I do this by working with professionals of all levels and/or teams to build strong Intentional and empathetic Leaders that inspires others to greatness!

Frank is an Editor, Technology Analyst, Researcher, and Futurist. Frank focuses on IT and OT solutions used in the enterprise and SMB markets. Frank has extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, robotic process automation, low code platforms, and numerous enterprise level solutions. Frank is also very familiar with the IT Channel. Frank has experience as a business analyst & consultant, editor, author, blogger, and is a frequent contributor to several leading technology publications. Frank has contributed reviews, analyst reports, white papers, technology primers, and thought leadership articles to numerous publications, including eWeek, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, CIO, Enterprise Security Planet, Enterprise Networking Planet, Desktop Engineering Magazine, SD Times, Techrepublic, DevOps.com, Security Boulevard, and numerous other publications. Frank has written numerous white papers and research reports for fortune 5000 companies, including IBM, Microsoft, Shell Oil, HP, Apple, Dell, and several other organizations. Frank also moderates roundtables at industry events, presents at industry events and helps organize industry events.

I want to help you to NEVER have to WORRY about your technology again!
I want to introduce you to a BETTER way of providing IT SUPPORT.

I have been active in the technology community for over 20 years. In this time I have held various roles. Web developer, network engineer, consultant, account manager, community leader, speaker, moderator, sales and marketing director.
In all of this time I have excelled at two main things:

➢ I love to solve complex problems that lead to better operational efficiency.
➢ I can clearly communicate technology concepts in plain business language.

The result is that you will ALWAYS UNDERSTAND exactly what to expect from your trusted IT Partner. We can plan out what is needed to allow your business to thrive and then my team can provide the necessary support to keep everything right on track.

Robert Cioffi, CTO & Co-Founder, pursued an entrepreneurial calling in 1993 to establish Progressive Computing with co-owner and college buddy, Ugo Chiulli. In his career at Progressive Computing, Robert has worked diligently to build the non-negotiable core values on which his company stands: Humble Confidence, Teamwork, Commitment and Respect.

Robert is widely known to be an expert public speaker on a variety technology topics. His pragmatic, decisive and creative personality is evident in the dozens of business magazine articles published by or about him in the last 2 decades including Westchester Commerce and 914Inc. He has appeared on CNBC to speak on national issues affecting small business in 2014. Robert has served as an official partner advisor to several technology companies such as Microsoft and Axcient, and is actively engaged in the IT Nation Evolve Peer Group as Facilitator for 2 different groups.

At heart, Robert is a “Go Giver” and a teacher. He was a CCD Instructor for 16 years, Lector and Council Leader in his local church, a former Board Member of the Greenburgh Public Library Foundation, and former Chairperson for the Yonkers Thrives Initiative.

Bill is the founder and President of Alpine Business Systems. He holds several technology certifications from Microsoft, Dell, VM Ware and others.

He grew up in Central Jersey and received both Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Manhattan School of Music. He worked as a drummer in the music industry in 70’s and 80’s, played on hit records, and worked with many well-known groups and individuals, embracing computer technology as a driving force in music production.

In 1983 he studied several computer languages and began a career in information systems. He founded Alpine Business Systems in 1987 and successfully created a proprietary retail automotive and financial software application. Alpine was immediately successful, having sold its software to several hundred auto dealers, leasing companies, and other financial and insurance institutions.

Alpine now designs, deploys, and manages best-in-class Information Technologies, on-premise and in the “Cloud”, as well as custom software, websites, and digital strategies, resulting in measurable increases in their clients’ productivity, performance, reliability, and security. Alpine’s I.T. Best Practices Framework sets them apart from other I.T. firms because it focuses on business processes, as well as technology, producing continuous improvements in their clients’ Operational Excellence and Cyber Security profile.

Alpine’s purpose: Improve the quality of life for its clients, fellow teammates, and community. Its 4 values: Respect Everyone, Always tell the truth, Keep your commitments, Leave everything better than you found it.

Bill lives in Somerset County, NJ with his wife. Between them they have 4 children. He enjoys music and art, and is an avid reader of books, blogs, and articles on business, management, leadership, creativity, music, and personal development. He still plays the drums at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hillsborough, NJ.

