and analytics, security, education and infrastructure markets, among others. A leader in AI technology, content and training, 1105 Media also offers content creation, digital and live events, and a wide array of marketing services. Find out more at https://1105media.com 

Posted on May 23, 2024 at 1:19 PM0 comments


1105 Media Unveils New Brand: AI Boardroom – Where AI Meets the C-Suite

Woodland Hills, Calif.-–May 15, 2024--1105 Media is excited to announce the launch of its new brand, AI Boardroom (https://aiIboardroom.com), the premier destination for C-Level executives keen on navigating the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. AI Boardroom is designed to serve as the nexus where industry leaders can connect, learn, and lead the charge in integrating AI into their strategic visions.

"Embracing AI is no longer optional for leaders—it’s imperative to their survival and success," stated Rajeev Kapur, CEO and Chief AI Officer at 1105 Media. "C-suite leaders can't afford to be left behind. AI Boardroom is where innovators can go to get ahead and truly connect with the future of AI."

Group Presidents and AI Boardroom Co-Chairs, Meighan Berberich and Dan Labianca, emphasize the brand's unique position. "AI Boardroom will bridge the gap between AI potential and executive action," said Berberich. Labianca added, "We are committed to delivering programs that not only inform but inspire leaders to propel their organizations forward with AI."

Upcoming AI Boardroom events include the AI Literacy Summit in August 2024 in San Diego, Calif. and an exclusive Executive AI Summit in Spring 2025 in Las Vegas. These events promise to provide intensive learning experiences and networking opportunities designed to elevate understanding and application of AI at the executive level.

Find out more at https://aiboardroom.com.

About AI Boardroom:
AI Boardroom is where leaders learn to lead with AI. Through exclusive events, cutting-edge online content, and access to AI pioneers, we provide the network and tools for strategic growth and innovation with AI.


About 1105 Media, Inc.:
1105 Media, Inc., is a leading business-to-business (B2B) services provider whose sole mission is to help its customers grow their business. Businesses rely on 1105 Media's unique knowledge, content and expertise to identify and deliver qualified buyers for their products in a wide array of industries from the AI, enterprise computing, data and analytics, security, education and infrastructure markets, among others. A leader in AI technology, content and training, 1105 Media also offers content creation, digital and live events, and a wide array of marketing services. Find out more at https://1105media.com

Posted on May 21, 2024 at 1:19 PM0 comments


Occupational Health & Safety Announces 2024 Industrial Hygiene Award Winners

Occupational Health & Safety, providing worker safety-triad insights since 1932, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Industrial Hygiene Awards, a program honoring the outstanding product development achievements of health and safety manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve industrial hygiene.

This year, 21 companies are joining the lineup of winners since the program’s founding in 2021. “This year’s awards enjoyed a broad range of compelling entries with some hot competition in some of the categories,” said David Kopf, executive editor and publisher of Occupational Health & Safety “This was particularly noticeable in categories such as Internet of Things—Connected Devices and Hearing Conservation & Noise Reduction. It just goes to show that the companies providing industrial hygiene products and services are continually working to innovate and improve.”

The 28 winning products will be recognized in Occupational Health & Safety’s marketing and promotions and on the special winners' section of its website. “This program is a great way to showcase those innovations to IH professionals,” Kopf continued. “Bearing that in mind, I want to thank our judges for helping us with this year’s awards program and all the companies who entered.”

