BTC Events

Friday, May 4th
TechColumbus Technology Speaker Series Luncheon featuring Ken Peter of Mettler-Toledo
11:30 AM

The TechColumbus Technology Speaker Series Luncheon will be held Friday, May 4, 2007 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Our feature speaker will be Ken Peter, the President Americas of Mettler-Toledo. “Innovative Lead Generation Methodology Drives Organic Growth at Mettler Toledo”

The business of weights and measures (scales) has been around for centuries. A leader in the field, Mettler Toledo continues to reinvent itself. With an array of innovative solutions and marketing approaches, the company strikes a careful balance between leveraging its strengths and expanding into new markets. Ken Peters, General Manager of Mettler Toledo North America, manages the largest part of the company's global business. Mr. Peters, member of MT's Group Management Committee, will speak about the impact this initiative has had on the company's performance and its value on Wall Street - which has doubled in the last 2-years.

We will have an opportunity for networking from 11:30am-Noon, then from Noon-1:30pm our

Lunch/Program/Q&A

Please advise if you have special dietary needs by emailing Cindy Groeniger at TechColumbus.

The TechColumbus Technology Speaker Series Luncheon will be held at the Fawcett Center @ The Ohio State University, 2400 Olentangy River Road.

Member fee is $ 25.00, Non-member fee is $ 40.00. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please see the TechColumbus website to register.

Wednesday, May 9th
State of the Threat - Cyber Security Update
7:30 AM

This seminar is being brought to you by MicroSolved. The presenters are Brent Huston the CEO/Security Evangelist and Troy Vennon, Senior Security Engineer of MicroSolved.

Brent and Troy will present an update on the latest information security threats. Learn where attackers are going and what new security issues are likely in the coming quarter. They will discuss:

* Trends in Security
* Major Vulnerabilities in 2007
* New Major Attacker Developments
* Possible Attack Vectors of the Coming Quarter

This seminar will be held at Platform Lab, located at 1275 Kinnear Rd., Columbus, OH 43212 on May 9th from 8 am to 10 am. Attendance is FREE; however you must register to attend this event.

For more information and to register, please contact Constance Matthews or 614-351-1237 ext. 206. In addition, a complimentary continental breakfast will be served. Seats are limited.

Tuesday, May 15th
Total Enterprise Virtualization seminar
12:00 PM

A combination of proven virtualization solutions into comprehensive, enterprise-wide and virtual infrastructures, comprising desktops, servers and storage – to drive the next phase of infrastructure virtualization.

Please join DataCore, SIS, and Vizioncore on Tuesday, May 15th for an exciting event to learn the benefits of virtual infrastructure solutions. Powerful virtual networking solutions for consolidation, data migration, disaster recovery, business continuity, fast disk to disk recovery and data protection services for applications such as SQL and Exchange that will help your business applications run smoother, more predictably, and cost less to operate and maintain.

Attend to see live demos and learn how to:
* Manage more with less with thin provisioning
* Dramatically speed up I/O performance
* Increase utilization rates up to 80%
* Plan for storage disaster recovery and seamless failover for virtual servers
* Reduce provisioning times for new applications from days to minutes

Where: TechColumbus,1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH 43212. Time: 12:00 – 4:00 Lunch will be provided.

Attend this event and receive a chance to win a Virtual Infrastructure Foundation + 1 year support valued at over $1,000.00. Total enterprise virtualization solutions allow you to manage more with less effort and fewer resources, deploy lower cost storage networks and hardware without sacrificing high-end feature/function/performance, and increase the flexibility and utilization of your existing environment to levels you could not otherwise achieve. To register contact Alyda Inoa or call 954-377-6014.

Wednesday, May 16th
Netwave Corporation is teaming with AMD!
7:30 AM

Netwave Corporation is teaming with AMD!

UPCOMING QUAD-CORE AMD OPTERON™ PROCESSORS: REVOLUTIONARY PERFORMANCE WITH AN EVOLUTIONARY DESIGN FURTHER ENABLING VIRTUALIZATION OF YOUR DATA CENTER.

