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Welcome to Techstrong Group
Today is a big day in the neighborhood. What neighborhood, you ask? If you are involved in DevOps, cloud-native, cybersecurity or digital transformation, you are in that neighborhood. Today we launch Techstrong Group. Techstrong Group is a combination of all the companies I have been involved in within this neighborhood. It represents the greatest breadth of brands, services, content and tools to help those in our neighborhood. It is the power source for people and technology.

The combination of MediaOps—the people behind devopsy.kinsta.cloud, Security Boulevard, Container Journal, Techstrong TV and more—along with the DevOps Institute, Accelerated Strategies Group and Prospera Events makes Techstrong Group the most comprehensive provider of thought leadership and information to people and companies in our field.

Techstrong Group also represents the coming together of everything I have worked on over the last eight years. When I launched devopsy.kinsta.cloud back in 2013, I knew we were at a pivotal point in technology adoption. The internet had changed the world, but another transformation was coming. This digital transformation didn’t start with the COVID-19 pandemic, but it illuminated the fact that if you weren’t transforming digitally, it would be difficult—if not impossible—to thrive in this new normal.

This belief that DevOps would be a catalyst in changing the world was shared with me by Jayne Groll, one of my co-founders at DevOps Institute and now my co-founder at Techstrong Group. Over the last six or seven years, Jayne has worked tirelessly to help the “Humans of DevOps” and now will continue that mission as Chief Strategy Officer at Techstrong Group.

Along the way, I have had a chance to meet and work with some tremendous people. My longtime friend Mitchell Ashley, who was a co-founder at StillSecure with me (along with Rajat Bhargava, who founded StillSecure), founded Accelerated Strategies Group. He is now CTO of Techstrong Group, as well as principal at Techstrong Research, which is where the Accelerated Strategies Group business will operate (more about that in a moment).

Sean Lowery, another friend who founded and runs Prospera Events, the people behind the InnoTech conferences for more than a dozen years, has also joined Techstrong Group, in our Techstrong Live events business unit. We are excited to have Sean and the whole Prospera team as part of Techstrong Group and officially welcome them to the family.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention some other important people in the Techstrong Group team. Parker Yates, our Chief Revenue Officer, has been in this adventure with me since day one. Andre Pino, who joined us from CloudBees, heads up our marketing and operations team as Chief Marketing Officer. He is assisted by Heidi Gilmore who as VP of Marketing has really cranked up our marketing efforts. Charlene O’Hanlon, who started with me at MediaOps more than five years ago as a contract editor, is now Chief Content Officer. Marc Halcrow, who has helped Jayne make DevOps Institute the market leader it is, is now our SVP of Corporate Development and Strategic Partnerships. Finally, our newest executive member, Jason Baum, heads up our Techstrong Association and membership efforts.

Of course, these are just the executive team members. Techstrong Group is more than 50 people strong with dozens of other contributors. We are grateful for every one of them, who have made what we do possible.

But none of this would be possible without you. We believe we serve today’s “Masters of the Universe,” the people who are making our digital world possible. The worlds of DevOps, cloud-native, cybersecurity, which are all part of digital transformation, are remaking the world before our eyes. We know you; we believe we know what you want and how we can help.

It is critical for technology professionals at all levels to understand how technology can improve business processes, revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction. Techstrong Group’s goal is to create a place where technology leaders and practitioners gather to exchange ideas and continually learn, grow and succeed.

To help with this mission, we have organized into several distinct business units:
- Techstrong Media: The business unit with most of the existing MediaOps brands—devopsy.kinsta.cloud, Container Journal, Security Boulevard and Techstrong TV.
- Techstrong Associations: The business unit comprised of DevOps Institute and the Humans of DevOps association.
- Techstrong Research: Our analyst and research business, which includes Accelerated Strategies Group.
- Techstrong Live: Our events-focused business unit, which produces both in-person and virtual events.
- Techstrong Education: You will be hearing more about Techstrong Education in the coming weeks and months.
Over the coming weeks and months, you will see more of the full Techstrong Group vision roll out. I hope you find it compelling and will entrust us with the greatest gift you can give: your time. We value you and your time; we know our mission and will continue to try and make sure we live up to our tagline, “The power source for people and technology.”