The 2024 Award Winners

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools/Systems
Risk AI Advisor: Benchmark Gensuite

Auditing & Compliance Software
MSA Grid Software: MSA Safety

Chemical Safety
Honeywell Flextril(TM) Nitrile Chemical Gloves: Honeywell

Drug Testing
SwabTek Surface Testing Solutions: OraSure Technologies

Emergency Preparedness & Response
ANDAX INDUSTRIES COMBO PAC W/ PPE: Andax Industries

Emergency Showers / Eyewash
Portable Eye Wash Station: TRADESAFE

Environmental Protection & Monitoring
SAFER One Dynamic Plume Modeling: Industrial Scientific

Exposure Assessment
Industrial Hygiene Calculation Engine: Cority Software Inc

Eye/Face Protection
SWIFT: Bollé Safety

Facility Safety
PIG® TuffGrit™ Diamond Plate Anti-Fatigue Mat: New Pig

Fire Safety
Honeywell Morning Pride Ben 3 Helmet: Honeywell

Foot Protection
K1 Series SafeGrip: SureWerx

Gas & Vapor Detection
Honeywell Central Hub with LoRa Technology: Honeywell

Hand Protection: Impact Protection
G-Tek® PolyKor® D3O® iP™ Work Gloves: Protective Industrial Products

Hand Protection: General Purpose
Magid® D-ROC® 21G Ultra-Thin Polyurethane Palm Coated Work Gloves: Magid Glove and Safety

Health And Safety/Cleanup
Model 1106-PEEK Super Air Nozzle: EXAIR LLC

Hearing Conservation & Noise Reduction
SHOEBOX PureTest: SHOEBOX Ltd.

Heat Stress Protection
Connected Hydration: Epicore Biosystems, Inc.

Heat/Cold Stress: Equipment
QUESTempº Heat Stress Monitor: TSI

Infectious Disease Control
Elvari™ soap dispensers: Bradley Company

IoT - Connected Devices
SOL-X: Magellan X Pte. Ltd.

Lockout / Tagout
LOCKOUT TAGOUT LOCKS: TRADESAFE

Mobile Apps
SlateSafety GO Mobile App: SlateSafety

Protective Clothing
Honeywell Salisbury PrismShield(TM) Plus Arc Flash Head & Face Protection: Honeywell

Respiratory Protection: Fit Testing
PortaCount™ Respirator Fit Tester: TSI

Risk Assessment & Management
Permit to Work: Cority Software Inc

Signage & Labeling
Workplace Signs: TRADESAFE

Software
Tuned STAR Hearing Conservation Program: TunedCare

Information on the 2025 Industrial Hygiene Awards will be available on www.ohsonline.com next year.

For more information, please contact Mallory Bastionell, Chief Marketing Officer, at mbastionell@1105media.com.

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About Occupational Health & Safety
Founded in 1932, Occupational Health & Safety provides the workplace health and safety market with the latest news, information and insights. While it covers a wide variety of topics, every issue of its print/digital magazine, as well as all our online media and services, is committed to covering the foundational safety triad of industrial hygiene, PPE and training to keep workers safe and productive.

Posted on March 28, 2024 at 1:19 PM0 comments


Occupational Health & Safety Announces 2024 Industrial Hygiene Award Winners

Occupational Health & Safety, providing worker safety-triad insights since 1932, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Industrial Hygiene Awards, a program honoring the outstanding product development achievements of health and safety manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve industrial hygiene.

This year, 21 companies are joining the lineup of winners since the program’s founding in 2021. “This year’s awards enjoyed a broad range of compelling entries with some hot competition in some of the categories,” said David Kopf, executive editor and publisher of Occupational Health & Safety “This was particularly noticeable in categories such as Internet of Things—Connected Devices and Hearing Conservation & Noise Reduction. It just goes to show that the companies providing industrial hygiene products and services are continually working to innovate and improve.”

The 28 winning products will be recognized in Occupational Health & Safety’s marketing and promotions and on the special winners' section of its website. “This program is a great way to showcase those innovations to IH professionals,” Kopf continued. “Bearing that in mind, I want to thank our judges for helping us with this year’s awards program and all the companies who entered.”

