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Please give a warm welcome to Tom Quinn, who will be joining the #InnovativeFam as our new Network Engineer! ?? Tom brings over 10 years of experience supporting customer’s IT infrastructure. When asked what he's most looking forward to at Innovative, Tom said, "Meeting new people to help grow my technical knowledge and take on new challenges each day!" ???? Get to know Tom! ?? ?? Rochester Roots: Born and raised in West Irondequoit, Tom's heart belongs to Rochester - even a stint in the Windy City couldn't keep this local away from home! ??? ?? Sound Virtuoso: By day he's in tech, but for 20+ years Tom's been living his best double life - shredding it on guitar and commanding DJ booths from live venues to radio stations! ???? ??? Secret Skills: Move over winter blues - Tom's got the cure with his legendary Mai Tai recipe! This hidden talent brings a taste of the tropics to snowy Rochester! Join us in giving Tom a warm welcome to the team and drop a comment below! ?? #NewHire #WelcomeToTheTeam #InnovativeSolutions #TogetherWeWin

Please give a warm welcome to Rob Hines, who will be joining the #InnovativeFam as our Senior Systems and Cloud Engineer! ?? When asked what he's most excited about joining Innovative, Rob said, "That’s easy, the brilliant people that work here!" ?? Get to know Rob! ?? ?? A true New Yorker: Originally from Canandaigua, NY, Rob and his family now call Farmington home! Rob's living proof that the best adventures sometimes happen right in your own backyard! ?? ?? Passion Projects: A true tech enthusiast, Rob loves PC gaming and is fascinated by all thing’s science, technology, and space! ??? ??? Comfort Cravings: When it comes to comfort food, Rob keeps it classic with pizza and hot dogs! You can't go wrong with these all-American favorites! ?? Join us in giving Rob a warm welcome to the team and drop a comment below! ?? #NewHire #WelcomeToTheTeam #InnovativeSolutions #TogetherWeWin

The February issue of CRN Magazine is out now, featuring our 2025 deep-dive, where we zoom in on the biggest channel and technology trends that will reshape the IT industry and the key channel chiefs, CEOs and companies to keep an eye on this year. You can read the issue online here: https://okt.to/EPzGTd. We spoke with the following solution provider executives for the February cover story to learn where they see the biggest impact given the fast-changing market dynamics: - Corey Kirkendoll, MBA, CISSP, CCSA, CHP, CCIE, CEO, 5K Technical Services - C.R. Howdyshell, CEO, Advizex, a Fulcrum IT Partners company - Justin Copie, CEO, Innovative Solutions - Michael Kanan, chairman and CEO, Inacomp, and president, CommunitySolv - Christopher Cagnazzi, chief innovation officer, Presidio - Max Shier, vice president and CISO, Optiv - David Stinner, founder and president, US itek - Alpesh Shah, vice president of security strategic alliances, Myriad360 - Patrick Shelley, CTO, PKA Technologies, Inc. - Ned Engelke, CTO, EVOTEK - Shahid Ahmed, group executive vice president of new ventures and innovation, NTT - Christopher Regan, managing partner, B&R Business Solutions, LLC - Michael Goldstein, CEO, LAN Infotech, LLC - Rick Wright, CEO, CoreX Corp - Peter Melby, CEO, New Charter Technologies - Kevin Damghani, founder and CEO, ITPartners+

The February issue of CRN magazine explores the transformative technology trends reshaping the IT industry in 2025, spotlighting influential channel chiefs, CEOs, and companies to watch this year. Among the featured insights from industry leaders, our CEO Justin Copie contributes valuable perspective on this year's most significant developments. Discover which innovations are positioned to make the biggest impact: https://lnkd.in/eMGPce-4 #TechTrends #ITIndustry #Innovation2025 #TogetherWeWin

Ready to transform your business in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud? ?? At Innovative, we specialize in seamless cloud migrations that protect your data, optimize costs, and unlock new possibilities for your growing business. Our experienced team provides personalized support every step of the way, from initial assessment to post-migration optimization. ?? Let's explore how moving to AWS can revolutionize your operations. Connect with us to start your cloud journey today! https://hubs.ly/Q037yZxL0 #AWS #CloudMigration #Innovation #AWSPartner #CloudComputing #DigitalTransformation #TogetherWeWin AWS Partners

Today, we're welcoming Finn Gallivan to the #InnovativeFam as our newest Account Executive! ?? When asked what he's most looking forward to, Finn said, "I am very excited to learn from everyone here and to help our clients achieve their goals!" Get to know Finn! ?? ?? Hometown Story: Originally from Rochester, NY, Finn has made NYC his home and is loving life in the big city! ??? ?? Furry Friend: Finn's a proud dog dad to his rescue pup, Benji! Benji is a 4-year-old mixed breed dog who loves to get run around at the local dog park. ?? Sports Enthusiast: A true NY sports fan, Finn cheers for the Bills, Yankees, and Knicks! He loves playing basketball and once completed a marathon with zero training (talk about determination)! ??♂? ??? Favorite Food: Panang Chicken Curry is Finn’s go-to dish, showing his love for Thai cuisine! Join us in giving Finn a warm welcome to the team and drop a comment below! ?? #NewHire #WelcomeToTheTeam #InnovativeSolutions #TogetherWeWin

InfoWorld’s latest article featuring our CTO Travis Rehl explores best practices for preventing AI hallucinations in code, with Travis emphasizing the importance of providing proper context and consistent patterns when working with AI coding tools. https://lnkd.in/gtvcsPuX #TechLeadership #Innovation #GenAI #AWSPartner #DevOps #TogetherWeWin

We are pumped for our new partnership with Eraser. This is a true game-changer for our technical team ?? ??

Our 2025 Sales Kickoff (SKO) at Universal Studios Orlando was more than just an event—it was a powerful moment of alignment, growth, and connection for the entire Innovative family. ?? ? Alignment and Focus: We united around our goals for 2025, gaining clarity on our mission to empower customers with transformative technology solutions. By aligning as a team, we’re ready to achieve big things together. ?? Diverse Perspectives and Personal Growth: Breakout sessions, guest speakers, and candid discussions gave us fresh insights from customers, partners like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and IBM, and external thought leaders. These moments challenged us to grow personally and professionally, ensuring we remain adaptable and ready to address evolving client needs. ?? Customer-Centricity: At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to understanding and serving our customers. By working closely with strategic partners, we’re poised to deliver even more impactful, customized solutions in 2025. ?? Community and Connection:?Having our friends and families join us made the experience truly special. From team collaboration to thrilling rides, we celebrated our bonds and strengthened the sense of belonging that makes Innovative Solutions feel like home. Here’s to a year of innovation, collaboration, and shared success. Together, we’re unstoppable! Special shoutout to all our presenters and contributors: Justin Copie, Evan Tzimas, Timothy Reilley, Travis Rehl, Dominic Brown, Darrin Nelson, Barry Adams, Sean Magin, AJ Rivera, Kevin T. McAuliffe, Walter Rogers, John Engels, Andrew Sinclair, Clint Hahn, Shara Barkovich, Paul Casanova, Kyle Emerson, Jaime Eisenhauer, and Kari Lywood #SKO2025 #CloudTransformation #GenerativeAI #AWS #IBM #TogetherWeWin

Through our collaboration with Healthmetryx, we harnessed #generativeAI on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to combat lung disease—a truly groundbreaking effort. ?? Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e5KRcw_G