So, welcome to Techstrong Group. We don’t view today as the culmination of our story; rather, it is the end of our prologue. Now the true adventure begins. Strap in: The world is an exciting place right now and we want to help you get the most out of it.
October 6, 2021
MediaOps and DevOps Institute Earn Inc. 5000 Honors

I am really proud to announce today that both MediaOps and DevOps Institute have been honored by Inc. and earned inclusion in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America.

For MediaOps, this is the second year in a row we have earned this honor. For DevOps Institute, it is the first year they have been honored. First of all, congratulations to all of the great people who work at and make both MediaOps and DevOps Institute the great companies they are. None of the success of these companies would be possible without their talent, skills, hard work and dedication. Thanks to all of you.

Secondly, as the founder/co-founder of both of these organizations, I can’t tell you how proud I am that both of these companies have not only had the success they have (as evidenced by this honor) but that they have done so in the middle of a global pandemic. It really makes all of the hard work and the long days and nights worthwhile.

For anyone who has ever started a business, you know that you put a certain amount of your blood, sweat and tears into any venture you are involved in. It is no different here! Since 2014 I have put everything I could into growing MediaOps into the company it is today. For DevOps Institute, I was lucky to have my partner Jayne Groll, DevOps Institute CEO, take the lead in making DevOps Institute the leading member organization/certification authority in the DevOps space today.

Yes, you hope the monetary rewards of founding a company make it all worthwhile. But this kind of recognition is also very gratifying. It gives you the extra spring in your step and makes the load lighter.

These awards also highlight something else. The ascendancy of technology. It is no coincidence that both of these companies play in the digital transformation space and have seen such success. Digital transformation is driving the world right now. Software is driving digital transformation, and DevOps, cybersecurity and cloud are driving software.

At the end of the day, it is a great honor to have not one but two companies you started win this award at the same time. I think it speaks volumes about the future of both of these organizations. More news on that front is coming, so stay tuned for more great things coming from MediaOps and DevOps Institute!

August 17, 2021
2021 Inc. 5000 Names MediaOps One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
For the second year in a row, MediaOps earns inclusion on the annual Inc. 5000 list

Boca Raton, FL, August 17, 2021 — MediaOps (https://mediaops.com), the place to tell your story in the most powerful way, today announced it has been once again named to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private companies in 2021. This is the second straight year that MediaOps has made the list of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

MediaOps is an omniversal tech media company covering news about IT industries and business practices that are re-shaping the world of technology, such as: DevOps, cloud-native, cybersecurity and digital transformation. MediaOps’ partners gain access to a highly-involved IT community to inform and engage with them through thought leadership, demand generation and specialized campaigns.

“MediaOps is honored to once again be a part of the prestigious Inc. 5000 list,” said Alan Shimel CEO, MediaOps. “MediaOps not only set out to become the top IT news and content source, but to create advanced media distribution platforms that change the way our partners and thought leaders interact and share information with the IT community. Thanks to an incredible team and vibrant community, we’ve continued to expand our offerings and global footprint. We are excited to continue this upward trajectory in 2021 and beyond. We are doubly excited to share inclusion in this prestigious club with another company I co-founded, the DevOps Institute. Having both companies in the Inc. 5000 is a powerful statement about our model and our terrific people.”

Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but this year’s list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges. Among the 2021 Inc. 5000 companies, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543%, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, these companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.

