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ULTATEL Integrates Session Border Controller into Microsoft Teams to Create the Ultimate Unified Communications Experience

ULTATEL, LLC

ULTATEL, a leading provider of cloud-based phone systems for businesses of all sizes, today announced a seamless integration with Microsoft Teams through the use of ULTATEL’s Session Border Controller (SBC) technology. This technology is certified for Microsoft Teams Direct Routing and allows organizations to deliver secure, real-time communications on almost any private or public cloud environment without compromising scale and performance, and provides the convenience of being able to continuously control and monitor communications regardless of location. Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams integrates seamlessly with ULTATEL Cloud, SIP-trunks and legacy telephony infrastructures, enabling users to make and receive external phone calls on any device using Teams. “This integration with Microsoft presents a significant market opportunity for ULTATEL customers and partners to achieve business growth and maximize their collaborative communications during a time when this is more important than ever before,” said ULTATEL Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Amr Ibrahim. “We’re proud to have our solution certified for Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams and remain committed to supporting and building the workplace of the future.” Key benefits of ULTATEL’s integration with Microsoft Teams include: Highly Productive Workforce – Teams have continuous access to calling, chatting, meeting, and collaboration from anywhere, on any device in a fully integrated Microsoft Teams environment. Connect the World to Teams – Utilizing ULTATEL’s telephony-grade calling plans equips SMS capability within Microsoft Teams. A fully-integrated Microsoft Teams environment connects teams to make inbound and outbound calls through the international phone network, allowing users to add callers to their conference bridges and meetings. Reduce Costs and Get High Quality – In addition to saving on equipment by utilizing Microsoft Teams as a Smartphone, organizations can expect savings on the solution while also maintaining a high-quality 99.999 percent reliability by leveraging ULTATEL’s network. Leveraging ULTATEL’s SBC, users have peace of mind that their Microsoft Teams integration will work exactly how they want, and with the highest level of security and customer support possible. To learn more about cloud based phone service for business from ULTATEL, visit ultatel.com. About ULTATEL ULTATEL is a leading provider of cloud-based phone solutions. Through its Clarity unified communications platform, companies can have all of their voice, video, fax, SMS and audio conferencing services on one affordable system. The platform includes more than 40 enterprise-grade features, helps companies operate from single or multiple locations seamlessly using desktop phones, softphones or mobile apps while integrating with Microsoft Teams, contact centers and CRMs. ULTATEL’s vision is to completely change how companies conduct business by delivering the most comprehensive suite of unified cloud-based telephony services, dramatically improving responsiveness, increasing productivity, enhancing globalization efficiencies, and reducing operating costs so that businesses can most effectively compete both today and in the future. Visit ultatel.com. Contact Details Trust Relations Noe Sacoco +1 408-340-8130 ultatel@trustrelations.agency Company Website https://www.ultatel.com/

