SFBJ Ultimate CEO -Bernard Paul-Hus, Hypower, Inc.

2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for all of us…and Hypower was not an exception. But stress also reveals much about the character and capabilities of an organization, and I am very proud of how the Hypower team has persevered in the face of these challenges.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB)
August 31, 2020

Hypower Inc., a nationally renowned electrical and utility contractor, is proud to announce that its President and CEO Bernard Paul-Hus was recently honored with the 2020 South Florida Ultimate CEO Award by the South Florida Business Journal. Recognized for

his business acumen, leadership skills, and community involvement, Paul-Hus will be formally honored during a live virtual awards ceremony, which will be held on September 24, 2020.

“I am honored and humbled to receive this distinguished recognition,” Paul-Hus said. “2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for all of us. The global COVID-19 pandemic has put enormous stress on people’s personal lives, businesses, and entire economies — and Hypower was not an exception. But stress also reveals much about the character and capabilities of an organization, and I am very proud of how the Hypower team has persevered in the face of these challenges.”

Since 1991, the Paul-Hus family grew the Fort Lauderdale-based company into a leading electrical and utility contractor that is licensed to operate in 28 states, serving utilities, developers, and general contractors. Widely recognized for its industry excellence, Hypower is currently recognized as a TOP 30 Electrical Contractor in the nation by Associated Builders and Contractors, a national U.S. trade association, which also placed the company on its 2020 Top 200 Performers list. The company was named Accredited Quality Contractor in 2018 and 2019 and places an extraordinary emphasis on safety and loss prevention from an employee, job site and public safety perspective. Hypower was honored with an ABC STEP Platinum Award for Safety Training consecutively in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Bernard Paul-Hus recently shared his inspiring story of entrepreneurship and his personal insights in an interview with The South Florida Business Journal, which can be found here.

To learn more about the 2020 South Florida Ultimate CEO Award and to see the full list of its visionary honorees, visit this awards page.

About Hypower

Ranked by ENR magazine as a top electrical and utility contracting company in the Southeast, Hypower works with some of the leading general contractors, utilities, developers, and institutions in the United States. The company operates through several divisions that specialize in electrical building construction, outside plant power and communications projects, prime electrical infrastructure, airfield lighting, and ground-mount solar nationwide. Hypower also specializes in 24/7 commercial and industrial electrical service and repair in South Florida. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Hypower is a family-owned company that currently employs more than 400 people and has successfully completed over 1,000 projects valued at over $1 billion. Hypower consistently ranks at the top of its class nationally for its exemplary record of safety and innovation within the construction market.

About South Florida Business Journal

The South Florida Business Journal is the leading business news outlet covering Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. The company’s mission is to provide business intelligence online and in print to help subscribers grow their business, advance their careers and simplify their professional lives. SFBJ is one of 42 business publications owned by American City Business Journals.

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We proved our industry leadership when we initially launched ESP. This new iteration reaffirms our commitment to continuous improvement so that we always provide the best possible service.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
August 31, 2020

Globe Tax Services, Inc. (GlobeTax) is proud to announce the release of our completely updated ESP platform, designed to dramatically streamline the claim submission process for the DTCC participant community. Demonstrating the firm’s commitment to creating client-centric products, the new ESP system includes features such as bulk upload and partial submission across all markets, significantly reducing the time and risk involved in securing entitlements for clients. Customizable reporting offers users the ability to sort, filter, and export claim data to Excel, simplifying administration of the tax relief process.

The new ESP is based on feedback gleaned from two years of interviews with DTCC participants. Community requirements and preferences inspired the platform’s design and navigation. Input from DTCC and the U.S. Depositary Banks was similarly crucial, as the system fulfills requirements from sub-custodians and tax authorities to improve efficiency for the entire custody chain.

Brett Lewis, GlobeTax Chief Information Officer and Head of Product and Technology, praised the development, “By centering user experience and leveraging cutting-edge technology, we are deploying a crisp application that makes it easier and safer for users to connect with GlobeTax. They can enjoy enhanced reporting, and, in an industry first, submit claims from different events and DTCC participant accounts in the same upload – features that our power users love.”

Martin Foont, GlobeTax President and CEO, affirmed the sentiments, “We proved our industry leadership when we initially launched ESP. This new iteration reaffirms our commitment to continuous improvement so that we always provide the best possible service.”

The new system will be accessible via the same URL as the current system: https://esp.globetax.com/.