In addition to rapidly expanding its team and revenue, MediaOps continues to grow as a leading technology content and information driver through the convergence of multiple media distribution platforms, including:
- devopsy.kinsta.cloud
  devopsy.kinsta.cloud is an indispensable resource for DevOps education and community building. Its mission is to cover all aspects of DevOps—philosophy, tools, business impact, best practices and more. devopsy.kinsta.cloud features the largest collection of original content related to DevOps in the form of in-depth features, bylined articles, blog posts and breaking news about the topics that resonate with IT readers interested in DevOps.
  Learn more about devopsy.kinsta.cloud (https://devopsy.kinsta.cloud/).
- Security Boulevard
  Security Boulevard’s mission is to serve the security and related communities by providing a single destination for information, education and discourse on the leading topics and issues facing the security, as well as the larger IT community today.
  Learn more about Security Boulevard (https://securityboulevard.com/).
- Container Journal
  Container Journal’s mission is to become an indispensable resource for education and information around container-related computing, education and community building. Our mission is to cover all aspects of containers—philosophy, tools, business impact, best practices and more.
  Learn more about Container Journal (https://containerjournal.com/).
- TechStrongTV
  TechStrong TV broadcasts three days a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. ET, featuring live news and coverage, as well as some of the most popular recent educational video content created.
  Learn more about TechStrongTV (https://techstrong.tv/).
- Digital Anarchist
  Digital Anarchist is a groundbreaking new video platform, featuring high-quality, engaging content related to all things IT and tech. The Digital Anarchist offers video production and distribution, as well as sponsorship.
  Learn more about Digital Anarchist (https://digitalanarchist.com/).
- Accelerated Strategies
  Accelerated Strategies Group is out to democratize access to industry expertise and knowledge. The company’s analysts offer insightful, intelligent and useful information in a variety of formats relevant to the IT community including: research reports, assessments, digital events, videos, workshops and implementation projects with tech vendors, IT organizations and business leaders.
  Learn more about Accelerated Strategies (https://accelst.com/).
“The 2021 Inc. 5000 list feels like one of the most important rosters of companies ever compiled,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief, Inc. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America in any year is a remarkable achievement. Building one in the crisis we’ve lived through is just plain amazing. This kind of accomplishment comes with hard work, smart pivots, great leadership, and the help of a whole lot of people.”

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc., which will be available on newsstands on August 20.

About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Vision Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Vision Conference, visit https://conference.inc.com.

About MediaOps
MediaOps, the place to tell your story in the most powerful way, is an omniversal media company covering IT industries and practices that are re-shaping the world of technology, including DevOps, cloud-native, cybersecurity and digital transformation. Through a convergence of new media distribution platforms, we deliver the experiential stories IT professionals need to gain fresh insights and learn new skills. For marketing partners, MediaOps delivers unparalleled access to inform and engage with a highly involved IT community, for thought leadership, demand generation, and specialized campaigns. MediaOps is not only the most trusted name in technology media, but the most loved as well.

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Contact

Rebecca Auguste

rebecca@mediaops.com

(561) 430-3347
August 17, 2021
MediaOps Wins Two Gold Hermes Creative Awards for Video and Podcast
We are thrilled to announce that MediaOps is the recipient of two Hermes Creative Awards. TechStrong TV won the Gold Award in the video/informational category and DevOps Chats won the Gold Award for audio/podcast series.

The Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional and emerging media. Hermes Creative Awards recognize outstanding work in the industry while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals. Hermes Creative Awards are administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.

Our main goal here at MediaOps is to create and produce high-quality, educational and informational content to our audience, covering IT industries and practices that are re-shaping the world of technology, including DevOps, cloud-native, cybersecurity and digital transformation. These awards are a testimony to all the hard work and dedication that goes into producing these programs. We are proud of our MediaOps team and honored to receive recognition for our work.

The two MediaOps broadcast programs recognized by the AMCP are:
- TechStrong TV: Gold Award winner in the video/informational category. TechStrong TV is a streamed broadcast featuring fresh video news and information three days a week and on-demand content from conferences and shows two days a week on the Digital Anarchist network. TechStrong TV features interviews with industry thought leaders, covering the latest news on DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud native and digital transformation.
- DevOps Chats: Gold Award winner in the audio/podcast series category. DevOps Chats is a “fireside chat” podcast featuring devopsy.kinsta.cloud and Security Boulevard Editor-in-Chief, Alan Shimel, discussing relevant topics with luminaries and thought leaders in the DevOps and security industries.
The MediaOps team would like to thank the Hermes Creative Awards for recognizing the content we publish. Most of all, we would like to thank you, our audience, for all the support you have given us throughout the years.

TechStrong TV is available on the web at Techstrong.tv, with on-demand segments available on DigitalAnarchist.com and the MediaOps community sites (devopsy.kinsta.cloud, Security Boulevard, Container Journal). TechStrong TV is also available on LinkedIn Live (devopsy.kinsta.cloud page), Facebook Live (devopsy.kinsta.cloud page), YouTube (DevOps TV channel), on the devopsy.kinsta.cloud mobile app for iOS and Android, and on TV via devopsy.kinsta.cloud app for OTT channels on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV.

