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Al Bawaba
03-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Lenovo and Bellevue University Team Up to Offer Supply Chain and Logistics Education to Deliver 'Smarter Technology for All'
Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, recognized in the top 10 in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25, and Bellevue University, one of the nation's top online universities, are teaming up to develop the next generation of supply chain professionals.'We believe that bringing real-world Global Supply Chain experience and learning directly into an education curriculum is precisely the optimal way to upskill the workforce of the future,' said Ben Massie, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Lenovo. 'Teaming up with Bellevue allows us to attract the right talent using the right technology and deliver on our mission to make 'smarter technology for all' a reality.'As a preferred higher education institution tapped to team up with Lenovo to offer supply chain short-term learning, Bellevue will leverage the breadth and depth of Lenovo's supply chain expertise across its diverse learner and corporate partner continued, 'With a network of over 30 manufacturing sites across nine markets, Lenovo's supply chain is one of our core strengths. By bringing our real-life case studies and insights into the curriculum, we aim to equip students with the skills to succeed in the complex and dynamic working environment. Partnering with Bellevue University, which has a strong track record of working with organizations, allows us to share our knowledge and together build the supply chain experts of the future."According to a 2024 McKinsey & Company report, a shortage of talent, particularly digital talent, continues to hinder companies' supply chain transformation efforts. Ninety percent of companies surveyed in the report said they lack sufficient talent to meet digitization individuals who enroll in the Supply Chain Operations & Project Management Certificate of Completion can gain sought-after skills through two three-credit hour courses – Management of Supply Chain Operations and Advanced Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. The master's-level courses can be taken concurrently, allowing learners to complete the certificate of completion in under eight months.'With a deep focus on employee growth planning, we're uniquely qualified to help adult learners and the employers we partner with upskill or reskill their supply chain workforce,' said Dr. Rich Lombardo, Executive Director of Bellevue University's Workforce Skills Academy. 'Working together, we can ensure that the next generation has the skills and knowledge needed to deal with the complexities that are ever-present in global supply chains.'Lenovo's global supply chain leadership provides a singular resource for students and professionals to understand how diversifying manufacturing operations and supply chain resources helps companies thrive during unpredictable periods—a proven, real-world arena for students to apply their education. Lenovo also deploys original AI solutions across its own operations, prioritizes sustainability, and pioneers essential, end-to-end cybersecurity offerings. Dr. Lombardo added that those who complete the Bellevue-Lenovo program will receive two digital badges, a certificate of completion, and six graduate-level credit hours transferable to a master's degree.
Business Upturn
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Lenovo and Bellevue University Team Up to Offer Supply Chain and Logistics Education to Deliver 'Smarter Technology for All'
Bellevue, Neb., United States: Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, recognized in the top 10 in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25, and Bellevue University, one of the nation's top online universities, are teaming up to develop the next generation of supply chain professionals. 'We believe that bringing real-world Global Supply Chain experience and learning directly into an education curriculum is precisely the optimal way to upskill the workforce of the future,' said Ben Massie, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Lenovo. 'Teaming up with Bellevue allows us to attract the right talent using the right technology and deliver on our mission to make 'smarter technology for all' a reality.' As a preferred higher education institution tapped to team up with Lenovo to offer supply chain short-term learning, Bellevue will leverage the breadth and depth of Lenovo's supply chain expertise across its diverse learner and corporate partner network. Massie continued, 'With a network of over 30 manufacturing sites across nine markets, Lenovo's supply chain is one of our core strengths. By bringing our real-life case studies and insights into the curriculum, we aim to equip students with the skills to succeed in the complex and dynamic working environment. Partnering with Bellevue University, which has a strong track record of working with organizations, allows us to share our knowledge and together build the supply chain experts of the future.' According to a 2024 McKinsey & Company report, a shortage of talent, particularly digital talent, continues to hinder companies' supply chain transformation efforts. Ninety percent of companies surveyed in the report said they lack sufficient talent to meet digitization goals. Now, individuals who enroll in the Supply Chain Operations & Project Management Certificate of Completion can gain sought-after skills through two three-credit hour courses – Management of Supply Chain Operations and Advanced Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. The master's-level courses can be taken concurrently, allowing learners to complete the certificate of completion in under eight months. 'With a deep focus on employee growth planning, we're uniquely qualified to help adult learners and the employers we partner with upskill or reskill their supply chain workforce,' said Dr. Rich Lombardo, Executive Director of Bellevue University's Workforce Skills Academy. 