Biden's ambitious broadband infrastructure plan presents challenges and opportunities for Ohio. Join OITA's efforts to promote an "all of the above" approach to solving the digital divide. To learn more contact us!
See more at ...Biden plans $100 billion broadband investment
We echo this Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. Tech is bringing #Ohio to the forefront of the economic turnaround, and our people and companies will meet the challenges ahead.
See more at ... Lt. Gov. Jon Husted talks debt-free education at AWT annual meeting
Microsoft plans to hire 50,000 new global employees into their "ecosystem" as part of a broader career-switching push encouraged by LinkedIn. LinkedIn's efforts include free 're-skilling' digital training courses aimed towards those who lost their jobs due to COVID. If you are looking to transition into the space of technology, innovation, or public policy, let OITA know how we can help. Or check out our membership options at Ohioita.org.
See more at ... Microsoft targets 50,000 global jobs with LinkedIn 're-skilling' effort
Keep pushing to bring tech to the Midwest, Ohioans!
News broke today revealing Cleveland-based BoxCast's purchase of Stream Monkey, another streaming service. Congratulations to CEO & Co-Founder Gordon Daily and BoxCast for the continual success and growth.
See more at ... Cleveland-headquartered start-up BoxCast buys competitor after big gains during pandemic
“Cyber hygiene” has never been more important for big businesses, private individuals, and government officials alike. This week, non-profit Think Tank, National Cybersecurity Center, launched a new initiative geared towards deepening the understanding of cyber knowledge- by training and informing state officials on cyber features like MFA, software patching, and possible cyber threats. The initiative has been backed by Google and supported by legislators across the board, including Ohio’s own Frank LaRose (R) and Colorado’s Jena Marie Griswold (D).
See more at ... Think tank launches cybersecurity training for state officials
Long-time member and supporter of OITA, Google, continues to help local and state governments in the fight against COVID-19. Check out this article to learn more about the states Google Cloud has helped and what’s next in #covidresponse, #techindustry and #telehealth.
See more at ... Road to recovery: How Google Cloud is helping states get the COVID-19 vaccine to more people
Another use case for AI -- Artificial intelligence is being used to solve the real world problems of the future...energy, IoT, electric vehicles, carbon and climate. "Those who adopt AI will thrive, those who do not will be acquired"
Where do you see AI going next???
See more at ... As It Undergoes Transformation, U.S. Power Grid Embraces AI
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The money will go to establish Northeast Ohio as a high-tech and health innovation hub, according to JumpStart, Inc., a nonprofit that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses with seed money.
“For any new company and new technology company or a new innovation, they very much need this capital to get going because getting going means creating jobs,” said Ray Leach, CEO and president of JumpStart. “Thousands of new jobs over the next three to five years.”
See more at ... Northeast Ohio gets ‘game changing’ investment for high-tech startups
TEAM OHIO was just named in the Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers of 2021 by Government Technology. Efforts from Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, and CIO Ervan R. on the #InnovateOhio platform led to this accomplishment. Check out the Team Ohio Bio below, and read up on the many ways Innovate Ohio has improved Ohio data sharing, technology, and job creation.
Congratulations, Team Ohio!
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Great work Dana Saucier Jr and JobsOhio. Our members are ready to work with you on this effort!
See more at ...Tech Elevator and Ohio to Work partner to launch tech worker careers
