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April 2010 Newsletter

04/01/2010   Special Request - Sign up for Startup Digest
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
04/02/2010   SHI/Compellent Clash of the Titans
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
04/05/2010   Mobile Monday at Alliance Data Systems
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.
04/06/2010   Columbus Architecture Group - Advanced Analytical Architectures
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.
04/07/2010   Technology-based Business Innovation and Development in the Upper Arlington Area
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

04/08/2010   The Agile Enterprise
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.
04/12/2010   YES on Issue 1 Rally
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"


04/13/2010   VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab
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.
04/14/2010   CareerTrack Event: The Fine Art of Interviewing
10:30 AM

 		  You’ve 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, we¹ve 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
04/14/2010   The CEO's view of IT
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.
04/20/2010   Central Ohio VMware User Group
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
  • What's new in ThinApp 4.5

  • Leveraging ThinApp 4.5 to Speed Windows 7 Migration

  • Live demo using PCoIP Enabled Thin Client Over VPN

    • 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.
    04/20/2010   Vivit presents Midwest Road Show
    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. It’s 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.
    04/20/2010   Grow Your Business in the Delaware Area
    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
    04/21/2010   Central Ohio Investment IT Forum
    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
    04/23/2010   Business Breakfast: Measuring and Maximizing your Social Media Marketing and ROI.
    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 time—all 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 you’ll 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 today’s 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
    04/23/2010   TechColumbus & Platform Lab present: Startup Weekend
    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.
    04/27/2010   VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab
    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.
    04/29/2010   ISACA - Combating Computer Fraud
    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/
    05/04/2010   VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab
    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 05/04/10 - 05/07/10 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.
    05/05/2010   Design On A Dime: How to get a solid brand with limited cash!
    9:30 AM

         		  What: Design On A Dime: How to get a solid brand with limited cash!

    When: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 9:30 AM

    Where:
    Qwirk
    595 1/2 S. Third Street
    Columbus, OH 43215
    (614) 565-7884

    Getting a great brand takes time and money. But, did you know that, using some modern tools, you can get a good brand - a solid, appealing and effective brand – “on a dime”?

    It’s true. And two industry pros will show you how at this special session held at Qwirk Columbus Coworking, May 5th from 9:30 to 11am.

    Startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses are invited to join Neal Roberts – creative director of Adrenaline Branding+Marketing -- and Mike Whaling – President of 30Lines Marketing -- as they open your eyes to web-based tools and resources that can get you what you need for little money. We’ll show you the best we’ve seen (from a quality standpoint), and all you need is a bit of web savvy and a willingness to put in some manual time to manage projects.

    From logos, to web site design/deployment, marketing collateral, and social media, these two agency pros will take you through some of the top resources available today – giving you an overview of how to use them, what to think about, and how to get the most value and quality.

    *Coffee and pastries will be served*

    Learn more here:
    http://www.meetup.com/Columbus-Coworking/calendar/13292840/
    05/05/2010   BioOhio Reception at BIO 2010
    5:30 PM

         		  BioOhio invites you to join us and other BIO Convention attendees on Wednesday, May 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at ESPN Zone in downtown Chicago.

    The reception, hosted with BioForum, Cincinnati USA Partnership and the City of Blue Ash, is only steps away from dozens of official convention hotels and shuttle stops.

    Join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, Ohio sports door prizes, and the best networking at Bio 2010 with biomedical industry and research leaders as well as others involved in bio innovation and commercialization.

    Limited space, so click here to register early!
    05/05/2010   The Future of IT in Healthcare
    6:00 PM

         		  With the advent of the stimulus money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on EMR/EHR, many changes and opportunities are coming to IT healthcare.

    Speakers Phyllis Teater, Interim CIO of The Ohio State University Medical Center, and Dr. R. Michael Townsend, CIO of the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center, the James Cancer Hospital, and the Solove Research Institute are two influential members in healthcare IT. They will be sharing the latest trends and technologies both in clinical and research technological impacts in medicine.

