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Everfree.org is an extraordinary organization doing critical work to combat human trafficking and restore freedom and dignity to survivors. While this crisis often goes unseen, it impacts lives every day. This January, during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we invite you to pause, reflect, and take action. Join us in honoring this important cause and supporting the work that helps create pathways to safety, hope, and lasting change. Donate today and be part of the solution.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and this Sunday, January 11, is #WearBlueDay. At BlackHawk Data, we believe awareness leads to action. For several years, we have raised awareness internally and partnered with EverFree to help combat human trafficking and raise support for survivors. The reality is hard to ignore: • Nearly 50 million people are living in modern slavery today • Less than 1% ever access care • One-third of detected victims are children EverFree is changing this through survivor-led, tech-powered care across 11 countries. Their Freedom Lifemap connects survivors to individualized support, tracks progress, and helps break cycles of exploitation. How you can help: • Wear blue on Sunday • Repost or share to spread awareness • Donate through our link. All donations this month through the link below will be matched by BlackHawk Data to double the impact. Donate here for matching: https://hubs.li/Q03-fHdk0 Together, we can help create awareness, restore freedom, and support lasting change.

Choosing quality over quantity is key. During our panel, ✨Pam Johansen M.S.O.D. reminded us that it’s not about how many tasks you take on, because more will always pile up. What accelerates your career journey is being intentional about your priorities and doing excellent work on what matters most. Watch the full panel: https://hubs.li/Q03Zw0_S0

Our 2025 was one to remember. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. We're looking forward to an amazing 2026 together!

As we approach 2026, it's worth rethinking how we define progress. In our recent Women In Tech Roundtable, Alex Stanton shared her perspective on career growth. She looks at her career as a grid instead of a ladder. One year, three years, five years, ten years. Skills learned, experiences gained, relationships built. Every role fills a box. Every opportunity teaches something transferable. It is a great reminder that career growth is not always about the next rung, but about building a well-rounded path that actually aligns with what you want. For more great insight, watch the full panel: https://hubs.li/Q03Zdq100

Happy Holidays from all of us at BlackHawk Data! Wishing you a season filled with joy and holiday cheer!

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The future of network security is Zero Trust. As more companies move away from VPNs, Cloudflare is leading the charge in providing a simpler, faster, and more secure solution. Is your company ready for the shift? #ZeroTrust #Cloudflare #VPNReplacement  https://oal.lu/RD3b1

We’re still riding the energy from the Women of the Channel Leadership Summit East and the CRN Women of the Year Awards Gala. Thank you to our amazing panelists for a stellar Women in Tech Roundtable, and thank you to everyone who joined us in person or online. It was great seeing so many friends at the conference and making new connections. We truly love and appreciate this community that always has our back. We can’t wait to do it all over again soon!

Do you have any non-negotiables for your job? Our CEO Maryann Pagano didn’t have many early in her career. She was focused on moving fast, saying yes, and trying to prove she belonged. But over time she realized how important it is to identify what truly matters before the climb gets steep. Now her non-negotiables are self-respect, integrity, and purpose. Those three guide how she shows up, what she commits to, and the kind of work she wants to be part of. When you know your non-negotiables, decisions become clearer, boundaries become easier to hold, and your career path becomes more intentional. That’s a big part of what we unpacked in our roundtable, Lessons From The Climb: What I Wish I Knew Sooner. Success in the channel isn’t linear. It looks more like a jungle gym, full of unexpected moves, pauses, pivots, and the moments that reshape who you are as a leader. Watch the full replay to learn more about speaking up, taking risks, walking away when something no longer fits, and how the toughest moments often become the strengths you lean on later. Full replay here: https://hubs.li/Q03YGkVh0