'Working together, we can ensure that the next generation has the skills and knowledge needed to deal with the complexities that are ever-present in global supply chains.' Lenovo's global supply chain leadership provides a singular resource for students and professionals to understand how diversifying manufacturing operations and supply chain resources helps companies thrive during unpredictable periods—a proven, real-world arena for students to apply their education. Lenovo also deploys original AI solutions across its own operations, prioritizes sustainability, and pioneers essential, end-to-end cybersecurity offerings. Dr. Lombardo added that those who complete the Bellevue-Lenovo program will receive two digital badges, a certificate of completion, and six graduate-level credit hours transferable to a master's degree. About Lenovo Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. About Bellevue University's Workforce Skills Academy Through the Workforce Skills Academy, Bellevue University empowers organizations to transform their workforce with innovative employee growth strategies, consultation and assessment support, custom funding solutions and industry-relevant offerings. The Workforce Skills Academy is rooted in Bellevue University, a non-profit university founded in 1966 that today has more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation's top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission ( View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Forbes
30-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Agentic AI: The Next Leap In Container-Based Threat Detection
Ranga Premsai - Technical fellow in Cybersecurity and identity management. As organizations race to adopt AI-powered applications, the cybersecurity threat landscape is evolving just as rapidly. At the intersection of innovation and risk lies a growing challenge: How do we secure containerized AI workloads that operate with dynamic access privileges and autonomy? Agentic AI systems capable of independent decision-making have emerged not only as a computational advancement, but also as a critical force multiplier in modern cybersecurity. By leveraging agentic AI for container-based threat detection, organizations can move from reactive security to proactive defense, especially within the realm of identity and access management (IAM). As a technical fellow focused on cybersecurity at Bellevue University, this is something I've been involved in for quite some time now, and I'd like to share my insights on the future of agentic AI with you in this article. In today's cloud-native environments, containerization accelerates deployment but complicates security. Each container may spin up with its own permissions, APIs and ephemeral lifespans, creating a perfect storm for lateral movement and privilege escalation attacks if not managed properly. Traditional IAM approaches involving static rules, manual approvals and periodic reviews are no longer sufficient. We need intelligent, real-time systems that adapt as containers launch, communicate and terminate. Unlike traditional AI models trained to recognize patterns within constrained datasets, agentic AI introduces the notion of context-aware autonomy. These agents operate within defined parameters but can make real-time decisions based on behavioral analysis, risk signals and continuous policy evaluation. Imagine a container running a machine learning job suddenly initiating outbound API calls to services outside its scope. An agentic AI engine can detect this behavior, cross-reference it with learned norms and automatically isolate the container—all without human intervention. Integrating agentic AI into a container security model enhances IAM at three critical layers: 1. Behavioral Access Intelligence: Agentic AI models learn normal patterns of access across containers, users and services. Deviations such as privilege creep or suspicious privilege elevation trigger adaptive response actions. 2. Autonomous Policy Enforcement: Instead of relying on static rules, agentic AI refines policies dynamically. For example, if a container suddenly accesses identity stores or credential vaults, the system can quarantine access and prompt step-up authentication. 3. Audit and Explainability: One often overlooked benefit of agentic systems is their ability to explain decisions. This is essential for IAM teams navigating compliance, audit trails and zero-trust initiatives. For security leaders, this isn't just about adopting another AI capability; it's about rethinking access governance in AI-native ecosystems. Agentic AI doesn't replace IAM teams; it empowers them with visibility, agility and control. However, implementation requires careful consideration. During my time in the industry, I've learned that guardrails must be clearly defined to avoid decision-making drift. Governance structures should include review cycles, simulation environments and risk tolerance thresholds. When done right, agentic AI acts not as a rogue decision-maker, but as a trusted security co-pilot. In a world where digital identities are increasingly interwoven with AI operations, agentic AI offers a path forward: secure, autonomous and intelligent IAM that can scale with innovation, agility and resilience. As enterprise infrastructures become more dynamic and AI systems gain greater autonomy, the need for adaptive security frameworks becomes not just important, but essential. Agentic AI can enable us to move beyond static controls and embrace a responsive, risk-aware model of identity governance. As someone deeply engaged in cybersecurity leadership and AI strategy, I believe this approach will define the next generation of intelligent, context-aware access governance will serve as a foundation for trust in tomorrow's cloud-native and AI-driven digital ecosystems. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
