Welcome, and thanks for taking the time to read our monthly Mitel news recap.
September is naturally a time of change, as many of us return to our regular work routines and prepare for the shift in the seasons.
At Mitel, it also brought significant leadership news as we welcomed Mike Robinson as our new CEO. A veteran telecom leader, Mike has hit the ground running with a visit to Ottawa, where he hosted a global town hall with staff, followed by a stop in Chicago for our first Mitel Next Road Show. We have more information on his appointment below, as well as his immediate priorities.
Also in this edition, we get an early jump on Cybersecurity Month with expert insights on how businesses can manage cyber threats and address hidden weaknesses in their security systems.
Ok, let’s get to the news!
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UC Today: Mitel Names Mike Robinson as New CEO to Steer Post-Restructuring Growth
Mike’s appointment was covered by several tech and trade publications in both North America and Europe. This article from UC Today features insights from analyst Zeus Kerravala, who provides his take on the timing of the news and what it means for Mitel’s go-forward strategy.
Distributique: Mitel recrute Michael Robinson comme CEO
Additional coverage of our leadership news appeared in Technology Reseller and Telecom Handel, as well as this update from French telecom publication Distributique. It highlights Mike’s experience as a CEO and CFO, while recapping recent Mitel news.
Ottawa Business Journal: Q&A: New Mitel CEO Mike Robinson on what financial ‘do-over’ means for telecom giant
For his first interview, Mike sat down with David Sali from the Ottawa Business Journal. During this Q&A, they discuss our new CEO’s immediate priorities and his vision for the company. They also cover the impact of AI, the significance of Mitel’s presence in Ottawa, and why businesses need to be constantly aware of the rapid pace of change in the world around us.
Forbes: 20 Tech Experts On How To Fix Hidden Weaknesses In Emergency Systems
Last month, Mitel’s CTO, Luiz Domingos, was part of a panel of 20 technology experts who shared insights for Forbes Tech Council on addressing the hidden weaknesses within emergency systems. The topic gained attention after a widespread 911 outage in Pennsylvania over the summer. Luiz underscored how outdated or siloed infrastructure can make critical systems vulnerable to outages and that hybrid cloud architectures can help organizations ensure greater resilience while offering more flexibility.
The Cyber Business Podcast: How Collaboration and Risk Governance Shape Security Strategy with Bill Dunnion
While cybersecurity is especially top of mind in October, it’s an everyday concern for CISOs. Bill Dunnion wears that hat for Mitel, and he recently sat down with The Cyber Business Podcast to discuss how collaboration and risk governance shape security strategy and how Mitel integrates cybersecurity into its business operations to ensure global communications remain secure and resilient.
That’s all for this month! Don't forget to check the Mitel newsroom for the latest updates.
