Black Talon Security, a national leader in cybersecurity solutions, has named Paul Blocchi as Director of AI. He previously served as a Senior Cyber Risk Specialist at the firm, which specializes in protecting dental and other healthcare businesses from evolving cyberthreats. In this elevated role, Blocchi will champion the firm’s AI strategic initiatives, focusing on the integration of intelligent automation into internal workflows and the company’s proprietary EAGLEi™ cyber risk management platform. As healthcare organizations rapidly adopt artificial intelligence, Blocchi’s primary mission is to help leadership teams navigate the complex landscape of data security and risk management. His work focuses heavily […]

Continuing its streak of local and industry-level accolades, KDD Marketing recently earned two wins from the 23rd annual Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIA Awards). Acknowledged for its work with The Emerson, a Catskills-based resort and spa, the team ranked first in the website category and third for its integrated marketing campaign. The SIA Awards build on the agency’s recent industry recognition for its work with The Emerson, which also earned honors from the Davey Awards and the American Graphic Design Awards in 2025. Locally, KDD Marketing was named the 2025 Small Business of the Year by the Ulster County Regional Chamber […]

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