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Are Your CEO And Board Ready? AT&T’S Cybersecurity Insights Report Helps Executives Prepare For Cyber Attacks

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DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Businesses suffered nearly 43 million known security incidents in 2014. This increased 48% compared with 2013 and equals some 117,000 attacks daily1.  And still, many boards and executives don’t have the information and resources they need to make effective business decisions on cybersecurity. AT&T* is now sharing its own insights and research in its first Cybersecurity Insights Report in an effort to better equip other businesses to secure their own data.

Drawing upon decades of experience operating one of the largest global networks, AT&T offers a look into the technological and operational gaps where attacks occur. “Every company either has been breached or will be breached,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobile and Business Solutions. “Keeping a business protected should be a company-wide priority. Every employee, contractor, and administrator is responsible for keeping security top of mind.”

AT&T reports that there was a 62% increase in the number of Distributed Denial of Service attacks, or attacks that disrupted company operations, over the past 2 years2. And AT&T has seen a dramatic 458% increase in the number of times hackers searched Internet of Things connections for vulnerabilities3. However, not all businesses are taking action:

  • Nearly 75% of businesses do not involve their full board of directors in cybersecurity oversight4.
  • Approximately 51% of organizations are not re-evaluating their information security as a result of high-visibility data breaches5.
  • Roughly 78% of all employees do not follow the security policies set forth by their employer6.

With the dramatic increase in hacker activity, AT&T believes that sharing its security insights and expertise will help others stay protected. In the first Cybersecurity Insights Report, AT&T has outlined the primary security threats businesses face both inside and outside of their companies:

  • Corporate espionage: Spies looking to steal intellectual property
  • Nation States: Groups looking to access information for their own benefit or cause
  • Organized cybercrime: Digital criminals that act using malware and hacking to extract information for financial gain
  • Hacktivists: Groups of hackers that use cyberattacks to promote social change or impact public policy
  • Malicious insiders: Employees or those with internal access that use company information for their own gain

Every executive should consider who has access to various types of information, and why their business might be a target. They need to know how security teams should communicate information to their board.

To help businesses and consumers stay connected and up to date on the latest security news, AT&T is launching a new version of the online Security Resource Center. This portal helps keep businesses, individuals, and security professionals informed and prepared daily. It hosts the latest current security trends from AT&T experts, information on emerging issues and trends, and guides to help businesses and consumers prevent, detect, and respond to threats.

1PwC Global State of Information Security Survey 2015
2AT&T Security Operations Center
3AT&T Network Operations Center
4PwC US State of Cyber Security 2015
5IBID
6Ponemon Institute

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high speed Internet and voice services. We’re the world’s largest provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. In the U.S., our wireless network offers the nation’s strongest LTE signal and the most reliable 4G LTE network. We offer the best global wireless coverage*. And we help businesses worldwide serve their customers better with our mobility and secure cloud solutions.

Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at http://about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att.

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Reliability and signal strength claims based on nationwide carriers’ LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on avg. LTE signal strength. LTE not available everywhere.

*Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable smartphone and tablets in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted in some countries.

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FDV Solutions Announces Expanded Services to U.S. Firms in Need of Technology Solutions

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The award-winning firm offers technology innovation and high-level talent to U.S. and Latin American Companies

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FDV Solutions, an award-winning software development studio with offices in New York, San Francisco and Buenos Aires, is expanding the firm’s reach to more businesses in the U.S., by offering cost-effective, award-winning services to companies in need of technology talent.

In this increasingly tech-savvy world, companies and brands face the need for available and reliable talent to complete business projects and provide better services to their clients. The latest U.S. figures show that every year, companies offer over 4 million of technology jobs for developers and IT professionals. However, a lack of technology graduates and professionals in the U.S. presents a great challenge for companies and startups in need of technology support.

That is the reason why outsourcing has become a viable and affordable option for these companies in need of talent. FDV Solutions has seen this opportunity, and has started to gain a share in the market, with clients that range from startups and agencies, to corporate clients, generating great results and meeting their technology needs. The company provides process-oriented support and methodologies with complex architectures and interfaces to agile approaches, in environments with constant change.