Michael Kennedy is recognized as a cybersecurity industry trailblazer. He is the founder of Ostra Cybersecurity,  a multi-layered and fully managed Security as a Service. Ostra’s proprietary solutions combine Fortune 100-caliber tools, tech and talent to ensure threats are not only detected and hunted, but also fully remediated for businesses of all sizes.

Previously, Kennedy led, built and scaled security platforms for Fortune 5 companies before setting out on a mission to protect SMBs. The idea for Ostra came from his insights gained during 20+ years of working for the world’s largest healthcare provider. Michael was responsible for the integration of complex data systems and protecting private data during business acquisitions. He oversaw over 75 acquisitions and supported over 350,000 global employees, protecting sensitive health data and business functionality at each integration

Kathryn Rose is an innovator, and the founding CEO of award-winning technology platforms (getWise/channelWise) that powers expertise as a service for companies, communities, small businesses,  professionals and IT channel vendors/partners to accelerate business or career growth. She is a former Wall Street executive sales leader and an author of 9 books. She has been featured in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, CBS Marketwatch, Fox News and more. She was recently named Worth Magazine Top 100 Entrepreneurs, Forbes Top 1000 innovators and a member of the prestigious Nasdaq Milestone Makers program

Prior to devoting her focus to her platform, Kathryn was an executive sales and marketing consultant for large global and local clients developing targeted online campaigns resulting in millions of engaged fans, followers and connections. Kathryn’s experience has taken her from startup to multimillion dollar companies. She is an award-winning Wall Street sales leader driving $100 million+ in annual sales and in channel marketing with global B2B clients.

Kathryn is a highly sought after speaker at leading global industry events–Google, IBM, Dell Technologies, Women in Tech Global Summit and the Grace Hopper Celebration. Kathryn has received accolades for her vision, commitment, and leadership including the CompTIA Advancing Women in Technology Mentor of the Year Spotlight award and more.

Kathryn is regarded for her grit, tenacity, creative problem solving, glass-half-filled approach and her ability to laugh, always. A tireless champion for diversity, Kathryn has received accolades for her vision, commitment, and leadership including being recently named to the Channel Futures Top DE&I Champions in Technology 101 list. The list recognizes individuals from diverse and multicultural backgrounds who are driving diversity, equity and inclusion in the technology channel through their words, actions and leadership.

Jennifer Bleam is a best-selling author, an award-winning speaker, and a respected leader in the IT channel. She has coached over 1,000 MSPs on marketing and sales best practices, based on her real-life success as an MSP business owner. Jennifer also grew a channel-only cybersecurity software firm from start up to acquisition in less than 2 years. Part of her role included coaching MSPs on how to sell cybersecurity to small and medium sized companies. Jennifer trained with Sandler Training and attended CharTec Sales lab. She founded MSP Sales Revolution to help MSPs master the art of cybersecurity sales quickly, easily, and profitably.

Paul Dobbins has years of experience in business leadership and growing early-stage companies. He is Chief Growth Officer at Ostra Cybersecurity, a multi-layered and fully managed Security as a Service. Ostra’s proprietary solutions combine Fortune 100-caliber tools, tech and talent to ensure threats are not only detected and hunted, but also fully remediated for businesses of all sizes.

Before joining the team at Ostra, Dobbins spent nearly two decades building and leading successful sales, marketing and support teams for startups and billion-dollar corporations across multiple industries. Paul held various leadership positions at ProtectCELL during its meteoric rise to make the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies. Following ProtectCELL’s sale to Fortegra, Paul continued in various leadership positions to help transform their warranty team into a significant growth engine for the company. Previously, Paul earned and maintained a full academic scholarship while completing his B.S.B.A. with an emphasis in MIS and Marketing Management from Southeast Missouri State University.

Brian Freistat is a results-driven Senior Account Manager at SecurityStudio, a leading provider of cybersecurity Risk Management solutions. With a diverse professional background, including roles as a National Account Manager at Vertical Axion, MSP Account Manager at Equus Computer Systems, Western Regional Services Manager at SYNNEX, and Partner Support at CharTec, Inc., Brian has developed a strong understanding of the industry. Brian brings a unique perspective to his role, fostering collaborative relationships with clients and delivering tailored solutions to meet their specific needs. His expertise in account management and deep knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape makes him a valuable asset in helping organizations navigate and strengthen their security business.