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For Immediate ReleaseFort Lauderdale, Fl - January 13, 2009
SFTA is pleased to announce it’s newly elected Directors for 2009:
Chairman of the Board - Chip Casanave of Data Access Worldwide
President - Chris Burgio of Seitlin Insurance and Advisory
Vice President - Kevin Brady of Corporate Services Inc
Treasurer - Bill McGloin of KPMG
Secretary - Albert Maggio of Merrill Lynch
Board of Directors:
Alan Sujovolsky of ASujo Consulting
Carolyn Childs of Lindsay Group Inc
Christopher Fleck of Citrix
David Bates of Gunster Yoakley
Deborah Vazquez of PROTECH
Ellen Bristol of Bristol Strategy Group
Greg Heller of Silverglade Capital Partners LLC
Greg Nordone of ENS Corporation
John Igoe of Edwards Angell Palmer and Dodge
Lenny Chesal of Host.net
Mark Grossman of Grossman Law Group
Mike Daszkal of Daszkal Bolton
About the SFTA…
With over 11 years of leadership as the region’s most effective technology organization, the South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of the vibrant South Florida technology community. Through events, networking, programs and education, the SFTA provides south Florida’s technology-related companies, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, governments and related organizations with an active forum to grow the business of technology. For more information about the SFTA, visit http://www.southfloridatech.org/
SFTA Contact:
Jackie Fernandez
Executive Director
South Florida Technology Alliance
Jackie@southfloridatech.org
Tel. 954.239.9739
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Host.net Becomes South Florida Technology Alliance Platinum Sponsor
Host.net Becomes South Florida Technology Alliance Platinum Sponsor
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – January 7, 2009 - The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) announced today that Host.net, a leading multinational provider of communications and information services has become a Platinum Sponsor for 2009. Host.net actively supports a variety of industry organizations and charitable community organizations.
“We are honored Host.net has chosen to sponsor the alliance” said Chris Burgio, SFTA president. As a non-profit organization, SFTA relies entirely on corporate sponsorships and memberships to fulfill its mission to grow the awareness and success of the South Florida technology market. “With so many alternatives contending for resources today, Host.net’s sponsorship is a highly coveted endorsement of the SFTA’s mission and direction”, Burgio said.
According to Lenny Chesal, CMO and VP of Strategic Sales for Host.net, “The SFTA is making a tangible contribution to the creation of a strong, recognized community of technology businesses in southern Florida. As part of that community, we are pleased to lend our support to all technology providers and consumers in the region”. Mr Chesal is a board member of the SFTA and is Past Chair and Corporate Sponsor Chair for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
About the SFTA…
With over 11 years of leadership as the region’s most effective technology organization, the South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of the vibrant South Florida technology community. Through events, networking, programs and education, the SFTA provides south Florida’s technology-related companies, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, governments and related organizations with an active forum to grow the business of technology. For more information about the SFTA, visit www.SouthFloridaTech.org.
About Host.net…
Host.net is an international communications and information services company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The company operates a large diverse multi-national fiber optic based Internet, MPLS and 10G layer 2 backbone delivered to its customers utilizing a vast number of last mile options. Host.net provides a full suite of IT infrastructure solutions, including; Colocation, Metro Ethernet, Internet access, Voice over IP (VoIP), and Managed Network Security. The company was recognized in 2007 and 2008 on the Inc. 500/5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US. The company has been successful in the enterprise, carrier, education and government sectors, and has a footprint covering most major metro regions of North America and portions of Europe. For more information about Host.net, please visit the company's Web site at www.host.net.
SFTA Contact:
Jackie Fernandez
Executive Director
South Florida Technology Alliance
Jackie@southfloridatech.org
Tel. 954.239.9739
Host.net Contact:
Lenny Chesal
CMO/VP of Strategic Sales
Host.net
lchesal@host.net
Tel. 561.869.3366
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – January 7, 2009 - The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) announced today that Host.net, a leading multinational provider of communications and information services has become a Platinum Sponsor for 2009. Host.net actively supports a variety of industry organizations and charitable community organizations.
“We are honored Host.net has chosen to sponsor the alliance” said Chris Burgio, SFTA president. As a non-profit organization, SFTA relies entirely on corporate sponsorships and memberships to fulfill its mission to grow the awareness and success of the South Florida technology market. “With so many alternatives contending for resources today, Host.net’s sponsorship is a highly coveted endorsement of the SFTA’s mission and direction”, Burgio said.