“Since 2006, we have been able to form great partnerships with our U.S. clients, providing them with the solutions they need in this technology era,” said Mariano Stampella, CEO of FDV Solutions. “We currently have offices in New York and San Francisco, and we look forward to expanding our client base in the U.S., and continue offering cutting-edge technology, competitive prices and high level talent to our clients.”

FDV Solutions’ work speaks for itself, with several awards received for the company’s excellent service and innovative solutions, including Samsung Innovation SmartTV, as well as satisfied clients and quality technology projects successfully completed. The company provides developers, project leaders, testers, UX/UI specialists, working with Agile and Lean technologies.

“We are delighted with the outstanding job FDV Solutions has done to help us launch Carpe Society”, said Joel Kilksberg, CEO of Carpe Society. “The FDV Solutions team has helped us grow and improve our business during the year that we have worked with them.”

With a high-skilled and bilingual team that helps turn client’s ideas into amazing products, FDV Solutions is offering a great option for companies in need of great technology talent. The company expects to increase its client base five-fold by 2017.

www.fdvsolutions.com

About FDV Solutions

Since its founding nine years ago with a small team of only seven people, FDV Solutions has evolved into a full-functioning company that provides high-quality technology solutions to startups, brands, agencies and corporations, with more than 80 employees who work for some of the most prominent brands and organizations around the world, including Merck, Pfizer, the United Nations Foundation, Visa and Danone, among others.

Contact:
Tania Llavaneras
(323) 354-6619
[email protected]

Optimistic U.S. Business Owners Plan More Hiring and Raises for Employees

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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Small and mid-sized business owners nationwide are increasingly optimistic about the prospects for their own businesses and more expect to increase hiring and wages for their employees over the next six months, according to the latest PNC Economic Outlook Survey findings.

The fall findings of PNC’s biannual telephone survey, which began in 2003, reveal that one in four (26 percent) expect to hire additional full-time employees, the most since 2012 and second highest since 2007. Forty-two percent, meanwhile, intend to increase employees’ pay, which is the most since 2007. One in four businesses (26 percent) also say they have hired in the last six months — a significant increase over the 18 percent in the spring.

This positive outlook is bolstered by a decline in pricing pressure, in part due to the sharp drop in energy prices. Twenty-eight percent plan to charge higher prices this year, down from 38 percent one year ago. For prices charged by suppliers, 50 percent expect price hikes this year compared to 62 percent last year.

“Small businesses are like the economy’s grass roots based on the employment and economic activity they create,” said PNC’s Chief Economist Stuart Hoffman. “These encouraging results demonstrate the job market will continue to grow for at least six more months and also strongly support PNC’s forecast for real GDP growth of 2.5 percent – comparing fourth quarter this year to 2014.”

Owners, however, are also finding it increasingly difficult to hire qualified workers. The survey shows that 34 percent say it has become harder to hire qualified employees than it was a year ago. One in 10 (11 percent) who are not hiring say they it is because they cannot find the right skilled workers.

Optimistic Outlook, Profitable Year
Nearly nine out of 10 (87 percent) owners are optimistic about their company’s overall prospects – an increase from 83 percent in the spring. At the same time, 76 percent are optimistic about their local economy, the highest number since 2007, but 67 percent are optimistic about the U.S. economy.

Ninety percent of business owners say they will at least break even this year, including 70 percent who believe they will make a profit. The average profit is about seven percent of sales. Only six percent expect a loss.

Financing Needs Remain Limited
Although expectations for business prospects are promising, loan and credit demand continue on a slow path upward. Eight out of 10 owners say they will not pursue new loans or lines of credit in the next six months while 18 percent will. When asked about access to credit, 23 percent say it is easier and only 12 percent say it is harder now compared to three months ago.

