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Friday, October 11, 2013

IBM Redefining the Economics of IT: Optimizing Workloads with Flash & Expert Integrated Systems

Alex Yost, IBM Systems & Technology Group, VP,IBM PureFlex, System x and BladeCenter Lenny Liebmann, InformationWeek Editor Woody Hutsell, FlashSystem Business Development, Marco Rengan, IBM PureFlex & Flex System Solutions Offering Manager

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Technology Innovation Summit 2013 | WGN-TV

Technology Innovation Summit 2013 | WGN-TV
Date: October 10, 2013
Time: 8am-12:30pm
Place: 200 E Randolph (Aon Center)
Admission: Free!!!
Website: technologyinnovationsummit.com
The highly anticipated Technology Innovation Summit 2013 “Sustaining Main Street Through Innovation” is being organized in collaboration with experts in the field of technology, innovation, leadership, and community development. The event will highlight today’s best practices for deploying technological innovations, benchmarking operational excellence and spurring economic revitalization. The conference will have as its focus computing innovations, efficiencies, and economies of scale, private-public partnerships and assisting governments to more effectively manage processes.


Read more: http://wgntv.com/2013/09/24/technology-innovation-summit-2013/#ixzz2fpmL9Lwc

Friday, September 20, 2013

IBM Expert IT Accelerate Big Data and Cloud with Expert Integrated Systems

Welcome to the Age of the Customer, John Rymer, Forrester VP Analyst, Barrett Boston, IBM VP Global Competitive Strategy and PureSystems Sales, Kirk Laughlin, InformationWeek Editor presenting IBM IT Accelerate Big Data and Cloud with PureSystems at The Signature Room at the 95th

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Social Media Week - Chicago

Social Media Week - Chicago
Social Media Week is a leading media platform
aimed at providing the best information, ideas
and inspiration to help people understand how to
achieve more in a hyper-connected world.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

BBC News - How wearable technology could transform business

BBC News - How wearable technology could transform business
Once upon a time seeing your life flash before your eyes was something people did their best to avoid.

Technology of Business

The arrival of Google Glass seems to have changed that.

The excitement surrounding the prototype glasses, which let you take photos, send messages, get directions and a whole host of other things, has been extraordinary.

Google Glass is one of a number of emerging wearable technologies that are supposed to change our lives.

The debate rages on about just how positive a development this is as computer and person are brought ever closer together.

By comparison, very little has been said about the impact that wearable technologies could have on business.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Network Blogs

NEC’s Gerald Feeney on Software Defined Networking and how it will change your business forever | ITProPortal.com

