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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pacific Office Automation Named 2025 MSP Partner of the Year by Arctic Wolf
Portland, Oregon-based Business Receives Honor from Global Leader in Security Operations BEAVERTON, Ore., June 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific Office Automation (POA), has been named Arctic Wolf MSP Partner of the Year for 2025. This recognition highlights the company's exceptional leadership in cybersecurity, outstanding service delivery, and commitment to helping mutual customers drive innovation and achieve stronger security outcomes. "POA is honored to win this award for the second time! POA takes cyber security seriously not only for our company but for all our customers that work with POA. Arctic Wolf has been a great partner to work with over the years and continues to help Pacific Office Automation and its customers reduce cyber risk," said Chris Miller, VP at Pacific Office Automation. The Arctic Wolf Partner of the Year Awards recognize elite partners who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in helping organizations improve their security operations through Arctic Wolf's portfolio of solutions. Now in their eighth year, the honors celebrate top-performing companies that have shown excellence in security practice, executive alignment, revenue growth, and service. "This year's award winners represent the very best of the Arctic Wolf partner community," said Will Briggs, Senior Vice President, Global Channels, Arctic Wolf. "Each of these organizations has demonstrated exceptional commitment to our shared mission to end cyber risk, helping customers navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape with confidence and resilience. We're proud to recognize their achievements and celebrate the critical role they play in driving meaningful security outcomes." As organizations worldwide face an increasingly complex threat landscape and a persistent cybersecurity talent shortage, over 10,000 organizations globally now rely on the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform to help end cyber risk. Built on an open-XDR architecture and powered by Alpha AI™ technologies, the Aurora Platform is designed to deliver positive security outcomes at scale. Each week, it ingests, parses, enriches, and analyzes over eight trillion security events—transforming overwhelming volumes of data into an average of just one actionable alert per customer per day. About Pacific Office Automation Pacific Office Automation has been in business since 1976, and over time evolved into a leader in Managed IT and office technology solutions. Currently officed in 12 states with just under 1,500 employees, POA continues to grow because of great partners and the customer experience it offers. They handle IT for small- to medium-sized businesses all over the nation with a primary focus to help solve customers' business problems. Pacific Office Automation has taken the guesswork out of choosing technology to make your office function most efficiently. Partnered with best-in-class manufacturers of technology offerings in every aspect, Pacific Office Automation created a single source solution to make technology work for you. Additional Resources For more information about Pacific Office Automation visit For more information about Arctic Wolf, please visit View source version on Contacts Pacific Office Automation media contact: Christie Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Pacific Office Automation Named 2025 MSP Partner of the Year by Arctic Wolf
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pacific Office Automation (POA), has been named Arctic Wolf MSP Partner of the Year for 2025. This recognition highlights the company's exceptional leadership in cybersecurity, outstanding service delivery, and commitment to helping mutual customers drive innovation and achieve stronger security outcomes. 'POA is honored to win this award for the second time! POA takes cyber security seriously not only for our company but for all our customers that work with POA. Arctic Wolf has been a great partner to work with over the years and continues to help Pacific Office Automation and its customers reduce cyber risk,' said Chris Miller, VP at Pacific Office Automation. The Arctic Wolf Partner of the Year Awards recognize elite partners who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in helping organizations improve their security operations through Arctic Wolf's portfolio of solutions. Now in their eighth year, the honors celebrate top-performing companies that have shown excellence in security practice, executive alignment, revenue growth, and service. 'This year's award winners represent the very best of the Arctic Wolf partner community,' said Will Briggs, Senior Vice President, Global Channels, Arctic Wolf. 'Each of these organizations has demonstrated exceptional commitment to our shared mission to end cyber risk, helping customers navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape with confidence and resilience. We're proud to recognize their achievements and celebrate the critical role they play in driving meaningful security outcomes.' As organizations worldwide face an increasingly complex threat landscape and a persistent cybersecurity talent shortage, over 10,000 organizations globally now rely on the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform to help end cyber risk. Built on an open-XDR architecture and powered by Alpha AI™ technologies, the Aurora Platform is designed to deliver positive security outcomes at scale. Each week, it ingests, parses, enriches, and analyzes over eight trillion security events—transforming overwhelming volumes of data into an average of just one actionable alert per customer per day. About Pacific Office Automation Pacific Office Automation has been in business since 1976, and over time evolved into a leader in Managed IT and office technology solutions. Currently officed in 12 states with just under 1,500 employees, POA continues to grow because of great partners and the customer experience it offers. They handle IT for small- to medium-sized businesses all over the nation with a primary focus to help solve customers' business problems. Pacific Office Automation has taken the guesswork out of choosing technology to make your office function most efficiently. Partnered with best-in-class manufacturers of technology offerings in every aspect, Pacific Office Automation created a single source solution to make technology work for you.
India Today
10-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Watch: Masked looters hit Apple store, vandalise shops as LA protest turns chaotic
A protest over immigration raids turned chaotic Monday night in downtown Los Angeles, as masked looters stormed an Apple Store and several other businesses. Police made multiple arrests as violence broke out and stores were vandalised. The city has seen days of public protests since the Trump administration launched a series of immigration raids on Friday. Amidst the chaos, a group of masked men broke into an Apple Store by smashing windows and stealing its products. They also painted graffiti on the building. advertisementVideos shared online showed other stores being vandalised as well -- including an Adidas store, a pharmacy, a marijuana dispensary, and a jewellery shop -- where shelves had been cleared. Officer Chris Miller from the Los Angeles Police Department said, "One woman was arrested at the scene of the Apple Store burglary." According to NBC Los Angeles, he also confirmed that two more people have been arrested. However, authorities have not released an exact number of arrests related to the Monday night the weekend, police had already arrested at least 50 people during unrest. Amongst them was one individual accused of trying to use a Molotov cocktail on police officers. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said some protesters used commercial-grade fireworks against CALL FOR CURFEWDue to the damage and violence, the Historic Core Business Improvement District is urging the city to impose a curfew. Blair Besten, the executive director of the district, also asked for help from the National Guard to keep the area officials and local leaders have condemned the criminal acts that followed the peaceful protest. "Let me be clear: ANYONE who vandalised Downtown or looted stores does not care about our immigrant communities," Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). "You will be held accountable."Earlier that same day, a large group had gathered at Gloria Molina Grand Park for protest. TRUMP WARNS PROTESTS WILL BE MET WITH 'VERY BIG FORCE'US President Donald Trump warned people on Tuesday against protesting at the weekend military parade in Washington marking the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary."For those people that want to protest, they're going to be met with very big force," Trump told reporters in the White House's Oval enforcement agencies are preparing for hundreds of thousands of people to attend Saturday's parade, US Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Matt McCool said on Monday.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Los Angeles riots: Apple Store looted and damaged in downtown, Graffiti painted
The law and order situation in Los Angeles deteriorated as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids turned violent, leading to widespread looting and arrests. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The demonstrations, ongoing for five days, erupted into chaos on Monday night (June 9), with rioters targeting prominent retail locations in downtown Los Angeles. The protests, initially peaceful, began five days ago in response to ICE operations in the city. Viral videos circulating online showed rioters ransacking storefronts, including a prominent Apple Store and the Jordan Flagship Store. Additional targets included an Adidas store, a pharmacy, a marijuana dispensary, and a jewelry store, where merchandise was stolen and windows were smashed. Apple Store looted Images from the scene captured dozens of individuals looting the Apple Store, with some breaking windows to escape. Graffiti was painted on the store's windows, and merchandise was stolen. A jewelry store was also heavily damaged, with shelves cleared of goods. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Officer Chris Miller reported one woman was arrested at the Apple Store burglary, with at least two others detained for looting. The LAPD reported over 100 arrests related to the protests, with 21 individuals detained on Sunday (June 8) alone, including one suspect accused of attempted murder for allegedly using a Molotov cocktail against officers. Local authorities have condemned 'agitators' exploiting the protests for criminal activities. Mayor Karen Bass addressed the violence in a Twitter post, stating, 'Let me be clear: ANYONE who vandalized Downtown or looted stores does not care about our immigrant communities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now You will be held accountable.' Donald Trump calls protestors as 'violent, insurrectionist mobs" President Donald Trump, describing the protesters as 'violent, insurrectionist mobs,' authorized the deployment of 2,000 additional National Guard troops to reinforce security in Los Angeles. The troops are assisting local law enforcement in restoring order following the clashes. Community and Official Reactions The protests have sparked widespread debate, with authorities emphasizing the distinction between peaceful demonstrators and those engaging in criminal acts. The targeting of supermarkets and retail stores has heightened concerns about the economic impact on the city. As the situation remains tense, officials continue to urge calm while vowing to hold perpetrators accountable.
