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Newsletter - January 2017
Welcome to the azad technology partners e-newsletter. As always, we look forward to your feedback as well as contributions to make this monthly newsletter an effective communication platform for our employees and business partners. Please continue to e-mail your suggestions and feedback to e-news@azad.com .
Cheers to the New Year
Wishing a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year to all employees and business partners who have contributed to the company's success over the years. 2016 was another great year for the firm and we look forward to continued success and lasting relationships in 2017! 
Employees
azad After Work Happy Hour

Get ready to mark your calendars for the next after work happy hour and help beat the winter blues. Stay tuned in the next couple of weeks for details on the venue and date.  We look forward to seeing everyone soon and enjoying another fun afternoon together!
LifeWise's "Actively Northwest"

With the start of a new year, many of us set goals either towards healthier living or to try and enjoy life more fully. Lifewise wants to remind you that "Actively Northwest" is there to help you with your journey in 2017. Actively Northwest is an online resource for those lucky enough to call the Pacific Northwest their home. It provides healthy eating and fitness tips, motivational stories, and local events that will help you get the most out of your region and inspire you to live in good health. Read the latest here to see how you can achieve "Northwellness".
As a Reminder

If any of your contact information has changed within the last year (i.e. address, phone numbers, emergency contact information, etc.) and azad administration has not already been notified, please do so either by phone at (503) 617-9490 or by email to admin@azad.com, so all files and records may be updated.
Leadership
Change Management is a Key Driver of 
Business Transformation
By: Suraj Mohandas

Anytime a company looks to introduce a new, complex technology there is bound to be a need for change management for that technology to be effective. Companies are increasingly implementing complex analytics technologies into their business strategy and are 6 times more likely to deliver results if they couple these technologies with effective change management, according to a recent study by Prosci, an independent change management research company. Continue reading for steps on how to adopt effective change management strategies.
Technology
Breaking Down the Current State of C++ 17
By: David Bolton

Thirty-three years after C++ first appeared, the latest update to the C++ 17 standard is upon us, and there are two compilers that have implemented it...Continue reading
4 Blockbuster Technologies for 2017
By: Nick Kolakowski

Predictions are ultimately a fool's game. While it's certainly possible to make some broad assumptions about the next 12 months in technology, the fast-changing nature of the industry can quickly wreck even the most seemingly surefire trends. With that in mind, here are some cautious forecasts about the hottest technologies of 2017... Continue reading
Opportunities at azad
azad technology partners  offers some of the most exciting and versatile career opportunities in the industry and is currently hiring a few bright Build Engineers and Software Engineers to join its team of professionals:




Our experience at azad shows that the best new professionals who have joined our team over the years were referred by other azad employees and clients. azad offers a generous referral program for referring a successful new consultant and invites you to contribute to the expansion and growth of our team.
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azad  Employee Benefits Quick Links
azad t echnology partners  wants to ensure employees are getting the most out of their benefits and stay informed of all the tools and resources available through their benefit providers.
  
Visit LifeWise to view all information regarding your medical and prescription plan and coverage.

Visit Ameritas to view all information regarding your dental plan and coverage.
 
Visit VSP to find all information regarding your vision plan and coverage.
 
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technology partners 401k plan through
Fidelity Investments . Contact     azad
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(503) 617-9490 or at admin@azad.com.
 
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