January 26, 2021 11:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

“STOCK MARKET FOR SPORTS” SURPASSES $2 MILLION IN USER TRADES

Jock MKT

Jock MKT (Jock Market), the platform that is turning sports into a stock exchange, announced they have surpassed $2 million in user trades since launching in September of 2020. It took four months for Jock MKT to hit their first $1 million in trades and only 26 days to reach their next $1 million milestone between December 25, 2020 and January 19, 2021. Now approved in 34 states, Jock MKT is planning to host their first “cash market” for the NFL’s biggest game on Sunday, Feb. 7. Users will be able to bid on virtual shares of Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers players during an IPO stage that will conclude prior to kickoff. When the IPO ends, any Jock MKT user can buy and sell shares from other investors during the game in real time for real money. “The early users of Jock MKT have become like a community,” said Tyler Carlin, Co-Founder of Jock MKT. “We’ve gotten to know many of them by their screen names in the app; I think we probably get as excited as they do when someone that’s been around from the beginning nets a big win.” On January 24, Travis Kelce’s IPO price was $11.01 for the NFL’s Conference Championship Round. Investors in Kelce needed to bid at least $11.01 to obtain shares in the IPO or buy shares through a bid and ask model that is similar to a real stock exchange. Kelce ended the day with the most fantasy points and his shares paid out $25 per share for a return of 127%. In the same cash market, Marquez Valdes-Scantling saw the biggest return at +237%, Aaron Jones saw the biggest loss at minus 84%, and Tom Brady was down 23% verses his IPO price. Patrick Mahomes was up 45%. “One person shared a screenshot on Twitter of their $1,200 return after they invested in Kelce shares on Sunday,” added Carlin. “Then, another user saw a $1,500 return during this past weekend’s PGA Tour event. It’s been great to see, and we’re looking forward to giving more fans a fun way to be invested in the action, especially during sports’ biggest event on February 7.” Jock MKT was co-founded by Tyler Carlin, a 2013 graduate of MIT’s Sloan School of Management. Led by Will Ventures, the platform raised its first round of funding in September. Will Ventures’ Founding Partner and Managing Director is Isaiah Kacyvenski, a retired eight-year NFL veteran with a Harvard MBA. Accomplice founding partner Ryan Moore, an early investor and current board member of DraftKings, is also a stakeholder in Jock MKT. Headquartered in Boston and launched in 2020, Jock MKT ( JockMKT.com ) is a fantasy gaming platform where users can make real money – every minute, every second, of every game. Inspired by a traditional stock exchange, Jock MKT allows users to buy and sell shares of athletes in real time. Jock MKT was co-founded by Tyler Carlin and investors include Isaiah Kacyvenski, Ryan Moore, Brandon Adams and Alumni Ventures Group. Available in the U.S. in 34 states, Jock MKT offers gaming options for events tied to the NFL, NBA and PGA Tour. Contact Details Eric Nemeth +1 602-502-2792 nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://jockmkt.com/

January 26, 2021 09:37 AM Eastern Standard Time

Serai Launches End-to-End Supply Chain Traceability Solution for the Apparel Industry

Media Outreach

*Serai’s new solution helps businesses build supply chain visibility and track ESG commitments **Solution being piloted by industry leaders to prove cotton and raw material origins HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 26 January 2021 - Serai, a network-based digital B2B platform by HSBC, has launched a traceability solution that allows apparel businesses to track cotton and other raw materials going into their product. Businesses can use the new solution to trace order flow throughout the supply chain, manage supply chain risks and collect data for compliance needs. Serai helps businesses map upstream suppliers and track environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) commitments. “It is critical for suppliers, manufacturers and brands to show and prove the origins of their products. However, it can be difficult for businesses to have full visibility over their complex supply chains as much of this data is currently fragmented and managed manually. Serai makes it easy for businesses to access and unify complex supply chain information from multiple sources,” says Vivek Ramachandran, Chief Executive Officer, Serai. Businesses only need to integrate information sources once. Serai then enables them to share this with multiple parties over a secure platform. The solution is customisable, able to accommodate the needs of each company. “Serai combines multiple data sources into a single view making it easy for businesses and their supply chain partners to have an overview of information that they may not have had access to before. Not only does this allow for a seamless flow of information, it could help them identify gaps and inefficiencies in their current processes,” says Vivek. “In today’s climate, it’s critical that apparel businesses take a proactive approach in tracing and being transparent about their product journey. Such practises will help them build a more resilient, sustainable and compliant supply chain.” Serai’s ambition is to simplify global trade, with an initial focus on the apparel industry. For more information on the traceability solution, visit www.seraitrade.com/traceability About Serai Serai is the digital B2B platform by HSBC helping apparel businesses build the advantage of trust through relationships and facilitating supply chain transparency. Members can develop new relationships, showcase strengths and offerings, grow their digital presence and exchange complex supply chain information to achieve their transparency goals. It’s all about simplifying global trade. Serai is an essential evolving resource that gives businesses control and ownership over their data and digital assets. It’s all about helping members overcome the challenges of global trade – and making it easier for everyone. For more information, visit www.seraitrade.com Contact Details Serai Tesh Kaur +852 5122 9041 tesh.kaur@seraitrade.com Company Website http://www.seraitrade.com/