Episodes are available after broadcast on-demand at Digital Anarchist, the next-gen streaming service for tech communities, which offers in-depth coverage on DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud-native and digital transformation, adding high-quality content on a regular basis. DevOps Chats are published on SoundCloud and iTunes, and are also available on Digital Anarchist.
June 17, 2021
With Explosive Revenue Growth, MediaOps Recognized in Inc. Magazine’s List of Florida’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Florida list employed more than 83,000 people in 2019.

Boca Raton, FL , March 16, 2021 – MediaOps, the place to tell your story in the most powerful way, announced that Inc. Magazine has ranked MediaOps as No.146 on its second annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Florida list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Florida-based private companies. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list is a unique look at the most successful companies within the Florida economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

“This recognition of our place within the thriving Florida ecosystem is very gratifying for us at MediaOps. We are also pleased that even through 2020, we have been able to continue our growth trajectory,” said Alan Shimel, CEO of MediaOps. “This recognition and others like it are testaments to the great work by our team of professionals here at MediaOps, who are really the engine that drives our growth. We are honored to be recognized by Inc. 5000 Regionals.”

The companies on this list show stunning rates of growth across all industries in Florida. Between 2017 and 2019, these 250 private companies had an average growth rate of 202% and, in 2019 alone, they employed more than 83,000 people and added nearly $11 billion to the Florida economy. Companies based in major metro areas—Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando—brought in the highest revenue overall.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Florida, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area and other criteria, can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000/regionals/florida starting March 16, 2021.

“This list proves the power of companies in Florida no matter the industry,” said Inc. Editor-in-Chief Scott Omelianuk. “The impressive revenues and growth rates prove the insight and diligence of CEOs and that these businesses are here to stay.”

ABOUT MEDIAOPS

MediaOps, the place to tell your story in the most powerful way, is an omniversal media company covering IT industries and practices that are re-shaping the world of technology, including DevOps, Cloud-Native, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation. Through a convergence of new media distribution platforms, we deliver the experiential stories IT professionals need to gain fresh insights and learn new skills. For marketing partners, MediaOps delivers unparalleled access to inform and engage with a highly involved IT community, for thought leadership, demand generation and specialized campaigns. MediaOps is not only the most trusted name in technology media, but the most loved as well. For more information, visit https://mediaops.com.

ABOUT INC. AND THE INC. 5000 REGIONALS

Methodology

The 2021 Inc. 5000 Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2017 and 2019. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2017. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2019. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2017 is $100,000; the minimum for 2019 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc. Media

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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Rebecca Auguste

rebecca@devops.com

(561) 430-3347

March 16, 2021
MediaOps Expands Executive Bench to Capitalize on Explosive Growth With Addition of Industry Luminaries Andre Pino and Mitchell Ashley

Andre Pino, DevOps industry leader, joins as COO/CMO and Mitchell Ashley, Accelerated Strategy Group Founder, joins as CTO to drive growth of award-winning MediaOps

BOCA RATON, Fla., January 5, 2021 — MediaOps, the place to tell your story in the most powerful way, today announced the appointment of two key executives to the team. Andre Pino and Mitchell Ashley join MediaOps as COO/CMO and CTO respectively. Both bring exceptional track records of success and experience in leading organizations through high growth and profitability.

For more than two decades, Pino has driven significant growth in technology and services businesses ranging from Fortune 500 to startups. Most recently, he served as VP of Marketing at CloudBees, where he drove the organization’s growth from startup to one of the leading players in the DevOps/Digital Transformation market. He was responsible for CloudBees’ brand awareness, demand generation and partner marketing to deliver on strategic growth imperatives in software development and DevOps. While at CloudBees, Pino launched the widely regarded DevOps World annual conference, which today has a global audience of thousands.

Prior to CloudBees, Pino was a principal analyst at Forrester Research and held senior leadership positions at Unisys, HP and several successful startups.

Ashley, founder and CEO of Accelerated Strategy Group (ASG), will assume additional responsibilities as CTO at MediaOps. As CTO, he is responsible for technology and cybersecurity strategy, innovation and execution for the company. Ashley brings a wealth of experience leading technical teams as a successful CTO, CIO, CEO and VP of Engineering at various startups, spinouts and large enterprises.