    Come join us for this great event! All are welcome. Feel free to bring a friend.

    6:00 pm-6:30pm Networking and refreshments
    6:30 pm-7:30 pm Keynote Speakers
    7:30 pm-8:00pm Networking and optional tour of the TechColumbus facility

    The event is free but registration is required

    Event hosted by TechColumbus and AsianTech

    Thank you to our event sponsor: Taste of Bali

    Speaker Details:
    Speakers Phyllis Teater, Interim CIO of The Ohio State University Medical Center, and Dr. R. Michael Townsend, CIO of the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center, the James Cancer Hospital, and the Solove Research Institute

    Event Details:

    Date :May 5, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Location :TechColumbus, 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus OH

    To register for the event,click here
    05/06/2010   2010 Central Ohio InfoSec Summit - May 6th and 7th
    8:00 AM

         		  Please join us as the Central Ohio ISSA, the Central Ohio ISACA, and the Central Ohio InfraGard chapters have joined together to promote the third annual Central Ohio InfoSec Summit. The goal of this event is to educate regional Information Security professionals and support collaboration by bringing leading speakers in the information security field together to educate the community on the latest industry trends and issues.

    This Information Security Conference will provide information security professionals with the most up-to-date information, tools, trends, legislative information, products, services, and strategies for addressing information security issues. The conference will focus on key topics related to information security with presentations provided by recognized experts and exhibits by some of the nation's leading organizations.

    For more information and registration, please click here.
    05/06/2010   VMware Users Group - Public Sector
    8:00 AM

         		  The Public Sector VMware User Group meeting is a specialized VMUG for State and Local Government as well as all Schools and Universities. We will have topics focused on key initiatives from these groups and will have a fantastic opportunity for networking with peers within the public sector industry.

    This upcoming public sector VMUG is sponsored by Wyse Technology and focusing on these main topics:

    - Wyse Thin Client solutions portfolio overview - Wyse Technology
    - Thin Client Options for PCoIP deployments - Matt Honigford from VMware will display a number of Thin Client options from different hardware vendors including Wyse, HP, IBM, DevonIT, Dell, and more.
    - VMware VMSafe technology and how to use it in your environment - Jeff Szastak from VMware will give an overview of VMsafe and how you can use it within your environment for improved security of your virtual infrastructure

    This event is free to attend.

    This event will be held at Platform Lab Columbus. For maps and directions, click here.
    05/06/2010   TechNight 2010
    5:30 PM

         		 
    TechColumbus is proud to be a promotional partner for this important event.

    Support TECHNight 2010, a fundraising reception to benefit the work of TECH CORPS. TECH CORPS is a national non-profit organization that strives for a technologically literate society, a globally competitive workforce and an active and involved citizenry. TECH CORPS brings together students, teachers and community volunteers to ensure that all students get a technologically advanced education today to compete in the technology-driven workforce of tomorrow.

    TECHNight 2010 will introduce technology businesses and community leaders to TECH CORPS. Proceeds from this event support TECH CORPS’ effort to recruit, train and support tech-savvy volunteers who implement TECH CORPS programs in K-12 schools and youth-serving organizations.

    TECH CORPS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring all K-12 students have equal access to the technology programs, resources and skills necessary to enrich their education today and to prepare them to successfully compete in the information-based, technologydriven marketplace.

    By supporting TECH CORPS, you can help ensure that today’s students and tomorrow’s workers are equipped with the technology skills to successfully compete and prosper in the 21st century. For more info, email nikki@techcorpsohio.org

    Event Details:

    Date :May 6, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
    Location :TechColumbus, 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus OH
    05/07/2010   CentraComm - 4th Regional IT Networking Event
    8:00 AM

         		  CentraComm, a leading managed IT security and service provider, will host its fourth regional IT networking and movie premiere event with a focus on cloud computing and security on Friday, May 7 in Perrysburg, Ohio, near Toledo. The event provides IT professionals from a wide geographic region, including Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Detroit and Grand Rapids, with opportunities for informal networking and professional education.