Other key findings include:

  • Reinvesting in the Business: Of those expecting to make a profit this year, 36 percent say they intend to invest in business operations followed by: add to cash reserves (29 percent); distribute money to owners (27 percent); and pay off debts and liabilities (25 percent).
  • Healthcare Cost Impact: Almost half (49 percent) believe their company’s cost for employee health care will rise in the next six months, up from 44 percent in the spring. More than half (53 percent) said they believe the Affordable Care Act will have a negative impact on business costs in 2015, up from 49 percent in the spring.
  • Housing Prices Continue to Rise: 58 percent expect housing prices to rise in their local market in the next 6-12 months, on a par with 59 percent six months ago and 52 percent one year ago.

An online media kit containing national and regional survey results is available on PNC’s website at www.pnc.com/pncpresskits.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking; residential mortgage banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

Methodology
The PNC Economic Outlook survey was conducted between July 21 to August 20, 2015, by telephone within the United States among 1,883 owners or senior decision-makers of small and mid-sized businesses with annual revenues of $100,000 to $250 million. The results given in this release are based on interviews with 520 businesses nationally, while the remaining interviews were conducted among businesses within the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania plus Washington, D.C. Sampling error for the national results is +/- 4.3 percent at the 95 percent confidence level. The survey was conducted by Artemis Strategy Group (www.ArtemisSG.com), a communications strategy research firm specializing in brand positioning and policy issues. The firm, headquartered in Washington D.C., provides communications research and consulting to a range of public and private sector clients.

This report has been prepared for general informational purposes only and is not intended as specific advice or recommendations. Information has been gathered from third party sources and has not been independently verified or accepted by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. PNC makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information, assumptions, analyses or conclusions presented in the report. PNC cannot be held responsible for any errors or misrepresentations contained in the report or in the information gathered from third party sources. Any reliance upon the information provided in the report is solely and exclusively at your own risk.

CONTACT:
Saul Boscan
312-384-4639
[email protected]

Countess Spencer Elected Ashoka Fellow: Recognized For Filling Gap In Care For Orphans And Vulnerable Children

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MEXICO - The Earl Spencer traveled to Mexico to accompany his wife The Countess Spencer as she was awarded the prestigious Ashoka Fellowship for her work founding the Whole Child International charity. The fellowship was given in recognition of her vision and the profound investment she has made over 12 years building Whole Child International and will help generate further awareness for vulnerable and underserved children in the world.

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Countess Spencer, who founded Whole Child International in 2004, has been elected an Ashoka Fellow. She joins the world’s largest and most influential network of social entrepreneurs in recognition of her decade of visionary work establishing and building Whole Child International.

MEXICO - The Earl Spencer traveled to Mexico to accompany his wife The Countess Spencer as she was awarded the prestigious Ashoka Fellowship for her work founding the Whole Child International charity. The fellowship was given in recognition of her vision and the profound investment she has made over 12 years building Whole Child International and will help generate further awareness for vulnerable and underserved children in the world.

Earl Spencer, who serves on the Whole Child board, shared his appreciation for his wife’s work: “Karen’s a beautiful woman with an even more beautiful heart. I’m in awe of what she’s done over the past decade for these agonizingly vulnerable children. I’m thrilled for her that she’s received this recognition, and hope it will inspire more individuals, corporations and foundations to join us in this effort to help some of the most needy and underserved children in the world.”

Karen Spencer founded Whole Child International when she discovered that most of the larger organizations addressing child welfare issues in developing countries have policies against working with orphanages. Her charity fills that gap, and has been proven by third-party evaluation to potentially improve the lives of millions of children.

Diego Diaz-Martin, Executive Director of Ashoka Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, said, “We are delighted to welcome Karen as a Fellow. She has identified a major and global problem — the failure to invest time, leadership, or other resources in the world’s orphanages — even though they remain responsible for millions of children. She has developed a comprehensive and well-designed approach dealing with each class of actor serving the field.”

Karen’s program is unique, scalable, and innovative, applicable not just in orphanages, but across the entire spectrum of childcare. It works with all sectors, partnering directly with government, academia, and direct caregivers. Whole Child is collaborating with Duke University’s Global Health Institute to measure impact, and gain insights to help future program development.

“In founding Whole Child, I was passionate about finding a way to give the most vulnerable children a fighting chance,” said Karen Spencer. “This recognition by Ashoka helps shine new light on the profound need for quality care, and also on the exciting reality that there is something we can do, today, with existing resources and settings to give these forgotten children a chance of a productive life.”