“We are so lucky to have Andre and Mitchell join us at this critical stage of MediaOps’ growth,” said Alan Shimel, CEO of MediaOps. “After years of steady growth, the last few have seen us really accelerate. I knew that continuing and building on that growth required us to bring on experienced leadership to grow to the next level. Having worked with Mitchell for many years and knowing Andre for a long time now, I am so excited to have both joining us and bringing their talents to the team.”

“Modern IT initiatives are transforming IT at a pace not seen before. All of this change is challenging the communities of IT professionals to try to keep up with the accelerating pace of change and technology adoption,” said Pino. “I am proud to be joining MediaOps at a time when the IT professional community needs us more than ever to help them stay on top of it all.”

“Acceleration of digital transformation initiatives, cloud migration and modern software architecture adoption are occurring at a pace we’ve never experienced,” said Ashley. “Software is the new business and the MediaOps team brings crucial knowledge, insights and expertise on a suite of innovative platforms that meet the changing demands of how we consume information.”

Both new executives start Jan. 4 to help MediaOps build on the momentum it has established.

ABOUT MEDIAOPS

MediaOps, the place to tell your story in the most powerful way, is an omniversal media company covering IT industries and practices that are reshaping the world of technology, including DevOps, Cloud-Native, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation. Through a convergence of new media distribution platforms, MediaOps delivers the experiential stories IT professionals need to gain fresh insights and learn new skills. For marketing partners, MediaOps delivers unparalleled access to inform and engage with a highly involved IT community for thought leadership, demand generation and specialized campaigns. MediaOps is not only the most trusted name in technology media, but the most loved as well.

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Rebecca Auguste

rebecca@devops.com

(561) 430-3347

January 5, 2021
MediaOps Teams with Gary Berman to Add “CyberHero Adventures: Defenders of the Digital Universe” to Its Award-Winning Lineup of Video Series

Hacking Victim Turned Cyber Advocate Gary Berman Joins MediaOps to Co-Produce and Distribute His Unique Show Highlighting Cyber and IT Thought Leaders Protecting the Public

Boca Raton, Fl – Sept. 14, 2020 — MediaOps, the place to tell your story in the most powerful way, today announced it has teamed with hacking-victim-turned-cyber-advocate Gary Berman to co-produce and distribute the “CyberHero Adventures: Defenders of the Digital Universe” video podcast. The show will join MediaOps’ award-winning lineup of video programming including TechStrong TV, DevOps Unbound and CISO Talk, all on the Digital Anarchist platform.

“CyberHero Adventures: Defenders of the Digital Universe” is an educational and entertaining series based on interviews with cybersecurity and IT thought leaders who protect the public from cyber attacks. Berman conducts in-depth interviews with industry experts to discuss real-life cyber crime stories, anecdotes and lessons learned.

Berman was a victim of cyber criminals earlier in his career, when he ran his own marketing firm, which ended in the loss of his business. Berman pivoted from being a victim to becoming an advocate, and after a 25-year career in marketing, entered the cybersecurity field with a mission to protect others from suffering the life-altering consequences of being hacked. In each episode, he shines a light on all the unsung heroes who toil in anonymity to keep us safe at work, home and school.

As an advocate, Berman was challenged by the complexity of cyber technology, attempting to distill complicated technology information into a communications platform accessible not just to the cybersecurity community but also to the general public. With support from the tech community contributing real-life stories of cybercrime, Berman launched the cyber hero comics series. The “CyberHero Adventures: Defenders of the Digital Universe” show was launched from the comics.

“I am proud to join the world-class professionals at MediaOps, as the next step in accomplishing my mission. Together, we are creating a highly engaging, entertaining and informative show that will be the antidote to the ‘Zoomification’ of the cybersecurity and IT community,” said Berman.

“Gary brings a fresh, unique perspective to his cyber awareness mission. We look forward to working with him and making his show a must-watch for both the cyber community and civilians looking for sound cybersecurity advice,” said Alan Shimel, CEO of MediaOps. “Our mission is bringing quality programming to our ever-growing audience across our omniversal channels. The CyberHero Adventures video series is a great example of this.”

