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Deakin University Celebrates 30 Years of Impact in India with Major Announcements for Future Growth and Engagement

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NEW DELHI, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Deakin University, Australia, ranked in the top 1% of world universities and a pioneer in international education in India, celebrates 30 years of transformative engagement across higher education, research and innovation, and skills development. To commemorate this milestone, Deakin is hosting events honouring the longstanding partnership between the Indian and Australian governments, academia, and industry.

From being the first international university to establish operations in India in 1994, to launching India’s first international branch campus at GIFT City, Deakin continues to lead the way in building impactful collaborations and fostering academic excellence while aligning its strategic initiatives with the broader goal of ‘internationalisation of higher education, and research in India‘ as conceived by the visionary National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

“A hearty congratulations to Deakin University for thirty years of collaboration fostering ‘in India, with India, for India‘ collaboration and many major initiatives,” expressed Shri K Sanjay Murthy, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India at a high-profile Deakin University 30 Years of Impact celebratory event.

“We look forward to greater collaboration (with Deakin University) in terms of partnership in Research and Development, especially in the light of the work the Government of India is initiating in this direction.”

In New Delhi, Deakin University hosted a series of high-profile events celebrating key milestones of its 30-year engagement with India. The celebrations launched on 14 October 2024 with the NextGen Changemakers Conclave in partnership with IDP, empowering India’s youth to lead future change as part of Deakin’s Impact 30 celebrations. A Bilateral Connect followed this, honouring Deakin’s role in strengthening AustraliaIndia ties. Esteemed guests included Ambassador Nicholas McCaffrey, Australian Deputy High Commissioner to India, Ambassador Anil Wadhwa, Distinguished Fellow at Vivekananda International Foundation, and industry leaders such Dr. S Ramadorai, Former Vice-Chairman of Tata Consultancy Services and Professor Mukti Mishra, Founder and Vice-Chancellor, Centurion University, among others.

On Tuesday, in collaboration with Deloitte South Asia, Deakin led the ‘Paving the Path to India’s Transformation’ Conclave, focusing on industry-academia convergence to drive India’s global innovation potential. This high-profile event featured prominent speakers including Shri K Sanjay Murthy, Secretary, Ministry of Education; Mathew Johnston, Minister-Counsellor (Education and Research) at the Australian High Commission; Dr Monica Kennedy, Minister – Commercial & Head – South Asia, Australian Trade and Investment Commission; Dr S Ramadorai and Professor Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Dean (Global Engagement), IIT Madras.

At this event, Deakin University was honoured to felicitate and confer upon Dr Vidya Yeravedkar, Principal Director of Symbiosis Society, and Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis International University and Dr Raghunath A Mashelkar, India’s distinguished thought leader and pioneer in Science, Technology and Innovation, Honorary Doctorates to recognise their consistent and distinguished contributions towards the community, that serves as a true inspiration for all.

H. E Philip Green OAM, Australian High Commissioner to India acknowledged the longstanding commitment and efforts of Deakin University and said, “Thirty years ago, Deakin University chose to make India a part of its journey, and that decision has been a testament to foresight and innovation. As India strides toward becoming a global power, Deakin’s commitment to growing with this nation positions us at the forefront of a historic transformation. In another 30 years, I am confident that India will not only meet but surpass its ambitions, and Deakin will proudly be a part of that success story.”

The celebrations concluded with a function at the Australian High Commission, hosted by H.E. Philip Green OAM, Australian High Commissioner to India, bringing together key stakeholders from government, academia, and industry along with senior media personnel and the Deakin team.

This is a momentous occasion for Deakin University and our many friends and partners in India and Australia, said Mr John Stanhope AM, Chancellor, Deakin University.

We are proud of what we have accomplished together, and full of optimism as we look to the future. We remain committed to empowering Indian students through accessible, high-quality education and driving innovation through research and partnerships.

Over the years, Deakin has invested over AUD 50 million in India. This has enabled building partnerships and pursuing research that makes a genuine impact. With more than 25,000 successful alumni, 70 scholarships, and 150 research fellowships awarded to Indian students, Deakin has worked to advance the lives of students, their families, and in turn, their communities.

The University’s more than 50 strategic partnerships – including 4 HUBs, 8 research and innovation partners, 3 Centres of Excellence, and 1 Research Academy and 1 Consortium – underscore the depth and breadth of its engagement in India, paving the way for future growth.