Now you can build the datacenter of the future without having to build up the server room. Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors are built on AMD’s revolutionary Direct Connect Architecture, extending AMD’s performance-per-watt leadership while adding AMD Virtualization™ and a seamless upgrade path to quad-core computing.

Drawing for an AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor in addition to other AMD giveaways. The other giveaways would be AMD golf shirts,wireless mice, etc.

Seminar to take place at Platform Lab. Registration is from 7:30am to 8am. Seminar will be from 8am to 11am. Continental breakfast will be provided.

For more information or to register, contact Marianne Fisher or call 614-850-6300.

Wednesday, May 16th
GRAND OPENING!!! Platform Lab Cincinnati
4:00 PM

In partnership with Xavier University, Harland Financial, The Circuit, Cinergy Communications, XCAP and CinciTechUSA, Platform Lab is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the newest branch of Platform Lab.

Platform Lab Cincinnati opened for business on March 26th and we will be having a invite-only grand opening celebration on the evening of May 16th. If you are interested in attending, please contact Steve Gruetter at Platform Lab to be added to the invite list. If you have any questions on how your business can take advantage of this new technology resource, please call 614-675-3711.

Thursday, May 17th
Central Ohio Entrepreneurial Signature Program Inaugural Event
1:00 PM

TechColumbus presents the Central Ohio Entrepreneurial Signature Program Inaugural Event

TechColumbus will host an inaugural kickoff of the Central Ohio Entrepreneurial Signature Program on May 17, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a reception following at the TechColumbus Center at 1275 Kinnear Road.

We hope all aspiring or current entrepreneurs in technology-based startups or providing services to tech startups will come to learn more about the services offered as part of ESP.

Registration is limited to the first 150 people.

The agenda will include:

• TechGenesis Grant Fund
• Ohio TechAngel Fund I and Fund II
• TechColumbus Regional Commercialization Fund
• Business Assistance, Coaching and Mentoring
• Small Business Loans
• OSU Technology, Licensing and Commercialization
• TechColumbus Membership
• Federal Program Proposal Grants
• 04:30 PM – 06:00 PM - Reception – Main Conference Room

This event will be held at TechColumbus 1275 Kinnear Rd from 1:00pm-6:00pm., and there is a $15.00charge for attendance. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.

Thursday, May 17th
ISSA/InfraGard joint meeting
5:30 PM

All-Ohio InfraGard Meeting - Thursday, May 17th and Friday, May 18th, 2007

On Thursday, May 17th, please enjoy an evening reception, sponsored by Columbus ISSA, featuring Mike Rothman, analyst and author of "The Pragmatic CSO", as keynote speaker. This free event will be held at the Doubletree Guest Suites, located at 50 S.Front Street, Columbus, Ohio. This hotel is only about 5 miles away from the Training Academy. The evening reception runs from 5:30pm - 9:30pm.

The hotel is also offering a discounted room rate for those coming in Thursday evening or staying the weekend.

On Friday, May 18th, please plan to join us for an all-day event, featuring an Identity Management presentation by: Shawn Henry, Deputy Assistant Director Cyber Division, FBI HQ
Rich Rollins, Assistant Homeland Security Director for Terrorism, State of Ohio
Steve Bradley, VP of Operations, Wolcott Group

More speakers to be announced and more details are coming soon!

The day's events include an executive panel discussion along with breakfast and lunch. All the ISSA, ISACA and ASIS groups from around Ohio are invited to attend this free eAll-Ohio InfraGard Meetingvent! Come and learn what your sister organizations are doing.

For more information, or to register for this event visit
InfraGard. You may also contact the Central Ohio ISSA Event Coordinator Mike Radigan directly. This event will be held at the Columbus Police Department Training Academy, 900 N. Hague Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Thursday, May 24th
Service Management Road Map seminar
8:00 AM

Got-PlanB is excited to be providing a whole day Service Management Workshop that introduces you to “A Service Management Roadmap that actually gets you there!” Get your morning started with “One mans politically incorrect and historical view of the current misalignment between IT and “the Business”. And then, leave academia behind and painlessly experience some real world ITSM lessons learned while Got-PlanB shares some of their unique service analysis tools and techniques that will set your organization up for real world service management success.

