March 2010 Newsletter
| 03/04/2010 | MobileX Columbus | |
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9:00 AM |
You're invited to mobileX - what's neXt in the mobile world! Official Registration here (we are capping registrations at 300) mobileX is a first of its kind one day conference for entrepreneurs, developers, industry professionals, and mobile enthusiasts that identifies opportunities, explores solutions, and provides technical education in the mobile & related industries. The conference is Thursday, March 4th from 9a-5pm. Tracks, speakers, and sessions include: - iPhone Development Workshop - from 0 to app in 4 hours! (basic programming experience required, but no iphone experience necessary) - Rockstar Speakers - Noah Kagan (original facebook mobile), Bob Babcock (co-host, the appcast) - Local Presentations - Willie Neumann (14ninetytwo), Jon Myers (jufti & DOmedia), Chris Judd (CIDUG). Local minds letting us know what's happening in the Columbus market and what it might mean. - Mobile Marketing Track - How can your business benefit from the ubiquity of the cellular phone? It changes everything! - Entrepreneurs & Investors - Where are the opportunities emerging? If you want to start something or invest in something new how do you do it right? - mobileX Pitch Contest - Pitch your mobile application idea in front of a panel of judges and win an ipod touch! - Bring 3 & go for free! - 33% off for each person you bring with you! Visit the website at: www.mobilexconference.com/columbus for more details on speakers, schedules, etc. Register here (we are capping registrations at 300). Register soon for best Rates! Early Bird Registration - $60 (ends 2/17) Standard Registration - $100 (ends 3/3) Late Registration - $120 Student Price - $60 |
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| 03/05/2010 | Leaders Luncheon: Meet the Winners of the TechColumbus Innovation Awards | |
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11:30 AM |
Join TechColumbus in honoring the winners of this year's Innovation Awards at this special leadership luncheon at the Fawcett Center for Tomorrow. You will get a first-hand opportunity to learn more about the amazing innovations and leadership these companies and individuals bring to Central Ohio. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the struggles, successes, and future initiatives of these award-winning companies, and meet the people leading the way. Participants include: Alan Arman of 3X John Lauletta of Exacter Carrie Reber of Veeam Dan Slane of Estech USA Gail Wheatley of Ed Heads Joseph Heremans of The Ohio State University - Inventor of the Year And others TBA. Event Agenda: 11:30am-12pm: Networking and Lunch 12pm-1pm: Panel Discussion with Award Winners 1pm-1:30pm: Q & A and Networking A hot lunch is included. Event Details: Date : March 05, 2010 Venue: The Fawcett Center For Tomorrow, 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus Ohio Registration fees : $18 for members, $40 for non members To register for the event, click here |
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| 03/09/2010 | VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab | |
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9:00 AM |
Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware's preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder. These classes will run from 03/09/10 - 03/12/10 Tuesday-Friday from 9am-5pm and are held in the quiet, comfortable Platform Lab training room. This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware Infrastructure vSphere, which consists of VMware vSphere Server and VMware VirtualCenter. Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course has been updated to reflect VMware vSphere Server. Students who complete this course should enroll next in VMware Infrastructure 3: Deploy, Secure, and Analyze. At the end of the course, you should gain an understanding of the functionality in VMware Infrastructure 3 and be able to: * Install ESX Server * Configure ESX Server networking and storage * Install and configure VirtualCenter * Control user access to the VMware infrastructure * Deploy and manage virtual machines using VirtualCenter * Allocate and monitor virtual machines resources * Ensure high availability of applications If your organization is exploring use of this outstanding tool, you need solid training to take full advantage. This series of classes are designed for System administrators, system/s engineers, and operators responsible for ESX Server and/or VirtualCenter with System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems. Register for this event! Seating is Limited! VMWare Infrastructure 3.pdf More information about this class - here. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website. |
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| 03/09/2010 | GroundWork Group Non-profit IT Forum | |
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12:00 PM |
The topic for the March meeting is "Simple Security for the Budgetarily Challenged IT Manager" for a Nonprofit Organization. A roundtable discussion lead by Mark Stahl, IT Director at JFS and member of the GWg Education Committee. A Pizza and Salad lunch will be provided. For more information and to register, click here. |
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| 03/10/2010 | TechLife Coffee Connect - Clintonville Beechwold | |
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7:30 AM |
Get back into the groove in 2010! Coffee, networking, and technology talk at Crimson Cup from 7:30-8:30 AM. More information here. |
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| 03/10/2010 | Start Up & Ready to Go: 2 Start Up Businesses Discuss 14ninetytwo & Navigating their Futures | |