Chancellor Stanhope announced several new initiatives to support India’s capacity-building efforts, research excellence, and international education; alongside extending the bilateral collaboration efforts to take on emergent global challenges:

A commitment of AUD 1 million by Deakin University for strategic Impact Projects focusing on Higher Education, Sports, and Disaster Management in India.Disaster Resilience Management partnerships with the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), Humanitarian Aid International (HAI) and Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority to support India’s disaster resilience framework.Sports Impact Projects:To foster collaborative development across four key areas; digitalisation in the sport industry, enhancing participation, performance, and leadership for Women, developing the Indian sport science workforce and future of sport administration.Sport impact project with the Government of Gujarat.Sport impact project with Dravid Padukone Centre for Sports Excellence and Go Sport Foundation.Sport Impact project with premier IPL Teams Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans.Education Impact Projects:Partnership with the National Institute of Educational Planning Administration (NIEPA).Partnership with the Department of Education, Government of Gujarat, focusing on teacher training initiatives through a pilot program for skilling 100 middle-year teachers.Expanding Skilling Initiative in India: In collaboration with NSDC, Deakin’s program has already impacted 2,500 learners, with a vision to transform 15 million lives through skilling initiatives.Research Advancements: Over AUD 14 million in research scholarships and 50 research fellowships allocated to key academic partners across India, in addition to 30 research fellowships awarded to students from the IIT Madras Research Academy.GIFT City Campus Growth: Deakin aims to expand its inaugural cohort to 500 students in the coming years along with executive development programs and short courses in partnership with IFSCA for holistic advancement of the regional landscape.Anjani Mashelkar Foundation Award: In partnership with the Anjani Mashelkar Foundation to award of INR 1 lakh for research aimed at promoting innovative solutions for the inclusion of marginalized communities and fostering societal advancement.

Expressing her optimism for the future, Ms Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Engagement) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University said, As we celebrate this incredible milestone, Deakin’s 30-year journey with India reflects our unwavering dedication to building meaningful, long-lasting partnerships that drive both academic and societal progress. Our future lies in deepening these collaborations, fostering innovation, and addressing global challenges that shall ensure an empowered future for our communities.

Today we write the new chapter of our journey with India and the initiatives announced today reaffirm our commitment to expanding opportunities for Indian students, researchers, and industry leaders. We look forward to contributing significantly to India’s growth story.

To know more about Deakin University’s diverse partnerships and enduring legacy in India, please visit https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/locations/international-offices/south-asia

About Deakin University:

Established in 1974, Deakin University successfully combines excellence in teaching, research, and effective partnerships with industry and government to deliver high-quality courses and undertake research that makes a difference to the domestic and international communities it serves.

Deakin’s South Asia operations commenced in 1994 in New Delhi, India, making it one of the first overseas education providers to set up operations in this region. In India, Deakin engages with the government, industry, and academia to share its vibrant education and research culture. This year marks Deakin’s 30 years of ‘Impact in India‘, a celebration in tandem with Deakin’s pioneering establishment of India’s first international university branch campus. 

For more information on Deakin University, please visit https://www.deakin.edu.au/

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ESET Integrates with SuperOps to Elevate Cybersecurity for MSPs

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Setting a New Benchmark in Endpoint Management: Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Elevating Client Security

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, and SuperOps, a next-generation Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) and Professional Services Automation (PSA) platform, today announced their powerful integration.

This collaboration enables Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to seamlessly manage and secure their endpoints directly within the SuperOps platform, bringing unmatched efficiency and protection to their operations with the added power of ESET Endpoint Security, a core solution of the awarded and recognized ESET PROTECT Platform.

“Our goal at SuperOps is to make the work of MSPs more efficient and intuitive. Integrating ESET with SuperOps provides MSPs with a streamlined, all-in-one solution for endpoint security management. This partnership will empower MSPs to offer enhanced protection to their clients while, at the same time, simplifying their workflows,” said Arvind Parthiban, Co-founder and CEO, SuperOps.

ESET’s security products are highly regarded by analysts and customers for delivering a comprehensive high-quality multi-layered security stack configured to both prevent threats from taking hold on a network and to efficiently manage detection and response actions by leveraging both its AI-native detection technologies and its globally recognized research and threat intelligence.

