Kimberly Nielsen, CEO, Quoted in Article: "ASCII Group Still a ‘Trusted Community’ for Channel Players 40 Years Later"
Troy, Michigan January 11, 2024- Recently, Kimberly Nielsen, Computer Technologies Inc's CEO, was invited to provide her thoughts on the benefits of an ASCII Group Inc. membership. Kim has been a member for over 30 years and believes that the benefits that ASCII provides have changed as the industry evolved, but one benefit has lasted throughout the years: “The community of IT businesspeople that are willing to help their fellow community members whenever needed.” Read More...
Computer Technologies, Inc. Announces Commitment to Global Efforts Advocating for Cybersecurity and Online Behavior Change during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Troy, Michigan October 1, 2021 - Computer Technologies, Inc. today announced its commitment to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held annually in October, by signing up as a 2021 Champion and joining a growing global effort to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy. The Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champions Program is a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals committed to the Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme of ‘Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.’ Read More...
Kimberly Nielsen, CEO, Quoted in Article: "Women In Tech – How To Thrive In A Male-Dominated Industry"
Troy, Michigan June 18, 2021 - Recently, Kimberly Nielsen, Computer Technologies Inc's CEO, was invited to join other The ASCII Group members to provide comment on the ASCII Insight article "Women In Tech – How To Thrive In A Male-Dominated Industry".
The panel answered questions about the unique challenges (and how to overcome them) that come with being a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry. When asked "What is the number one thing men can do to be allies of women in tech?", Nielsen responded "Just realize that anyone can be a great tech, even though you don’t see many of us women in the industry, we have excellent skills. Try to shed your unconscious biases that if it’s a woman they can’t know what they are doing. Welcome us and you might just learn something you didn’t know about tech and dealing with clients and problems." Read More...
Troy, MI Woman-Owned IT Support and Cyber Security Company, Celebrates 30 Years of Technology Innovation
Troy, Michigan May 26, 2021 - Computer Technologies, Inc. (www.cti-mi.com), a Technology Solutions Provider and Cybersecurity company headquartered in Troy, Michigan, today announced the start of a yearlong celebration of its 30th Anniversary. For three decades, Computer Technologies Inc. has been a leading technology solutions provider for a variety of fast-growing businesses throughout the area.
Computer Technologies was founded in 1991 as an IT service firm that specialized in delivering the highest level of professional computer IT services designed for fast growing small to medium organizations and local governments. While this focus has not changed, the technology being used by businesses has evolved at a rapid pace. From its initial roots in ‘break fix IT’, to Managed Service Provider, and currently as a Cybersecurity expert, Computer Technologies, Inc. continues to deliver the solutions and services that small businesses require as the technology landscape changes. Read More...
The ASCII Group Appoints Kimberly Nielsen, CEO of Troy, MI Woman Owned Cloud Computing and IT Support Company, to its Member Advisory Board
Troy, Michigan May 29, 2019 - The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, VARs and Solution Providers, has announced the appointment of Michigan-based technology expert Kimberly Nielsen of Computer Technologies, Inc. to its Member Advisory Board. The Board includes a select group of IT professionals from various sectors of technology, who collaborate to provide input on ASCII membership and initiatives.
Comprised of representatives from 15 member businesses from across North America, the Member Advisory Board works with ASCII headquarters on a regular basis to discuss new alliances, member programs, peer-to-peer networking opportunities for members, and overall ways to bring value to the growing membership community. In addition to her industry knowledge and expertise, Nielsen has been a member of The ASCII Group for over 20 years. Read More...
Founder Of Local Troy IT Business, Celebrating 25 Years Of Simplifying Local Government And Small Business IT, Was Honored To Sit On Exclusive Panel
Troy, Michigan June 1, 2016 - Kim Nielsen, founder and president of Computer Technologies, Inc. (www.cti-mi.com), a Cloud Computing Solutions Provider and IT Support Company headquartered in Troy, MI was selected to sit on an exclusive panel on June 1 for Tech Data’s Channel Link on Women in the Channel. The honor coincides with the 25th anniversary of Nielsen’s company. Other women on the panel included: Linda Rendleman, director at Microsoft Corporation; Linda Weller, president at Info Advantage Inc.; Berinda Post, director of channel sales US/Canada at Brocade and Jennifer Langan, director of mobile computing product marketing for Samsung.
The Tech Data panel dealt with addressing the impact of workplace diversity on a company's sustainability, allowing for more creative business solutions for both businesses and their clients. Data shows that a diverse workforce contributes to direct profit. Nielsen and this Channel Link’s panel discussed how to build an environment of inclusion for a diverse workforce. Topics on the addendum included: gender specific challenges; how women in the workplace can gain visibility and exposure; how women can better establish themselves in the company; and in general, how to become a successful businesswoman. Read More...
Troy, MI Cloud Computing Solutions Provider and IT Support Company Wins Business Growth Award
Clients Win With The Combined Knowledge and Expertise of the Team
Troy, Michigan August 12, 2013 - Computer Technologies, Inc. (www.cti-mi.com),
a Cloud Computing Solutions Provider and IT Support Company headquartered in Troy, MI is pleased to announce that it was awarded the Robin Robins Producers Club Accountability Group of the Quarter award for Q2 2013.
“We couldn’t have done it without the help of my colleagues”, said Kim Nielsen, Chief Technology Strategist and Founder of Computer Technologies. “The award is given as a group, and we weren’t alone in receiving it. Everyone worked hard at building our businesses this year and it’s really starting to show” Nielsen went on, referencing the other members in the group; Jay Parisi of Aegis Technology Partners (www.aegistp.com), Keith Carrizosa of Azure Horizons (www.azure-horizons.com), Bob Milliken of Cascadia Systems Group (www.cascadiasystemsgroup.com), Matt Weaver of Echo Systems (www.echosystems.us), Bob Michie of MetroMSP (www.metromsp.com), Sean Robertson of Strategic Technology Associates, Inc (www.stai.ca) and Kevin Justus of Shoreline Information Technologies (www.shorelineit.com). Read More...