“Today we are honored to be of service to the government of El Salvador as they implement the President’s ambitious initiatives to improve quality of care for vulnerable children in their country. I would also like to thank the Inter-American Development Bank, the Korean Poverty Reduction Fund, and the private donors who have enabled us to come this far. Hopefully this recognition will lead to more support for our work, as there are so many children in need, and so many more governments interested in partnering with us to help their children reach their full potential.”

Additional information on Whole Child International and Countess Spencer’s induction as an Ashoka Fellow can be found at https://www.ashoka.org/fellow/karen-spencer.

About Whole Child International (www.wholechild.org)

Whole Child International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that works to improve quality of care for vulnerable children in orphanages and other limited-resource childcare settings.

About Ashoka (www.ashoka.org)

Ashoka launched the field of social entrepreneurship and has activated multi-sector partners across the world who increasingly look to entrepreneurial talent and new ideas to solve social problems. Founded by Bill Drayton in 1980, Ashoka has provided a platform for people dedicated to changing the world.

Contact: Andrea Iturbe
Edelman, Los Angeles
323-202-1045
[email protected]

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YipTV Adds Oscar De La Hoya’s RingTV Bringing Live Boxing To Growing Channel Lineup

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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Broadband OTT television service YipTV, which gives subscribers 19 live TV channels to watch free, today announced it has added former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya’s RingTV to its steadily growing channel lineup and that it will offer subscribers two exciting live-action fight cards this weekend via RingTV.

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The RingTV shows, both originated by De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and “broadband- cast” by YipTV, feature promising young boxers who are expected to contend for championships in the future.

The live boxing cards include:

  • Four four-round “LA Fight Club” bouts on Friday from the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, which begin at 8 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. PDT.
  • Six bouts on Saturday from StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., which begin at 5:30 p.m. EDT / 2:30 p.m. PDT

De La Hoya, nicknamed “The Golden Boy,” compiled a stellar amateur boxing record of 234 wins and only six losses — including winning a gold medal in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games — before battling to a remarkable 10 professional boxing world titles in six different weight classes. During his pro boxing career, De La Hoya defeated 17 world champions. Today he remains hugely popular with boxing fans after his retirement from the ring.

In 2002, De La Hoya became the first Hispanic to form a national boxing promotional company when he founded Golden Boy Promotions in Los Angeles; the company is now one of professional boxing’s most active and respected promoters.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to have Oscar De La Hoya’s RingTV join our YipTV channel lineup,” said CEO Michael Tribolet. “With the same class and winner-take-all determination he exhibited as a fighter, Oscar demonstrates a drive to succeed with all he does as a boxing promoter in his native Los Angeles – from nurturing young boxers to giving them opportunities via LA Fight Club to giving them exposure and promoting their careers through Ring Magazine and RingTV.”

“We want to give fans all over the country the opportunity to see the next great superstar from Golden Boy Promotions, and this partnership with YipTV will help realize that vision,” said Oscar De La Hoya, CEO and Chairman of Golden Boy Promotions. “We look forward to continuing to build boxing’s next great generation of fighters and showcasing them on YipTV.”

The LA Fight Club bouts on Friday night – all four rounds each — will feature lightweights Francisco Ochoa (2-0, 1KO) vs. Edgar Galvez (0-1); super bantamweights Pablo Rubio Jr. (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Adrian Rodriguez; super flyweights Joshua Franco (1-0) vs. Saul Hernandez (5-7-1, 3 KOs), and super lightweights Abraham Lopez (1-1) vs. Andrew Gomez (0-2).