To learn more about GlobeTax’s withholding tax solutions for all members of the global custody chain, please contact Info@GlobeTax.com.

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EC-Council’s sole purpose is to build and refine the cybersecurity profession, globally. EC-Council helps individuals, organizations, educators, and governments address global workforce problems throu

Our Certified Ethical Hacker certification continues to be the gold standard, particularly during these changing times, We have learned from its increased demand and are working to up our game even further to create a cyber training platform like no other option available

TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)
August 31, 2020

EC-Council, the world leader in cybersecurity training and certification, today announced demand for its Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) training program has skyrocketed, despite a failing economy during Covid-19. A huge amount of the world’s workers are now working from home, opening their organizations up to more vulnerabilities than ever before. Because of this opportunity for theft, threats from cybercriminals are on the rise. Because of these factors along with the fact that the industry has been growing every year, the cybersecurity market is projected to reach $258.99 Billion by 2025. Due to this growth and the associated increased demand for CEH and other cybersecurity training programs, EC-Council has engineered new methodologies to revolutionize the future of cybersecurity education, which will be announced live on September 16th.

“Our Certified Ethical Hacker certification continues to be the gold standard, particularly during these changing times,” said Jay Bavisi, President and CEO of the EC-Council Group. “We have learned from its increased demand and are working to up our game even further to create a cyber training platform like no other option available.”

With the growing need for the CEH and other cybersecurity training programs, research and development specialists at EC-Council have engineered new and innovative methodologies to transform the future of cybersecurity hiring using a first-of-its-kind skill-based training approach. Bavisi will share details in a live webinar on September 16, 2020. To register for this event, click here.

Cybersecurity experts have recently raised the alarm that dangers like insider threats such as voice and video spoofing, including by those impersonating C-level management, may go undetected. To counter this issue, in May, EC-Council launched its CEH Master Scholarship Program to support national and global security efforts to combat cyber-terrorism. The initial program included total scholarships valued at $550,000 for the ethical hacking community. But as cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts across the globe began applying for the scholarship in large numbers, the EC-Council Award Committee raised the scholarship cap, awarding over $1 million in scholarships, covering the CEH Practical Exam fee for 1,900 recipients in under 60 days.

With more than 5,500 scholarship applications worldwide, it is clear there is an increased demand for the CEH as cybercrime remains on the rise. Applicants from countries around the world have included the U.S., Singapore, South Africa, India, Philippines, Turkey and Nigeria, as well as Uruguay, Rwanda, Vietnam and Slovenia, which are some of lowest ranked countries on the Global Cybersecurity Index.

The CEH has been the world leader in ethical hacking certifications for the past two decades, meeting global standards such as the ANSI accreditation, NICE framework mapping, and GCHQ Certified Training. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, leading organizations across the world insist on hiring CEH certified professionals who continue to serve the U.S. Department of Defense, the British Government Communications Headquarters, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, as well as other government and military organizations. CEH professionals also continue to serve leading corporate organizations such as IBM, Lockheed Martin, HP, Dell, Ernst & Young, and many more during Covid-19.

The CEH is a standard consistently used for positions including Discovery Analyst, Software Engineer, Security Analyst, Threat intelligence Analyst, Penetration Tester, Infosec Manager, Vulnerability Assessment Analyst, Enterprise Architect, and Ethical Hacker.

About EC-Council:

EC-Council’s sole purpose is to build and refine the cybersecurity profession globally. We help individuals, organizations, educators, and governments address global workforce problems through the development and curation of world-class cybersecurity education programs and their corresponding certifications and provide cybersecurity services to some of the largest businesses globally.

Trusted by 7 of the Fortune 10, 47 of the Fortune 100, the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NATO, and over 2000 of the best Universities, Colleges, and Training Companies, our programs have proliferated through over 140 Countries and have set the bar in cybersecurity education. Best known for the Certified Ethical Hacker program, we are dedicated to equipping over 230,000 information age soldiers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to fight and win against the black hat adversaries.

EC-Council is an ANSI 17024 accredited organization and have earned recognition by the DoD under Directive 8140/8570, in the U.K. by the GCHQ, and a variety of other authoritative bodies that influence the entire profession. Founded in 2001, EC-Council employs over 400 people worldwide with 10 global offices in the USA, Canada, U.K., Malaysia, Singapore, India, and Indonesia. Learn more at http://www.eccouncil.org, https://try.eccouncil.org/free-cybersecurity-event/

Morris Taylor has been named SIUE vice chancellor for administration.

