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Blue Ridge Community College
Blue Ridge Community College Partners With Industry to Train the Future of Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks that can drain bank accounts and steal personal data are high on the list of things that keep Virginia business owners and government officials up at night. A University of Maryland study found that hackers launch cyberattacks every 39 seconds. The good news?
Germanna Community College, Greater Frederickburg
Building a Stable Cybersecurity Pipeline in Greater Fredericksburg
Vernon Green had a hiring problem. Eight years ago, the U.S. Army veteran founded GCubed, Inc., which provides IT and cybersecurity services. The company, based in Stafford County near Fredericksburg, soon ran into an obstacle: It had plenty of work, but not enough employees to handle the work.
Norfolk State University - Netflix Pathways Bootcamp Partner
Netflix, Virginia Universities Work to Diversify Tech
Broadly speaking, technology fields have a diversity problem. A recent Harvard Business Review article cited slow diversity improvement in the industry over the past several years.
Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas
Northern Virginia Community College Leverages Industry Partnerships to Fill Tech Workforce Needs
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) stands poised to help train a growing regional tech workforce, offering a range of technical associate degrees and certifications for in-demand technology jobs.
Creating Positive Outcomes for Students and Employers: A Conversation with Anne Kress
Dr. Anne Kress is president of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), the largest public educational institution in Virginia and the second-largest community college in the United States.
eKare, Inc., Fairfax County
eKare Brings Medical Technology to Smartphones Around the World
COVID-19 has underscored the value of businesses embracing digital technologies in the healthcare space — from telehealth and remote patient monitoring to artificial intelligence (AI) for predictive analytics and diagnostic insights.
National Landing in Northern Virginia, as shown in this rendering, is home to a 5G-powered smart city developed by JBG SMITH Properties, Inc., using dark giber provided by Arlington County.
Industries of the Future: 5G
Across the wireless industry, 5G — the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks, meant to deliver higher data speeds, lower latency, more reliability, and higher capacity — has been not just the next big thing, but a family of next big things.
Automation and Work in "The Fourth Age": A Conversation With Byron Reese
Byron Reese is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and futurist. VEDP Executive Vice President Jason El Koubi spoke with Reese about the progression of technology and what it means for the future of the workforce.



