Business Tech Summit 2007

* Attendance is limited to one presentation per session; presentations occur concurrently

Welcome and Announcements
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Break
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Session 1
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM

Room 1

Server Virtualization from a hardware perspective
Gary Dunkin - Intel
Server virtualization is rapidly gaining acceptance, and like any new endeavor, there are many pitfalls. Learn the importance of designing a virtual environment from the hardware up. Intel augments the virtualization process with paired CPU / Motherboard designs that maximize virtualization enablement.

Room 2

Building a Basic Business Network
Stuart Turley - Intel
Bruce Summers, Personalized Computers Join this discussion of the core elements vital to building a solid business network. What do you need to do it right? We'll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the two main network architectures as well as considerations such as backup strategies, security, operating systems, printing environments, Internet control and network administration. Whether you are starting a new business or are outgrowing your current network, this session will help focus your attention on building a network that facilitates your work flow and protects your most valuable asset--your data

Room 3

The New Novell
Chris Greene - Novell
Novell, historically the most reliable network platform, has now established itself as the premier Linux player with its SUSE Linux distribution. From the desktop to the server, Novell has strong solutions for business and education installations. In addition, Novell offers superior enterprise security solutions covering desktops to the data center. We will take a look at Open Source and security solutions available today and take a peak at what is coming from Novell in the near future. This session is a must see for non-Novell as well as Novell customers.

Break
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Session 2
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM

Room 1

Virtualization Strategy and Roadmap
Woody Walton - Microsoft
Microsoft will discuss its virtualization strategy and roadmap. The products to be discussed will include Microsoft Virtual Server R2 SP1; Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager, which allows for centralized virtual machine management in addition to virtual to virtual (V2V) conversion of VMware VMs to Virtual Server VMs and physical to virtual (P2V) conversions; Windows Server Virtualization in Windows Server 2008; and Microsoft Softgrid Application Virtualization

Room 2

Disaster Recovery
Mr. Good Question - Thoth
In this age of ever-increasing reliance on digital information, protecting that data long-term is of ever-increasing importance. Losing it may mean disaster. Stephen will discuss the most common causes of data loss and how to audit your business to find an acceptable level of disaster preparedness. Stephen will also discuss how to create an appropriate disaster plan to help you get your business back on track as fast as possible.

Room 3

Computing in the Near Term
Stuart Turley - Intel
Learn what is around the corner in terms of processing and computing power. With new software and operating systems demanding more and more resources, see how Intel is pushing hardware platforms to new levels of performance. Covers laptops, desktops and servers.

Lunch, Networking, Booths
11:30 AM - 12:40 PM

Session 3
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM

Room 1

Virtualizing your Systems for Less with Linux
Matt Skipton - Novell
We've all been reading about the benefits of virtualization and server consolidation. Many of you probably have some form of virtualization deployed today. Unfortunately, the cost of high performance virtualization is daunting. This session will discuss Xen virtualization technology, a part of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. You will learn about virtualizing Linux and Windows on top of the Xen hypervisor. A brief demo will be shown during the session.

Room 2

Tablet Computing in business and education
Billy Abbott - Toshiba
Learn how Toshiba Tablet PCs are enabling professionals, instructors and students to take advantage of "Ultimate Mobility in an Always Connected Environment."

Room 3

Unified Communications and Collaboration with Exchange 2007
Woody Walton - Microsoft
Microsoft will discuss the benefits of Exchange Server 2007, specifically as they relate to unified communications and collaboration. There will be a demonstration of Outlook Voice Access, an anywhere access capability of Exchange 2007. Discussion of other unified communications products such as Microsoft Response Point, Microsoft Roundtable, and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 will also be included in the session. We will close with information on Microsoft's product roadmap.

Break
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM

Session 4
1:40 PM - 2:30 PM

Room 1

Virtualizing your Systems for Less with Linux
Matt Skipton - Novell
We've all been reading about the benefits of virtualization and server consolidation. Many of you probably have some form of virtualization deployed today. Unfortunately, the cost of high performance virtualization is daunting. This session will discuss Xen virtualization technology, a part of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. You will learn about virtualizing Linux and Windows on top of the Xen hypervisor. A brief demo will be shown during the session.

Room 2

Digital Organization and File Management
Jamie Cote - Fujitsu / Personalized Computers
Learn how to get control of your files through digital organization and management. While reducing paper is one goal, there are many other benefits to document imaging and management. Topics include scanning options, improving and controlling accessibility, improving time management, controlling content through redaction, using Optical Character Recognition to find information fast, managing forms, emailing from your computer without pulling files and more.

Room 3

Real Estate Transaction Platform
Curtis Scott - Toshiba
Toshiba will present a transaction platform designed to help Real Estate Professionals increase their productivity, always stay connected, and present professionally to help their clients achieve their goals. Package includes specialized software, hardware and training.

Break
2:30 PM - 2:40 PM

Closing, Prizes and Giveaways, Exhibits
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM