The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association connects people and great ideas on the CyberCoast After a break of several years, local government and industry professionals are excited to announce that the Blue Angels chapter of AFCEA (The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) is back with a new focus: Connecting the CyberCoast. The chapter’s … Read more
Boston is now connected to the Gateway to the Gulf Coast. American Airlines will begin offering service between Logan International Airport and Pensacola International Airport in June 2022, bringing even more nonstop destination options to Pensacola travelers. This route is a part of the Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue, Logan Airport’s largest carrier. … Read more
September is Workforce Development Month! FloridaWest provides support to help create a well-trained target industry workforce that attracts new employers to Escambia County and supports existing industry. Now is the perfect time to find a job or train for a new one. Here are some of the help provided by our partners: K-12 Career Pathways … Read more
How Pensacola is quietly emerging as one of America’s most important cybersecurity hubs Long known as the “Cradle of Naval Aviation,” Pensacola has a proud military heritage and maintains a strong affiliation with the myriad agencies responsible for national defense. Now, technology makes bits and bytes every bit as important as bombs and bullets to … Read more
One of Co:Lab’s busiest tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic has been IT Support Providers Data Revolution. Their assistance has helped Northwest Florida businesses remain connected in a variety of ways. “There is no perfect solution because everyone has a different need, but we are doing our best,” says Jay Smith, Managing Partner. On the phone … Read more
FloridaMakes is offering a Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors workshop on April 2. Held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach, this workshop will teach manufacturers how to protect the information and future of their business. With the Department of Defense (DoD) ramping up its focus on cybersecurity for the supply chain, specific steps need to be … Read more
Students at Pine Forest High School will benefit from a statewide investment by AT&T this year – one that seeks to increase understanding of how classroom curriculum translates into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. For ten consecutive years, AT&T is working with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF) to provide experiential learning … Read more
A team of students from Escambia County School District middle schools recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the twelfth season of CyberPatriot – the Air Force Association’s National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Read more…
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