TeKnowledge Highlights: Key Global Achievements in May 2024

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As we transition into the summer and leave May behind, we want to take a moment to reflect on our achievements over the past month. As we gear up for a dynamic and bustling period filled with exciting developments, we also want to highlight some of our recent accomplishments.

A Glimpse of TeKnowledge Events Around the World Last Month:

  • Expansion into UAE: TeKnowledge announced our expansion into the UAE. Led by our newly appointed Country Manager, Emir Susic, we are committed to helping shape the future of AI for UAE businesses with our expertise in AI, technical enablement, cybersecurity and tech managed services.
  • Tech Day Costa Rica 2024: At Tech Day Costa Rica 2024, Jeannie Bonilla, our Regional Leader for Latin America, spoke on “The Age of Revolution,” covering transformative trends like hyper-personalization, automated decision-making, and proactive customer service. Following the event, Jeannie was interviewed by IT Now, a regional tech magazine, where she shared insights on how TeKnowledge equips companies with the skills needed to thrive in the fast-changing digital era.
  • Amazon Career Choice Cohort Launch: We welcomed a new cohort of learners in Costa Rica as part of the Amazon Career Choice program. Over the next six months, participants will receive cloud computing training, enhancing their professional skills and positioning them for competitive entry-level IT roles.
  • Talent Costa Rica Employability Fair: We participated in Costa Rica’s largest employability fair, Talent Costa Rica, organized by Promotora del Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (PROCOMER) as part of the national employability strategy. The event saw over 160 companies come together, attracting more than 10,000 attendees.
  • Closing the Gender Gap in Cybersecurity: At Duke University’s 3rd Cybersecurity Leadership Program (#CLP2024), TeKnowledge led a workshop titled “CyberWomen Resilience: Empowering Cybersecurity through Diverse Leadership.” Thanks to María Balbás, our Executive Vice President, Jeannie Bonilla Oliva, our Regional Leader for Latin America, and our inspiring panelists for making this event a success. Partnering with Duke University allowed us to contribute to fostering inclusivity, innovation, and a safer digital world.
  • Promoting Talent with HR Leaders: We hosted an event at our Digital Center of Excellence in Costa Rica, where HR professionals from some of the largest companies in the region learned about our training programs and the top skills that will dominate the job market in the coming years.
  • Podcast Feature on Microsoft Copilot: We joined Steve Mackie on the ‘I Wanna Grow’ podcast to discuss the transformative potential of Microsoft Copilot. In the episode, Ghazi Boufaden from Microsoft and Aiman ElKhalifa, TeKnowledge’s technical trainer, explored how Copilot is revolutionizing various job roles across industries.
  • Qatar DCE Welcomes El Salvador Dignitaries: TeKnowledge Qatar hosted a delegation from El Salvador, including their Attorney General and Ambassador to Qatar, at our Digital Center of Excellence in Msheireb. The visit, organized with Microsoft, highlighted TeKnowledge’s role in Qatar’s digital transformation and commitment to Qatar Vision 2030.
  • Qatar Innovation Hackathon 2024: As part of our CSR commitment, TeKnowledge actively participated in the Qatar Innovation Hackathon 2024, empowering the next generation of tech entrepreneurs with essential tools and guidance. The event attracted global entrepreneurs who tackled challenges across six industry-specific themes, including Tech Transformation and FinTech.
  • Exclusive Workshops in Costa Rica: We recently hosted an interactive workshop in Costa Rica for one of our large tech customers, focusing on becoming trusted advisors and applying a consultative sales approach, particularly in cybersecurity. Led by experts Alejandro Duran and Alberto Herrera Yañez, the workshop emphasized the importance of aligning technology with business objectives and the pivotal role of sales teams in understanding customer needs to provide the best cybersecurity solutions.
  • C-Suite Exclusive Event: Adewale Adeyemi, TeKnowledge’s Africa Regional Business Lead, participated as a panelist at the BusinessDay C-Suite Economic Club. He highlighted TeKnowledge’s innovative approach in leveraging advanced technology to offer comprehensive advisory support and implementation services in cybersecurity, technical managed services, and digital skilling. Adewale also stressed the importance of internal talent development to manage career paths and reduce attrition.

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