On Saturday, the StubHub Center bouts will feature a 10-round featherweight battle between Julian Ramirez (14-0, 8 KOs) and Hugo Partida (20-5-2, 15 KOs); Nick Arce (4-0) vs. Juan Hernandez (3-0) in a super featherweight six-rounder; Mercito Gesta (28-1-2, 16 KOs) vs. Martin Honorio (32-9-1, 16 KOs) in a lightweight 10-rounder; super lightweights Marcelino Lopez (31-1-1, 16 KOs) vs. David Rodela (17-11-4, 7 KOs) going eight rounds; light heavyweights D’mitrius Ballard (9-0, 7 KOs) vs. Eddie Hunter (10-13-2, 2 KOs) scheduled for eight rounds, and super featherweights Kevin Rivers (12-0, 9 KOs) vs. Alejandro Ochoa (6-10-2, 1 KO) in a six rounder.

YipTV is the first multi-channel Over the Top (OTT) television provider of personalized, low-cost TV content that eliminates the need for cable or satellite TV subscriptions. With availability over any type of wired or wireless broadband connection, YipTV uses Internet-based delivery technology to provide affordable access to international programming content at only $14.99 a month, with no long-term service commitments or contracts.

The company always offers 19 of its channels at no charge for an unlimited period of time – with no credit card or contract required at membership sign-up — and nine of its Premium TV channels are free for a one-week trial period.

Subscribers sign up for YipTV at www.yiptv.com, then download apps for iOS or Android devices from the Apple AppStore or GooglePlay. In addition to Android- or iOS-enabled smart devices, YipTV lets subscribers explore a whole world of live telecasts using a Smart TV, laptop or desktop computer. YipTV also can be viewed on a traditional TV screen using an Apple TV™ or a Google Chromecast™ device.

About YipTV:
YipTV, Inc., is a privately held company with offices in West Palm Beach, Fla., and New Brunswick, N.J., that provides low-cost, live television channels, including domestic and international network content. Founded in 2012, YipTV is an Over the Top (OTT) television content provider that distributes over 80 channels and programs in multiple languages, letting subscribers watch YipTV on televisions, tablets, computers, smartphones and other Internet-enabled devices. YipTV sends video content via the public internet to broadband users, bypassing legacy cable systems and head end technology, and then passes that savings directly to the consumer. For more information, please visit https://www.yiptv.com/.

About Golden Boy Promotions:
Los Angeles-based Golden Boy Promotions was established in 2002 by 10-time world champion in six divisions Oscar De La Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional company. Golden Boy Promotions is one of boxing’s most active and respected promoters, presenting shows in packed venues around the world and has worked with networks such as HBO, HBO Latino, Estrella TV, ESPN, TeleFutura, FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes, Televisa and TV Azteca. In its 13-year existence, Golden Boy Promotions has promoted some of the biggest and highest grossing pay-per-view events in the history of the sport. In 2007, the company broke all boxing records with more than four million pay-per-view buys in a single year. Golden Boy Promotions also promoted the fight that formerly held the record for the highest grossing and most pay-per-view buys of all time: De La Hoya vs. Mayweather which generated 2.5 million buys and grossed more than $120 million, and Mayweather vs. Canelo which generated 2.2 million pay-per-view buys and grossed more than $150 million in revenue. On May 9, 2015 before a crowd of more than 31,000 fans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Canelo vs. Kirkland registered the highest viewership for an HBO World Championship Boxing event since 2006 generating an average of 2.1 million views for the live airing of the event. The company has also promoted other notable pay-per-view fights featuring fan-favorites Bernard “The Alien” Hopkins, Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez, Miguel Cotto, Marco “Baby Faced Assassin” Antonio Barrera, Erik “El Terrible” Morales and Sugar Shane Mosley. For more information, visit www.GoldenBoyPromotions.com.

Media Contact:
Jim Byrnes, on behalf of YipTV
Comunicano
+1 610-333-1794 (office)
+1 610-248-5053 (mobile)
[email protected]

Aeromexico Announces AccesRail Alliance

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– Aeromexico selected AccesRail to provide better connectivity options for its passengers

– Airline customers can buy tickets for major rail and bus services in Spain, the United Kingdom and Canada

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, recently signed a commercial agreement with transportation provider AccesRail, to offer customers more and better connectivity options through major railway and bus services in Spain, the United Kingdom and Canada. Aeromexico customers can buy tickets for these services from travel agencies and directly through our Reservations Center, our City Ticket Offices.