Miami Herald
10-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
USALCO Acquires Fontus Blue to Expand Digital Water Treatment Solutions
USALCO has acquired Fontus Blue, enhancing its capabilities in drinking and wastewater treatment by integrating Fontus Blue's AI-driven Decision Blue® platform, which optimizes water treatment processes. BALTIMORE, MD / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / USALCO, a leader in clean water solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Fontus Blue, an innovative digital solutions provider for water utilities. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone for USALCO as it expands its capabilities to deliver cutting-edge, comprehensive solutions for drinking and wastewater treatment facilities. Fontus Blue, founded in 2011 by Chris Miller, PhD, PE, has built a strong reputation for partnering with water utilities to optimize water treatment processes. Their proprietary algorithms and state-of-the-art Software as a Service (SaaS) platform Decision Blue® empower operators to simplify complex treatment decisions, optimize processes, and manage costs effectively. Decision Blue leverages advanced AI and computational models to provide real-time insights, enabling water treatment plants to forecast and enhance water quality with remarkable precision. "This acquisition represents a transformative step forward in USALCO's mission to deliver innovative and efficient water treatment solutions," said Ken Gayer, CEO of USALCO. "Fontus Blue's expertise in digital water solutions perfectly complements our product portfolio, allowing us to offer unmatched value to our customers. Together, we are uniquely positioned to tackle the evolving challenges of the water industry and ensure safe, high-quality drinking water for communities nationwide." Chris Miller, CEO of Fontus Blue, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership. "Joining forces with USALCO is a tremendous opportunity to amplify the impact of our technology and bring Decision Blue to more customers. We are proud to integrate our expertise in digital innovation with USALCO's long-standing leadership in water treatment chemistry. The Fontus Blue technology is also a wonderful complement to USALCO's digital services offerings, which are now operating and being installed in multiple water treatment facilities." Integrating Fontus Blue's digital capabilities into USALCO's portfolio underscores its commitment to enhancing its service offerings for water treatment facilities. USALCO will now provide a seamless combination of leading chemical solutions and digital decision-support services, empowering water utilities with the tools to achieve unparalleled efficiency and performance. "This partnership is a game-changer for the industry," said Terry Waldo, Chief Commercial Officer of USALCO. "By combining USALCO's chemical expertise with Fontus Blue's groundbreaking Decision Blue platform, we are setting a new standard for water treatment solutions. Together, we are poised to redefine how water treatment plants operate, delivering safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective processes for our customers." About USALCO USALCO is a premier provider of water treatment solutions for municipal and commercial customers across the United States. It offers bespoke formulated chemistries, innovative digital technologies, and an industry-leading product portfolio to address diverse water treatment challenges. Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, USALCO has 33 manufacturing and distribution facilities nationwide. Visit for more information. About Fontus Blue Fontus Blue partners with water utilities to implement innovative digital water solutions, leveraging the deep technical expertise of their team. Fontus Blue has earned a strong reputation for collaborating with water utilities to optimize their treatment processes by deploying Decision Blue® and Virtual Jar® for many use cases, including turbidity removal and filter operations, TOC removal, disinfection management, and DBP management. Their services simplify treatment decisions, optimize processes, and manage costs. Contact Information Trevor Hildebrandt Vice President Marketingthildebrandt@ SOURCE: USALCO press release