Given the uncertainty associated with COVID-19, public safety will be a top priority juxtaposed with being a good steward of scarce University resources during these uncertain times

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (PRWEB)
August 31, 2020

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has selected Morris Taylor, PhD, as its vice chancellor for administration (VCA) following a national search. Pending approval by the SIU Board of Trustees, Taylor officially assumes his new responsibilities on Thursday, Oct. 1.

The VCA is responsible for support functions of the University, including planning and budgeting, human resources, financial affairs, administrative services, facilities management and public safety.

“I am thrilled that Dr. Taylor has agreed to serve as vice chancellor for administration,” said SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook. “He has devoted himself to SIUE for more than two decades and brings a unique skill set to the position. In particular, his police experience, abilities in coalition building and understanding of SIUE will allow him to hit the ground running.

“I also want to thank outgoing VCA Rich Walker for his more than three decades of service to SIUE. The VCA Office will continue to provide essential support to the University. I also wish to thank the search committee chaired by Provost Denise Cobb for its outstanding work during the search process.”

“I am extremely appreciative of the efforts of both the search committee and university leadership for their highly professional and rigorous assessments of my qualifications throughout the entire selection process,” said Taylor, a St. Louis native. “My vision for this office will focus on ensuring the effective, efficient, equitable, and safe operation of the entire University for those functions for which I am responsible. This includes ensuring equity with respect to diversity and inclusion.”

Taylor understands that he is entering a leadership position during a challenging time. “Given the uncertainty associated with COVID-19, public safety will be a top priority juxtaposed with being a good steward of scarce University resources during these uncertain and dynamic times,” he said.

An associate professor in the SIUE Department of Public Administration and Policy Analysis which he has chaired since 2014, Taylor has been an SIUE faculty member since 1997 and brings 22 years of experience in higher education to the position. At SIUE, he has taught courses in public management, policy analysis, public law, program evaluation, ethics, homeland security and public safety. He is an editor for the Journal of Public Management and Social Policy.

During his SIUE tenure, Taylor has been extensively involved in campus leadership. He has served as the chair of various committees, including the Planning and Budgeting Council (UPBC), Faculty Senate Rules and Procedures Committee, College of Arts and Sciences Academic Policies and Curriculum Committee and the Thesis Committee. He has also served on the chancellor’s University Leadership Team, Enrollment Management Council, Extended Chancellor’s Council, University Quality Council, Provost’s Space Committee, Teaching Excellence Award Committee, Graduate Council Program Committee and Graduate Studies and Research Committee.

Prior to joining SIUE, Taylor was an administrator with the Social Security Administration in St. Louis. He was a police officer for both St. Louis City and St. Louis County during the 1970s. He was also a senior attorney negotiator for the State Farm Insurance Cos. From 2004-2005, he served as the Ira Glasser Racial Justice Fellow for the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri.

Taylor believes his public safety experience will be particularly beneficial to the campus community. “Having served in two large urban police departments as a patrol officer, I am keenly aware of the need for ensuring public safety,” he said. “That experience is supported further by my professional activities on various public service organizations focusing on public safety, which will serve me well to help ensure a safe campus.”

Taylor’s public and community service include being a member of the United States Attorneys’ Hate Crime Task Force for Eastern Missouri, the board of directors for St. Louis Area Regional Response System (STARRS), the Southwestern Illinois City Manager Association (SWICMA), the ACLU of Eastern Missouri and a variety of other public policy-focused organizations.

“As a member of the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Regional Response System (STARRS) for more than 15 years, my knowledge and experience planning for terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and pandemics will enable me to address any emergent issues,” Taylor said. “Plus, my experience working in and with four different unions, both private and governmental public combined with my understanding of equitable negotiation practices, should be beneficial in this role.”

Taylor earned a bachelor’s in liberal studies from Saint Louis University (SLU) in 1985 with a specialization in organizational development. He earned a master’s in public administration from SIUE in 1992 and a doctorate in public policy analysis with a specialization in social jurisprudence from SLU in 2000.

Taylor succeeds Rich Walker, who is retiring at the end of September. They will have the opportunity to work together for two weeks during the transition.

“Given VCA Walker’s 34 years of higher education experience and his demonstrated ability to work under very challenging conditions, I expect this will help make for a smooth transition,” Taylor said. “I am looking forward to working with Rich and gaining valuable insights into the operation of the VCA Office.”

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000.