“CyberHero Adventures: Defenders of the Digital Universe” will be available via the Digital Anarchist network and streamed via TechStrong TV, which is available on the web at LinkedIn Live (devopsy.kinsta.cloud page), Facebook Live (devopsy.kinsta.cloud page), YouTube (DevOps TV channel), Techstrong.tv, DigitalAnarchist.com and the MediaOps community sites (devopsy.kinsta.cloud, Security Boulevard and Container Journal). The show will also be available on the devopsy.kinsta.cloud mobile app for iOS and Android and on TV via devopsy.kinsta.cloud app for OTT channels on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV. Episodes are available on-demand at Digital Anarchist, the next-gen streaming service for tech communities, which offers in-depth coverage on DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud-native and digital transformation, adding high-quality content on a regular basis.

ABOUT MEDIAOPS

MediaOps, the place to tell your story in the most powerful way, is an omniversal media company covering IT industries and practices that are re-shaping the world of technology, including DevOps, Cloud-Native, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation. Through a convergence of new media distribution platforms, we deliver the experiential stories IT professionals need to gain fresh insights and learn new skills. For marketing partners, MediaOps delivers unparalleled access to inform and engage with a highly involved IT community, for thought leadership, demand generation and specialized campaigns. MediaOps is not only the most trusted name in technology media, but the most loved as well.

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Contact

Rebecca Auguste

rebecca@mediaops.com

(561) 430-3347

September 14, 2020
MediaOps Video Productions Wins 2020 dotCOMM Awards

We are pleased to announce that MediaOps is the recipient of not one, not two, but three 2020 dotCOMM Awards for excellence, in multiple video categories: TechStrong TV in the category of video series, DevOps Unbound for video podcast and CISO Talk in video news and information.

The dotCOMM Awards are an international competition honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication. They are administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), an international organization that oversees awards and recognition programs and honors outstanding achievement and service to the profession. AMCP judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.

At MediaOps we are committed to creating and producing high-quality content to tell your story in the most powerful way, pushing the bounds of broadcast technology and creativity—and having fun while doing it.

We are proud of everything we have accomplished so far, and these awards reflect the hard work and dedication of our talented and skilled team members, who strive for perfection to exceed the expectations of our audience.

MediaOps Productions Take Top Awards

Platinum Award for Video Series:

TechStrong TV, a streamed broadcast featuring fresh video news and information three days a week and replays of prior shows two days a week, on the Digital Anarchist network. Covering DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud native and digital transformation, TechStrong TV keeps its viewers up to date on the latest news and features interviews with thought leaders and education in the hottest IT areas.

Gold Award for Video News and Information:

CISO Talks, a bi-weekly series that explores the latest in cyberspace, featuring industry experts and newsmakers in the field. Hosted by MediaOps editor in chief Alan Shimel and Unisys CISO Matthew Newfield.

Gold Award for Video Podcast:

DevOps Unbound, a bi-weekly/monthly roundtable sponsored by Tricentis, which provides a deep dive into DevOps, with an emphasis on automation, continuous delivery, accelerating transformation, testing and quality.

The MediaOps team would like to thank the dotCOMM Awards for recognizing the content we publish and the hard work that goes into it. Most of all, we would like to thank you, our audience, for all the support you have given us throughout the years.

These three series, along with more than 1,500 other videos, podcasts and webinars, are available on MediaOps’ Digital Anarchist video platform and streamed via TechStrong TV.

September 10, 2020
MediaOps Video Productions Recognized for Excellence by Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), Winning Multiple dotCOMM Awards

TechStrong TV Wins Platinum Award for Video Series, DevOps Unbound Awarded Gold for Video Podcast and CISO Talk Takes Gold for Video News and Information.

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 10, 2020 — MediaOps, the place for IT to tell its story in the most powerful way, has been named the recipient of three 2020 dotCOMM Award for excellence, in multiple video categories: TechStrong TV in the category of video series, DevOps Unbound for video podcast and CISO Talk in video news and information.

The dotCOMM Awards are an international competition honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication. They are administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), an international organization that oversees awards and recognition programs and honors outstanding achievement and service to the profession. AMCP judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.