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The railway and bus companies included in the agreement for the referenced countries include:

  • VIA Rail Canada with trains departing from Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver to 13 destinations through Canada, such as Gaspe, Halifax, Jasper, Niagara Falls, Quebec, and Winnipeg, among others.
  • Renfe in Spain with train services from Madrid Atocha and Chamartin and connections to 31 destinations, such as Barcelona, Bilbao, Granada, Leon, Malaga, Murcia, Sevilla and Valencia, among others.
  • First Great Western in the United Kingdom offering train services from the London Paddington station to 11 cities across the country, such as Cotswolds, English Riviera, Exeter, Isles of Scilly, and Oxford, among others. In London, the agreement also includes National Express bus services from the Central Bus Station to 29 destinations, such as Birmingham, Cambridge, Cheltenham Spa, Nottingham, Oxford, and Southampton, among others.

This agreement if further proof of Aeromexico’s commitment to passengers as the carrier consolidates its leadership position by offering customers quality ground and rail transportation services for a unique travel experience.

About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation services and manage passenger loyalty programs in Mexico. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans more than 80 cities on three continents, including 46 in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 15 in Latin America, three in Canada, three in Europe, and two in Asia.

Aeromexico’s fleet of more than 130 aircraft includes Boeing 787, 777, 767 and 737 jet airliners and Next Generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico for the purchase of 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 B737 MAX jet airliners and ten B787 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 179 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 636 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its code share partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, LAN, TACA and TAM with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru. www.aeromexico.com www.skyteam.com

Wovenware CEO Christian Gonzalez Appointed President of Puerto Rico IT Cluster

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wovenware, the smarter software development and engineering company, announced today that Founder and CEO Christian González has been elected president of the board of directors for the Puerto Rico IT Cluster, an industry organization that aims to elevate Puerto Rico’s status as an IT innovation and services leader.

González has served on the board of directors for the P.R. IT Cluster since 2012. In that role he has spearheaded initiatives including federal government procurement, changes to the organizational structure of the organization, and public policy advocacy in favor of the Cluster members. Working closely with government agencies, academic institutions, and leading IT-focused organizations such as Wovenware, the Puerto Rico IT Cluster promotes the integration, creation, growth, and sustainability of the information technology sector in Puerto Rico.

“For the past three years, Christian has made a significant contribution as a valued member of the board of the Puerto Rico IT Cluster (PRITC) by providing a unique and well-balanced set of skills such as passion, poise and out-of-the-box thinking,” noted Henry Gordillo at the P.R. IT Cluster. “Christian’s new leadership role as president of the PRITC is exactly what’s needed at this crucial moment in which the organization is positioned to grow to the next level. I am committed to growing and increasing value of the PRITC, and I am certain that we will see great things from the PRITC in the coming year with Christian as its president.” 

In his new role, Gonzalez will help to update the organizational strategy and further build the P.R. IT Cluster’s increasingly global network of influencers helping to make Puerto Rico an important player in IT services and software development worldwide. The island, a part of the U.S., boasts highly competitive engineering schools and an exceptionally well-educated workforce, while offering lower cost of operations for mainland U.S. and European companies seeking nearshore technology solutions.

“As an engineer, an entrepreneur, and a native Puerto Rican, I am deeply committed to helping elevate Puerto Rico as a world-class resource for IT solutions and services,” said González. “I am honored to have been elected to lead the P.R. IT Cluster, and am looking forward to collaborating with my peers on new ideas and initiatives in the months to come.”

About Wovenware

Wovenware delivers smarter software solutions that create measurable value for our customers. Through our nearshore delivery, we are the partner of choice for organizations needing to re-engineer their systems and processes to increase profitability, realize efficiencies, and seize new market opportunities. Our remote teams understand the unique business environments in which our customers work, enabling us to quickly understand customer problems, identify potential solutions, and deliver results that align with our customers’ goals. Headquartered in Puerto Rico, US, we work with customers in North America and around the world. Visit us on the web at www.wovenware.com, or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Google+.