January 26, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

TeamSnap Named Best Club Management Software for 2021

TeamSnap

TeamSnap has been named as the best sport management software of 2021 by Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services. TeamSnap’s industry-leading platforms have been evaluated based on its management features and integration capabilities including its registration and payment solutions along with its new Health Check COVID-19 screening tool that has been used for close to 10 million completed screenings since its launch in August. "We are incredibly proud to have created an efficient and easy-to-use platform that millions of sports organizations and teams trust and rely on everyday," said TeamSnap co-founder and CEO Dave DuPont. "This independent industry recognition is a testament to the efforts of our determined product team. As sports events return over the coming months, we are heartened to know that TeamSnap will be helping thousands of community clubs, leagues and associations get back up and running.” Digital.com’s research team has conducted a 40-hour assessment of more than 70 different software solution providers. TeamSnap was assessed for its capacity to manage schedules, payments and communications along with its integration into other external platforms. To access the complete list of best club management software, please visit https://digital.com/club-management-software/. -30- ABOUT TEAMSNAP Since its formation in 2009, TeamSnap has been single-mindedly focused on taking the work out of play. 24 million coaches, administrators, players and parents rely on TeamSnap’s powerful and easy-to-use tools for communication, scheduling, payment collection and registration, organizing every sport and group activity in the world. For more information, visit https://www.teamsnap.com/. Contact Details Greg +1 416-458-3591 greg.mcisaac@teamsnap.com Company Website https://www.teamsnap.com/

January 25, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Matic Partners With Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Opens Doors Foundation to Support Families in Need

Matic Insurance

Matic, a leading digital insurance agency, and the MBA Opens Doors Foundation, the charitable arm of the Mortgage Bankers Association, announced today an ongoing partnership to help families with a critically ill or injured child make their mortgage or rent payment. Through their joint Keeping Hearts in Homes campaign, the Matic Cares Foundation will donate a minimum of $25 to MBA Opens Doors for each new Matic customer referred through a participating partner’s program. "The last thing a family should worry about while caring for a critically ill child is the possibility of losing their home," said Ben Madick, CEO, Matic Insurance Services. "The MBA Opens Doors Foundation provides families financial comfort during incredibly challenging times. We are honored to partner and to make giving more accessible to our network of mortgage lenders." Matic’s digital insurance marketplace of 30+ A-rated carriers is integrated into the mortgage lending and home ownership experience. Keeping Hearts in Homes will be open to Matic's network of 40 mortgage lenders as well as any new partnership onboarded in 2021. "Support from companies like Matic make it possible for Opens Doors to help thousands of families with critically ill or injured children stay in their homes while their child is in treatment," said Debra W. Still, CMB, President and CEO of Pulte Mortgage and Chairman of the MBA Opens Doors Foundation. "Now, and always, The Opens Doors Foundation is grateful to the real estate finance community for helping families that need us, by protecting the importance of 'home.'" "The pandemic has exacerbated the challenges families with sick children face," said Deborah Dubois, President of the MBA Opens Doors Foundation. "Not only are many families dealing with the financial impact of the pandemic, but many of our most vulnerable families and children are also facing COVID-19 diagnoses themselves. It is an extremely difficult time for families with children in treatment, and we are deeply grateful for Matic's support." Since 2012, MBA Opens Doors has provided more than $9.2 million in housing assistance and grants to over 6,400 families in crisis across the U.S. MBA Opens Doors is the mortgage industry’s bridge between professionals and families who need help. Administrative expenses are covered by the MBA so that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to families in need. Visit the Keeping Hearts in Homes campaign to learn more. About Matic Since 2014, Matic has changed the landscape of the insurtech industry by integrating insurance within the home and auto ownership experience. Today, Matic’s digital insurance marketplace has over 30 A-rated home and auto carriers, as well as distribution partners in industries ranging from mortgage origination and servicing to banking, real estate, and personal finance. With a single-minded focus on advocating for policyholders, Matic has created an effortless and transparent comparison-shopping process, saving customers days of work and over 30% in premiums each year. For more information, visit matic.com. About MBA Opens Doors Foundation The MBA Opens Doors Foundation, through its Home Grant Program, provides mortgage and rental assistance grants to families with critically ill or injured children. Since 2012, Opens Doors has become a critical part of a family's support structure, especially when a parent or guardian must take unpaid leave to be with a child in treatment. Grants of up to $2,500 are made monthly to families with a child in treatment at a children’s hospital in the Foundation’s network. Fourteen hospitals in seven states and the District of Columbia participate in the Foundation’s network. For more information on Opens Doors' mission, please click here. Contact Details Matic Insurance Services Sarah Berg +1 614-927-1086 press@matic.com Company Website https://matic.com/