NEC’s Gerald Feeney on Software Defined Networking and how it will change your business forever | ITProPortal.com
ITProPortal interviewed Gerald Feeney, Director of Solution Delivery at NEC on one of the hottest topics in enterprise, Software Defined Network. Check out how SDN and Openflow could radically change the way businesses manage data, become more efficient, reduce operational costs and what organisations can do to facilitate its implementation.
1. What is NEC’s view of SDN (Software Defined Network) and Openflow?
NEC believes that Software Defined Networking (SDN) is fundamentally changing networking. This new model for building networks allows enterprises, carriers and service providers to overcome the challenges associated with legacy networks. In addition, network virtualisation enabled by SDN, as exemplified by the OpenFlow standard, promises far-reaching changes in the IT world.
2. How does the company see this initiative developing?
Traditional networking hardware is a closed inflexible architecture, which cannot be changed or modified easily by the customer. Our vision is to open up the hardware used in networks, allowing custom applications to be run on it thus increasing the responsiveness, flexibility and efficiency. Such a network, where the functionality is configured and controlled by software is the fundamental principle of SDN. As capacity is required or become redundant, resources can then be brought into or taken out of play, thereby maximising the investment made by an enterprise or carrier in the network.
OpenFlow, an open source SDN protocol, provides a platform on which such an open architecture can run, making networks as flexible as the rest of the data centre, and able to respond to the changing demands. We are looking forward to a day when programs running on an open architecture network can provide the operators with a system capable of discovering its own capacity, analysing its strengths and weaknesses, and using intelligence-based programs to work out optimal routes for traffic flowing through it. Such an intelligent network could use centralised control to automate many network lifecycle management functions.
3. What will NEC’s role be in the SDN market over the next couple of years?
We are recognised globally as a big player in the SDN movement, as well as a leading contributor to the Open Network Foundation (ONF) and other standards bodies. In addition, NEC was the first to launch commercial SDN/OpenFlow solutions for datacentre and enterprise networks. Moving forward, we are bringing our experience in the datacentre space to carrier transport networks. This will enable operators to reduce costs with improved virtualisation, visualisation and asset utilisation as well as rapidly generate new revenue streams through innovative new services.
Our carrier grade SDN Controller will support a “Telco” grade network operating system, offering an API to developers to innovate at the application layer - but on the carrier’s platform so that the carrier retains a stake in the value chain for new services. NEC is also working towards the move to Network Function Virtualisation (NFV). This technology will enable operators to deploy best-in-class software solutions for virtualised network functions, and ride the Intel performance curve for processing capacity in the network, instead of being restricted to proprietary solutions from traditional vendors.
4. What are, in a nutshell, the main advantages that SDN brings to the table?
The network is the key challenge for data centres. SDN provides a simplified and open infrastructure for data centre and cloud networks which in turn helps them to achieve significant gains in automation, while driving down operational costs and time to deliver new services.
Carrier SDN provides additional value to the end-user, service provider and Telecom carriers. For end users it delivers additional security, quality of service and price differentiation. For service providers it allows fair usage charging, high availability and manageability and for carriers, it lowers the OPEX and CAPEX. We estimate that SDN can reduce the OPEX for the datacentre by 50 per cent with simplified, centralised management and with the streamlined operations for network expansion and change.
5. What are the obstacles, in NEC’s views, that's hampering the growth of SDN?
The barriers to adoption of SDN are common to any new technology, namely immature standards, immature technology and skills shortages. However, in the datacentre space, it is expected that SDN will rapidly become the new norm. Once the cost and operational benefits become clear to all stakeholders, then there should be no significant barriers to uptake of SDN in carrier networks. Indeed, the early adopters are already planning trials with a view to production deployments. However, it is clear that hybrid solutions will be needed for smooth migration from legacy installations to SDN architectures, which is central to NEC’s product roadmap.
6. What technologies is NEC working on to provide an SDN solution?
We are currently developing a Software Defined Carrier Network product that will provide virtual networks with the characteristics required for public network services and customised network services. For example, a Video service virtual network provides real time performance and a Data Service virtual network can be best effort and less expensive. In time, service providers will be able to configure different characteristics in their virtualised networks. In addition, NEC is developing Carrier SDN solutions for Mobile Core, Broadband Service Edge, Packet/Optical Transport and Traffic Management System (TMS).
For example, we are going to launch the “Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC)”, a virtualized mobile core solution. NEC has developed an EPC to run on COTS servers; functionality which used to be run on proprietary custom hardware. To ensure Carrier Grade performance and reliability, we have developed a carrier grade hypervisor. When additional system resources are needed, the system resource controller and OpenFlow controller manages the resource pool to add new VMs for additional resource for easy scale-out.
7. How are telecom operators and enterprises implementing NEC’s “Programmable Flow” solutions?
A major international ICT provider, NTT Communications, is using ProgrammableFlow technology on nine sites in eight countries. Operating data centres around the world providing cloud services, NTT Communications must be ready to reconfigure the resources used by its customers in quasi real-time. With ProgrammableFlow technology, a logical centralised controller can reconfigure a worldwide network to provide a client with a virtual “data centre” almost immediately.
Another big player, logistics operator Nippon Express, has seen considerable savings in capital expenditure and operational expenses. We estimate that, on average, for a 1,000-server data centre, both capital and operational expenditure can be slashed by 50 per cent compared to conventional networks. Nippon Express has been able to cut its network switch rack space requirements from 32U to 10U, and thereby power consumption, from 14kW to 2.5kW, and perhaps most dramatically, has been able to bring its network management in-house, with the benefit that outsourcing services were no longer required. Not only have costs been reduced, but also the speed of response following a network outage has been cut from nearly one minute to one second.
At Kanazawa University Hospital, ProgrammableFlow has brought other benefits. In the medical networking field, flexibility of ports and switches is vital as equipment used for patient diagnosis and treatment is frequently moved, and the different departments using the equipment have varied network security policies, as do the different devices themselves. Moving or adding such network-connected equipment effectively was previously extremely difficult. Now, through the implementation of ProgrammableFlow, when a medical device is connected to the LAN, it is assigned to the appropriate virtual network, and the appropriate policies are automatically applied. This occurs regardless of the LAN port to which the device is connected, thus providing with real plug-and-play.
8. What are the issues to bear in mind when adopting SDN?
For carrier transport SDN deployments, the following issues should be taken into consideration:
Availability: While there are always going to be new failure scenarios with virtualised network architectures, detection of the root causes of failures will be more complex. However, SDN aids this by bringing new redundancy and resiliency methods.
Scalability: An OpenFlow switch fabric can be designed to support large numbers of traffic flow. For example: Edge switches could handle large numbers of fine granular flows and Core switches could handle a smaller number of aggregated flows. How best to scale the SDN Controller for transaction processing capacity would depend on use-cases and architecture.
Standards: Common pre-requisites for network virtualisation in mixed vendor networks will be needed.
Migration from legacy infrastructure to SDN architectures should be also considered. We are addressing this challenge with hybrid switching fabric products in conjunction with SDN control plane, traffic management and OSS/BSS solutions to achieve smooth migration.
9. How does NEC see SDN evolving over the next five years?
Though NEC sees data centres providing co-hosting services as our main current market, we think that our future users will increasingly be enterprise-level data centres, and communications carriers. A wider community of service providers and network users will see benefits from the savings and advantages to be realised from the new technology.
One example of these benefits in action would be following a disaster or any other major event. There is usually a big spike in voice and SMS traffic and a possible overload of the system as callers re-assure each other of their safety and try to keep in contact. Using ProgrammableFlow networking, a carrier’s resources and bandwidth could be diverted dynamically, away from media provision services, and into the voice/texting services, which then have sufficient capacity to handle the increased demands.
Although carriers are traditionally understandably cautious when adopting new ideas, the early adopters are already in the evaluation and test phases and we are anticipating that the new revenue opportunities and savings through operational efficiencies will see a drive in SDN uptake. We also anticipate that carriers will deploy SDN in their existing networks, not just in greenfield networks
10. Could you tell us how SDN underpins M2M/Internet of Things?
SDN architecture enables operators to optimise M2M service delivery to enterprise customers with virtualisation, analytics, and resource automation software. We are expecting the number of M2M terminals to grow to significant numbers and our virtualised EPC (vEPC) will enable operators to rapidly deploy and scale M2M services without the burden of heavy investment in heavy-weight cabinet infrastructure.


Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/05/28/necs-gerald-feeney-software-defined-networking-and-how-it-will-change-your-business-forever/#ixzz2UapcSwHE

Sunday, April 21, 2013

George W. Bush says library 'a place to lay out facts'

George W. Bush says library 'a place to lay out facts'
Former president George W. Bush says his new presidential library is "a place to lay out facts," not a forum to explain policies such as the war with Iraq or his administration's handling of Hurricane Katrina's aftermath.
"There's no need to defend myself," Bush said in a phone interview with USA TODAY. "I did what I did and ultimately history will judge."
After keeping a low profile since leaving office in 2009, Bush is returning to the spotlight for Thursday's dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.
He will be joined by President Obama and former presidents George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. The center on the campus of Southern Methodist University includes a library, museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a public policy center.
The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are featured prominently in the museum, Bush says. "It's apparent that time is quickly dimming our memories" of that event, he says, "yet the lessons of 9/11 are as profound today as they were then." Among those lessons, he says: "Evil exists still in the form of people who murder innocent people to advance a point of view."
MORE: Bush: 'Happy to be out of the limelight'
The Iraq War, the 2007 troop surge there, the 2008 financial meltdown and the response to Katrina in 2005 are featured in an interactive exhibit called "decision points theater" where visitors can assess "the decisions that I had to make and the recommendations I received," he says.
When people try to debate him on decisions he made while in office, Bush says, he suggests that they read his 2010 memoir, Decision Points. "Get a sense of what I did and if you still disagree, I understand," he says he tells them.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Future Cities

Future Cities
Smart buildings are becoming interconnected to create systems of energy-efficient, well managed, and well maintained facilities and services. Linking buildings to a smart grid for energy management may be the starting place that quickly expands to include smart transportation systems, waste management, logistics systems, emergency services, and other vital organs of the urban environment. The cloud services that enable this model allow management and analytics to create a smart city, one capable of meeting the needs of its residents better than ever before, in a way that sustains resources and optimizes costs.

In this Webinar, speakers from the industry and from IBM will explain how smart buildings become smart cities. Attendees will learn the basic characteristics and functions of smart buildings; how these facilities are interconnected; what kinds of urban systems can be included in such a network; and how the cloud model can create a smart, sustainable, and self-regulating city from the foundation of smart buildings.

This Webinar will feature an all-star lineup of expert speakers:
  • Jim Sinopoli, Principal, Smart Buildings LLC
  • John D'Angelo, VP Engineering and Facilities Operations, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Joe Phillips, Director, Smarter Buildings/Smarter Cities, IBM Global Business Services

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Saturday, March 9, 2013

IBM CEO Predicts Three Ways Technology Will Transform The Future Of Business - Forbes

IBM CEO Predicts Three Ways Technology Will Transform The Future Of Business - Forbes
With cloud, mobile, social and big data advances all happening at once and at lightning speed, how will shifts in technology impact the way businesses are run? According to Ginni Rometty, the first female CEO of IBM, it will change everything.
Last night, speaking at an event organized by the nonprofit Council on Foreign Relations, Rometty predicted that data will be the basis of competitive advantage going forward, calling it the “the next natural resource.” She believes it will change how decisions are made, how value is created and how value is delivered. Here’s a look at what the future may hold.
Data Analytics Will Revolutionize Decision-Making
“Many more decisions will be based on predictive elements versus gut instincts,” Rometty said. Even in the most scientifically oriented fields, she noted that decisions are still being made based on anchoring biases. In other words, leaders and managers interpret information through the lens of their subjective perspective and set of experiences.
However, with the incoming “tsunami of information,” Rometty believes that those companies that are able to use data to their advantage will make better, more objective calls. As an example, she cited IBM’s use of software analytics in its CRUSH (Criminal Reduction Utilizing Statistical History) initiative with the Memphis Police Department. Finding a correlation between rapes and outdoor pay phones, they decided to move the phones indoors, which ultimately contributed to a 30% reduction in crime.
Still, Rometty said that just because the technology exists and will become increasingly accurate, the shift will require new ways of thinking. “At the end of the day, it’s about mindset and culture,” she said.
The Social Network Will Drive Value
“The social network will be the new production line in a company,” Rometty predicted. The primary benefit of new social platforms, she said, is that today’s knowledge workers have access to each other. In the near future, she believes “your value will not be what you know, but what you share.”
This social sharing shift will change the way businesses hire, who they hire and how they compensate workers, said Rometty. Employees will be rated by bosses, colleagues and even customers on the value of the information they create, she said, which could impact compensation. A one-star rating would result in a one-star compensation range, just as a five-star rating would ensure five-star compensation. Like data analytics, more and varied input on each employee’s performance may create more objective pay models.
Consumer Segments Will Cede To The Individual
Technology shifts will also change the way businesses deliver value. “What you will see with rapid data and social sharing is the death of the average and the era of you,” Rometty said. Rather than meeting the needs of different consumer segments—geographic, age or income segmentation, for example—businesses will be able to truly serve the individual. “If you have a call center, it’s no longer about a script,” she said. “It’s about a dialogue.”
What Rometty calls “the third wave of technology” may contribute to this individualized approach. In the first era of computing, computers counted. In the second, they could be programmed to perform instructions. In the next era, computers will learn by themselves, she said. “That’s the wave that starts now.”
IBM’s prized innovation, supercomputer Watson, is one such example. The Jeopardy winner can download and analyze hundreds of thousands of data sets, interpret language, and make decisions based on the research it’s reviewed. Watson is already being piloted as a medical adviser to doctors—suggesting diagnoses, providing confidence levels and explaining the evidence that backs them up—and working with call centers. Rometty said because supercomputers are better able to stay current on and more quickly recall data, they may help create more efficient and individualized service.
“The greatest contribution of this shift,” Rometty concluded, “is that it will force every entity to become an authentic organization.”

Monday, March 4, 2013

People's Resource Center to Give Away 10,000th Computer - Wheaton, IL Patch

People's Resource Center to Give Away 10,000th Computer - Wheaton, IL Patch
People’s Resource Center (PRC) on Wednesday will host a celebration in honor of its Computer Access program, which is giving away its 10,000th free, refurbished computer to a PRC client.
PRC also offers free computer classes to low-income citizens of DuPage County, and students in these classes are eligible to receive a computer for their home. The program was designed to help eliminate the "digital divide" by giving people the tools to achieve mainstream wages and a career path—long term solutions to escaping poverty.

“Distributing 10,000 computers is an enormous milestone," Kim Perez, Executive Director of People’s Resource Center said in a statement. "Through this program, PRC seeks to improve economic opportunity for low-income individuals and families living in DuPage County by increasing computer access.
PRC celebrated giving away its 8,000th computer in October 2010.
READ ABOUT THE COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAM: "PEOPLE'S RESOURCE CENTER GIVES AWAY 8,000TH COMPUTER"
"These computers make it possible for children to do their homework at home, for students of all ages to improve their computer skills by practicing what they’ve learned, and for job seekers to keep up with their job search without needing to leave home to do so. We are thrilled that through the support and talent of so many, PRC has been able to make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors," Perez said.
Frank Goetz of Wheaton, one of the founders of PRC and a dedicated volunteer, came up with the idea of giving away computers and worked tirelessly to make the idea come to fruition, according to a news release from PRC.
“Each of those 10,000 computers has a story behind it involving a person or organization that donated the computer to PRC, a person or team that made it operate to our standards, and usually one or more persons that trained the recipient in its use,” says Goetz.
PRC, an authorized Microsoft Registered Refurbisher (MRR), receives donated computers from local businesses including Tellabs, College of DuPage, DeVry University and Cadence Health. Other donations come from schools, libraries, and individuals. Computers are refurbished by a team of volunteers in the Computer Access department before they are given out. Since 2003, when the program began and PRC became a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher, all computers have come equipped with Microsoft software.
Individuals with a technology background are encouraged to volunteer in the Computer Access program or become a tutor for a computer class. Classes are held at both PRC locations (Wheaton and Westmont) and partner sites around the county. A new session of classes starts every seven weeks. To volunteer, go to www.peoplesrc.org and fill out the volunteer application.
PRC Wheaton also accepts PC’s from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Computers currently being accepted include: working Windows-compatible standard desktop/tower computers (minimum speed: 2.0 Gigahertz), with typical equipment such as CD-ROM, memory, hard drive, 56K modem, Ethernet adapter.
There are plenty of ways to keep up with Wheaton news:
Related Topics:Computer Access Program, Donate Old Computers, People's Resource Center, Refurbished Computers, and free computer classes

 

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

BBC News - Deepest undersea vents discovered by UK team

BBC News - Deepest undersea vents discovered by UK team

UK scientists exploring the ocean floor in the Caribbean have discovered an "astounding" set of hydrothermal vents, the deepest anywhere in the world.

