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Welcome to the 5th edition of the Info-Governance eNewsletter. As usual, I have the list of monthly activities of the IT and Governance associations in Puerto Rico. If you're interested, register on their web sites which I identify below. Please send suggestions and comments to jrobles@coqui.net or visit www.johnrrobles.com. If you no longer wish to receive the Info-Governance newsletter, unsubscribe.
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| Technology and Governance News |
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On May 13, 2010, the Puerto Rico Cloud Computing (and Green Computing) User Group had its first meeting. Results of the meeting included the planning for our first User Group meeting. In this first meeting of PRCCUG we will invite Cloud Computing and Green Computing vendors to participate in a panel discussion on the use of these technologies in Puerto Rico. Our audience will include interested persons in government, as well as, private enterprises. Our agenda for the year will include the formation of the group with the a board of directors and a work plan to stimulate discussions of Cloud Computing and Green Computing in Puerto Rico. If you are interested in being part of this new group, please contact me. Let me know what your interests are and if you're willing to be part of the organizing committee. We hope to have our first User Group meeting in September 2010. Access and browse our library of Cloud Computing information here. |
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An important part of this newsletter is the identification of professional associations that provide training and seminars to information technology, governance, security, and other professionals in Puerto Rico. We will publish all activities and seminars of these associations so that each professional can select which seminar or training to attend for their own professional growth, as well as, the accumulation of Continuing Professional Credits for their certification requirements. |
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Information System Security Association (ISSA) - Puerto Rico |
ISSA Puerto Rico is the local chapter of the Information Systems Security Association® (ISSA). ISSA is the largest international, not-for-profit association specifically for security professionals. It offers the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. More information. |
| Date: | Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
| Theme: | Five ITIL Processes Essential for Information Security |
| Speaker: | Ana Cecilia Delgado, The Lean IT Group |
| Time: | 6:30pm |
| Cost: | Members - Free; Non Members - $15 |
| CPE Credits: | 2 hours. |
| Place: | Salon de Usos Multiples A, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya (BBVA), Milla de Oro, Hato Rey. More information. |
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News from PRiMEX |
PRiMEX is a private non-profit organization, organized in 1986 through the initiative of Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) and the Manufacturing Extension Partnersip (MEP), a program under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). As a part of a national network, PRiMEX supports the needs of all Puerto Rico's small and medium enterprises (SME's) by providing services to improve their business processes. More information. |
| Date: | Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
| Theme: | Contabilidad de Costos No Tradicional |
| Speaker: | Various |
| Time: | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Cost: | $185.00 |
| Place: | Area Metro More Information. |
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News from The Institute of Internal Auditors - Puerto Rico |
The Puerto Rico chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors was founded in 1973. It serves internal audit professionals in municipal, state and federal government as well as private corporations and financial institutions. More information. |
| Date: | Tuesday, May 27, 2010 |
| Theme: | Asamblea Anual 20 |
| Speaker: | Various |
| Time: | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Cost: | Members - Free; Non Members - 40.00 |
| CPE Credits: | 4 hours. |
| Place: | Universidad Interamericana de Bayamón, Salon de Multiusos. More information. |
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News from ISACA Puerto Rico |
ISACA Puerto Rico is the local chapter of ISACA an internacional association that serves IT Governance professionals. The local chapter was established in 1984 and currently has approximately 270 members. They offer the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certifications. More information. |
| Date: | Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
| Theme: | IT Regulatory Compliance Initiatives |
| Speaker: | Sandra Fonseca, DBA, CISA, CISM and Eduardo Cardin, CISA, CISM, CCP |
| Time: | 6:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Cost: | Members - Free; Non Members - $20.00 |
| CPE Credits: | 2 hours. |
| Place: | BBVA, Hato Rey - Salón de Actividades, Primer Piso. More information |
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News from the Project Management Institute (PMI) - Puerto Rico |
PMIPR is the Puerto Rico chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI). It was founded in 1998 and currently has over 300 members. It serves professionals that work or are interested in Project Management. More information. |
| Date: | Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
| Theme: | TBD |
| Speaker: | TBD |
| Time: | 6:00pm |
| Place: | Johnny's Restaurant, San Juan. More information. |
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News from the "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" |
The “Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico” was established by law in 1973. It serves all persons practicing public accounting are obligated to be members of the “Colegio”. It provides training and services to promote professional excellence. More information. The "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" has various monthly educational activities. More information. The "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" also has various monthly Information Systems Seminars. More information. |
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News from "La Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico" |
La mision de La Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico es fortalecer el desarrollo de sus socios proveyendo conocimientos, representatividad multisectorial y protegiendo los valores y fundamentos de la libre empresa. More information. The "Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico" has various monthly activities. More information. |
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Other Professional Associations: |
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News from The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association (CFE) -
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Internet Society of Puerto Rico - More information |
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Puerto Rico PASS - Professional Association of SQL Server - More information |
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InfraGard - More information |
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Asociación de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico - More Information |
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itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group - More information |
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