January 25, 2021 11:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

Minuteman Press Earns Entrepreneur Number 1 Rated Printing and Marketing Franchise and Franchise Business Review Top Franchise Rankings for 2021

Minuteman Press International Inc

Minuteman Press International is Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2021 #1 Rated Printing & Marketing Franchise Marking an Impressive 30 Years and 18 Years in a Row at Number 1 Franchise Business Review Has Named Minuteman Press to Their Top Franchises of 2021 Rankings Based Directly on Franchisee Feedback Minuteman Press International, the world’s leading design, marketing, and printing franchise, has been awarded the 2021 #1 printing and marketing franchise ranking by Entrepreneur Magazine. The Minuteman Press franchise team has now achieved this prestigious #1 rating for an impressive 30 years and 18 years in a row. Independent franchisee satisfaction firm Franchise Business Review has also named Minuteman Press International to their Top Franchises of 2021 listing based directly on comprehensive feedback and Minuteman Press franchise reviews from owners. In 2020, Minuteman Press reached an incredible milestone, celebrating 45 years in franchising. Thanks to a complete team effort and the leadership of Nick Titus, third-generation President of Minuteman Press International, Minuteman Press franchisees have been able to adapt and operate efficiently despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. “ Printing is an essential business and Minuteman Press owners provide critical, high-demand products and services to businesses and organizations to help them operate efficiently, market effectively, communicate with clients, and grow,” says Titus. He adds, “To once again receive top franchise rankings from Entrepreneur and Franchise Business Review is a testament to the dedication of our owners and the mutual commitment we have in helping them succeed.” Peter Castorena has owned his Minuteman Press franchise in Lancaster, CA for nearly 15 years. Already a member of the President’s Million-Dollar Circle for achieving yearly gross sales of at least $1 million, Peter has continued to grow his sales even during the COVID-19 pandemic. He says, “There is nothing more that Minuteman Press International could have done to support franchise owners like me during this unprecedented time. We really appreciate the leadership and communication shown by Nick Titus as well as the additional marketing resources and ongoing support we have received when we needed it most.” One of the marketing resources established by Minuteman Press to help support local businesses everywhere during the pandemic is Bounce Back USA. The free initiative provides free local business listings and free COVID-19 awareness and prevention posters. Bounce Back USA was featured in Forbes and has helped connect thousands of businesses in local communities to their consumers with the idea of supporting and shopping local. Titus says, “I am very proud of the work we’ve done with Bounce Back USA (and the Bounce Back programs in other countries we operate) as well as the various marketing campaigns and strategies we’ve quickly developed and made available to our franchisees. As a team, we are constantly striving to help our franchisees and their clients grow their businesses.” He continues, “As essential businesses, our franchises remain open and operating with safe ordering, pickup, and delivery options. For each of our locations, we continue to add more high-demand products and services and we have been doing this for a long time. Today, your local Minuteman Press franchise can provide virtually any type of custom printing and design, direct mail campaigns, large format printing (banners, posters, and signage), custom branded apparel, promotional items, and more.” Titus concludes, “As we move forward into 2021, I am optimistic that we will be able to continue the momentum that we’ve built together. I am thankful for the diversity of products and services that our owners can provide their customers. Already having longstanding relationships with vendors and suppliers enabled us to pivot easily during the pandemic and offer PPE products to our customers as well as other essential products. Our owners have been able to adjust to the needs of their clients throughout the pandemic, and moving forward I feel we will continue to stay strong and grow together.” For more information about #1 rated Minuteman Press printing franchise opportunities and to read Minuteman Press franchise reviews, visit https://minutemanpressfranchise.com. About Minuteman Press International Minuteman Press International is the number one rated business marketing and printing franchise that offers world class training and unparalleled ongoing local support. At Minuteman Press, We Are The Modern Printing Industry ™ providing high quality products and services that meet the needs of today's business professionals and go way beyond ink on paper. Today, our centers offer innovative branding solutions and produce custom designs, promotional products, branded apparel, direct mail marketing, large format printing (banners and posters), signs and graphics, and much more. Prior experience is not necessary to own and operate a successful Minuteman Press franchise. Learn more about Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and access franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com Contact Details Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