“We will provide a safe forum for you to listen and discuss all of the real world stuff that accompanies an ITIL implementation. Even more important, we expect you to walk away with new knowledge of tools and techniques that you can use to set yourself up for future successes while leveraging lessons learned.”

Who should attend? This workshop is geared towards Business and IT leaders and practitioners who:
o Are embarking on new implementations
o Are struggling with existing implementations
o Have implemented and are now trying to address improvement
o Are curious as to who we are and what sets us apart from everyone else
There is no charge for attendance, but registration is required.

This workshop will be held at Platform Lab/TechColumbus 1275 Kinnear Rd on May 24, from 8:30am-4:30pm Thursday May 24th. Please contact Got PlanB? for registration and any questions. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.

Thursday, May 24th
TechThursday presented by NOITA
5:00 PM

A networking and social event for Information Technology professionals, hosted by College Tech Prep at North Central State College

Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:00pm to 8:00pm at THE KEHOE CENTER of NORTH CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE 175 Mansfield Avenue (State Route 39) Shelby, Ohio 44875
Admission is $5 payable at the door

Learn more about the innovative programs undertaken through Tech Prep, the programs of North Central State College, and the availability of the Kehoe Center as a venue.

The IT Alliance was formed in 2005 to create a venue for IT professionals to interact, create business-to-business commercial opportunities, and promote enhancement of our region’s technology infrastructure in an effort to support technology-based economic development (TBED). This event is being very generously co-sponsored Ohio IT Alliance and JumpStart.

Tables are available during this time to display company and organization information and facilitate discussion; and are available at no charge to all event sponsors and members of the Northern Ohio IT Alliance. If you are interested in reserving a table, contact Bob Cohen before May 17th.

To RSVP for Tech Thursday or for more information about the IT Alliance, contact Bob Cohen at 419 525-1614. Please visit NOITA.

Thursday, May 24th
SaaS Seminar - The End of ITSM Client Server Software
6:00 PM

Got-PlanB is happy to present “An evening with Robert McNeaill!” as Robert speaks on “Software as a Service” and addresses the growing number of companies deciding to rip and replace their client server products in favor of software on demand solutions.

Robert is a former Principle Analyst at Boston based Forrester Research, Giga Information Group, a Management Consultant with Deloitte Consulting, and current V.P. of Strategy at Service-Now.com.

Robert took on responsibilities for corporate strategy for Service-now.com in November 2006, following almost a decade of consulting to the Global 2000.

Prior to joining Service-now.com, Robert was a management consultant with Deloitte Consulting advising organizations across North America on IT and business process sourcing strategies. A former Principal Analyst with Forrester Research and Giga Information Group, he has produced over 300 research reports on technology matters, provided consulting and performance research to high technology vendors and hundreds of end user companies and delivered keynote presentations at a number of industry forums including a recent engagement with the New York chapter of itSMF.

Robert has been widely quoted by the press on his views on industry developments and best practices for successful technology sourcing. He is also a contributing author of a book produced by the Institute of Directors in the UK on software asset management.

Robert earned a Masters in European Business and BSc in Business Studies from City University Business School, London. A native of Scotland, Robert has lived and worked in both Europe and North America.

There is no charge for attendance, but registration is required.

This workshop will be held at TechColumbus 1275 Kinnear Rd on May 24, from 6:00am-8:00pm
Thursday May 24th. Please contact Got PlanB? for registration and any questions.

Friday, May 25th
TechColumbus presents TechTalk - Improving Collaboration in Your Business
7:30 AM

TechTalk - the highly regarded series of informational panel discussions presented by TechColumbus - presents Ray & Barney as they lead a discussion on improving collaboration in your business.

This event will be held at TechColumbus on Friday May 25th from 7:30am-9:15am. No charge for members, $25 for non-members. Continental breakfast is provided.

Reservations are required.

