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GM Security Technologies bolsters its leadership in cybersecurity and digital risk management with the acquisition of 1st Secure IT
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico and CORAL SPRINGS, Florida, Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — GM Security Technologies, a leader in cybersecurity, governance and compliance solutions and services focused on managing digital risk, announces the acquisition of 1st Secure IT, a company specialized in auditing and certification of information security and fraud prevention.
This acquisition boosts the expansion of GM Security Technologies into new markets currently served by 1st Secure IT including United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe and Australia. With this acquisition, GM Security Technologies adds to its portfolio new technical and commercial talent that will accelerate its expansion in the area of information security, digital risk management, and compliance. It also complements the managed security services offered by GM Security Technologies, allowing organizations to offer remote management of their IT infrastructure and/or end user systems.
1st Secure IT offers highly trained auditors experienced in the areas of information security, risk management, and compliance with certifications such as: CISSP, CISA, CISM, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS. In addition, it is the only company based in Latin America that is authorized to offer specialized services for GARS (VISA INC General Acquirer Risk Standards), VISA INC Pre Paid Issuer Risk Program Audit, Third Party Audit of VISA and Mastercard Inc., as well as Fraud Prevention Consulting and Audits
“With the integration of 1st Secure IT we remain focused on guaranteeing our clients complete security of the data they handle. The merging of both companies consolidates a group of professionals and certified experts who will work as one team to continue offering a high level of commitment in our service to our clients,” affirms Héctor Guillermo Martínez, President of GM Security Technologies.
“We are very excited to join GM Security Technologies to enhance their long and renowned track record by securing information in the payment process. This fusion of competencies creates an unparalleled opportunity combining information security with a leading legacy in secure payment methods,” says Alberto J. España, Managing Partner of 1st Secure IT.
GM Security Technologies has close to 50 years of history and experience as a leading company in the field of Information Technology, Payment System Risk, and Data Security, supported by three state-of-the-art centers for monitoring and response to security incidents, as well as digital risk management (CIRRC).
1st Secure IT was founded in 2010. Based in the United States with offices in Mexico City, Mexico and Sao Paulo, Brazil, it has completed more than 300 PCI-DSS audits in Latin America. It also has more than 5000 clients across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, Panama, Uruguay, Brazil, Spain, Argentina and Australia.
About GM Security Technologies
GM Security Technologies offers innovative solutions and services in cybersecurity, governance, and compliance focused on managing digital risk. Its solutions are designed to detect advanced attacks and respond to them effectively, reducing business risk, fraud, and cybercrime. Founded in 1970 as General Computer Corporation and later as GM Group in the 1990s, GM Security Technologies has an extensive track record and experience in the management of policies and integrated processes of technologies and standards for data protection in payment system risk. Its commitment to the principles of simplicity, innovation and customer success has made them the leading and fastest growing provider of security and technology in Latin America and the Caribbean.
To learn more about GM Security Technologies, visit our website: www.gmsectec.com
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Maya Cinemas Opens Luxury Theater In North Las Vegas
PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Maya Cinemas will open the Maya Cinemas North Las Vegas, a state-of-the-art, deluxe movie theater in North Las Vegas, this Friday, January 18, 2019. The 14-screen complex’s spectacular features include: luxurious powered recliners in every theater, reserved seating for all shows in every auditorium, MPX – the Maya Premier Xperience large format presentation with 4K laser projection on one of the largest screens in the West, Dolby Atmos® immersive sound that brings you into the film, D-BOX motion seating where moviegoers can “Feel It All”, the exciting Energi Game Center, as well as expanded food service, with craft beer and wines from the Maya Cantina.
Get your tickets now at mayacinemas.com, you can also signup for weekly email showtimes!
The Maya North Las Vegas & MPX Cinemas is a fulfillment of CEO and noted filmmaker Moctesuma Esparza’s vision to bring the premium movie experience to family-oriented, underserved communities, and this exciting new cinema at 2195 North Las Vegas Boulevard in North Las Vegas is a goal now realized.
This is the sixth location for Maya Cinemas, and the first outside of California.