January 25, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Fisher Phillips Selects OnePlace Marketing & Business Development to Power Its Connected Firm

Intapp

Intapp, the leader in connected firm management solutions for professional and financial services firms, has announced Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, as the latest addition to its growing portfolio of OnePlace Marketing & Business Development clients. The firm will utilize Intapp’s connected client lifecycle management suite to better integrate people, processes, and data across its 36 United States offices. Founded in 1943, Fisher Phillips is a destination law firm for companies seeking counsel on a wide range of employment-related matters across various industries. The 450-lawyer firm’s selection of the OnePlace Marketing & Business Development solution is the culmination of several years of investment in IT, marketing, business development, and data management. “We’re greatly looking forward to deploying OnePlace Marketing & Business Development to manage firm wide data more efficiently, collaborate more effectively, empower lawyers to make strategic contributions to business development, and ultimately better serve our clients,” said Jeannie Muzinic, Fisher Philips’ Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer. “This unprecedented year has crystallized the deep value of strategic business development to our firm, as well as the importance of building the right technology infrastructure required to support new ways of working,” says Ann Meyer, Fisher Phillips’ Director of Marketing Technology. “OnePlace Marketing & Business Development provides a centralized, proactive, and purpose-built solution designed for the legal industry that will meet our needs and help us connect, manage, and automate all of our firm’s data.” “We’re thrilled to welcome Fisher Phillips to an expanding cohort of firms that realize the importance of delivering a connected client experience from strategy and origination through execution,” said Lavinia Calvert, General Manager for Marketing & Business Development Solutions at Intapp. “Fisher Phillips’ lawyers — who are already leaders in employment law— will now be armed with real-time, personalized insights, and AI-driven information to help them drive business outcomes and growth for years to come. With OnePlace Marketing & Business Development, they’ll immediately see the benefits of working with the legal industry’s only end-to-end connected firm management solution, built specifically to support the entire client journey for partner-led firms.” For more information on OnePlace Marketing & Business Development, please visit intapp.com/marketing. About Intapp Intapp powers connected firms. Trusted by more than 1,600 of the world's top legal, investment banking, private capital, accounting, and consulting firms, Intapp offers end-to-end, cloud-based connected firm management software built for the unique needs of partner-led firms. Intapp helps enhance collaboration, unleash collective knowledge, transform decision-making, and fuel success. Our products and services span the entire engagement lifecycle from strategy through origination and execution to drive optimal outcomes. For more information, visit intapp.com and connect with us on Twitter (@Intapp) and LinkedIn. About Fisher Phillips ( fisherphillips.com ) Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm serving employers, is committed to providing the highest level of client service for every matter it handles. Fisher Phillips employs more than 450 attorneys in 36 offices. Contact Details Intapp Natalie Papaj +1 703-586-0048 natalie.papaj@intapp.com Company Website http://www.intapp.com

January 25, 2021 07:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

CipherCloud Introduces Zero-Trust Remote Access, Enabling Organizations to Access Applications in the Public Cloud and Data Center with Unified Policies

CipherCloud

CipherCloud ®, the market’s leading provider of integrated cloud security and data privacy, today announced that it has formally introduced its Zero-Trust Remote Access solution, supporting continued expansion of the remote workforce while reducing the risk of data exposure from unauthorized users and compromised devices. CipherCloud Zero-Trust Remote Access directly supports today’s Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) requirements, allowing practitioners to ensure context-aware, data-centric access across enterprise applications from any device and location. By empowering organizations to directly engage the principle of “least privilege” and allocate appropriate access to nearly any application on-premise or in the cloud, Zero-Trust Remote Access addresses today’s complex, hybrid environments to facilitate secure, flexible, and scalable remote workforce deployments. Zero-Trust Remote Access specifically creates software-defined perimeters and enforces adaptive, identity and context-aware policies when providing access to applications residing everywhere from public clouds to organizations’ private data centers. Unlike traditional VPN solutions, this approach dramatically increases the security and efficiency of applications access without exposing internal applications directly to the internet. “With continued adoption of the cloud and dramatic growth of the remote workforce, organizations are seeing sensitive data accessed and shared nearly everywhere, often using unmanaged devices. This is accelerating the requirement for solutions that increase availability while reducing risk,” said Pravin Kothari, CipherCloud Founder and CEO. “Our customers are telling us every day that they need to support complex policies that enable workers to collaborate effectively, while improving protection and maintaining compliance.” Zero-Trust Remote Access can be deployed both standalone and in conjunction with the CipherCloud CASB+ solution, and is directly supported via partnership with leading network security, identity and threat protection providers, enabling best-of-breed integration via powerful out-of-the-box Zero Trust Network Access controls. Through this integration with the market’s leading data-centric CASB solution, CipherCloud uniquely offers the ability to enable data access for unmanaged devices based both on policies and continuous authentication. By combining industry-leading CASB and Data Protection capabilities in this integrated manner, CipherCloud Zero-Trust Remote Access establishes a strong foundation for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), enabling organizations to define unified applications and data security policies to secure all of their applications across SaaS, IaaS, and on-prem environments. CipherCloud Zero-Trust Remote Access Differentiated Capabilities CipherCloud Zero-Trust Remote Access facilitates agentless access from endpoint devices to enterprise applications, enabling frictionless deployment without requiring additional software installation by end-users. Additional benefits include: Microsegmentation: Abstracts access mechanisms to isolate applications access from network access, preventing over-entitlement of services and thwarting lateral movement. Full applications cloaking: Prevents the exposure of internal applications to the Internet, reducing data exposure and protecting against threats and DDoS attacks. Unified policy enforcement: Enables unified coverage and governance for applications and data access in multi-cloud and multiple data center environments. Advanced data security: Extends CASB+ data protection controls to private applications, including DLP content inspection, encryption and enterprise DRM. Deep visibility and monitoring: Integrates with popular SIEM tools to analyze network logs and deliver complete visibility into application and user activity. User Anomaly Detection with UEBA: Performs real-time monitoring of user interactions to identify anomalous activities and pinpoint emerging threats. Adaptive Access Control: Integrates with Microsoft Active Directory and SSO solutions - including Okta, Ping and Thales - to enable Zero Trust access and authentication. Endpoint Security Posture Management: Enables context-aware management of devices connecting to the cloud using digital certificates and MDM/EMM integration. CipherCloud delivers the market’s leading approach to integrated CASB, SASE, and Data Privacy, addressing the full scope of customer requirements across cloud access, discovery, monitoring, data protection, policy enforcement and compliance. CipherCloud CASB+ has been named SC Magazine Cloud Security Product of the Year, Overall Leader in the CASB market by KuppingerCole, and a Visionary by Gartner, while counting numerous global 1000 companies among its rapidly growing customer base. CipherCloud is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Transamerica Ventures, Delta Partners and DTCP, the venture arm of Deutsche Telekom. For more information, visit www.ciphercloud.com and follow us on Twitter @ciphercloud. Contact Details CipherCloud Matt Hines +1 617-835-8524 mhines@ciphercloud.com