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11:30 AM |
After months of hard work Mylee and MobileXpeditions are ready to show their products off to the Central Ohio Tech Community. Both companies are participants in the 14ninetytwo program. 14ninetytwo is a Central Ohio early stage technology incubator focused on providing startups with the tools needed to build sustainable and profitable businesses. See new innovative product demonstrations from these 14ninetytwo funded companies along with a panel to discuss lessons learned and future plans for both businesses. Presenters: Willie Neumann, moderator and sponsor Mark Gilicinski, Founder MobileXpeditions Tracy Warner Appian, Founder Mylee Panel participants: Rajiv Ramnath Director of Practice, C.E.T.I. Dave Bull Senior Partner ShiftGlobal Event Details : Date : March 10, 2010 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Venue : TechColumbus 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus OH Registration Fees : $8 for members, $25 for non members To register for the event, click here |
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| 03/11/2010 | Ohio Information Security Conference - 2010 | |
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8:00 AM |
Technology First presents the Ohio Information Security Conference. For more information on topics and keynote speakers, along with additional breakout sessions, please visit their website. |
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| 03/11/2010 | Optimizing Infrastructure Efficiency | |
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8:00 AM |
Breakfast Briefing Seminar: Optimizing Infrastructure Efficiency from Desktop to Data Center to Data Management How to Leverage Desktop, Server & Storage Virtualization, DeDuplication and Improved Backup & Archive Infrastructure and IT Managers are invited to join DLP Technologies, in conjunction with Dell, VMware, CommVault and Vizioncore, for a free, interactive breakfast seminar on Thursday March 11th, from 8am-11am at TechColumbus/Platform Lab. They will be discussing how to Leverage Desktop, Server & Storage Virtualization and Deduplication while improving Data Lifecycle Management. Many organizations have already begun to reap the benefits of improved virtualization and data management technologies. Regardless of where your organization is along the spectrum of adoption, this seminar will deliver valuable insight into the best practices for designing and deploying virtualization and data management solutions. In this seminar they will show you how to: -Dramatically reduce servers, storage costs, power consumption, and human resources -Lift the burden of managing several disparate user environments though desktop virtualization -Reduce up to 90% of backup and archive data from a single console -Reduce the costs and hassles of data center and data management implementation and administration -Create internal cost justification with a proven tool available from VMware with full ROI/TCO analysis of your potential virtualization initiatives To register, visit http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?462231%20 For more information about the seminar or DLP, visit http://www.dlptech.com/News-Events.aspx |
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| 03/11/2010 | SharePoint Conference 2010 | |
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8:30 AM |
ICC is teaming with industry powerhouses Microsoft, Quest Software and KnowledgeLake to host the Heartland Region SharePoint Conference. Targeted at senior technical decision makers and business decision makers, this conference is designed to expose the Heartland Region to the business benefits surrounding adoption of the SharePoint 2010 platform. This all day event will uncover the business value behind SharePoint and provide you with a peak at the latest version set to launch this summer! For more information and to register, please click here. |
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| 03/13/2010 | COSI - Imagination Celebration | |
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7:00 PM |
On Saturday, March 13, 2010, the Friends of COSI will host COSI's sixth annual gala, Imagination Celebration 2010. click here for official registration: you must register here A "world of possibilities" awaits you... Journey to the most exotic regions on the planet - Africa, East Asia, Polynesia and Latin America - all in one amazing and dynamic night! Traditional Moroccan drummers, island fire spinners, and an Asian dragon procession will transport you to foreign lands, while alluring Salsa, ribbon and stick dancers will dazzle you and sweep you off your feet. Enjoy delightful and exotic cuisine, an endless bar of your favorite and unusual beverages and the opportunity to bid in the city's best silent and live auctions, including a hot air balloon ride, dinner at Eddie Merlot's and a NASCAR experience -- to name just a few! Attendees will include 350-400 COSI supporters, community and business leaders, and Columbus professionals. Beyond the fun and entertainment of the evening, COSI's Imagination Celebration serves a much greater purpose; proceeds from the gala help COSI provide an exciting and informative atmosphere for those of all ages to grow, explore, question and connect to real science, real scientists, and real potential to change the world. Click here to view the Live & Silent Event Auction Catalog! Itinerary Name: COSI Imagination Celebration 2010 Travel Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7pm-11pm Destination: COSI - 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 What to pack: Semi-formal or cocktail attire, dancing shoes, extra spending money for "souvenirs" Travel Amenities: valet parking, open bar, auction carry-out service |