The integration with SuperOps enables rapid deployment of our endpoint security solution on all assets within minutes, ensuring immediate protection and optimization. MSPs can automate ESET’s next-gen security solution during asset onboarding to safeguard against zero-day, ransomware, phishing, and targeted attacks, and monitor protection status in real-time within SuperOps. This is all thanks to the multi-layered AI-native ESET LiveSense security stack incorporated within our endpoint product, turbocharging protection in an always-evolving threat landscape.

“ESET is well known as a reliable partner for thousands of MSPs, as we are quite serious about our partnerships. With this integration, MSPs can manage cybersecurity with greater ease and confidence. To achieve that, ESET’s robust security measures combined with SuperOps’ comprehensive management tools create a powerful synergy that enhances operational efficiency and client protection,” said Michal Jankech, Vice President, Enterprise & SMB/MSP at ESET.

As damage from global cybercrime is projected to increase by 15% annually, reaching $10.5 trillion by 2025 (Source: Forbes), businesses, especially MSPs, need to make cybersecurity their top priority. The integration of ESET with SuperOps significantly enhances cybersecurity operations and boosts the security offerings of MSPs. By combining their strengths, ESET and SuperOps are redefining industry standards, empowering MSPs to provide their clients with unparalleled security.

To learn more about how to integrate SuperOps with ESET, please visit the guidance page.

For more information about the ESET PROTECT Platform and its underlying modules, visit our page here.

About ESET
ESET® provides cutting-edge digital security to prevent attacks before they happen. By combining the power of AI and human expertise, ESET stays ahead of known and emerging cyberthreats — securing businesses, critical infrastructure, and individuals. Whether it’s endpoint, cloud, or mobile protection, our AI-native, cloud-first solutions and services remain highly effective and easy to use. ESET technology includes robust detection and response, ultra-secure encryption, and multifactor authentication. With 24/7 real-time defense and strong local support, we keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. An ever-evolving digital landscape demands a progressive approach to security: ESET is committed to world-class research and powerful threat intelligence, backed by R&D centers and a strong global partner network. For more information, visit www.eset.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X

About SuperOps
SuperOps is a unified PSA-RMM platform powered by AI and intelligent automation built for future-focused MSPs. The company was founded in 2020 by serial entrepreneur Arvind Parthiban and Jayakumar Karumbasalam. With a deep commitment to innovation and a focus on customer success, SuperOps equips MSPs with the tools they need to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and scale their businesses. SuperOps is backed by marquee investors, Addition, March Capital, Matrix Partners India, Elevation Capital, and Tanglin Venture Partners. Step into the future of MSP innovation with SuperOps.com.

Follow SuperOps on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

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Certiport Launches Three New Examinations to Meet Growing Demand for Trained and Certified Candidates in the Medical, Hospitality and Culinary Arts, & Agriscience Sectors

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Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based certification exams designed to accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, announced today three new certification programs aimed at equipping people with the necessary skills and certification to start their careers within Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary Arts, as well as Agriscience.

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Certiport is dedicated to helping people succeed through learning and certification, and these three new programs will establish a work-ready foundation for candidates looking for a career in these sectors.

“We are excited that these three new programs will help candidates get their foot in the door and be more productive in their careers,” said Krista Ketchmark, Vice President, Business Development, Certiport

“Certification remains an important and valuable step for those looking to start or further their careers. In fact, according to our 2023 Value of IT Certification survey, 63% of Gen Z respondents obtained a certification to enhance their resume, 54% for a job promotion, and 19% to find work,” said Krista Ketchmark, Vice President, Business Development, Certiport. “We are excited that these three new programs will help candidates get their foot in the door and be more productive in their careers.”

Health Sciences Careers – Medical Administrative Assistant
Certiport’s Medical Administrative Assistant certification is part of the Health Sciences Careers program, which helps ready learners for careers in this competitive field. The Health Sciences Careers program provides students with the foundational knowledge needed to prepare for in-demand roles like Medical Administrative Assistants, where strong skills in interpersonal communication, medical privacy laws, electronic health records, and more are critical. The Medical Administrative Assistant certification is designed for candidates who wish to work in the health care field in the United States and includes questions regarding U.S.-specific policies and procedures.

