Who
Vinton
G. Cerf
Mr. Cerf is senior vice president of Technology Strategy for MCI. In
this role, Cerf is responsible for helping to guide corporate strategy
development from the technical perspective. In the fast moving world of
telecommunications and Internet technology development, technical
capabilities can have a critical impact on the success of corporate
business strategies including product and service development,
infrastructure investment and strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
From 1994-2003, Cerf served as senior vice president of architecture and
technology, moving to a strategic role in mid-2003.
Widely known as one of the "Fathers of the Internet," Cerf is the
co-designer of the TCP/IP protocols and the architecture of the
Internet. In December 1997, President Clinton presented the U.S.
National Medal of Technology to Cerf and his partner, Robert E. Kahn,
for founding and developing the Internet.
Prior to rejoining MCI in 1994, Cerf was vice president of the
Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI). As vice president
of MCI Digital Information Services from 1982-1986, he led the
engineering of MCI Mail, the first commercial email service to be
connected to the Internet.
During his tenure from 1976-1982 with the U.S. Department of Defense's
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Cerf played a key role
leading the development of Internet and Internet-related data packet and
security technologies.
Vint Cerf serves as chairman of the board of the Internet Corporation
for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Cerf served as founding
president of the Internet Society from 1992-1995 and in 1999 served a
term as chairman of the Board. In addition, Cerf is honorary chairman of
the IPv6 Forum, dedicated to raising awareness and speeding introduction
of the new Internet protocol. Cerf served as a member of the U.S.
Presidential Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC) from 1997
to 2001 and serves on several national, state and industry committees
focused on cyber-security. Cerf sits on the Board of Directors for the
Endowment for Excellence in Education, Folger Shakespeare Library,
Gallaudet University, the MarcoPolo Foundation, Digex, Incorporated,
Avanex Corporation, Nuance Corporation, CoSine Corporation and the
Hynomics Corporation. Cerf is a Fellow of the IEEE, ACM, and American
Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Academy of Arts
and Sciences, the International Engineering Consortium, the Computer
History Museum and the National Academy of Engineering.
Cerf is a recipient of numerous awards and commendations in connection
with his work on the Internet. These include the Marconi Fellowship,
Charles Stark Draper award of the National Academy of Engineering, the
Prince of Asturias award for science and technology, the Alexander
Graham Bell Award presented by the Alexander Graham Bell Association for
the Deaf, the NEC Computer and Communications Prize, the Silver Medal of
the International Telecommunications Union, the IEEE Alexander Graham
Bell Medal, the IEEE Koji Kobayashi Award, the ACM Software and Systems
Award, the ACM SIGCOMM Award, the Computer and Communications Industries
Association Industry Legend Award, the Yuri Rubinsky Web Award, the
Kilby Award , the Yankee Group/Interop/Network World Lifetime
Achievement Award, the George R. Stibitz Award, the Werner Wolter Award,
the Andrew Saks Engineering Award, the IEEE Third Millennium Medal, the
Computerworld/Smithsonian Leadership Award, the J.D. Edwards Leadership
Award for Collaboration, World Institute on Disability Annual award and
the Library of Congress Bicentennial Living Legend medal.
In December, 1994, People magazine identified Cerf as one of that year's
"25 Most Intriguing People."
In addition to his work on behalf of WorldCom and the Internet, Cerf has
served as a technical advisor to production for "Gene Roddenberry's
Earth: Final Conflict." and made a special guest appearance on the
program in May 1998. Cerf has appeared on television programs NextWave
with Leonard Nimoy and on World Business Review with Alexander Haig and
Caspar Weinberger. Cerf also holds an appointment as distinguished
visiting scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory where he is working
on the design of an interplanetary Internet.
Cerf holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Stanford
University and Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science
from UCLA. He also holds honorary Doctorate degrees from the Swiss
Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich; Lulea University of
Technology, Sweden; University of the Balearic Islands, Palma; Capitol
College, Maryland; Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania; George Mason
University, Virginia; Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain;
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York; and University of
Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
His personal interests include fine wine, gourmet cooking and science
fiction. Cerf and his wife, Sigrid, were married in 1966 and have two
sons, David and Bennett.
Click
here for Vint's personal homepage.
Sponsor
Who
Robert L. McDowell
Vice President
Microsoft
With
more than 35 years of experience in the information technology industry,
Robert McDowell, vice president for Information Worker Business Value at
Microsoft Corp., is focused on identifying critical business problems
that can be solved through the application of Microsoft® technologies.