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| 03/15/2010 | Technology Landscape 2013 Proposal Deadline | |
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8:00 AM |
This Technology First conference will showcase a glimpse of the future and feature information that would be impossible for an individual to collect on their own and in one day. This conference is meant to be a kick off for future collaborations, conversations, pilots, and tours. www.technologyfirst.org Technology First is seeking proposals for participation in the May 26, 2010 Technology Landscape: 2013 Conference. These sessions will feature 20-minute presentations and 20 minutes designated for dialogue and questions. Proposals must be submitted by March 15, 2010 to ahickey@technologyfirst.org to be considered. All proposals will be reviewed by the Conference Committee to provide a program that offers a comprehensive and diverse view of future technology. Proposal respondents will be notified of decisions on or after April 1, 2010. For more information on the conference, please click here. |
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| 03/16/2010 | VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab | |
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8:00 AM |
Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware's preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder. These classes will run from 03/16/10 - 03/19/10 Tuesday-Friday from 9am-5pm and are held in the quiet, comfortable Platform Lab training room. This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware Infrastructure vSphere, which consists of VMware vSphere Server and VMware VirtualCenter. Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course has been updated to reflect VMware vSphere Server. Students who complete this course should enroll next in VMware Infrastructure 3: Deploy, Secure, and Analyze. At the end of the course, you should gain an understanding of the functionality in VMware Infrastructure 3 and be able to: * Install ESX Server * Configure ESX Server networking and storage * Install and configure VirtualCenter * Control user access to the VMware infrastructure * Deploy and manage virtual machines using VirtualCenter * Allocate and monitor virtual machines resources * Ensure high availability of applications If your organization is exploring use of this outstanding tool, you need solid training to take full advantage. This series of classes are designed for System administrators, system/s engineers, and operators responsible for ESX Server and/or VirtualCenter with System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems. Register for this event! Seating is Limited! VMWare Infrastructure 3.pdf More information about this class - here. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website. |
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| 03/16/2010 | Central Ohio VMware Users Group | |
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8:00 AM |
The monthly meeting for the Central Ohio VMware Users Group will occur on March 16th. The agenda is as follows: 08:30 Registration and networking 09:00 NetApp Speakers Matt Kletzly and Bob Christenson Maximize Your IT Efficiency! Discover why NetApp is simply the best choice for your mission-critical applications on Microsoft, Oracle, and VMware products. At this NetApp 101event, you will learn how to: - Reduce storage, power, cooling, and floor space needs by as much as 50% - Reduce the cost and complexity of managing and storing information. - Leverage your current infrastructure. - Improve your bottom line and realize a rapid return on your investment. 10:15 Break 10:30 Customer Experience on NetApp 11:15 Wrap up 11:30 Close Please join your fellow VMware enthusiasts. For more information, please visit COVMUG.org. |
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| 03/16/2010 | Grow Your Business in the Hilliard Area | |
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5:30 PM |
Hosted by the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Hilliard and TechColumbus, this networking mixer will provide you with information on some of the resources that are available to help you to start and grow a tech-related business in the Hilliard area. The free event is for local entrepreneurs, city and county officials, economic development professionals and business advisors. This is a great opportunity to network and learn about resources available in the Hilliard area and through the TechStart program. The event is free but registration is required. TechStart, Central Ohio's Entrepreneurial Signature Program, is led by TechColumbus and supported financially by Ohio's Third Frontier Program and eighteen local partners. It provides early stage funding and mentoring assistance to entrepreneurs with promising tech businesses throughout 15 counties of Central Ohio. Representatives will provide information on program offerings, applicant eligibility, funds available and schedules for all available resources offered. Event Details Date : March 16, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location : Heritage Golf Club Address: : 3525 Heritage Club Drive Hilliard, Ohio 43026 This event is free but registration is required. To register for the event, click here |
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| 03/19/2010 | The Regional Entrepreneur Forum | |
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7:30 AM |
