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of readiness. But he's not yelling fire in a the-
ater. Whether it's aligning with DoD's CMMC,
or just ensuring your company's data and pro-
cesses are protected, Divyash can see what's
coming. "is is a must-have compliance pro-
gram," he says. "It needs to be taken seriously
and maintained."
One World, One Industry: Opening
New Opportunities in Mexico E
IPC and WHMA have long supported the elec-
tronics assembly and wire harness manufactur-
ing industries in Mexico, but recent regional
growth coupled with supply chain disruptions
necessitated a closer relationship. Lorena Vil-
lanueva, the new director of IPC Mexico, will
be based in Mexico City and her presence will
help IPC provide better support, training, and
engagement with Mexico-based companies
and personnel.
Zentech Appoints Rich Fitzgerald,
Experienced EMS Leader, as
Chairman of the Board E
Zentech Manufacturing is pleased to announce
that Rich Fitzgerald has joined the business as
Chairman of the Board.
Ultra Selected in Six of Seven Categories
for USAF ABMS $950M IDIQ Contract E
Ultra has been awarded a $950 million ceiling
indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity con-
tract for the maturation, demonstration, and
proliferation of capability across platforms
and domains, leveraging open systems design,
modern soware, and algorithm development
in order to enable Joint All Domain Command
and Control ( JADC2).
Ventec's Book on Thermal
Management: The Summer Sequel
You've Been Waiting For E
I-Connect007 is excited to announce the
release of the second title in Ventec's series
on thermal management, e Printed Circuit
Designer's Guide to… ermal Management
with Insulated Metal Substrates, Volume 2. is
second volume covers the latest developments
in the field of thermal management, particu-
larly in insulated metal substrates.
Foundations of the Future: Making
Connections in Milwaukee E
e IPC Education Foundation was fortunate
to attend two events in the Milwaukee, Wis-
consin, area. Wendy Gaston, business develop-
ment manager, represented the IPC Education
Foundation at these events, and it was won-
derful to learn more about her experiences at
them.
Standard of Excellence: Respect for
the Most Preferred Partnership—
Your Employees E
ere are many types of partnerships in busi-
ness, but without a doubt the most impor-
tant one is with our employees. Consider-
ing today's labor shortages, it's critical that we
establish true and appealing partnerships with
our employees.
Time to Get Serious About
CMMC Readiness E
Divyash Patel of MX2 Technology is a lead-
ing cybersecurity expert who's sounding the
alarm about getting your company into a state