    The event keynote will be delivered by CentraComm CIO Patrick Foxhoven, co-author of Securing the Cloud, a vendor agnostic cloud security book scheduled for release in early summer 2010 by Syngress. During the keynote, Patrick will be sharing his perspective on cloud computing from his experience running Internet Service Provider (ISP) companies and global security operations, insights from the book, as well as general observations of the current security landscape. Foxhoven co-authored Securing the Cloud with Graham Speake, Digital Security Consultant at BP Oil.

    The event starts with registration and continental breakfast at 8 a.m. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 11 a.m., followed by the private screening of Iron Man 2. To RSVP, send name, title and email address info@centracomm.net.


    05/07/2010   Computer Recycling
    8:00 PM

         		  TechColumbus and ScrapComputer.com are hosting a computer recycling event at TechColumbus on May 7th. You can drop off your old equipment at TechColumbus between 8 AM and 5 PM. A truck will be available in the parking lot from 1 pm to 4 pm for easy unloading directly from your car. Please join us by recycling your old, outdated electronics.

    Items accepted for recycling include

    * All types of PC, Server, Laptop, Midrange, Mainframe regardless of age or condition, working and non working, complete or incomplete units.
    * All UI devices including Dumb Terminals, Standard Monitors, Plasma and others regardless of age or condition.
    * All power supplies regardless of age or condition.
    * All mass storage devices including Tape Drives, SCSI devices, Optical Drives together with media regardless of size, age or condition.
    * All types of Printer (Dotmatrix, Laser, Inkjet, Bubble-jet etc) Fax, Scanner, Photocopier, and Shredder regardless of age, size or condition. This included used toner cartridges and paper.
    * All types of Hub, Router, Switch regardless of age, condition, size or technology.
    * All cable, wiring, racking, clean-room equipment, generators, batteries (all types).
    * All telecom equipment including switches of all sizes (AXE-10 to PABX) and all telecom related equipment including handsets of all types and 2-way radio.

    Please call (614) 252-2351 should there be any other items not on the above list.

    Event Details:

    Date :May 7, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Location :TechColumbus, 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus OH
    05/11/2010   VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab
    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 05/11/10 - 05/14/10 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.
    05/13/2010   Creating A Coherent Social Networking Strategy
    7:30 AM

         		  Presented by the UD Center for Leadership & Executive Development & Technology First.

    Emerging technologies thought leader and former Forrester researcher, Charlene Li, will present this one hour breakfast session to help you make sense of social technologies. Li is the author of best-selling book, “Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies” and the soon-to-be-released “Open Leadership: How Social Technology Can Transform the Way You Lead”.

    Questions? For more information about this session, or the full-day executive development program, contact the UD Center for Leadership & Executive Development at 937.229.3115 or http://leadership.udayton.edu
    05/13/2010   ICC & Microsoft Present: Sharepoint 2010
    8:00 AM

         		  Join Information Control Corporation, Microsoft's Columbus-area partner, as they present SharePoint 2010.

    The event will be held at Platform Lab in Columbus, OH.

    Platform Lab
    1275 Kinnear Rd.
    Columbus, OH 4322

    A full agenda for this event is soon to follow.
    05/14/2010   The PAETEC Innovation Exchange - The Key to Your Network's Security
    11:30 AM

         		  The PAETEC CIO Innovation Exchange is in place to seek and find common ground and direction among business and technology leaders throughout the Central Ohio region. There will be an informed and vigorous discussion about the future of IT Technology and Infrastructure Security; specifically regarding Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems.

    The discussions will focus on some key questions that include:
  • Are we facing a data integrity and security crisis, or not?

  • What is at risk if the recent misuse intrusion trends continue?

  • Where are the threats coming from and how do they impact business in the region?

  • What should we do, if anything, about threats to our networks?

  • What else should we do now to better determine our network infrastructure’s future security?

  • What timely strategies and actions make the most sense?