According to Lenny Chesal, CMO and VP of Strategic Sales for Host.net, “The SFTA is making a tangible contribution to the creation of a strong, recognized community of technology businesses in southern Florida. As part of that community, we are pleased to lend our support to all technology providers and consumers in the region”. Mr Chesal is a board member of the SFTA and is Past Chair and Corporate Sponsor Chair for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
About the SFTA…
With over 11 years of leadership as the region’s most effective technology organization, the South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of the vibrant South Florida technology community. Through events, networking, programs and education, the SFTA provides south Florida’s technology-related companies, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, governments and related organizations with an active forum to grow the business of technology. For more information about the SFTA, visit www.SouthFloridaTech.org.
About Host.net…
Host.net is an international communications and information services company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The company operates a large diverse multi-national fiber optic based Internet, MPLS and 10G layer 2 backbone delivered to its customers utilizing a vast number of last mile options. Host.net provides a full suite of IT infrastructure solutions, including; Colocation, Metro Ethernet, Internet access, Voice over IP (VoIP), and Managed Network Security. The company was recognized in 2007 and 2008 on the Inc. 500/5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US. The company has been successful in the enterprise, carrier, education and government sectors, and has a footprint covering most major metro regions of North America and portions of Europe. For more information about Host.net, please visit the company's Web site at www.host.net.
SFTA Contact:
Jackie Fernandez
Executive Director
South Florida Technology Alliance
Jackie@southfloridatech.org
Tel. 954.239.9739
Host.net Contact:
Lenny Chesal
CMO/VP of Strategic Sales
Host.net
lchesal@host.net
Tel. 561.869.3366
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
SFTA December 4th Holiday Party Special Registration Deal!
South Florida Technology Alliance - December 4th Holiday Networking Party
Buy one full price registration online before November 21st and get a second registration for $15--bring a friend and introduce them to this year's SFTA!
Don't miss the best holiday event of the season for our industry!
Click here to register now
Buy one full price registration online before November 21st and get a second registration for $15--bring a friend and introduce them to this year's SFTA!
Don't miss the best holiday event of the season for our industry!
Click here to register now
Monday, November 3, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
South Florida Technology Alliance to Hold Panel Discussion on
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – October 15, 2008 - The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA), an organization dedicated to strengthening South Florida's technology community, on Thursday October 23rd, will hold a panel discussion with leaders from South Florida’s major non-profit civic and governmental agencies on the state of the technology economy in South Florida. The SFTA event will be held at the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Eastern.
The panel will be moderated by Jane Teague, executive director of Enterprise Development Corporation (EDC) of South Florida, and panelists will include: Bob Swindell, The Broward Alliance; Andrew Duffell, The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County; Dr. Jaap Donath, Miami Beacon Council; Dr. Karl Stevens, Ph.D., P.E., Dean, College of Engineering & Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University; and Maryann Fiala, AeA
Chip Casanave, SFTA president, states, “Our session this month will provide insight into the economic outlook for South Florida’s the technology sector so regional executives and management can plan effectively for growth and profitability in the future.”
At this session hear these topics discussed:
* How are organizations reaching out to or helping technology business owners in our county? * What educational initiatives are underway to build the future talent pool for making S. Florida businesses successful? * How is South Florida fairing relative to the rest of America? * How are the technology and general industry trends taking shape? * Examples of technology companies that are choosing to come to our region. * Why are / aren't industries looking to South Florida for opportunity? * Is South Florida a logical gateway to the Middle East? To South America? How is this expected to evolve?
To attend the event, please visit: http://www.southfloridatech.org Join us for a lively discussion with an ample Q&A session following. SFTA offers a premiere membership that enables free attendance throughout the membership year. The fee for other members is $15 per event, and for non-members $45 per event. Complimentary hor d’oeuvres will be served;
Event Sponsor: Accuvant (http://www.accuvant)
Accuvant is the nation's premier information security and compliance management consulting firm. Our security advisors use industry expertise and proven methodologies to help large enterprises assess their environments, improve their compliance postures, and secure their infrastructures.
Drink Ticket Sponsor: Lindsay Group, Inc. (http://www.lindsaygroupinc.com/)
Lindsay Group, Inc. specializes in providing corporate employment solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Sales. We pride ourselves in developing strategic partnerships so that our customers benefit from the professional and responsiveness to their needs.