“Maya is committed to bring the best in entertainment, equipment, and most of all – fun, to all communities we serve,” said Moctesuma Esparza.
In addition to Hollywood blockbusters, Maya Cinemas North Las Vegas will feature independent, documentaries, Spanish-language, American Latino, and other international films that have been missing from the North Las Vegas community.
Maya Cinemas was chartered in 2001 with a mission to develop, build, own and operate modern, first-run, megaplex movie theaters in underserved, family oriented, Latino-dominant communities. Maya offers first-run Hollywood movies in high-end cinemas focused on quality of design and state-of-the-art presentation technologies while keeping a keen focus on superior customer service.
MAYA CINEMAS, NA, 150 S. ARROYO PARKWAY, SUITE 102, PASADENA, CA 91105 (213) 805-5333
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HITEC Announces New Chairman And Board Members
SILICON VALLEY, California, Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Guillermo Diaz Jr., SVP and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Cisco, has been elected Chairman of the Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council (HITEC) Board of Directors. Diaz succeeds Alberto Yépez, who has served as Chairman of the organization since 2008. Yépez has been named Chairman Emeritus in recognition for his distinguished service and critical role in growing the organization.
“I am excited to have the confidence of my colleagues on the board. I look forward to working with our board, our team and our partners to help grow HITEC’s impact and influence,” Diaz said. “We remain committed to being the leading organization for Hispanics in technology and innovation and to helping build the next generation of Hispanic technology leaders.”
Rosa Ramos-Kwok, Managing Director for JP Morgan Chase will serve as HITEC’s Vice Chair. Miriam Hernandez-Kakol, Partner & Customer and Operations Global Leader for KPMG, LLP will serve as HITEC’s board Secretary and Darrell Higueros, CEO of Next Generation Inc. will continue to serve as HITEC’s Treasurer.
“I have been honored to serve as Chairman of HITEC and I’m happy to say that because of the commitment and active involvement of our members, corporate partners and advocates, HITEC has been ‘built to last’ and that our motto of pushing up and pulling up summarizes our key tenant of service to our community,” Yépez said. “I’m confident that Guillermo and the board will lead HITEC into the organization’s next phase of growth and I look forward to continuing to be actively involved in HITEC. Our time has come.”
The following individuals join the HITEC Board of Directors effective January 2019:
- Andy Erlandson, General Manager, Microsoft
- Marcelo De Santis, Executive Advisor, Digital Transformation, ThoughtWorks
- Adriana Torres, Senior VP, Global Head of Hospitality and Food & Beverage Support, Oracle Corporation
Longtime HITEC member, Ramón Baez, will serve as Chairman of the HITEC Foundation. The HITEC Foundation works to build a sustainable pipeline for future Latinx leaders in technology by providing scholarships, internships and mentoring to Hispanic youth.
“I am thrilled to be selected to serve as the Chairman for the HITEC Foundation board. The Board consist of terrific global IT leaders that happened to be Hispanic. We will be focused on raising funds collaborating with our partners for providing scholarships to Latinx students that are working hard to attain a degree in computer science and technology,” Baez said.
This year, four HITEC board members have concluded their board service. Alberto Yépez, Myrna Soto, Ileana Rivera and Carlos Amésquita have served with distinction and we are grateful to for their service and contributions.
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Laura Termini Signs Syndication Deal with PR Newswire to Expand Media Footprint
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Actress, author and speaker Laura Termini inked a deal with PR Newswire’s Hispanic Digital Network (HDN) to create an innovative multimedia column available to hundreds of Hispanic media in the US and Latin America. The deal comes on the heels of Laura’s recently-launched podcast, giving the awarded media personality an expanded platform to share her message of empowerment.
“Podcasts are a great medium to be authentic and to connect with people, I have free reign to discuss any topic, I am absolutely thrilled to be partnering with PR Newswire Cision to bring exclusive content to a new audience, alongside a celebrity guest or…just me. I basically have made a career in being myself with passion and creativity and want to share this with the listeners,” said Termini.