The 2024 Award Winners

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools/Systems
Risk AI Advisor: Benchmark Gensuite

Auditing & Compliance Software
MSA Grid Software: MSA Safety

Chemical Safety
Honeywell Flextril(TM) Nitrile Chemical Gloves: Honeywell

Drug Testing
SwabTek Surface Testing Solutions: OraSure Technologies

Emergency Preparedness & Response
ANDAX INDUSTRIES COMBO PAC W/ PPE: Andax Industries

Emergency Showers / Eyewash
Portable Eye Wash Station: TRADESAFE

Environmental Protection & Monitoring
SAFER One Dynamic Plume Modeling: Industrial Scientific

Exposure Assessment
Industrial Hygiene Calculation Engine: Cority Software Inc

Eye/Face Protection
SWIFT: Bollé Safety

Facility Safety
PIG® TuffGrit™ Diamond Plate Anti-Fatigue Mat: New Pig

Fire Safety
Honeywell Morning Pride Ben 3 Helmet: Honeywell

Foot Protection
K1 Series SafeGrip: SureWerx

Gas & Vapor Detection
Honeywell Central Hub with LoRa Technology: Honeywell

Hand Protection: Impact Protection
G-Tek® PolyKor® D3O® iP™ Work Gloves: Protective Industrial Products

Hand Protection: General Purpose
Magid® D-ROC® 21G Ultra-Thin Polyurethane Palm Coated Work Gloves: Magid Glove and Safety

Health And Safety/Cleanup
Model 1106-PEEK Super Air Nozzle: EXAIR LLC

Hearing Conservation & Noise Reduction
SHOEBOX PureTest: SHOEBOX Ltd.

Heat Stress Protection
Connected Hydration: Epicore Biosystems, Inc.

Heat/Cold Stress: Equipment
QUESTempº Heat Stress Monitor: TSI

Infectious Disease Control
Elvari™ soap dispensers: Bradley Company

IoT - Connected Devices
SOL-X: Magellan X Pte. Ltd.

Lockout / Tagout
LOCKOUT TAGOUT LOCKS: TRADESAFE

Mobile Apps
SlateSafety GO Mobile App: SlateSafety

Protective Clothing
Honeywell Salisbury PrismShield(TM) Plus Arc Flash Head & Face Protection: Honeywell

Respiratory Protection: Fit Testing
PortaCount™ Respirator Fit Tester: TSI

Risk Assessment & Management
Permit to Work: Cority Software Inc

Signage & Labeling
Workplace Signs: TRADESAFE

Software
Tuned STAR Hearing Conservation Program: TunedCare

Information on the 2025 Industrial Hygiene Awards will be available on www.ohsonline.com next year.

For more information, please contact Mallory Bastionell, Chief Marketing Officer, at mbastionell@1105media.com.

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About Occupational Health & Safety
Founded in 1932, Occupational Health & Safety provides the workplace health and safety market with the latest news, information and insights. While it covers a wide variety of topics, every issue of its print/digital magazine, as well as all our online media and services, is committed to covering the foundational safety triad of industrial hygiene, PPE and training to keep workers safe and productive.

Posted on March 28, 2024 at 1:19 PM0 comments


Converge360 Expands its Horizons to Include Security, Safety and Education Industries

Converge 360, part of 1105 Media—a leading B2B services provider whose sole mission is to help its customers grow their businesses—is excited to announce a significant expansion of its brand and services, accompanied by a comprehensive brand refresh.

Building on its strong foundation in enterprise technology, Converge360 — the #1 provider of AI news, training and education — is broadening its scope to encompass the security, safety and education sectors with the addition of seven well-known and trusted publications and media brands. These additions signify a significant enhancement of its service offerings.

These brands, all previously under other departments at 1105 Media, include Campus Security Today, Campus Technology, Environmental Protection, Occupational Health & Safety, Security Today, Spaces4Learning and THE Journal. “Security, safety and education are critical areas in today's rapidly changing world,” said Dan LaBianca, President of Converge360. “By integrating these essential sectors into our coverage, we can better serve the evolving needs of our clients and address the growing demand for integrated marketing solutions across crucial B2B industries.”