About SFTA: The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of the regional technology community. Through events, networking, programs and education, we provide South Florida's technology-related companies, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, governments and related organizations with an active forum to grow the business of technology in our region. http://www.southfloridatech.org/
Contact:
Jackie Fernandez
Executive Director
South Florida Technology Alliance
Jackie@southfloridatech.org
Tel. 954.239.9739
The panel will be moderated by Jane Teague, executive director of Enterprise Development Corporation (EDC) of South Florida, and panelists will include: Bob Swindell, The Broward Alliance; Andrew Duffell, The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County; Dr. Jaap Donath, Miami Beacon Council; Dr. Karl Stevens, Ph.D., P.E., Dean, College of Engineering & Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University; and Maryann Fiala, AeA
Chip Casanave, SFTA president, states, “Our session this month will provide insight into the economic outlook for South Florida’s the technology sector so regional executives and management can plan effectively for growth and profitability in the future.”
At this session hear these topics discussed:
* How are organizations reaching out to or helping technology business owners in our county? * What educational initiatives are underway to build the future talent pool for making S. Florida businesses successful? * How is South Florida fairing relative to the rest of America? * How are the technology and general industry trends taking shape? * Examples of technology companies that are choosing to come to our region. * Why are / aren't industries looking to South Florida for opportunity? * Is South Florida a logical gateway to the Middle East? To South America? How is this expected to evolve?
To attend the event, please visit: http://www.southfloridatech.org Join us for a lively discussion with an ample Q&A session following. SFTA offers a premiere membership that enables free attendance throughout the membership year. The fee for other members is $15 per event, and for non-members $45 per event. Complimentary hor d’oeuvres will be served;
Event Sponsor: Accuvant (http://www.accuvant)
Accuvant is the nation's premier information security and compliance management consulting firm. Our security advisors use industry expertise and proven methodologies to help large enterprises assess their environments, improve their compliance postures, and secure their infrastructures.
Drink Ticket Sponsor: Lindsay Group, Inc. (http://www.lindsaygroupinc.com/)
Lindsay Group, Inc. specializes in providing corporate employment solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Sales. We pride ourselves in developing strategic partnerships so that our customers benefit from the professional and responsiveness to their needs.
About SFTA: The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of the regional technology community. Through events, networking, programs and education, we provide South Florida's technology-related companies, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, governments and related organizations with an active forum to grow the business of technology in our region. http://www.southfloridatech.org/
Contact:
Jackie Fernandez
Executive Director
South Florida Technology Alliance
Jackie@southfloridatech.org
Tel. 954.239.9739
Thursday, October 9, 2008
South Florida Technology Alliance- October 23rd!
Join us for this month's event titled:
South Florida Regional Economic Update for the Technology Sector
Date: October 23, 2008Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Sheraton Suites Cypress
555 NW 62 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Location: Sheraton Suites Cypress
555 NW 62 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sponsored by
This panel discussion will be moderated by
Jane Teague of the Enterprise Development Corporation of South Florida.
Panelists include:
Bob Swindell of The Broward Alliance
Andrew Duffell of The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
Dr. Jaap Donath of the Miami Beacon Council
Dr. Karl Stevens, Ph.D., P.E., Dean, College of Engineering & Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University
Maryann Fiala AeA
Jane Teague of the Enterprise Development Corporation of South Florida.
Panelists include:
Bob Swindell of The Broward Alliance
Andrew Duffell of The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
Dr. Jaap Donath of the Miami Beacon Council
Dr. Karl Stevens, Ph.D., P.E., Dean, College of Engineering & Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University
Maryann Fiala AeA
This month's drink sponsor is:
Register online at: www.southfloridatech.org
Thursday, October 2, 2008
SFTA September Event Update
Jon Lieberman, CEO of ISN Telcom, Mark Grossman, CEO of Grossman Law Group, and Alan Sujovolsky of ASujo Consulting (SFTA Programs Chair)
Andrew Peck of Gold Coast Venture Capital Assoc and Jim Greene CEO of RouterWare
Kevin Brady CEO of Corporate Services, Inc, Gary Bahadur CEO of Kraa Security Consulting, Ivan Moskowitz, and Frank Mazza Area Sales Manager for Yotta280
Lisa Gibbs, Executive Business Editor for the Miami Herald John Duffy, CEO, 3Cinteractive Jonathan Lieberman, CEO ISN Telcom Scott Kinnear, President, Myxer
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