Thursday, May 31st
TechColumbus Job Postings
7:00 PM

Opportunities Available at TechColumbus as of 4/24/2007

TechColumbus Job Postings:

TechColumbus has several leadership and individual contributor opportunities available related to the new Entrepreneurial Signature Program and other tech entrepreneurial support activities. Please select the links below for detailed job postings.

There are several more positions to come, these are just a few of the initial opportunities with TechColumbus. The positions listed as “coming soon” will be posted in the next few weeks.

Instructions for submitting your application are provided with the posting. Please see the Columbus TechWeek for further information on the the following positions:

FUNDS TEAM MANAGER
UST START UP SPECIALIST
ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE

Also, there will be postings for the following postions in the near future:
DIRECTOR, OHIO TechAngel FUND II
DIRECTOR, IT COMMERCIALIZATION
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
OUTREACH TEAM LEADER
TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION SPECIALIST
ESP ACCOUNTING/REPORTING TEAM MEMBER

For more information on the Central Ohio ESP program, click here

To learn about the ESP Inaugural Event on May 17, please see this info.

Tuesday, June 5th
Foundation Certification in IT Service Management
8:30 AM

Why You Should Attend This Course
ITIL IT service management essentials will cement your understanding of how ITIL processes can improve IT operations.

This course prepares you for the Foundation Certification examination on the second half of day three, the prerequisite for the Practitioner and Service Manager levels of ITIL certification.

An independent examination body facilitates and marks the examination, which is scheduled on the last day of the course.

What You Will Learn
Structure of the core ITIL books
ITIL’s key concepts, definitions and objectives
Overview of ITIL certifications: Foundation, Practitioner and Service Manager
Outline of relationships between the ITIL processes
High level descriptions of the goals, benefits, challenges, management reporting, and interfaces of the five operational processes and the Service Desk function
Detailed descriptions of the goals, benefits, challenges, management reporting, and interfaces of the five tactical processes
How ITIL processes can improve IT operations

Got-PlanB’s Member Faculty
Got-PlanB instructors are highly experienced senior members of Got-PlanB’s consulting guild. He or she has achieved the Service Manager designation – the highest level in the Certification program. Our member instructors are accredited by the Examination Institute for Information Science (EXIN) and the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB).

Who Should Attend
ITIL IT Service Management Foundations is an introduction to ITIL and a pre-requisite for the Practitioner and Service Manager certifications. This course is suitable for anyone with a vested interest in the management practices of IT and in learning about industry best practices. This includes:
Business Customers, Users or Partners
Business and Systems Analysts
Project and Program Managers
IT Managers and Executives
Risk and Quality Managers

Duration
3 days; mid-day of day three is set aside for the on-line Exin exam. This course typically spans 2 days through other training providers. Got-PlanB prefers to offer this course in a full three day format in order to present the material at a pace that permits quality time for questions and discussion.

Prerequisites
There are no mandatory prerequisites.

Fees
$1,095 all-inclusive. No need to worry about any of the traditional hassles associated with bringing an instructor onsite, such as: Instructor fees including travel and lodging, facilities costs and availability including conference rooms, necessary equipment and software, course set up, course manuals and evaluations, handout materials, and shipping fees

Payment Policy
All payments must be received with your registration. As these course offerings tend to fill fast, we will accept attendees on a first come basis. We cannot reserve space without a registration and payment.

Substitutions & Cancellations
You can substitute an alternate attendee at any time for no additional charge. The registered party will be responsible for reimbursement from the alternate.
Cancellations must be received in writing. You must e-mail Got plan B? (services@got-planb.com) no later than 15 business days prior to an event's start date to receive a full refund. A partial refund is available when a cancellation is made less than 15 business days before an event's start date. Registered participants canceling in this time frame will receive a credit towards another Got Plan B? event, minus an administration fee of $259.

Location
This workshop will be held at Platform Lab/TechColumbus 1275 Kinnear Rd on Tuesday June 5th through Thursday June 7th, from 8:30am-4:30pm. Please visit Got PlanB? for registration and any questions. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.