Dr. Timothy Johnson began as a Professor of Finance and Entrepreneurship at the University of Cincinnati and is the founder of what is now the largest independent employee owned wealth management firm in Ohio, managing more than $4 billion in assets. The presentation provides insight into the unique life of an entrepreneur and what the characteristics are for potential success. - How might an entrepreneur become successful - Why do so many businesses fail - What are the unique challenges of a service company - The challenge of competitor differentiation - The marketing/advertising mystery Please register here. |
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| 03/23/2010 | PHP Security | |
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11:00 AM |
General Session Topic: PHP Security Who: Jon Canady, Web Application Developer, Innova Partners Event Details: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - From: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Location: BMW Financial Services - 5550 Britton Pkwy, Hilliard, OH 43026 Register: http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Columbus RSVP: Please RSVP through EventBrite so we can make sure we have enough seating and food for everyone. We look forward to your attendance and participation! PHP is a widely used, general-purpose scripting language, originally designed to produce dynamic web pages. In 2007, The PHP Group reported it was utilized on over 20 million websites and 1 million web servers. In 2008, the National Vulnerability Database claimed PHP accounted for 35% of software vulnerabilities, with nearly all caused by poor programming practices. Every PHP developer, hoster, and security professional should understand the primary attack vectors being used by attackers against PHP applications. During this OWASP meeting we will be deep-diving into PHP security. Specifically, Mr. Canady will be covering the OWASP Top 10 in the context of PHP. In addition to the presentation, we will be announcing changes in the chapter leadership as well as the new leadership's plans for increasing the visibility and participation of the chapter. ** Lunch Provided ** Outgoing chapter leaders: Greg Green & Chris Hayes Incoming chapter leaders: Aaron Ansari, Geoff Cook, Chris Green & Constance Matthews The Columbus OWASP Chapter leadership would like to thank BMW Financial Services for hosting this event and Innova Partners for providing lunch. |
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| 03/24/2010 | Preparing for the Data Breach: Live Incident Response Team Drilling | |
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7:30 AM |
Intuitively we understand how a plan can be well-executed: we practice. Athletes practice their games day in and day out. Nobody wins on game day without going through the exercise. Is your incident response team prepared to win? Join us as C. Matthew Curtin discusses how your organization can prepare for high-risk incidents using a live drill method. To register for this event, please e-mail Amy Needham. For directions to this event, please click here. |
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| 03/26/2010 | Hands-on Business Intelligence Workshop | |
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9:00 AM |
Information Builders presents...Hands-on Business Intelligence Workshop. Friday, March 26th, 9am - 3pm Free to attend, but seating is limited. These free hands-on workshops, tailored for both business users and developers, show how Information Builders' WebFOCUS 7 is helping organizations achieve significant return on investment through their operational business intelligence applications. Attend and learn how users can: Access and analyze enterprise data through self-service, Web-based ad hoc and parameter-driven reporting View, customize, and create dynamic reports with easy-to-use tools to graphically represent the information Solve business problems in real time using easy yet powerful analytical techniques Visually represent information in an easy-to-use dashboard Share information with others in common desktop tools such as Excel, Adobe, and any Web browser. Registration closes on March 24th, be sure to register at Information Builders. |
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| 03/30/2010 | VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab | |
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9:00 AM |
Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware's preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder. These classes will run from 03/30/10 - 04/02/10 Tuesday-Friday from 9am-5pm and are held in the quiet, comfortable Platform Lab training room. This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware Infrastructure vSphere, which consists of VMware vSphere Server and VMware VirtualCenter. Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course has been updated to reflect VMware vSphere Server. Students who complete this course should enroll next in VMware Infrastructure 3: Deploy, Secure, and Analyze. At the end of the course, you should gain an understanding of the functionality in VMware Infrastructure 3 and be able to: * Install ESX Server * Configure ESX Server networking and storage * Install and configure VirtualCenter * Control user access to the VMware infrastructure * Deploy and manage virtual machines using VirtualCenter * Allocate and monitor virtual machines resources * Ensure high availability of applications If your organization is exploring use of this outstanding tool, you need solid training to take full advantage. This series of classes are designed for System administrators, system/s engineers, and operators responsible for ESX Server and/or VirtualCenter with System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems. Register for this event! Seating is Limited! VMWare Infrastructure 3.pdf More information about this class - here. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website. |
