Events
Peak10 Open House April 8
Peak 10 is expanding in Richmond and you are invited to celebrate the groundbreaking of our new data center. Please join us for food and drinks, networking with local business leaders and a chance to see our future space and meet our executive leadership and the local Peak 10 team.
We are looking forward to seeing you in April.
MSDN Mid-Atlantic Roadshow–Cloud Computing and Windows Azure
Microsoft is hosting this roadshow on cloud computing on March 3, in Richmond.
FREE SharePoint Training in Richmond on March 9
Richmond SharePoint User Group Hosts Mark Miller (EndUserSharePoint.com) on Tuesday, March 9, from 12:00-3;30. Register at www.markmiller.eventbrite.com. Keep up with Richmond SharePoint User Group at www.richmondsharepoint.org.
March meeting–How Collaboration Brings Global Companies Closer Together
Topic: Collaboration Technologies: How Collaboration Brings Global Companies Closer Together
Date: Tuesday, Mar. 9, Networking 5:15 pm – Program – 6:00pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Sheraton Richmond West, at 6624 West Broad Street
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Monthly programs for 2010
| Month | Topic area | Topic title | Speaker/panelists | Program description |
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| January (canceled) | Collaboration | Portal and Web strategies in 2010. How important is a web presence to your business | Dana Issacoff, CIO - Elephant Auto Insurance Kristian Lesher, Director of eCommerce Systems - Advance Auto Bob Dufour, CEOElvia, a Division of Mondial | Guests will hear how these IT Leaders are positioning their organizations to continue to take advantage of the internet. |
| February | Service Oriented Architecture | SOA (Service Oriented Architecture): Here and Now | Janet Hunter is a Director with Wellpoint Bob Wise is the Chief Design Architect at Scott & Stringfellow Kevin T Smith is a Senior Technical Director at ManTech | The program will explore how an organization gets into SOA, some examples of how SOA Architectures have been implemented and outline the anticipated return on ROI. |
| March | Collaboration | How Collaboration Brings Global Companies Closer Together | Wietze de Vries, Principal IT Architect at MeadWestvaco Suzanne Wasson, IT Operations Manager at Cherry Bekaert Holland Scott Hammer, Principal at North Highland Gary Kensey, Director of Collaboration Technologies and Executive Support at CapitalOne | The program will explore lessons learned from collaboration technology implementations, describe one local company’s experience in migrating to Google Apps, and outline the anticipated ROI in collaboration technologies. |
| April | Cloud Computing | IT Infrastructure On Demand? Is Infrastructure or Platform As A Service Really Ready For Primetime? | Frank Butler, President, Proxios Harry Garmon, CEO, The Bookkeeping Department Rich Jacobs, Sales Engineering Manager, Verizon Business Scott Zimmerman, Solutions Architect, Microsoft | Today’s technology choices available to businesses of all levels have reduced complexities and minimized financial investments while increasing speed to market through scalable, just-in-time solutions. Services such as Storage, Platform, Infrastructure (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) continue to increase their market footprint and technical maturity. While, Software as a Service (SaaS) has long been the face of Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Storage as a Service are poised to provide businesses with computing power on demand. |
| May | Mobile computing | How Richmond is Exploiting Mobile App Development | Bruce Doub consults to JumpStart Wireless as its Vice President of Sales. Dror Liwer is an expert in the technology industry and the digital marketplace Patrick Miller is the Infrastructure and Security Practice Manager for SyCom Technologies Scott Davis is the Manager of Software Development at Cavalier Telephone and the CEO and Founder of Critical Technologies Group, LLC, a local software design and consulting firm | We are witnessing a technology transformation in Mobile Computing that is similar to prior technology transformations; however, there seem to be some very unique differences. It’s ramping significantly faster than prior technology cycles (pc’s, internet on PC’s). What innovation can we expect from our local businesses? What is involved in developing mobile applications? Exactly what are Mobile applications? |
| June | ABC's of Networking | David Ingram (Moderator) – President and CEO of Capital TechSearch, David Nelms – Owner and Principal Consultant for Convergent Business Solutions LLC. Chris Burroughs – Vice President of IT Infrastructure Services at Mondial Assistance, a global provider of travel insurance, emergency assistance, and concierge services. Sally Witzky – Owner and Chief Marketing Strategist of Traction Group LLC, a newly-formed agency helping small business owners and speakers achieve success utilizing social marketing. | Our panel will discuss networking from 3 different perspectives: 1) Why should you consider networking? 2) What tools and techniques are available to make it easier? 3) What is the value of networking? |
