Leading information technology association will assist the LABJ with identifying candidates for the publications’ CIO/CTO of the Year Award
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Association of Information Technology Professionals Los Angeles (AITP-LA), Southern California’s leading trade organization for information technology professionals across a wide array of sectors, announced today that it has become a Community Partner for the Los Angeles Business Journal. Through the partnership, AITP-LA will assist the Los Angeles Business Journal with community outreach in LA’s burgeoning technology sector, as well as help the Los Angeles Business Journal identify candidates for its tech awards program.
“Positioned as Los Angeles’ leading technology trade organization, our partnership will help bring together LA’s business community and the rapidly growing tech community in Los Angeles.”
To kick-off the partnership, AITP-LA is assisting the Los Angeles Business Journal with its 2015 CIO/CTO Awards. The awards honor Chief Information Officers, or more broadly, the top information technology positions within their organizations (VP, Director, etc.).
The 2015 award categories include:
- Emerging Business
- Corporate
- Cybersecurity
- Enterprise
- Nonprofit/Government/Institution/Public
- IT Team (internal)
- IT Service Partner (external)
- Lifetime Achievement
For those who know of an individual who should be recognized as a leader in the Information Technology space in Los Angeles County, the nomination form can be downloaded by visiting http://milldampr.com/2015/03/26/submit-cio-of-the-year-awards-through-aitp-la-for-the-los-angeles-business-journal/. The deadline to submit a nominee is Monday, April 6th. All nominees must work in Los Angeles County.
“AITP-LA is delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate with Los Angeles’ premiere business publication,” said Jeff Jensen, President of AITP-LA. “Positioned as Los Angeles’ leading technology trade organization, our partnership will help bring together LA’s business community and the rapidly growing tech community in Los Angeles.”
AITP-LA’s next meeting will take place on April 23, 2015 at the Courtyard by Marriott West Side, where a panel of experts will share their top strategies for managing cybersecurity for networks, cloud computing and mobile devices. Those wishing to attend can register by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trends-and-best-practices-in-enterprise-security-tickets-16198042782.
About AITP-LA
The Association of Information Technology Professionals Los Angeles Chapter (AITP-LA) holds monthly dinner meetings in West LA with a focus on keeping members abreast of trends and best practices in managing technology, as well as on providing strong networking opportunities. Membership covers a broad range, including IT executives, CTOs, hands-on IT professionals, consulting firms, attorneys, students, and educators.
Additional information can be found at http://www.aitp-la.org/.