1105 Media CEO Rajeev Kapur added, “This welcomed change also allows Converge360 to further fulfill our mission of being the #1 provider of AI news, training and education to the audiences we serve, showing our commitment to valuable and insightful content that helps professionals thrive.”

This strategic expansion is accompanied by the launch of a vibrant new logo, redesigned website and a compelling new slogan, "Buyers for Your Business Delivered. Your Education, Safety, Security and Technology B2B Experts," symbolizing Converge360's dynamic and ongoing approach to helping businesses succeed.

“With a broader scope and a renewed brand identity, we’re well-positioned to meet the needs of our expanding audience, foster growth and drive businesses forward in an ever-evolving environment,” LaBianca said.

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About Converge360
For more than two decades, our readers have trusted our B2B industry insights and expert editorial voice in the areas of education, enterprise IT and development, safety, security and the channel. We bring our clients top-quality programs tailored to meet the nuanced needs of their businesses and connect them with the high-level, experienced professionals they want to reach.

Posted on March 21, 2024 at 1:19 PM0 comments


Converge360 Brands Nominated for Neal Awards

Converge360 is honored to have two of its editorial brands chosen as finalists for the 2019 Jesse H. Neal Awards.

The first nomination goes to VisualStudioMagazine.com for Best Profile: "The Montana Programmer," written by David Ramel. The second nomination goes to Redmondmag.com for Best Web site. The Redmond site was recently redesigned, making Redmond's overall design and editorial packaging a strong competitor. 

Redmond provides IT experts the tools they need to solve real-world problems and make better-informed buying decisions for their IT infrastructures. It provides the enterprise IT community with information on how to navigate the world of Microsoft technology while configuring and securely managing the entire Microsoft ecosystem of complementary and competing technologies. The Redmond brand consists of the Web site, a family of eNewsletters, custom white paper and Webcast offerings, and TechMentor, an IT pro in-depth training event that's been running for more than 20 years.

Visual Studio Magazine is a long-standing title in the Microsoft development space, providing timely and practical insight for the builders and architects of software solutions that have a direct impact on a company's success. It helps software developers create applications better, faster and more easily with Visual Studio. The Visual Studio Magazine brand consists of a Web site, a family of eNewsletters and custom white paper and Webcast offerings. It's also the basis for the nationwide Visual Studio Live! events, produced by Converge360.

"We are thrilled to be nominated for this most prestigious editorial award, and it's truly an honor to have multiple finalists as a company," said Scott Bekker, editorial director, Converge 360. "Our editorial staff lives by our pursuit of excellence in serving accurate, timely, and topical information to our enterprise IT and developer communities. It's nice to be recognized for the content we are accustomed to producing—the content that puts our audiences first in helping them achieve their complex enterprise computing goals."

Read Ramel's "The Montana Programmer" here: https://visualstudiomagazine.com/articles/2018/08/17/montana-programmer

View the redesigned Redmondmag.com here: https://redmondmag.com

The 2019 winners will be announced from among the list of finalists on March 29.

About the Neal Awards
The Jesse H. Neal Awards are the most prestigious editorial honors in the field of specialized journalism. Named after Jesse H. Neal, the first managing director of Connectiv, the Neal Awards were established in 1955 to recognize and reward editorial excellence in business media. Award-winning content reports on major industry issues of the time. Neal winners have exposed corruption and conflicts of interest and brought attention to major new trends, brilliant leadership, innovative tactics, and key developments in global businesses.