The first episode features Mexican director Manolo Caro , from the Netflix’s hit show “La Casa de las Flores” (The House of Flowers)
Being invited to The White House and The United Nations, as one of the Top Latina Blogger/Influencers in America changed her career and brought many great opportunities.
Laura’s 2018 achievements are not to be overlooked. A leading part role came along for Termini in 2018, this time in Telemundo’s series Señora Acero 5, still on air.
Laura has been touring the US and Latin America delivering empowering speeches at industry conferences, universities and corporate events to share with diverse audiences how to use the tools in her book “Realmente Unica” to empower, inspire, and celebrate women. The new column and podcast are an extension of the empowerment production house that Laura has been building for a decade. The podcast is co produced by chaliwa.com
About Laura Termini: actress and mediapreneur, founder of Chicanol.com . Laura owns her own content creation studio and production hub. Contributor on Telemundo, CNN en Español, Despierta America, CNN Radio, The Huffington Post, Vogue en Español, CNN Latino, People en Español, Salud Al Día, El Universal, El Nacional, Associated Press, The Miami Herald, Revista Mujer, Caracol Radio, Univision Radio, among many other media outlets. She has served as a spokesperson for different brands hosting satellite media tours, events, and workshops. A strong believer in using social media for social good, she has collaborated with the World Food Programme, Green America, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Go Red and other causes.
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Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 Once Again Awarded Two Spots on Car and Driver’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs List
IRVINE, California, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2019 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV and 2019 Mazda CX-9 three-row crossover SUV have been named two of Car and Driver magazine’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs for 2019. This is the second straight Best Compact SUV honor for the Mazda CX-5, and third consecutive Best Mid-Size SUV crowning for the Mazda CX-9.
Both SUVs distinguished themselves amongst the competition, while also exceeding expectations with their value. The Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 demonstrated the qualities of a 10Best winner by delivering visceral driving experiences, excellent fuel efficiency, sophisticated design and refined craftsmanship.
Car and Driver noted that, “The Mazda CX-5 provides luxury-grade interior refinement at solidly nonluxury prices; ride and handling that feel sized up from a Miata, rather than dumbed down for mass-market appeal; and an exterior that bucks the boxy conventions of its segment in favor of something significantly more elegant. But most of all, there’s the sense that the CX-5 was designed for people like us—people who love to drive.”
The Mazda CX-9 was also praised by Car and Driver for standing out in its class by providing exceptional driving dynamics with a refined interior and design.
“Nothing in this class can match the CX-9’s dynamic competence. It’s not even close, friends. If you need a three-row SUV, you will not find a better-driving, more satisfying one than the Mazda CX-9. Period. Take a gander at the flowing curves and taut lines of the CX-9. Inspect its tasteful adornment. Inside, you will find one of the most handsome arrangements of materials in the segment. A mass-market family vehicle needn’t look and feel like a plastic storage bin. And you need not pilot a rudderless barge down the shipping lanes of middle age.”
The Mazda CX-5 raises the bar in 2019 by adding two new, more luxurious top-tier trim levels with Grand Touring Reserve and Signature. The 2019 Mazda CX-5 refines the powertrain lineup with the addition of the turbocharged four-cylinder SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine and an enhanced focus on the chassis featuring the latest technologies with G-Vectoring Control Plus. It also hosts advanced features that help improve on the vehicle’s comfort, convenience and safety. The 360° View Monitor and the 7-inch, full-color touchscreen display with available Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibilities are among the new features available on the 2019 model.
The 2019 Mazda CX-9 also introduces new features and refinements to benefit drivers and passengers in all three rows. The Mazda CX-9 has a retuned suspension that provides a smoother, more natural ride experience. Greater sound suppression was achieved by way of a thicker headliner and thicker floor mats, which aid in ease of conversation and enjoyment. The flagship three-row SUV is now available with a 360° View Monitor, ventilated front seated, new, power-folding mirrors and Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibilities.
Car and Driver’s 10Best accolade is one of the most sought-after awards in the automotive industry. For eligibility, vehicles must be a returning winner, all-new or significantly revised with a base price of $90,000 or less. Vehicles are judged on their class, value and driving experience.
Most recently, the 2019 MX-5 Miata was named as one of Car and Driver’s 10Best Cars. For the 18th year in a row, the MX-5 Miata has taken top honors on this renowned list for punching above its weight class and exemplifying the ideal roadster with value, excellent driving dynamics and a timeless design.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.
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Honda Ridgeline Named to Car and Driver Magazine List of the 2019 10Best Trucks and SUVs
TORRANCE, California, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the third consecutive year, the Honda Ridgeline has been named to the Car and Driver magazine list of the 10Best Trucks and SUVs in the Mid-Size Pickup category. For the awards, Car and Driver tested vehicles’ unique attributes for their respective segments, including ride and handling, safety features, technology, comfort, practicality and fuel efficiency. The 2019 Ridgeline excels in each of those areas due to its unique unibody construction and extent of standard and available features.
The Ridgeline utilizes a highly rigid, aerodynamic and tightly sealed unibody structure that delivers up to three times the torsional rigidity of competing body-on-frame trucks. The chassis features fully independent front and rear suspension systems with Amplitude Reactive Dampers, and combined with the body structure provides vastly superior ride comfort and handling precision along with the top-in-class cabin quietness.
Along with excellent drivability and NVH characteristics, the 2019 Ridgeline has the largest and most flexible cabin in its class along with robust cargo-hauling and towing capabilities. That includes a class-leading maximum payload capacity of up to 1,584-pound (718.5 kg), and up to 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) towing, giving Ridgeline a higher degree of utility and versatility.
About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.
For More Information
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline. To join the Honda Ridgeline community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/hondaridgeline. Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2019 Honda Ridgeline is available at hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/ridgeline.
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“Ismael Cala Influencers Circle,” is taking over 2019
MIAMI, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ismael Cala, strategist, communicator and bestselling author, is taking over 2019 with a new partnership program “Ismael Cala Influencers Circle”, intended to gather mindful exponential leaders from all over the world.
The “Ismael Cala Influencers Circle” will meet every year to experience transformational programs, develop their capacities and improve communication style, therefore achieving wholeness. All this through a series of surprising adventures and learning experiences, such as strategic mentoring encounters, exclusive invitations to exotic destinations and VIP access to world class events.
“Wisdom will nourish and strengthen this selected group of exceling personalities, as learning from everyone’s successes and failures will be shared within our processes. Neuroscientists have demonstrated that individuals can grow when supported by a mastermind group. We reflect the five people closest to us in our environment. Accordingly, this circle of influence will challenge you to grow, provide inspiration to become your best version, multiply your capacity to serve others and enable you to leave a lasting mark,” says Ismael Cala.
This circle of influence will collaborate with the Ismael Cala Foundation to provide a positive impact on the education of hundreds of children and adolescents in Latin America. 10% of the investment will be allocated to philanthropic projects.
Space is limited. This comprehensive beneficial program is based on the six fundamental pillars of human development:
- Personal awakening
- Effective relationships and communication
- Leadership and social impact
- Wellness and perfect health
- Prosperity and wealth
- Our circle: Be part of a community go goes above and beyond to inspire, support and grow through an exchange of ideas, experiences and learnings.
Further information: [email protected]
+1 (786) 312 3341
https://influencerscircle.ismaelcala.com/
ABOUT ISMAEL CALA A life and business strategist, for five and a half years Ismael Cala was the host of CALA during prime time on CNN en Español. A businessman and social entrepreneur. Author of eight bestsellers on themes of leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development, including El poder de escuchar (‘The power of listening’), and Despierta con Cala (‘Wake up with Cala’). Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1969, and holds a degree in Art History from Oriente University. He is the co-author of the book “Beat the Curve,” with Brian Tracy. He graduated from the School of Communication at York University in Toronto, and has a diploma from Seneca College in Television Production. He is President and founder of the Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation
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MPOWER And LULF Launch Scholarships For DACA And Latin American Students
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — U.S. college students from Latin America, as well as both Latino and non-Latino students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, are eligible for two new scholarship programs created through a unique partnership between MPOWER Financing and La Unidad Latina Foundation (LULF). MPOWER Financing, a certified B Corporation (social enterprise), is the leading U.S. provider of education loans to international and DACA students. LULF propels students dedicated to advancing the Latino community from high school to college graduation and beyond.