Deploying a remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) in the Cayman Trough, they stumbled across a previously-unknown site nearly 5000m below the surface.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

5 things to watch for at 2013's biggest mobile-tech show - CNN.com

5 things to watch for at 2013's biggest mobile-tech show - CNN.com

(CNN) -- Starting February 25, more than 65,000 people are expected to descend on Barcelona, Spain for Mobile World Congress (MWC): a trade show for the mobile industry to show off its latest phones, tablets, apps and services.
It's the biggest show for mobile technology, and as mobile is so hot right now, it's arguably the most important show in tech overall. Most companies use it as the platform to set out their agenda for the year and give us a taste of the innovations we can expect to see, but there's a more practical reason why this show matters so much to the companies exhibiting there.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

4G World

4G World
4G World Conference and Expo is this planet’s largest unbiased mobile industry event, attracting more than 3,500 mobile broadband professionals and over 150 hardware and software companies that serve them.
Simply put:
4G World is a powerful 3-day conference and expo designed to help 4G executives, senior management, sales, marketing, and IT drive value creation and strategic change.
  • 20+ Industry Keynotes
  • In-depth Executive Summits
  • Over 40 Business and Technical Workshop Sessions
  • Professional Training Programs
  • The Largest Number of 4G Exhibitors Ever Assembled in North America
  • Network with Over 3,500 Attendees

4G WORLD. Return home with ideas, tools and materials to create and execute strategies for profitable 4G networks and services.

The National Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Conference will be hosted at the joint TechConnect World and National Innovation Summit, May 14-16, 2013 in Washington, DC

The National Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Conference will be hosted at the joint TechConnect World and National Innovation Summit, May 14-16, 2013 in Washington, DC
The National SBIR Conference will be co-located with the National Innovation Summit and Showcase (NISS) and TechConnect World events, which take place May 12-16, 2013, just outside Washington, D.C., at the Gaylord Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD.
TechConnect and NISS are designed to accelerate the commercialization of American innovation by providing the world's largest on-site matchmaking program with investors and corporate development partners and will attract 4,000+ attendees to its annual conference.

The SBIR program is the largest source of federal funding - over $2 Billion annually - for small high tech firms. This new event format efficiently combines all three events, and is the ideal opportunity to speak directly to those from the public and private sector looking to invest in innovative technologies.

The joint events will showcase more than 20 federal agencies and their top funded innovations including: Department of Energy, Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, NASA, NSF, and many more.

"We are honored to host the 2013 National SBIR Conference," notes Dr. Matthew Laudon, CEO of TechConnect. "This partnership aligns well with our organization's mission, which is to work with leading corporations, investors, and federal agencies to help push American innovations into the marketplace."

"I'm pleased that for the first time ever, we will be co-hosting this year's National SBIR Conference with TechConnect and the National Innovation Summit and Showcase," notes Sean Greene, Associate Administrator, Office of Investment & Innovation, US Small Business Administration. "This will be a great opportunity for us to bring together 4,000 investors in commercialization, small businesses and SBIR/STTR stakeholders for a robust discussion on the new changes to the program."

The National SBIR Conference, TechConnect World, and National Innovation Summit are not-to-miss events for entrepreneurs, universities, government agencies, and businesses from around the world.

To showcase your Innovation, or to register for the co-located TechConnect World, National Innovation Summit, and the National SBIR Conference, visit www.nationalinnovationsummit.com/program/National_SBIR_Conference.html.

CONTACT: Jennifer Rocha, +1-774-249-8514

SOURCE TechConnect World

Sunday, February 10, 2013

An InformationWeek Webcast

An InformationWeek Webcast

Google Silent About Wireless Experiment - Mobility - 3G

Google Silent About Wireless Experiment - Mobility - 3G

Building a Successful Enterprise Mobility Roadmap

Building a Successful Enterprise Mobility Roadmap

An InformationWeek Webcast:

Building a Successful Enterprise Mobility Roadmap


Date: Monday, February 11, 2013
Time:
10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET
Duration:
60 minutes

Enterprise Mobility is not a new concept, but these days it is having a disruptive impact on many organizations. Many IT departments feel unable to respond effectively due to the influx of new devices and the growing internal demand for app development. When trying to deal with these challenges, the result is often the sacrifice of long-term effectiveness to meet short-term goals.
Now is the time to actively create a roadmap to guide your organization's mobility efforts, especially if Gartner's predictions prove accurate- that within 2 to 3 years, 40% of the workforce will be mobile and 70% of customers will interact with you via mobile device.
Whether you are initiating or expanding a mobility program, if your organization lacks or is struggling with the process, resources and vision necessary to fully embrace the new mobile paradigm of business, this webcast is for you.
  • What you should do now to manage BYOD and before you develop an app
  • The 4 Crippling Mistakes companies make
  • The 5 "Must-haves" in a mobility strategy
  • What two companies discovered that completely changed - almost everything
  • How a two-week assessment protects against risky assumptions, hasty decision-making and suboptimal results.