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| 04/01/2010 | Special Request - Sign up for Startup Digest | |
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2:30 PM |
The following is a special request from Ben Blanquera, an outstanding leader in our local IT community. Special Request - Sign up for Startup Digest The simple and acclaimed Startup Digest that sprung out of Silicon Valley, got featured on TechCrunch, and grew to 20,000 subscribers has reached Columbus! Check it out here: http://www.thestartupdigest.com. I'm the Curator (read: free labor) for the Columbus digest - some friends gave me the heads up about it and I thought, "why don't we do this here?" I contacted the founders, we talked, found we had shared values,and voila I'm now the Columbus Startup Digest curator. Basically, it's a weekly digest of the best startup events happening in the Columbus area (this will be expanded coverage from what you see in this email), emailed to you every Monday. It's the fastest and easiest way to know what's happening in the tech/web/startup community. I'd love a little help with the first digest (launching Monday 4/12 )- if you've got 20 seconds please: - If you want to receive the digest, sign up at thestartupdigest.com - If you know of events happening, please send me the link or additional info The Startup Digest is an email digest of the best startup events in your area. Here are 5 things that we will accomplish: 1. We will promote the entrepreneurial lifestyle and the culture of DOING, to help change the world into a better place. 2. We will strengthen the pre-existing entrepreneurial communities no matter how small or large they currently are 3. We will create stronger bonds between entrepreneurs through relevant events where the startup community physically meets each other. 4. We will promote the cross-pollination of ideas and people that would not otherwise interact. 5. We will empower the leaders in these startup communities and give them the tools and inspiration to create a huge difference. The record for prelaunch advanced signup is 120 among all startup digest communities throughout the country. Help draw some attention to the Columbus startup community by helping us beat that mark by signing up. Thanks Again, Ben E-mail Ben |
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| 04/02/2010 | SHI/Compellent Clash of the Titans | |
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7:00 AM |
April 2, 2010 Sessions available every hour starting at 7:00am Please join SHI and Compellent for an informative meeting on April 2nd. The event will begin with a brief introduction to your local SHI Sales team and will continue with a 30 minute content rich product overview and demonstration by Compellent. We will be holding 6 sessions over the course of the day. Breakfast or Lunch will be served during each presentation. Each attendee will receive 2 movie tickets which can be used at the AMC Lennox Theatre Limited Availability: Please REGISTER to reserve your spot: www.shi.com/webinars/titans |
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| 04/05/2010 | Mobile Monday at Alliance Data Systems | |
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6:30 PM |
Mobile Monday - April 5th at Alliance Data Systems Mobile Monday is on April 5th at Alliance Data Systems (ADS). Scott Gamble from ADS will be presenting on the topic of Mobile Payments. ADS is located at 3100 Easton Sq. Pl. Columbus, OH 43219 US For more information and registration, please visit TechLife Columbus. |
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| 04/06/2010 | Columbus Architecture Group - Advanced Analytical Architectures | |
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6:00 PM |
The next Columbus Architecture Group meeting will be on Tuesday April 6, at 6:00 p.m., at ICC, 2500 Corporate Exchange Drive, Suite 310, Columbus, OH 43231. Advanced Analytical Architectures The age of advanced analytics is upon us. Today systems are delivering AI results in real life systems. The integration of advanced analytical technology into line of business applications requires special considerations. As such, an analytical technologies can be set for "stun or for kill" when inserted into an operational environment. Analytical technologies generally consume base information, composite/augmented information, derived information, and real time information and then synthesize everything to direct workflows, decision support activities, or predictive logic. Getting this right is sometime more daunting than it would otherwise seem. This session will review analytical technologies such as rule engines, neural networks, decision trees, and more and will describe how they can best be integrated into a larger application. Additional consideration will be given to testing and validating these architectures. For more information and to register, please visit TechLife Columbus. |
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| 04/07/2010 | Technology-based Business Innovation and Development in the Upper Arlington Area | |
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5:30 PM |