About Converge360
Converge360, an 1105 Media Inc. company, is the leading B2B media and marketing solutions provider for today's most important technology issues and the go-to source for tomorrow's technology innovations. Converge360 media brands include ADTmag.com, AWSInsider.net, MCPmag.com, MSDN Magazine, PURE AI, Redmond, Redmond Channel Partner, Virtualization & Cloud Review and Visual Studio Magazine. https://Converge360.com

About 1105 Media Inc.
1105 Media Inc. is a leading provider of B2B media services in the ABM, Big Data, education technology, enterprise computing, government technology and infrastructure markets. 1105 Media's offerings span print and online magazines, journals and newsletters; seminars, conferences and trade shows; training courseware; marketing and Web-based services. https://1105media.com

Posted on February 20, 2019 at 1:19 PM0 comments


Prophyts Launches Predictive Named Accounts Monitoring Portal

IRVINE, CA, Nov 1, 2018 -- 1105 Media Inc. today announced that Prophyts, its predictive ABM company, launched a new Predictive Named Accounts Monitoring portal giving marketing and sales teams an additional online tool in their ABM arsenal.

The Predictive Named Account Monitoring portal is comprised of two named accounts products: Prospect Intelligence and Customer Retention Alerts.

Prospect Intelligence monitors a client's "named account" or prospect list and predicts which companies are in-market for a product or service in their category. The predictions are organized on a three-strength prediction intensity grid, allowing portal users to prioritize accounts based on prediction intensity, product category, company size and industry.     

Similarly, Customer Retention Alerts monitors a client's customer list and predicts which of their customers are either looking for additional products or services in a category, or shopping for a new vendor signaling a potential retention risk. Customer Retention Alerts also uses a three-strength prediction intensity grid with the same prediction intensity, product category, company size and industry prioritization.    

Both products are powered by the Prophyts Prediction Engine, which tracks the reading habits of users from supplied named accounts and identifies which companies are in-market for a solution in a specific category, and when they entered the buyer's journey, providing organizations with actionable intelligence around which to build sales and marketing efforts.

"Organization are still struggling to a make sense of the ABM solutions out there. Prophyts Prospect Intelligence accelerates the ROI on sales and marketing efforts by providing a visual, AI-driven solution to focus on the right opportunities at the right time. At the same time, Prophyts Customer Retention Alerts maximizes customer life value, by identifying which of our client's customers need the additional attention before it becomes an issue," said Eric Choi, general manager of Prophyts.

More information is available at prophyts.com.

About Prophyts
Prophyts is a Predictive Account Based Marketing company offering Predictive ABM, Predictive Named Account services and Marketing Services. Prophyts is powered by a patent-pending machine-learning algorithm that sifts through billions of monthly page views and the reading activity of millions of potential B2B buyers. Based on this data, Prophyts predicts which companies are in-market, early in the buyer's journey, enabling companies to optimize their marketing efforts and accelerate their revenues.

Prophyts is a subscription-based service and doesn't need any intrusive access to proprietary systems or databases.

About 1105 Media Inc.
1105 Media Inc. is a leading provider of B2B media services in the ABM, Big Data, education technology, enterprise computing, government technology and infrastructure markets. 1105 Media's offerings span print and online magazines, journals, and newsletters; seminars, conferences and trade shows; training courseware; marketing and Web-based services.

Posted on November 1, 2018 at 1:19 PM0 comments


Converge360 Launches Redmond Intelligence

New research and consulting service will help CIOs and IT managers make sense of the complex and fast-moving Microsoft technology stack and ecosystem.

Irvine, CA, Oct. 2, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Converge360 on Tuesday launched Redmond Intelligence, a new research and consulting service to address the need for authoritative and independent guidance on Microsoft-related technology and business issues.

Redmond Intelligence brings together Converge 360's deep experience at keeping technology professionals and managers up-to-date on Microsoft technology trends through trusted media properties, such as Redmondmag.com and RCPmag.com, and educational events, such as Live! 360, Visual Studio Live! and TechMentor. The service will leverage Converge360's extensive network of respected expert authors and speakers to create sponsored reports and custom research that will be backed by surveys of Converge360's massive audience of readers and conference attendees.

"Redmond Intelligence will be the premier source of original research on Microsoft, its technologies and their implementation in the enterprise," said Andrew Brust, a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director and co-chair of Converge360's Visual Studio Live! series of developer conferences. Brust and other top Microsoft MVPs and Visual Studio Live! veterans, such as Rockford Lhotka, Brian Randell and Vishwas Lele, are among the analysts engaged with Redmond Intelligence.