    • Join us at: Hilton Polaris / 8700 Lyra Drive / Columbus, OH 43240

    Registration on or before April 26, 2010 is as follows:
    Cara.Jestadt@paetec.com | Cost is $20 per attendee

    All fees include sponsored materials and lunch. Lunch options are included on the PAETEC registration website.
    05/18/2010   Central Ohio VMware User Group
    8:00 AM

         		  Please join us for the upcoming Central Ohio VMware User Group meeting Tuesday, May 18th.

    This is a great opportunity to meet with your peers to discuss virtualization trends, best practices and the latest technology.

    Register Today to join us for this free informative event. Space is limited, so respond as soon as possible to reserve your seat.
    05/20/2010   Business Breakfast: Developing a Strategy for Strategy - Planning and Implementation for Success!
    7:30 AM

         		  The essential questions that every business enterprise must ask itself are this; where do we want to go? How are we going to get there? These are simple questions that don't necessarily have simple answers. One of the determinations that separate businesses that succeed and businesses that fail is being able to analyze and develop a strategy for success. Understanding the steps to doing this and creating a concrete approach towards your business will allow you to flourish with your business.


    All firms, from one-person start-ups to global conglomerates, should have a strategy. Following a good, distinctive strategy will ensure that a business builds, maintains, and continually strengthens a specific identity in the marketplace.


    Join TechColumbus and our esteemed panel of guests for an interactive, business-building discussion where you will learn to:
    •Set direction through clear articulation of Vision, Mission, and Strategic Filters
    •Define your organization’s current and desired future state
    •Clearly articulate your organization’s core competencies
    •Define a prioritized set of Strategic Filters to evaluate strategic initiatives
    •Inventory, evaluate, prioritize, and sequence initiatives to support their strategy
    •Allocate resources to initiatives based on priority and need
    •Package all this into a compelling strategic plan


    Our panel includes:

    Mike Figliuolo, Managing Director - thoughtLEADERS, LLC
    Mike Sayre, Board of Directors - Pinnacle Data Systems
    Mike Sheehan, Senior Instructor - thoughtLEADERS, LLC

    Agenda:
    7:30-8am: Networking and refreshments
    8am-9am: Presentation
    9am-9:30: Q & A / networking

    Event Details:

    Date :May 20, 7:30 am to 9:30 am
    Location :TechColumbus, 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus OH
    Fees :$0 Members, $20
    To register for the event,click here
    05/20/2010   Mid-Ohio Chapter of HDI Round Table meeting
    11:30 AM

         		  Each year, the Mid-Ohio Chapter provides it members with opportunity to share their needs and experiences through a meeting known as the "Round Table Event". Members are encouraged to share the specific topics they would like to discuss during the event. A table is set up for each of the most requested topics. Members then have the opportunity share the specifics of what they need or how they have dealt with that specific topic.

    At the last chapter meeting, the following two topics were suggested:

    * Managing software licenses
    * Service Level Agreements

    If you have specific topic you are interested in discussing, please contact Bill Johnson (VP of Programs)
    05/25/2010   VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab
    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 05/25/10 - 05/28/10 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.
    05/25/2010   TechColumbus IdeaPitch and InnovationPitch
    5:00 PM

         		  Tired of the usual job fairs to meet university talent? See college students pitch their ideas and business solutions. Join students from Central Ohio universities and local business leaders for an evening exchange of ideas and innovations, where the next big idea may be launched!
    Who:
    Students from OSU and other Columbus area universities
    Company executives, technology leaders, HR leaders
    Entrepreneurs, startup businesses


    What:
    IdeaPitch – Students compete with real-life business startup ideas. Experienced judges rank winners and present prizes.
    InnovationPitch – Students compete to solve real company problems with innovative solutions. Judges from industry rank winners and present prizes.
    Networking – informal environment for student and companies to explore interests & experiences.

    Discover Top Talent through a Unique Exchange of Ideas!

    Event Details

    Date :May 25, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Location : The New Ohio Union
    Address : 1739 North High Street Columbus 43210

    To register for the event,click here

    05/26/2010   Technology Landscape 2013 Conference
    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 meanr to be a kick off for future collaborations, conversations, pilots and tours.