“We are honored to be recognized for not one, not two, but three of our video productions,” said Alan Shimel, CEO of MediaOps.”We made a bet a few years back that video was going to be an integral component of how our audience would engage with us. We built in-house expertise in video production and distribution. These awards are validation of the quality and innovation we are delivering.”

“DevOps Unbound receiving this recognition so early in its run speaks volumes,” said Brent Remai, CMO of Tricentis. “We’ve been collaborating closely with Alan to develop a series that tackles enterprise DevOps ‘growing pains’ head on. The focus on honest discussion and lively debate really sets it apart. We’re looking forward to watching it become an integral part of the DevOps community.”

“It is an honor to team up with Alan Shimel at MediaOps on the CISO Talk series,” said Unisys Chief Information Security Officer Mat Newfield. “The ability to bring in the best and brightest in our field and have an open and honest conversation on important topics has been incredibly rewarding. I am excited for the future of this project and am looking forward to many more great episodes.”

MediaOps Productions Take Top Awards

Platinum Award for Video Series:

TechStrong TV, a streamed broadcast featuring fresh video news and information three days a week and replays of prior shows two days a week, on the Digital Anarchist network. Covering DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud native and digital transformation, TechStrong TV keeps its viewers up to date on the latest news and features interviews with thought leaders and education in the hottest IT areas.

Gold Award for Video News and Information:

CISO Talks, a bi-weekly series that explores the latest in cyberspace, featuring industry experts and newsmakers in the field. Hosted by MediaOps editor in chief Alan Shimel and Unisys CISO Matthew Newfield.

Gold Award for Video Podcast:

DevOps Unbound, a bi-weekly/monthly roundtable sponsored by Tricentis, which provides a deep dive into DevOps, with an emphasis on automation, continuous delivery, accelerating transformation, testing and quality.

These three series, along with more than 1,500 other videos, podcasts and webinars, are available on MediaOps’ Digital Anarchist video platform and streamed via TechStrong TV, which is available on the web at LinkedIn Live (devopsy.kinsta.cloud page), Facebook Live (devopsy.kinsta.cloud page), YouTube (DevOps TV channel), Techstrong.tv, DigitalAnarchist.com and the MediaOps community sites (devopsy.kinsta.cloud, Security Boulevard and Container Journal). TechStrong TV is also available on the devopsy.kinsta.cloud mobile app for iOS and Android and on TV via devopsy.kinsta.cloud app for OTT channels on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV. Episodes are available on demand at Digital Anarchist, the next-gen streaming service for tech communities, which offers in-depth coverage on DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud native and digital transformation, adding high-quality content on a regular basis.

ABOUT MEDIAOPS

MediaOps, the place to tell your story in the most powerful way, is an omniversal media company covering IT industries and practices that are re-shaping the world of technology, including DevOps, Cloud-Native, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation. Through a convergence of new media distribution platforms, we deliver the experiential stories IT professionals need to gain fresh insights and learn new skills. For marketing partners, MediaOps delivers unparalleled access to inform and engage with a highly involved IT community, for thought leadership, demand generation and specialized campaigns. MediaOps is not only the most trusted name in technology media, but the most loved as well.

September 10, 2020
MediaOps Helps GitLab Power the First GitLab Commit Virtual, a 24-Hour User Event Unlike Any Other
GitLab and MediaOps Collaborate to Bring GitLab Commit as a Free Global Virtual Event Providing Everyone the Opportunity to Join DevOps Discussions and Network with Thought Leaders from Microsoft, Google, HubSpot and Forrester

BOCA RATON, Fla. — MediaOps, the place for IT to tell its story in the most powerful way, announced it is collaborating with GitLab to help power the first-ever Virtual GitLab Commit Event. The 24-hour conference takes place Aug. 26, bringing together DevOps luminaries from around the globe for a free, interactive learning experience.

The GitLab Commit Virtual community event features eight different content tracks, with more than 80 speakers, including panels, demos and thought-leader presentations. Speakers will showcase the power of community and share DevOps best practices through strategy and technology discussions, lessons learned, behind-the-scenes looks at the development life cycle and more.

“GitLab Commit was created to be a home for DevOps learning and collaboration and tailored with the end user in mind,” said John Jeremiah, product marketing manager at GitLab. “At GitLab, we believe that anyone can contribute. This event will offer the opportunity for attendees around the world to participate and contribute, no matter what time zone they’re in.”

