mySidewalk

Clunky numbers, convoluted software and competing demands are all-too-common hurdles when working with data. mySidewalk eliminates those barriers so community leaders can get to work doing what they do best— making a difference. By democratizing data, offering in-depth analysis and data-driven storytelling, we equip changemakers with tools to build more dynamic, vibrant communities. We are fueled by the idea that everyone, not just experts, should be able to find and understand information to influence and impact change. Across the country, leaders in public policy, health care, public safety, transportation and more leverage our innovative, customized solutions to help them better serve their communities. When you work with us, data is no longer daunting — it’s simple, impactful and empowering. Data changes the story. Stories change the world. To learn more about what we do, how we do it and who we help, connect with us at mysidewalk.com.

parex technology

Parex Technology is a Microsoft partner and specialist, focused on providing reactive and proactive support for medium to large-size enterprise clients. Parex supports Microsoft client needs across the stack, helping them get the most from their investment. Parex is staffed with senior Microsoft-certified engineers that can act as an extension to clients' IT teams, including advisory services on Microsoft cloud computing and licensing, consulting and architecture, software support and staffing, or any combination of the above. Parex Technology serves businesses, enterprises, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and government entities.

Fybr®

Fybr created an award winning IoT platform with the ability to rapidly prototype and connect virtually any low data-rate sensor to its network. The secure platform is extensible and can adapt to evolving technologies. Fybr built a low power, low data rate network that delivers accurate data to sense and control critical systems in even the harshest environments – providing actionable insights to save time, money and resources. Fybr’s Smart City solution provides sophisticated real-time data analytics capable of decision making at the edge, enabling a sustainable future.

KansasCityCIO

KansasCityCIO is one of 40+ chapters in the Inspire Leadership Network, a national membership organization comprised exclusively of CIOs from public and private businesses, government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit institutions. KansasCityCIO exists to help CIOs thrive in today’s most challenging C-suite executive role. The chapter regularly convenes leading CIOs and fosters meaningful relationships by hosting non-commercial, member-led programs—helping CIOs gain leadership advantage. We create opportunities for technology leaders to engage in substantive, issues-based discussion related to their industries and profession. Members benefit by collaborating with others, building meaningful relationships, and promoting professional development through executive events that facilitate valuable interaction among senior-level experts. MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION Members must be a Greater Kansas City-based CIO or equivalent senior technology leader for an organization with at least $100 million annual revenue. Organizations over $1 billion qualify for a second membership and organizations over $5 billion may enroll a third member – provided the organization’s primary technology leader is a member in good standing. ABOUT THE ORBIE AWARDS The ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. Since its inception in 1998, over 500 technology leaders have received the prestigious ORBIE Award. The ORBIE honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership.

innovative business technologies, inc.

IBT is a SOC II compliant Cloud Service Provider and Managed IT Service organization with an emphasis on security and high availability. Under our Cloud Service Portfolio, we offer Hosted Data, Voice, and Data Protection Services. Our cloud data service includes server, desktop, and application hosting with built-in Disaster Recovery via our site resilient infrastructure. Our cloud voice service allows dispersed office locations and remote workers to operate under a single virtual roof with features, such as forwarding, transfer of calls, conferencing, and many others that would be available in an enterprise-class phone system. Data Protection services include secure Offsite Backup and Disaster Recovery. Our offsite backup, powered by Veeam Cloud Connect, is an excellent way to ensure the safe keeping of backups and eliminate the need for offsite rotation of media. For data that carries more stringent RPO requirements, the real-time byte level replication of our Disaster Recovery service, fueled by Carbonite's Double-Take, is perfect. All of IBT’s cloud services operate out of top tiered SOC II compliant data centers that far exceed the redundant infrastructure and security requirements of today. In addition to our Cloud Services, our Managed IT solutions offer IT leadership, audits and assessments, data migration services, and a variety of technical support to supplement existing IT staff. With all that said, our primary goal is to grow our relationship with our customers and be an integral part in their success.