This year’s Central Illinois Cyber (CIC24) event, hosted by Pearl Technology on October 16, was a vibrant gathering of cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts. The event was packed with insightful talks, engaging activities, and valuable networking opportunities.
On Saturday, October 19, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois held its 16th annual Stand Down for Homeless and At-Risk Veterans. This event is free for veterans, and they receive winter clothing (coats, boots, gloves, hats, etc.), along with services such as haircuts, health screenings, flu shots, diabetic care, and hygiene products. The veterans also receive information and support on topics such as veterans’ benefits, mental health, maintaining sobriety, legal guidance, and medical issues.
As the associate AV technician at Pearl Technology, Mateo Beeney helps ensure jobs run smoothly through preparation before the job even begins. He works as part of the audiovisual solutions team to help manage the team of technicians and ensure client installations are completed on time.
As Director of Audiovisual Operations at Pearl Technology, Joseph Bohna is involved in many aspects of the company’s AV integration services. His role is vital to helping audiovisual solutions meet client expectations and goals.
We are thrilled to announce that Joseph Bohna, one of our star employees, has been honored as one of Commercial Integrator’s 40 Influencers Under 40 for 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights Joseph’s exceptional contributions to the commercial AV industry and his unwavering commitment to excellence. Each year, Commercial Integrator’s 40 Under 40 list shines a spotlight on young, up-and-coming rockstars whose significant contributions belie their years. This initiative, which began in 2014, has grown to become CI’s most eagerly anticipated annual offering, providing a glimpse into the future leaders of the commercial AV industry.
On Monday, August 19, 2024, Pearl Technology hosted its premier technology event at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, featuring the latest in audiovisual technology—conferencing, video walls, digital signage, audio, video displays, collaboration, and more! In addition, Pearl Technology had an exhibit that highlighted cybersecurity, data centers, IT solutions, and AV solutions.
Pearl Technology recently helped sponsor the 2024 STEM Academy at Goodwill Commons in Peoria. The program was open to youth 14- to 16-year-olds and was a great success! During the weeklong event (July 15–19), students dived into the world of cutting-edge technology by exploring virtual and augmented reality. As part of this year’s STEM Academy, students learned to program Meta Quest 3 headsets and studied XR (extended reality), an umbrella term that covers augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality.
As a security analyst at Pearl Technology, Yvonne Murphy helps safeguard clients’ information systems. By investigating potential incidents, she documents proactive actions to help prevent incidents from occurring to protect their systems.
As an account executive focused on cybersecurity at Pearl Technology, Jennifer McKeever helps provide best-in-class technologies to our clients, delivering defense-in-depth solutions and proactive cutting-edge strategies with a zero-trust approach.
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