"With Microsoft's transition to public cloud services, integration with open source and drastically accelerated development cycle, companies need more help than ever before to figure out where Microsoft is going next with its technology and how to derive the most business value from it. Our research will distill key trends to help companies make the right moves," said Scott Bekker, editorial director of the Converge360 business unit.

For modern marketers, sponsoring Redmond Intelligence research reports will provide a key new avenue to help clarify the value of their technology offerings and to show how the technology meshes with and enhances buyers' Microsoft-based infrastructure. "With Redmond Intelligence, Converge360 can help marketers with an even broader array of marketing options, from lead generation and custom reports to media branding campaigns and, now, the ability to sponsor authoritative research that demonstrates the market need for their approach," said Dan LaBianca, chief revenue officer and general manager for Converge360.

Redmond Intelligence consists of four core offerings:

  • Redmond Intelligence Research Report -- The flagship offering is a lengthy, thought-leadership research report done by one of our expert analysts on a central technology question involving Microsoft platforms.
  • Redmond Intelligence Best Practices Report -- These five- to eight-page reports cover the best choices IT administrators or developers can make on a narrow technology question involving the Microsoft stack. The finished product consists of five to 10 concrete, actionable tips, with explanations and instructions backed by real-world knowledge.
  • Redmond Intelligence Solution Spotlight – A custom solution in which an expert takes a look at the purpose, functionality, intended configurations and market positioning of a Microsoft ecosystem product in objective detail.
  • Redmond Intelligence Consulting Hours -- Redmond Intelligence analysts are the foremost authorities on Microsoft-related questions. Consulting hours either by phone or in-person at a Converge360 event are an opportunity to get expert guidance on architectural choices, platform directions and other questions.

Learn more about Redmond Intelligence at https://converge360.com/research.

About Converge360
Converge360, an 1105 Media Inc. company, is the leading B2B media and marketing solutions provider for today's most important technology issues and the go-to source for tomorrow's technology innovations. Converge360 media brands include ADTmag.com, AWSInsider.net, MCPmag.com, MSDN Magazine, PURE AI, Redmond, Redmond Channel Partner, Virtualization & Cloud Review and Visual Studio Magazine. https://converge360.com

About 1105 Media Inc.
1105 Media Inc. is a leading provider of B2B media services in the ABM, Big Data, education technology, enterprise computing, government technology and infrastructure markets. 1105 Media's offerings span print and online magazines, journals and newsletters; seminars, conferences and trade shows; training courseware; marketing and Web-based services.

Posted on October 2, 2018 at 1:19 PM0 comments


1105 Media Unveils Converge360

Irvine, Calif., Aug. 21, 2018 -- 1105 Media Inc. today launched Converge360 (https://converge360.com), a business unit that brings together media sites, magazines and events focused on enterprise IT, software development, the IT channel and emerging technologies with sophisticated, next-generation marketing services.

Building on the B2B media properties of the 1105 Enterprise Computing Group (ECG), such as Redmond magazine and ADTmag.com, and educational events, such as Live! 360, Visual Studio Live! and TechMentor, Converge360 is expanding the business unit's media coverage into emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT). For B2B media clients, Converge360 will tightly integrate traditional media assets such as superior audiences and demand-generation services with cutting-edge, AI-based predictive account-based marketing (ABM), campaign expertise and content execution.

"We know that modern marketers are being pressed to achieve greater ROI on every dollar. Converge360 carries forward ECG's 25-plus years of technology-focused content layered over our Prophyts ABM platform that identifies and delivers qualified buyers for our customers. Converge360 is a complete B2B media and marketing solutions provider," said Dan LaBianca, chief revenue officer and general manager for Converge360.