The virtual environment features auditoriums with more than eight different tracks, an expo hall lined with booths featuring interactive chats and downloadable resources, a virtual photo booth, speaker networking sessions via Zoom and behind the scenes interviews. It offers the best of a physical environment in a virtual context combined with the advantages and convenience that a virtual environment offers.

“Partnering with GitLab is exhilarating because of the enthusiasm of both the GitLab team and GitLab community at large,” said Alan Shimel, CEO of MediaOps. “That enthusiasm helps us to reach further and higher to ensure that GitLab Commit Virtual is the biggest, best virtual event we have produced to date. It really is a don’t-miss event for the DevOps World.”

The agenda for GitLab Commit Virtual features a mix of topics including technical sessions, live coding, deep-dives and case studies covering DevSecOps, containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD, open source, all-remote and more.

This year’s event features outstanding sessions from DevOps and 20+ industries, including:
- “The Power of GitLab,” opening keynote by Sid Sibrandij, CEO GitLab.
- “DevOps Works! Why Hasn’t Security Kept Up?” a keynote session by Joni Klippert, StackHawk.
- “DevSecOps in Government and Highly Regulated Industries,” a keynote session by Nicolas Chaillan, U.S. Air Force.
- “Real World DevOps,” by Abel Wang, Microsoft.
- “Why Your Organization Should Embrace the Community Model,” by Karl Cardenas, State Farm.
- “Getting Fuzzy: Blurring the Lines of Traditional QA and Security Testing,” by David DeSantos and Sam Kerr, GitLab.
- “State of the Market: Empowering Developers to Find and Fix Security Flaws,” by Amy DeMartine, Forrester.
- “Leading DevOps Transformation with GitLab Data,” by Bobbi Wenzler and Nicole Schultz Northwestern Mutual.
- “GitLab for Collaboration Beyond Code,” by Molly DeBlanc, GNOME Foundation.
- “How the U.S. Army Cyber School Created ‘Courseware as Code’ with GitLab,” by Ben Allison, U.S. Army Cyber School.
- “Measuring DevOps,” by Nathen Harvey and Dina Graves Portman, Google.
- “How To Create an Equitable and Inclusive Culture That Transcends Physical Walls,” by Eimear Marrinan and Meaghan Williams, HubSpot.
In addition to the sessions, attendees can visit the virtual exhibit hall to interact with partner sponsors including Google Cloud, Oracle, Pulumi, VMWare Tanzu, Chef, Lightstep, RedHat and ServiceNow. The expo hall will be open throughout the event, giving attendees the opportunity to chat with the sponsors and download information at any time.

Registered attendees will also receive a link to access the virtual environment on-demand for up to 30 days after the live event. To see the full agenda and to register, please visit the GitLab Commit Virtual website.

ABOUT GITLAB

GitLab is a DevOps platform built from the ground up as a single application for all stages of the DevOps lifecycle enabling Product, Development, QA, Security, and Operations teams to work concurrently on the same project. GitLab provides a single data store, one user interface, and one permission model across the DevOps life cycle. This allows teams to significantly reduce cycle times through more efficient collaboration and enhanced focus.

Built on Open Source, GitLab works alongside its growing community, which is composed of thousands of developers and millions of users, to continuously deliver new DevOps innovations. More than 100,000 organizations from startups to global enterprises, including Ticketmaster, Jaguar Land Rover, NASDAQ, Dish Network, and Comcast trust GitLab to deliver great software faster.

GitLab is the world’s largest all-remote company, with more than 1,300 team members in 68 countries and regions.

ABOUT MEDIAOPS

MediaOps, the place to tell your story in the most powerful way, is an omniversal media company covering IT industries and practices that are reshaping the world of technology, including DevOps, Cloud-Native, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation. Through a convergence of new media distribution platforms, MediaOps delivers the experiential stories IT professionals need to gain fresh insights and learn new skills. For marketing partners, MediaOps delivers unparalleled access to inform and engage with a highly involved IT community for thought leadership, demand generation and specialized campaigns. MediaOps is not only the most trusted name in technology media, but the most loved as well.
August 25, 2020