Hosted by TechColumbus, the City of Upper Arlington and the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, this networking mixer will provide you with information on some of the resources available for technology-based business development in the Upper Arlington Area. The free event is for entrepreneurs, city and county officials, economic development professionals and business advisors. This is a great opportunity to network with others and learn about resources available through the City of Upper Arlington and the TechColumbus TechStart program. TechStart, Central Ohio's Entrepreneurial Signature Program, is led by TechColumbus and supported financially by Ohio's Third Frontier Program and eighteen local partners. It provides early stage funding and mentoring assistance to entrepreneurs with promising tech businesses throughout 15 counties of Central Ohio. Representatives will provide information on program offerings, applicant eligibility, funds available and schedules for all available resources The event is free but registration is required Event Details Date April 12, 2010 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Venue TechColumbus 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus OH To register for the event, click here |
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| 04/08/2010 | The Agile Enterprise | |
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4:00 PM |
This will be a recurring meetup series, oriented towards large organizations and growing organizations. Everyone is welcome. These meetups will follow the OpenSpace/ Unconference format - meaning, come prepared to participate! There will be no presentations nor handing-down of platitudes! Participants will share their experiences, challenges and successes. Everyone's input is valuable; Everyone has something to learn and something to teach. Topics will rotate and be chosen by the participants, to discuss issues such as: - How can a growing organization stay agile, yet implement the discipline necessary to scale and survive? - Innovation and agility of a startup, within a large enterprise - How much process? - Making cultural changes - Moving the needle when you're in the trenches - Getting support from employees when you're making changes from the top - Knowing what needles to move and knowing when you've made a difference This meetup starts promptly and agilely at 4pm The space is reserved until 7pm - we may break sooner and finish the meetup in a place with food.. Democratic process. More information here. |
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| 04/12/2010 | YES on Issue 1 Rally | |
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4:00 PM |
Date: Monday, April 12, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Venue: TechColumbus, 1275 Kinnear Road Columbus, Ohio 43212 Join the Central Ohio business and technology community for a rally in support of Yes on Issue 1 featuring keynote speaker, E. Gordon Gee, President of The Ohio State University. Also hear success stories from companies that have benefited from the Ohio Third Frontier and receive additional information about Issue 1 from campaign co-chairs Jo Ann Davidson and David Wilhelm. Issue 1 is a statewide ballot measure that would authorize renewal and continuation of the highly successful Ohio Third Frontier (OTF) program. OTF is a bipartisan visionary public-private partnership that has created 55,000 permanent jobs since 2002. The purpose of OTF is to firmly establish Ohio as an innovation leader and to fuel long-term economic growth and create jobs in our state. For event information and to rsvp contact Laura Coffee at lcoffee@techcolumbus.org or by phone at 614-675-3755 We look forward to seeing you at the rally to celebrate that we are "united for jobs and Ohio's future" |
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| 04/13/2010 | VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab | |
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9:00 AM |
Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware's preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder. These classes will run from 04/13/10 - 04/16/10 Tuesday-Friday from 9am-5pm and are held in the quiet, comfortable Platform Lab training room. This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware Infrastructure vSphere, which consists of VMware vSphere Server and VMware VirtualCenter. Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course has been updated to reflect VMware vSphere Server. Students who complete this course should enroll next in VMware Infrastructure 3: Deploy, Secure, and Analyze. At the end of the course, you should gain an understanding of the functionality in VMware Infrastructure 3 and be able to: * Install ESX Server * Configure ESX Server networking and storage * Install and configure VirtualCenter * Control user access to the VMware infrastructure * Deploy and manage virtual machines using VirtualCenter * Allocate and monitor virtual machines resources * Ensure high availability of applications If your organization is exploring use of this outstanding tool, you need solid training to take full advantage. This series of classes are designed for System administrators, system/s engineers, and operators responsible for ESX Server and/or VirtualCenter with System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems. Register for this event! Seating is Limited! VMWare Infrastructure 3.pdf More information about this class - here. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website. |
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| 04/14/2010 | CareerTrack Event: The Fine Art of Interviewing | |
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10:30 AM |