Wednesday, June 13th
Microsoft Across America 42’ Learning Center at TechColumbus
1:00 AM

Microsoft Across America 42’ Learning Center - Wednesday June 13, 2007 at TechColumbus/Platform Lab

Please join Netwave Corporation between 1:00PM and 5:00PM for a tour of the Microsoft/HP Vista Truck:
• 42 feet filled with the latest technology for Small and Mid-size businesses.
• Meet with local experts and experience practical, integrated software and hardware solutions in a hands-on, interactive environment.
• Presentations by HP and Netwave at the beginning of each hour to discuss the capabilities of HP hardware and Microsoft Vista.

Microsoft Across America Truck Tour Registration is for 1:00PM – 5:00PM

If you know what presentation time you would like to see the HP/Netwave Vista Presentation (Approx. 30-40 minutes), please register here:
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm

You can also call us at 614-850-6300 and ask for Jon Turner. We look forward to seeing you there.

Thursday, June 14th
GRAND OPENING!!! Platform Lab Toledo!!!
4:00 PM

In partnership with the University of Toledo, Regional Growth Partnership, the Science & Technology Corridor and with key utilization from Pilkington, Platform Lab is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the newest branch of Platform Lab.

Platform Lab Toledo opened for business in October 2006 and we will be having a invite-only grand opening celebration on the evening of June 14th. If you are interested in attending, please contact Steve Gruetter at Platform Lab to be added to the invite list. If you have any questions on how your business can take advantage of this new technology resource, please call 614-675-3711.

Friday, June 22nd
Innovation and Creativity Workshop at daytaOhio
8:30 AM

DaytaOhio is hosting an all day Innovation and Creativity Workshop on June 22, 2007 to be presented by VentureForward LLC.

VentureForward is an Innovation Consulting and Innovative Problem Solving organization founded by two former Procter & Gamble inventors who invented Swiffer WetJet, Cascade Action Pacs, Dryell, Tide Buzz and many other market changing products. More information is available on them at www.wow2now.com.

The program with focus on hands on learning to drive business growth. For reservations or questions go to daytaOhio or 513-793-4999. To learn more about VentureForward, please contact Jim Sinclair or call 513-310-9626.

Thursday, June 28th
Contingency Planners of Ohio/Business Emergency Planning Association annual summit
3:00 PM

Are you and your business/organization ready?

Prepare at the 2007 BEPA/CPO Educational Conference

Planning for natural or man-made disaster can mean the difference between surviving (possibly thriving) and losing a lot (if not all) of your business or organization.

Learn what questions you should be asking and get practical, hands-on tips from the experts at the 2007 educational conference presented by the Red Cross' Business Emergency Planning Association and Contingency Planners of OHIO. You will benefit whether you can attend all or some of the sessions planned for June 28-29 at Westfield Center off I-71 in Medina County.

Come for lunch on Thursday, June 28, and stay for the afternoon's hands-on, practical tabletop exercise to see how you would react to a faux disaster. An early evening reception will give participants the chance to network informally and relax from the planned "trouble."

Friday (June 29) is a full-day seminar with sessions tailored to meet your needs, whether you're new to the role of business continuity planning, an experienced pro or focused on the IT sector. Topics range from business continuity 101 to how to manage a corporate crisis to a new map for security using cutting-edge analysis. Specific sessions will be announced in April.

Before the conference officially starts on Thursday (June 28), registered participants can hit the PGA links at Westfield Country Club (additional fee). Also on-site overnight accommodations are available both Wednesday, June 27, and Thursday, June 28.

Save $50 by registering on or before Friday, May 25. Registration for CPO and BEPA members is $225 per person ($175 before early bird deadline). Non-member registration is $275 ($225 before early bird deadline). Limited exhibitor spaces are available for $600 (BEPA/CPO members) or $850 (non-members).

You also can call 216.431.3062 to register. For exhibitor and sponsorship possibilities and questions, contact Becky Mitchell at 216.431.3062 or Ann Gynn at 216.235.4566 or email us at bepacpo07@hotmail.com.