"With the coming convergence of AI, IoT, blockchain and other emerging technologies, rebranding the Enterprise Computing Group to Converge360 is a natural progression for this group at 1105. We are already an industry leader in B2B data analytics and the overarching Microsoft stack, and this positions us to our customers as the go-to marketing and media player for the emerging tech space," said Rajeev Kapur, CEO of 1105 Media.

About Converge360
Converge360 is the leading B2B media and marketing solutions provider for today's most important technology issues and the go-to source for tomorrow's technology innovations. Converge360 media brands include ADTmag.com, AWSinsider.net, MCPmag.com, MSDN Magazine, PURE AI, Redmond, Redmond Channel Partner, Virtualization & Cloud Review and Visual Studio Magazine.

About 1105 Media Inc.
1105 Media Inc. is a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) media services in the ABM, Big Data, education technology, enterprise computing, government technology and infrastructure markets. 1105 Media's offerings span print and online magazines, journals and newsletters; seminars, conferences and trade shows; training courseware; marketing and Web-based services.

Posted on August 27, 2018 at 1:19 PM0 comments


TDWI Announces 2018 Best Practices Awards Winners

Innovations in Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Analytics Implementations to Be Recognized at TDWI Anaheim, August 5-10 in Southern California.

Seattle, WA, June 25, 2018—TDWI, the premier source for in-depth education and research on all things data, is pleased to announce the 2018 winners of its annual Best Practices Awards.

TDWI's Best Practices Awards identify and honor companies that demonstrate excellence and innovation in developing, deploying, and maintaining BI, DW, and related data management (DM) applications. All nominated solutions were evaluated by TDWI analysts and faculty, who selected the award winners based on business impact, maturity, innovation, and relevance in their field.

"With so many companies innovating with data and analytics, the level of competition for the Best Practices Awards grows each year," said Meighan Berberich, president of TDWI. "It's a privilege to recognize these individuals and companies for their forward-thinking programs and diverse solutions. The winners are truly world-class, and we look forward to presenting the awards this August."

TDWI Best Practices Award recipients will be honored at the TDWI Anaheim Conference, taking place August 5-10 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA. Representatives from each company, along with their solution sponsors, if applicable, will receive their awards during the opening of the event.

Here are the 2018 TDWI Best Practices Awards winners:

Advanced Analytics and Data Science:
HDFC Bank Ltd.

BI and Analytics on a Limited Budget:
Polaris
Solution Sponsor: Paxata

BI, Visual Analytics, and Data Discovery:
Medical and Health Sciences Foundation, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
Solution Sponsor: ADVIZOR Solutions, Inc.

Big Data:
Freddie Mac

Data Management Strategies:
Department of the Navy, Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education Command

Emerging Technologies and Methods:
Verizon
Solution Sponsor: Kyvos Insights Inc.

Enterprise Data Warehouses
Cerner Corporation
Solution Sponsor: Vertica

For more information about TDWI's Best Practices Awards program, visit tdwi.org/bpawards.

Qualified members of the media can request interviews—with Meighan Berberich, TDWI President, or Fern Halper, Vice President and Senior Director of Research for Analytics—or press credentials for TDWI Anaheim by contacting Brenda Woodbridge, TDWI Vice President of Operations, at bwoodbridge@tdwi.org.

About TDWI
For over 20 years, TDWI, a division of 1105 Media, Inc., has helped individuals and teams transform data with intelligence through a comprehensive portfolio of business and technical education and research. The in-depth, best-practices-based knowledge TDWI offers can be quickly applied to develop world-class talent across your organization's business and IT functions and to enhance analytical, data-driven decision making and performance. TDWI advances the art and science of realizing business value from data by providing an objective forum where industry experts, solution providers, and practitioners can explore and enhance data competencies, practices, and technologies. TDWI presents four major conferences as well as topical seminars, onsite education, membership, certification, live webinars, resource-filled publications, industry news, and in-depth research. See tdwi.org or follow us on Twitter @TDWI.

Posted on June 26, 2018 at 1:19 PM0 comments