Youve worked hard for months on your job search and the moment finally arrives, the interview. How do you prepare? How do you dress? What do you ask? How do you differentiate yourself? Learn the techniques that will help you interview at your best! Join Tech Columbus' CareerTrack on April 14th from 11:30 AM -1PM when we will identify those medial tools critical to establishing a compelling online presence. 11:30-12pm: Networking 12pm-1pm: The Fine Art of Interviewing presentation Speaker Details: Celia D. Crossley & Associates, Ltd. At Celia D. Crossley & Associates, weve spent the last 28 years bringing about this reality, one person and one organization at a time.Workplaces are changing more rapidly than ever before. Managing your career requires focus, you must: evaluate yourself, set goals, re-evaluate priorities on an ongoing basis, step out of your comfort zone, and use the tools and resources available to you. At Celia D. Crossley & Associates, Ltd. we will show you how to weather change and take control in ways that will allow you to focus on your career and not the change itself. We can help you build the confidence you need to present yourself positively and professionally beyond your resume. Event Details Date : April 12, 2010 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Venue : TechColumbus 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus OH Fees :$0 for Career Track members, $30 for others To register for the event, click here |
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| 04/14/2010 | The CEO's view of IT | |
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11:30 AM |
IT supports the company. So, what does the head of the company think of the IT industry? How does the CEO think IT benefits a company? These questions will be answered by our diverse panel of Dayton CEOs. Join us to hear what area CEOs want out of the IT industry and what advice they have for IT professionals. The panel will be moderated by Steve Hangen of WinWholesale. Click here to register. |
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| 04/20/2010 | Central Ohio VMware User Group | |
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8:00 AM |
Please join us for the upcoming Central Ohio VMware User Group meeting Tuesday, April 20th. This is a great opportunity to meet with your peers to discuss virtualization trends, best practices and the latest technology. Agenda: 08:30 am - Check-in & Networking Breakfast 09:00 am - Advizex & HP: Desktop and Mobile Thin Client Offerings 10:15 am - Break 10:30 am - Matthew Honingford of VMware 11:15 am - Wrap up Register Today to join us for this free informative event. Space is limited, so respond as soon as possible to reserve your seat. |
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| 04/20/2010 | Vivit presents Midwest Road Show | |
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9:00 AM |
Come meet with the HP Software Product Managers that make the product decisions and determine what new features and functionality will be introduced to your software solution. Learn firsthand about current functionality and future enhancements. Share your options, questions, suggestions and general feedback with the HP Software Product Managers directly. Its a great way to get your recommendations back to the HP Product team that could influence the future decision making process for upcoming release For registration, please click here. |
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| 04/20/2010 | Grow Your Business in the Delaware Area | |
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5:30 PM |
Hosted by the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Delaware and TechColumbus, this networking mixer will provide you with information on some of the resources that are available to help you to start and grow your business in the Delaware area. The free event is for local entrepreneurs, city and county officials, economic development professionals and business advisors. This is a great opportunity to network and learn about resources available in the Delaware area and through the TechStart program. The event is free but registration is required. TechStart, Central Ohio's Entrepreneurial Signature Program, is led by TechColumbus and supported financially by Ohio's Third Frontier Program and eighteen local partners. It provides early stage funding and mentoring assistance to entrepreneurs with promising tech businesses throughout 15 counties of Central Ohio. Representatives will provide information on program offerings, applicant eligibility, funds available and schedules for all available resources offered. Event Details Date : April 20, 2010, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location : Brookshire, 405 Greif Parkway Delaware Ohio - 43015 To register for the event, click here |
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| 04/21/2010 | Central Ohio Investment IT Forum | |
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7:30 AM |
The mission of the group would be to gather professionals in central Ohio who have an interest and/or a career in the information technology field supporting Investments and Investment Systems. The group would meet on a regular basis for the purposes of information sharing, education, networking, and other activities as decided by the membership, and other communication and collaboration vehicles will be developed as appropriate. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Mark Aninao at mark_aninao@giyatechnology.com |
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| 04/23/2010 | Business Breakfast: Measuring and Maximizing your Social Media Marketing and ROI. | |
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7:30 AM |