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| July | No meeting | |||
| August (tentative) | Risk management | Is your IT department ready for the next Pandemic, Lessons learned from HINI | TBD - Scott Hammer Lead | TBD |
| September (tentative) | Data Center efficiency | How Richmond Data Centers are Going Green and Saving Companies Money | TBD - Heather Klesat | TBD |
| October (tentative) | State government IT | What is the Governor's IT Agenda? | TBD - Cherian Abraham | TBD |
| November (tentative) | CIO panel | CIO panel | TBD | TBD |
| December (tentative) | No meeting |
Master calendar
| Month | Event | Month | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Announce new officers Budget meeting Programs planning meeting | Jul | No meeting |
| Feb | Aug | Select fall golf tournament date | |
| Mar | Select spring golf tournament date | Sep | Appoint nominating committee |
| Apr | Oct | Announce board/officer nominees Fall golf |
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| May | Spring golf | Nov | Elect officers |
| Jun | Dec | No regular meeting VA Corp. Comm. renewal due |
February meeting–SOA (Service Oriented Architecture): Here and Now
Topic: SOA (Service Oriented Architecture): Here and Now
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5:15 pm
Location: Sheraton Richmond West, at 6624 West Broad Street
ISSA Feb. meeting
ISSA (Information Systems Security Association) has a Richmond Chapter, and this is a notice for their Feb. meeting. AITP has no formal affiliation with ISSA, but we like to post notices about similar organizations. in the event that you find something interesting in their programs, too.
Read more
Jan AITP Meeting–canceled
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 5:30 pm-canceled
Read more
December
Special For AITP Members and Guests
Date: Tuesday, Dec 8, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Topic: G-Force Racing
Location: G-Force, at 4245 Carolina Ave,
Read more
November Meeting–CIO Panel
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5:30 pm
Topic: CIO Panel
Location: Sheraton Richmond West, at 6624 West Broad Street
Panel:
- Christopher Saneda, SVP/CIO, Virginia Credit Union
- Barry Condrey, CIO, Chesterfield County
- Patrick Caine, VP, Information Services, Virginia Farm Bureau
- Harsha Nagaraj, VP, IT, AMF Bowling
Peak10 Open House April 8
Peak 10 is expanding in Richmond and you are invited to celebrate the groundbreaking of our new data center. Please join us for food and drinks, networking with local business leaders and a chance to see our future space and meet our executive leadership and the local Peak 10 team.
We are looking forward to seeing you in April.
MSDN Mid-Atlantic Roadshow–Cloud Computing and Windows Azure
Microsoft is hosting this roadshow on cloud computing on March 3, in Richmond.
FREE SharePoint Training in Richmond on March 9
Richmond SharePoint User Group Hosts Mark Miller (EndUserSharePoint.com) on Tuesday, March 9, from 12:00-3;30. Register at www.markmiller.eventbrite.com. Keep up with Richmond SharePoint User Group at www.richmondsharepoint.org.
March meeting–How Collaboration Brings Global Companies Closer Together
Topic: Collaboration Technologies: How Collaboration Brings Global Companies Closer Together
Date: Tuesday, Mar. 9, Networking 5:15 pm – Program – 6:00pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Sheraton Richmond West, at 6624 West Broad Street
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Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea
Monthly programs for 2010
| Month | Topic area | Topic title | Speaker/panelists | Program description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (canceled) | Collaboration | Portal and Web strategies in 2010. How important is a web presence to your business | Dana Issacoff, CIO - Elephant Auto Insurance Kristian Lesher, Director of eCommerce Systems - Advance Auto Bob Dufour, CEOElvia, a Division of Mondial | Guests will hear how these IT Leaders are positioning their organizations to continue to take advantage of the internet. |
| February | Service Oriented Architecture | SOA (Service Oriented Architecture): Here and Now | Janet Hunter is a Director with Wellpoint Bob Wise is the Chief Design Architect at Scott & Stringfellow Kevin T Smith is a Senior Technical Director at ManTech | The program will explore how an organization gets into SOA, some examples of how SOA Architectures have been implemented and outline the anticipated return on ROI. |
| March | Collaboration | How Collaboration Brings Global Companies Closer Together | Wietze de Vries, Principal IT Architect at MeadWestvaco Suzanne Wasson, IT Operations Manager at Cherry Bekaert Holland Scott Hammer, Principal at North Highland Gary Kensey, Director of Collaboration Technologies and Executive Support at CapitalOne | The program will explore lessons learned from collaboration technology implementations, describe one local company’s experience in migrating to Google Apps, and outline the anticipated ROI in collaboration technologies. |
| April | Cloud Computing | IT Infrastructure On Demand? Is Infrastructure or Platform As A Service Really Ready For Primetime? | Frank Butler, President, Proxios Harry Garmon, CEO, The Bookkeeping Department Rich Jacobs, Sales Engineering Manager, Verizon Business Scott Zimmerman, Solutions Architect, Microsoft | Today’s technology choices available to businesses of all levels have reduced complexities and minimized financial investments while increasing speed to market through scalable, just-in-time solutions. Services such as Storage, Platform, Infrastructure (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) continue to increase their market footprint and technical maturity. While, Software as a Service (SaaS) has long been the face of Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Storage as a Service are poised to provide businesses with computing power on demand. |
| May | Mobile computing | How Richmond is Exploiting Mobile App Development | Bruce Doub consults to JumpStart Wireless as its Vice President of Sales. Dror Liwer is an expert in the technology industry and the digital marketplace Patrick Miller is the Infrastructure and Security Practice Manager for SyCom Technologies Scott Davis is the Manager of Software Development at Cavalier Telephone and the CEO and Founder of Critical Technologies Group, LLC, a local software design and consulting firm | We are witnessing a technology transformation in Mobile Computing that is similar to prior technology transformations; however, there seem to be some very unique differences. It’s ramping significantly faster than prior technology cycles (pc’s, internet on PC’s). What innovation can we expect from our local businesses? What is involved in developing mobile applications? Exactly what are Mobile applications? |
| June | ABC's of Networking | David Ingram (Moderator) – President and CEO of Capital TechSearch, David Nelms – Owner and Principal Consultant for Convergent Business Solutions LLC. Chris Burroughs – Vice President of IT Infrastructure Services at Mondial Assistance, a global provider of travel insurance, emergency assistance, and concierge services. Sally Witzky – Owner and Chief Marketing Strategist of Traction Group LLC, a newly-formed agency helping small business owners and speakers achieve success utilizing social marketing. | Our panel will discuss networking from 3 different perspectives: 1) Why should you consider networking? 2) What tools and techniques are available to make it easier? 3) What is the value of networking? |
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| July | No meeting | |||
| August (tentative) | Risk management | Is your IT department ready for the next Pandemic, Lessons learned from HINI | TBD - Scott Hammer Lead | TBD |
| September (tentative) | Data Center efficiency | How Richmond Data Centers are Going Green and Saving Companies Money | TBD - Heather Klesat | TBD |
| October (tentative) | State government IT | What is the Governor's IT Agenda? | TBD - Cherian Abraham | TBD |
| November (tentative) | CIO panel | CIO panel | TBD | TBD |
| December (tentative) | No meeting |
Master calendar
| Month | Event | Month | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Announce new officers Budget meeting Programs planning meeting | Jul | No meeting |
| Feb | Aug | Select fall golf tournament date | |
| Mar | Select spring golf tournament date | Sep | Appoint nominating committee |
| Apr | Oct | Announce board/officer nominees Fall golf |
|
| May | Spring golf | Nov | Elect officers |
| Jun | Dec | No regular meeting VA Corp. Comm. renewal due |
February meeting–SOA (Service Oriented Architecture): Here and Now
Topic: SOA (Service Oriented Architecture): Here and Now
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5:15 pm
Location: Sheraton Richmond West, at 6624 West Broad Street
ISSA Feb. meeting
ISSA (Information Systems Security Association) has a Richmond Chapter, and this is a notice for their Feb. meeting. AITP has no formal affiliation with ISSA, but we like to post notices about similar organizations. in the event that you find something interesting in their programs, too.
Read more
Jan AITP Meeting–canceled
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 5:30 pm-canceled
Read more
December
Special For AITP Members and Guests
Date: Tuesday, Dec 8, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Topic: G-Force Racing
Location: G-Force, at 4245 Carolina Ave,
Read more
November Meeting–CIO Panel
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5:30 pm
Topic: CIO Panel
Location: Sheraton Richmond West, at 6624 West Broad Street
Panel:
- Christopher Saneda, SVP/CIO, Virginia Credit Union
- Barry Condrey, CIO, Chesterfield County
- Patrick Caine, VP, Information Services, Virginia Farm Bureau
- Harsha Nagaraj, VP, IT, AMF Bowling
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