Alex Gorsky, CEO of Johnson & Johnson, Joins the National Society of Hispanic MBAs at its 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo to Speak about Leadership

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IRVING, Texas, Sept. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, sponsor of the Friday Lunch at the 2015 National Society of Hispanic MBA’s (NSHMBA) Conference & Career Expo in Chicago, has confirmed Alex Gorsky, Johnson & Johnson CEO, as their lead speaker on Friday, October 9th at 12pm. 

A longtime advocate of diversity and inclusion, Alex has been named one of the “100 Most Inspiring Leaders” by Pharma Voice, and he was recently nominated by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 most influential people in healthcare.

“Alex Gorsky is a man of great character and integrity, an influential business leader, and longtime advocate of diversity and inclusion,” said NSHMBA National Board of Director Anthony López.  “We look forward to hearing Alex share his thoughts about “Honorable Leadership” at the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo.  I believe his message will motivate and inspire our attendees to lead with purpose and practice the principles of honorable leadership that will enable them to achieve greatness in their personal leadership journey.”

Alex began his Johnson & Johnson career as a sales representative in 1988 and advanced through positions of increasing responsibility in sales, marketing, and management. He is a member of the Board of Directors of IBM, the Congressional Medal of Honor Board of Directors and was recently elected as a member of the Board of the National Academy Foundation.

“We are delighted to have Alex join us this year in Chicago, and I look forward to facilitating our “Town-Hall” Format discussion with him,” said López.  “Now in its 27th year, the NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo gathers over one hundred Fortune 500 companies to network, interview, and educate their members and attendees. Alex Gorsky’s keynote address is a much-anticipated message, among many, that we look forward to hearing at this year’s conference.”

More information about the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo in Chicago – including how to register for this event – can be found at www.nshmbaconference.org.  For more information on sponsoring or exhibiting contact Corporate Relations at [email protected].

About the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo
The NSHMBA Conference and Career Expo is a 3-day event that brings thousands of recruiters and hiring managers from Fortune 500 companies together for the purpose of building and fortifying connections within the Hispanic community through a variety of recruiting opportunities. This year we are excited to be sponsored by Nationwide, the Lincoln Motor Company, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) and GMAC.  MBA students, graduates and professionals will be able to explore top-choice job opportunities and can even get hired on the spot. Attendees will also be able to benefit from professional development, on-site career management services, and many networking events. For more information on the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo, visit www.nshmbaconference.org.  

About the National Society of Hispanic MBAs
National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA): formed in 1988, as a non-profit organization aiming to empower Hispanics to achieve their fullest educational, social, and earning potential. NSHMBA serves the Hispanic community and its constituents through a national network of 40 chapters and hundreds of community partners across the United States and Puerto Rico covering 100 percent of the Hispanic community. NSHMBA is dedicated to building and advancing Hispanic leadership, advocating the pursuit of higher education and providing its members with world-class professional development and career management programs. For more information on NSHMBA, visit www.nshmba.org.

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About Johnson & Johnson
Caring for the world, one person at a time… inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. They embrace research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. Their Family of Companies comprises the world’s premier consumer health company, the world’s largest and most diverse medical devices and Diagnostics Company, the world’s third-largest biologics company, and the world’s sixth-largest pharmaceuticals company. They have more than 250 operating companies in 57 countries employing 120,200 people with their worldwide headquarters located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.

Elements of Success National Survey Sheds Light on Hispanic Attitudes toward Work and Money

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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Northwestern Mutual, a recognized leader in helping individuals and families achieve financial security, today announced the results of its Elements of Success Survey (EOSS). The EOSS is a research study of consumers with diverse backgrounds to better understand how Americans define happiness, success and financial accomplishment in their lives. The first phase of results reveal important findings on Hispanic attitudes.

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Four in ten Hispanics describe themselves as extremely, very successful or successful in their lives right now compared to half of the general population. With most expressing a strong belief in the benefits of hard work, Hispanics also believe that they will determine their own financial success and that success must be earned. Coupled with hard work, the majority of Hispanics feel there is equal opportunity for everyone to achieve their dream of financial success, compared to less than half of the general population.