Hospitality and Culinary Arts Careers – Culinary Foundations
The Culinary Foundations certification, endorsed by the World Association of Master Chefs exam, is part of the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Careers program, which validates that learners know, understand, and can apply key principles required to be successful cooks. This certification provides the skills needed to qualify for popular jobs in the hospitality and culinary arts career cluster and be prepared to grow with the industry. By earning this certification, learners can effectively communicate to employers that they are ready to enter the professional kitchen and immediately start working as a cook, while being well placed for advancement opportunities.

Agriscience and Technology Careers – Agriscience Foundations
The Agriscience Foundations exam, part of the Agriscience and Technology Careers program, helps candidates cultivate future careers as food scientists, soil and plant scientists, and farming sustainability technologists, and certifies that learners are ready to excel in an entry-level position within the Agriscience and Technology career cluster. Earning this certification can help plant the seeds of success, helping candidates get a job within the industry.

These new certifications are aligned with Certiport’s “Learn, Practice, Certify, Advance” model, which includes courseware and curriculum resources, practice tests, and career maps corresponding to the certification exams. Available through Certiport and its network of global testing centers, these exams will help bridge the skills gap between traditional education endeavors and the workforce skills learners increasingly need to succeed.

About Certiport
Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, is the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery and program management services delivered through an expansive network of over 13,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers worldwide. Certiport manages a sophisticated portfolio of leading certification programs including: the official Microsoft Office Specialist certification program, the Microsoft Certified Fundamentals certification program, the Microsoft Certified Educator program, the Adobe® Certified Professional certification program, the Autodesk Certified User certification program, the Intuit certification program, the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) certification program, the Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate certification program, the App Development with Swift certification program, the Project Management Institute Project Management Ready certification program, the Unity Certified User certification program, the Communication Skills for Business certification program, the IC3 Digital Literacy certification, and the Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification program. Certiport reliably delivers over three million tests each year throughout the secondary, post-secondary, workforce, and corporate technology markets in 148 countries and 29 languages worldwide. For more information visit http://www.certiport.com or follow Certiport on X at http://www.x.com/certiport.

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The Inner Circle acknowledges, Michael L. Rombout as an Inner Circle Lifetime

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BALLWIN, Mo., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Michael L. Rombout is acknowledged as an Inner Circle Lifetime for his contributions to Cybersecurity and Leadership Coaching in the Defense Industry.

Mr. Rombout is a seasoned leader in the cybersecurity and intelligence sectors, with a distinguished career spanning both military and civilian roles. With expertise in cyber threat intelligence, cybersecurity operations, and leadership, Mr. Rombout brings a wealth of experience to drive security strategy and operational excellence.

Mr. Rombout holds an Executive MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, combining advanced business acumen with deep technical knowledge to bridge the gap between cybersecurity strategy and business objectives. Additionally, Mr. Rombout holds the CISSP certification from ISC2, solidifying expertise in cybersecurity best practices and governance.

Having served in the United States Army for over 20 years, Mr. Rombout rose to the rank of Master Sergeant, holding key leadership positions, including First Sergeant and various roles within military intelligence. With a focus on leadership development, Mr. Rombout has successfully led teams in complex, high-pressure environments, both in combat and in garrison, managing all-source intelligence operations and cyber defense initiatives. Mr. Rombout is passionate about applying military-honed skills to cybersecurity challenges in the civilian sector, ensuring robust defenses against evolving threats.

Dedicated to continuous learning, Mr. Rombout has completed advanced military leadership courses such as the Master Leader Course (MLC) and Advanced Leader Course (ALC). With a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation, Mr. Rombout aims to support organizations in strengthening their security posture while promoting initiatives that advocate for veterans and underrepresented groups in cybersecurity.

In addition to military service, Mr. Rombout has been involved with various organizations and causes, mentoring fellow veterans and contributing to initiatives that support military families and those transitioning to civilian careers.

Looking ahead, Mr. Rombout is focused on executive leadership opportunities within cybersecurity, including roles such as Head of Cyber Security Operations, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), or Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Guided by the values instilled through military service, Mr. Rombout is committed to making a lasting impact in cybersecurity leadership by driving strategy, innovation, and resilience across the industry.

Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, editorialteam@continentalwhoswho.com

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