These two new scholarship programs — La Unidad Latina/MPOWERING Estudiantes Latinoamericanos and La Unidad Latina/MPOWERING DACA Students — will support students who demonstrate the highest potential to advocate for and empower other DACA recipients or marginalized communities in their home countries or within the U.S. Latino community.
The MPOWER-LULF partnership grew out of a shared passion for supporting high-potential international and DACA students and expanding access to higher education. MPOWER CEO and Co-founder Manu Smadja’s was inspired to start his company after he received a request from a fellow member of a University of Virginia (UVA) Latino alumni association for a small personal loan for a tuition payment to complete his degree. “I thought it was so unfortunate that this talented young guy, who is now a successful engineer, could not graduate on time — or at all — because of financial issues,” said Smadja. “It also occurred to me that he was not the only who had to compromise education and a bright future for just a few hundred dollars. I sent him the money — and then decided to start MPOWER.”
The partnership with LULF was a “no-brainer,” according to Smadja. “LULF is at the forefront of the movement to eliminate financial barriers to higher education for Latinos, first-generation college students, and others in need,” he said.
LULF’s Chairman, Julio Casado, concurs. “When Manu first shared with me the mission of MPOWER, I knew one day we would work together,” he said. “The story of its founding is the story of so many of our students, and it is my story too. These scholarships will help more students overcome financial obstacles and achieve their dreams. We are excited to stand with MPOWER on this important initiative.”
The emphasis on DACA students reflects MPOWER and LULF’s engagement with this underserved population. MPOWER has made loans to DACA students at 16 universities and is working to increase its outreach to this community. “DACA students face a lot of hurdles,” Smadja said. “They’re not eligible for federal loans, and their parents typically have limited access to bank loans because they lack the credit history or income to qualify. We’ve assisted DACA students through our core lending product, which does not require collateral or a co-signer. We also include them in our existing Global Citizen Scholarship Program, but we wanted to create a unique scholarship program just for them in partnership with LULF.”
LULF has awarded scholarships irrespective of immigration status since its inception. In 2015, LULF permanently designated a scholarship for DACA students to support their fight for higher education and their place in America, their home. Since that time, LULF has awarded over $20,000 in scholarships to DACA students and hopes to significantly increase that number through its partnership with MPOWER.
The MPOWER-LULF partnership is part of a broader social impact strategy supported by a generous grant from Gray Matters Capital, a social impact investment firm and current investor in MPOWER.
About MPOWER Financing
MPOWER Financing, headquartered in Washington, D.C., and with offices in New York City and Bangalore, India, is a mission-driven fintech company and provider of global educational loans. It is the only student lender in the world that leverages both overseas and U.S. credit data, as well as future earning potential, to serve high-promise international and DACA students. MPOWER Financing works with more than 200 top universities and colleges across the nation to provide financing to students from over 200 countries. Since 2014, it has received close to $1B in loan application volume on its platform. MPOWER Financing helps students build their credit histories and provides them with personal finance education and career support to help prepare for life after college. The team is backed by Gray Matters Capital, Breega, Potencia Ventures, Zephyr Management, Goal Structured Solutions, 1776, Village Capital, VARIV, DreamIt, Fresco, Chilango, K Street and University Ventures, as well as funds managed by Lloyd Crescendo Advisors and Community Investment Management.
About La Unidad Latina Foundation
La Unidad Latina Foundation (LULF) is a community of socially conscious college graduates dedicated to the advancement of the Latino community nationwide. Its college access and scholarship programs propel students from high school to college graduation. LULF believes ensuring the future success of its students will ensure the success of all the United States of America. Since 2014, LULF has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships and helped nearly 150 students gain admission to top colleges and universities nationwide.
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MPOWER Financing
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