Why Participate? This Webcast illustrates step by step what must be done when initiating or expanding a mobility program. This may be your best-ever opportunity to take an objective, holistic view of enterprise mobility - the strategy, capabilities, infrastructure requirements and internal collaboration crucial to success - but which too often get lost in the rush to deploy tactical level mobility.
Take advantage of this Webcast opportunity to hear a holistic view of enterprise mobility, and get a jumpstart on creating your mobility roadmap.



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Friday, February 8, 2013

$65,000 Add-On Development Competition

$65,000 Add-On Development Competition
Build add-ons — plugins, integrations, extensions, apps, CLI tools, and more — that help developer teams build better software.
PRIZES
Best Add-On of the Month (February, March, April, and May): $10,000 x 4
Best Stash Add-On: $15,000
Best Add-On Overall: $15,000


CODEGEIST IS CREATED BY
Atlassian, the maker of JIRA, Confluence, Stash, Bamboo, and more.
GETTING STARTED
1. Click Accept this Challenge here to register your interest in participating.
2. Explore
SDK and API resources for detailed guides, tutorials, and more.
3. Build an add-on (or multiple!), and list it in the Atlassian Marketplace.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Add-ons will be accepted on a rolling basis through May 31, 2013.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Use #Codegeist when you tweet!

Learn more or Tell a software developer

$65,000 Add-On Development Competition

$65,000 Add-On Development Competition
Build add-ons — plugins, integrations, extensions, apps, CLI tools, and more — that help developer teams build better software.
PRIZES
Best Add-On of the Month (February, March, April, and May): $10,000 x 4
Best Stash Add-On: $15,000
Best Add-On Overall: $15,000


CODEGEIST IS CREATED BY
Atlassian, the maker of JIRA, Confluence, Stash, Bamboo, and more.
GETTING STARTED
1. Click Accept this Challenge here to register your interest in participating.
2. Explore
SDK and API resources for detailed guides, tutorials, and more.
3. Build an add-on (or multiple!), and list it in the Atlassian Marketplace.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Add-ons will be accepted on a rolling basis through May 31, 2013.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Use #Codegeist when you tweet!

Learn more or Tell a software developer

Celebrating 200 Million Members | LinkedIn

Celebrating 200 Million Members | LinkedIn


LinkedIn

Monday, January 14, 2013

Desktop Virtualization Solutions for Government

Desktop Virtualization Solutions for Government
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2012
Time:
9 AM PT / 12 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes


In today's modern economy, Government agencies have had to expand their geographic reach and are faced with the need to access ever-increasing amounts of sensitive data from more and more locations. Remote workers and geographic sprawl drives higher support costs, as does managing and maintaining traditional PC-based architectures . Keeping PCs in conformance, is expensive and time consuming especially when in disparate locations.

To further complicate matters, modern technology has enabled an increasingly mobile workforce. Agencies are being asked to enable alternate devices, mobility, and telework, without compromising security. Yet, they are being asked to do more, while resources are shrinking. Based on these conflicting pressures, agencies are looking at all possible technologies to perform more efficiently and securely to provide access to the data and applications employees need regardless of location.

Does this sound like you? If so, come learn about how Dell, Dell Wyse, and their virtualization technology partners are helping address these challenges with desktop virtualization solutions specific to government.

This webcast will review:
  • Dell's vision and strategy for the next generation end user
  • Dell Wyse Cloud Client Computing portfolio and solutions
  • Validated desktop virtualization reference architectures unique to government
  • Security features and benefits of Dell's DVS-Gov product
  • Best practices and methodology for successful desktop virtualization implementation