Is social media marketing worth it? Today, a wide range of industries are increasingly using social media as a low-cost way to enhance brand awareness and market products and services. But social media IS NOT FREE. It takes people, technology, and timeall of which are in limited resources. Two major questions keep popping up with business owners and marketing professionals: How can we maximize the potential of social media? How can we effectively measure social media ROI? While all the growth and potential surrounding social media marketing is certainly exciting, it can become a bottomless pit of wasted time. Measuring the impact of social marketing can be difficult because the returns youll get out of networking via social media are not always direct and immediate. As social media continues to grow at an exhilarating pace, it can become challenging for marketers to balance the time-consuming demands of todays social media marketing landscape with their businesses core focus. Join TechColumbus for an informative panel discussion to explore innovative ideas and best business practices to maximize and measure your social media marketing initiatives. Topics that will be explored include: What does and does not work in social media marketing Can you truly measure social media ROI? Measurable metrics how to tie your social media marketing to actual business performance Smarter social tips and tools to improve your social media efficiency Case studies and best practices Panelists: Bill Balderaz - Principal, Webbed Marketing Nate Riggs - Principal, Social Business Strategies LLC Kristie Lewis Assistant Buyer, Moochie & Co Adrienne Shinn - Manager, Web Development, Ohio Health Agenda: 7:30-8am: Networking and refreshments 8am-9am: Presentation 9am-9:30: Q & A / networking Event Details Date : April 23, 2010 Venue: TechColumbus 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus OH. Fees : Members - $0, Non-Members - $20 To register for the event, click here |
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| 04/23/2010 | TechColumbus & Platform Lab present: Startup Weekend | |
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8:00 AM |
April 23-25 2010 will be Columbus' third year hosting Startup Weekend. The last two years' events have birthed web startups: JoeMetric, YourMilton, EventStart, ClearWish, CorkShare and others. More than 100 people attended the event each of the last two years. Event registration is being done by EventStart: at http://columbusstartupweekend.eventstart.com. Founded in 2007 by Andrew Hyde, Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated group of developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and more to a 54 hour event that builds communities, companies and projects. |
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| 04/27/2010 | VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab | |
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9:00 AM |
Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware's preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder. These classes will run from 04/27/10 - 04/30/10 Tuesday-Friday from 9am-5pm and are held in the quiet, comfortable Platform Lab training room. This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware Infrastructure vSphere, which consists of VMware vSphere Server and VMware VirtualCenter. Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course has been updated to reflect VMware vSphere Server. Students who complete this course should enroll next in VMware Infrastructure 3: Deploy, Secure, and Analyze. At the end of the course, you should gain an understanding of the functionality in VMware Infrastructure 3 and be able to: * Install ESX Server * Configure ESX Server networking and storage * Install and configure VirtualCenter * Control user access to the VMware infrastructure * Deploy and manage virtual machines using VirtualCenter * Allocate and monitor virtual machines resources * Ensure high availability of applications If your organization is exploring use of this outstanding tool, you need solid training to take full advantage. This series of classes are designed for System administrators, system/s engineers, and operators responsible for ESX Server and/or VirtualCenter with System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems. Register for this event! Seating is Limited! VMWare Infrastructure 3.pdf More information about this class - here. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website. |
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| 04/29/2010 | ISACA - Combating Computer Fraud | |
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8:00 AM |
April 29th - April 30th Any fraud committed with the aid of, or directly involving a computer or network is considered computer fraud. In this two-day seminar you will examine the key risks surrounding computer-based fraud and explore the "who, what, and how" of this pervasive crime. You will investigate specific IT controls that must be in place to reduce the risk of computer fraud, including logical access controls, reduced privileged access, application change management, network controls, encryption, and application system controls, and benefit from real-life examples of their effectiveness. You will review a range of fraud studies with control recommendations from sources that include the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, CERT, the FBI, and the Secret Service. You will cover a number of regulations that address computer fraud, including S-OX, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the USA Patriot Act, and a variety of privacy laws. You will leave this high-impact seminar with a game plan for reducing computer fraud risks in your organization. (NOTE: IT knowledge is not required.) Join us at: Platform Lab | 1275 Kinnear Road | Columbus, OH 43212 Registration on or befor April 8, 2010 is as follows: Central Ohio ISACA, IIA and ISSA Members: $395.00 Non-members: $595.00 Registration after April 8, 2010 will include an additional $50 charge: Central Ohio ISACA, IIA and ISSA Members: $445.00 Non-Members: $645.00 All fees include course materials, snacks and drinks. Lunch is not included. To register, please visit http://www.isaca-centralohio.org/ |