January 25, 2021 06:55 AM Eastern Standard Time

CMMC Center of Excellence Announces Engagement Agreement with itSM Solutions

Interoperability Clearinghouse

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Center of Excellence ( CMMC COE ), hosted by the Information Technology Acquisition Advisory Council (IT-AAC), a public-private partnership serving the public and private sectors for more than 15 years, is excited to announce a partnership with itSM Solutions, a global consortium of academic, government and industry thought leaders working together to create training and technology solutions that enable enterprises to design, operationalize and automate a cybersecurity risk management program based on the best practice publications created by the National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST), the International Standards Organization (ISO), the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. This unique partnership will extend efforts to identify and include proven capabilities within the CMMC COE Marketplace to improve cybersecurity protection and resilience for the global defense industrial base network of contractors, vendors, and suppliers. itSM has created an innovative, turnkey NIST 800-171 FastTrack Readiness Program that will provide DIB companies with an affordable, fixed price cybersecurity risk management solution that will deliver the cybersecurity risk management outcome expected by the Department of Defense. The FastTrack program will include accredited certification training, online mentoring from industry experts plus an online Integrated Risk Management (IRM) platform that will seamlessly integrate all cybersecurity and IT Risk and Compliance functions into a powerfully automated assessment and program management solution. The executed Engagement Agreement establishes a collaborative engagement between itSM Solutions and the CMMC COE to partner in the furthering of their respective and complementary missions and objectives regarding the adoption, use, and expansion of CMMC based cybersecurity practices, risk management, and compliance for the DIB contractor, vendor, and supplier community of providers creating a broader CMMC ecosystem globally to improve security and resilience. Specific actions will include: The co-development of CMMC advisory services, cyber training and education programs to accelerate CMMC certification, increase cyber adoption and improve cyber protection & resilience. Co-sponsor symposiums, training programs and podcasts leveraging their combined cyber and IT expertise. Host regular working groups, with other partners, to enable collaboration and communications. Source qualified CMMC/ cyber professionals to serve as advocates. Establish an independent Industry Cyber Security Advisory Council with peer organizations to advise and educate leaders across government and industry on the continued evolution and effectiveness of CMMC. “This is exciting opportunity for us”, said Mr. John Weiler, Chairman of the Board at CMMC Center of Excellence, “This new partnership will further help advance the goals and objectives for improving the supply chain security and resilience of the US Department of Defense (DoD)”. “itSM Solutions is proud to partner with the CMMC COE on this very exciting initiative,” stated Mr. Rick Lemieux, Managing Partner and Chief Revenue Officer at itSM Solutions. “We look forward to collaborating with the COE on solutions that will not only get DIB companies ready for CMMC certification but also provide them with the skills and tools necessary to manage cybersecurity risk management as they would any other business function”. The CMMC-COE ( http://cmmc-coe.org ) and itSM Solutions partnership will focus on bringing together the many disparate cyber and national security communities of interest to reduce complexity, improve awareness, and accelerate industry effort to become more cyber resilient against the growing threats from nation states and criminal enterprises. The CMMC-COE establishes both a Market Place and Knowledge Clearinghouse that will include resources that support the overall effort, including white papers; tutorials; recorded webcasts; presentations; and more that will help reduce the cost and burden on small and medium size contractors already struggling from the impact of COVID. For more information on the CMMC COE, please visit http://cmmc-coe.org email info@cmmc-coe.org or call 703-863-3766 For more information on itSM Solutions, please visit https://www.itsmsolutions.com/ About Us ---------- CMMC-COE.ORG is a unique non-profit public-private partnership, with a vision to accelerate Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMM) adoption, and reduce time & cost for security compliance for our partners by leveraging commercial best practices, CMMC standards, and innovative solutions for a measurable success. Our mission, focused on DOD mission objectives, cost containment and expeditious CMMC compliance, is to help the DIB improve cyber posture and resilience, and simplify its acquisition. The CMMC-COE is hosted by the Information Technology Acquisition Advisory Council (IT-AAC), a public/private partnership (P3) chartered in 2007 as an honest broker to reach outside the confines of the Federal IT advisories that lack dynamic reach into the Global IT Market, and dedicated to the adoption of commercial IT management standards of practice and innovations emanating from the Global IT market. Team IT-AAC has already demonstrated the value of its decade long investment, and provides a unique value to agencies seeking to achieve accelerate the transformation of legacy processes and systems. Our Just-in-Time SMEs apply an innovative suite of Technology Business Management and Agile Acquisition Processes needed to assure the business value of commercial IT. The Interoperability Clearinghouse (ICH), is the managing partner that make up the 24 NGO/SDO organizations that make up the IT-AAC. ICH provides the contract vehicles, clearances, and critical resources proven to guide sustainable, measurable and repeatable processes needed to drive better investment decisions as the speed of mission need, while aligning existing processes, methods and workforce with IT reform mandates contained in Clinger Cohen Act, FITARA, IT MGT Act, EO13838. Contact Details Bob Dix +1 703-975-6633 bob.dix@it-aac.org Company Website https://cmmc-coe.org

January 25, 2021 06:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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