    For more information on this conference, please visit Technology First.
    05/27/2010   Central Ohio Agile Association presents "The Path to a•gil•i•ty"
    7:00 AM

         		  The Central Ohio Agile Association (COHAA), central Ohio’s fastest growing organization for Agile professionals, is holding its first annual “The Path to a•gil•i•ty” conference. This day-long event will be held on May 27, 2010 at the Arena Grand Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. “The Path to a•gil•i•ty” offers opportunities for IT and Business professionals to learn about nationwide trends in Agile software delivery, and the value organizations can realize by adopting this methodology.

    The Path to a•gil•i•ty” was developed to further COHAA’s mission to promote the use of Agile practices and principles in delivering working software to organizations. The event will feature national and regional Agile thought leaders providing sessions focused on a mix of business, technical, and organizational leadership topics. Attendees will include a strong network of regional Agile professionals. The keynote speakers for this year’s event are nationally renowned Agilists Ken Schwaber and Michael Mah.

    COHAA is also pleased to partner with IT Martini, a social networking organization for IT professionals. COHAA is a proud sponsor of IT Martini Hour 10: Agile of All Trades, which will be held immediately following “The Path to a•gil•i•ty” conference. Registration for the COHAA conference will include admission to IT Martini Hour 10.

    Registration for the "The Path to a•gil•i•ty" is currently open. The deadline for the $75.00 discounted early registration is April 30th, after which regular registration fees will apply. To register online, or for more information on the "The Path to a•gil•i•ty", please visit www.thepathtoagility.org.
    05/27/2010   TechColumbus Innovation Summit 2010
    8:00 AM

         		  This year's TechColumbus Innovation Summit will give attendees the opportunity to explore methodologies and hear insights for creating an environment and corresponding systems that tap the creativity and ingenuity of people within and beyond the organization.

    Created by C-level Executives for C-level Executives, the all day conference brings together top executives and industry thought leaders to share best practices and catalyze new thinking about innovation, strategy and leadership.

    This year's theme, "Making Innovation Your Business," is centered on the need to make and the ways to make innovation essential to the basic “fabric” of your organization. Speakers and working sessions will offer unique insights and methodologies for creating an environment and the corresponding systems that tap the creativity and ingenuity of people within and beyond the organization. Open innovation techniques and the latest thinking in areas of collaborative methods will be covered. Leadership and talent strategies that spawn innovative thinking and result in higher performance will also be a major focus.

    Please check back for the latest information regarding session topics and keynote speakers.

    Session 1: Why Innovate?
    Explores the definition of innovation and makes the business case for why innovation is essential to business success.

    Session 2:How to Innovate?
    Explores ways leadership, collaboration, organization, talent, and process design can create a culture of innovation.

    Session 3:What is Innovation?
    Explore case studies and defines the value opportunity for businesses to innovate: Incremental innovation, radical innovation, innovating through new business models, value through process innovation.

    Session 4:Innovate Now
    Innovating to win! Ties together the "how" and "what," and reinforces the case for innovation as a source of high performance and business success.

    Please click the InnovationSummit website to know more about the event and register.
    05/27/2010   IT Martini Hour 10: Agile of All Trades
    6:00 PM

         		  CONNECT with IT Professionals from all over Columbus at IT Martini Hour 10: Agile of All Trades! This IT Martini event is all about Agile practices being used across IT Pro roles, industries, and projects. Join YOUR IT Community for an event that includes:

    * The Path to a·gil·i·ty conference retrospective, presented by COHAA, kicking off at 6pm

    * Diving deep into a technology topic with a Tech Talk, presented by Compellent at 7pm

    * Voting on YOUR favorite alpha/beta stage DEMO, with the IT Martini Community Choice Award presented by American Digital, at 8pm

    * Supporting local charity partner The Buckeye Ranch

    * Networking, appetizers, refreshments, raffle prizes and FUN

    Click Here for more information.