According to Christopher Meece, Director of Multicultural Market Strategy and lead for the company’s efforts in the Hispanic market, “With our Elements of Success Survey, Northwestern Mutual is learning not just about the incredibly strong sense of values within the community Hispanics have, but also how optimistic they are about achieving financial success. Hispanics are seeking financial education and information to enable their financial achievements, like saving for education or owning a home. Backed by a goal-based planning approach, our Northwestern Mutual financial representatives are well-positioned to help the community achieve their financial goals – whatever they may be.”

Living debt-free and reaching savings and investment goals also describe financial success for Hispanics. The leading drivers to achieving financial success are seen as being well-rounded, having a strong personal network and completing an undergraduate degree.

  • By their own admission, Hispanics struggle with managing their money and lack self-confidence when doing so.
  • A majority of Hispanics give themselves a grade of C or lower when evaluating how well they manage their money.
  • Seventy percent of Hispanics have not created a long-term financial plan.
  • One in five Hispanics feel they are at the starting line in their race to financial success — higher than the general population.
  • Younger, largely Millennial Hispanics (age 18-39) are more likely to see an undergraduate degree as one of the top 3 outside influences for financial success, while those over 40 are more likely to say it is the advice of elders.

Methodology
Harris Poll conducted over 4,300 interviews in June 2015. The interviews were completed among U.S. adults age 18+ and included members of the general population.

About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for nearly 160 years. Our financial representatives build relationships with clients through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation and distribution. With $230 billion in assets, $27 billion in revenues, nearly $90 billion in assets under management in our investment products and services, and more than $1.5 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to 4.3 million people who rely on us for insurance and investment solutions, including life, disability income and long-term care insurance; annuities; trust services; mutual funds; and investment advisory products and services. Northwestern Mutual is recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance companies in 2015.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, and its subsidiaries. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive approach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, Life insurance with long-term care benefits, investment products, and advisory products and services. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, limited purpose federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company.

Transportation Institute Launches “Dedicated to Puerto Rico,” Debuts New Campaign and First Ad

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Transportation Institute launched the “Dedicated to Puerto Rico” campaign today, a national effort to share the story of the U.S.- Puerto Rican maritime industry. The campaign highlights the thousands of men and women who help ensure reliable, regular service of essential goods to support every day needs. “Dedicated to Puerto Rico” will feature a comprehensive approach to telling the positive story of U.S.-Puerto Rican maritime including television, radio, and grass roots mobilization.

In launching the national, multi-faceted campaign, the Transportation Institute introduced one of the first ads, “Brought to You By” that will be broadcasted in all major media outlets in Puerto Rico, along with a “Dedicated to Puerto Rico” website to learn the facts on why the U.S.-Puerto Rican maritime industry is critical for the strength of the island.

“The Dedicated to Puerto Rico campaign will share the story of the U.S.- Puerto Rican maritime industry that is committed to the island by providing essential resources to support every day needs through reliable, on time transportation services between the U.S. and Puerto Rico,” said Danielle Hagen. “Our campaign celebrates an industry that supports thousands of men and women who help ensure the island has the goods it needs while providing strong national defense services during times of war and peace. From the U.S. vessels that carry the goods, to the Commonwealth homes and businesses that depend on it, the Puerto Rican maritime trade is and will always be dedicated to the people of Puerto Rico,” said Danielle Hagen.

Click here to watch the “Brought to You” ad and learn more about the U.S.-Puerto-Rican maritime trade.

About Dedicated to Puerto Rico
The Transportation Institute launched the “Dedicated to Puerto Rico” campaign in September 2015 to share the story of the U.S.- Puerto Rican maritime trade and serve as a resource for members of the media, Congress, and the Commonwealth on the industry’s commitment to supporting jobs, national security and reliable, regular transportation service for Puerto Rico. To learn more about the Dedicated to Puerto Rico campaign, click here.

About the Transportation Institute
The Transportation Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to maritime research education and promotion of the strength of the U.S.- Puerto Rican maritime industry. The Institute’s member companies participate in all phases of the nation’s deep sea, foreign and domestic shipping trades, and barge and tugboat operations on the Great Lakes and on the 25,000 mile network of America’s inland waterways.

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