McDowell joined Microsoft in 1990 to establish Microsoft Consulting
Services and grew that organization to more than 1,200 people in more
than 40 countries. In 1995 he became vice president of the Enterprise
Customer Unit and was responsible for developing the strategies for
selling and marketing Microsoft technology and services to its largest
corporate customers. From 1996 through 2000, he served as vice president
for enterprise business relationships, working with many of Microsoft’s
strategic large-enterprise customers around the world. In 2000 he became
vice president of Worldwide Services for both consulting and product
support. In 2002 McDowell took on his current role in the Information
Worker Group to help customers maximize their use of current Microsoft
Office technologies in ways that significantly add business value to
their organizations.
Before joining Microsoft, McDowell spent seven years as a partner with
Ernst & Young, where he founded and managed its Strategic Business
Systems practice. Before that he spent seven years as an information
systems manager in the financial services industry and eight years
working in information technology for the Department of Defense.
McDowell is the author of several articles on the impact of information
technology on business and has been quoted in many business and
technology publications, including Fortune Magazine, InformationWeek and
Computerworld. He is the author of the book “Driving Digital,” which
focuses on how companies can take advantage of the e-business era. He
just finished his second book, “In Search of Business Value: Ensuring a
Return on Your Technology Investment,” which deals with how to translate
technology investments into business value. He has lectured at
professional association meetings, universities and technology
conferences around the world.
McDowell has served on the board of directors of Visio Corp., Entevo
Corp. and the Virginia Military Institute Foundation and served as a
member of the Virginia Commission on Information Technology. He is a
member of the Board of Visitors of the Virginia Military Institute and
the International Advisory Board of Scottish Enterprise. He holds a
bachelor’s degree in economics from Virginia Military Institute and a
master of science degree in business administration from Boston
University.
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Speaker
Eugene J. Huang
Secretary of Technology
Commonwealth of Virginia
On
October 1, 2004, Eugene Huang assumed the duties of Virginia’s Secretary
of Technology in the Cabinet of Governor Mark Warner. Secretary Huang
replaced the retiring George Newstrom in that position, and he will be
responsible for implementing several critical public sector technology
initiatives over the remainder of Governor Warner’s term in office.
These initiatives will clearly have tremendous impact on the efficiency
of state government, and the effective deliver of state services, but
they also could potentially significantly affect the private sector as
well.
Sponsor
Speaker
Joseph S. Amado
Vice President
Information Services
Philip Morris, U.S.A.
One of the most exciting economic development announcements of the last
several years has been the transfer of Philip Morris USA's headquarters
operation from New York to Richmond. Along with the headquarters come
hundreds of jobs to be filled by employee transfers and local hiring.
This transition started several months ago, and the new headquarters is
in operation at the former Reynold's Metals complex on West Broad.
As Vice President for Information Services at PM USA, Joe Amado has been
responsible for information technology and telecommunication related
aspects of the move from New York. At our April luncheon, Mr. Amado will
provide an update on the transition, and address some of the IT
challenges that he faces in the near future.
Please plan to join us for lunch with Joe Amado on April 13 at the
Richmond Marriott.
Sponsor
February 2004
Since taking office in January 2002, Governor Warner has been faced with
a series of unanticipated crises. From the aftermath of the 9/11 attack
on the Pentagon, through an economic recession, to finding himself as
CEO of a state with a $6 billion revenue shortfall, the Governor has had
to focus his attention on the more mundane aspects of the office.
This has not, however, kept Governor Warner from introducing significant
legislative initiatives that aim to fundamentally change major aspects
of how Virginia's public sector operates. These initiatives include;
procurement, the Virginia Information Technologies Agency, and, of
course this year - tax reform.
Join us for lunch on February 10 as Governor Warner provide his insights
on these and other important issues.
Sponsor
Topic
Turning Lead into Gold: Achieving Information Technology Excellence While Outsourcing
Who
David Guzman, CIO Owens & Minor
Sponsor
Topic
off shore outsourcing - Fact vs. Fiction
Who
Dennis
Bowman, Circuit City Senior VP and CIO
One of the most important strategic IT decisions facing
corporations today is that of off-shore outsourcing of services. Not
surprisingly, it is also one of the most misunderstood and
controversial. Like it or not, however, in order to stay on the
competitive edge, "offshoring" has become a necessary part of most
corporate IT services models.
The Technology Council's October 14 Luncheon will feature Dennis Bowman
who will help to separate the facts from the hysteria. Dennis is CIO at
Richmond-based Circuit City, and he is a nationally respected expert on
information technology and related corporate trends. His presentation
will provide answers to questions such as:
What drives offshoring?
What services can be offshored?
What has been Circuit City's offshore experience?
What is the true employment and economic impact of offshoring?
What can be done to minimize the impact on people whose jobs are
displaced?
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from and meet Dennis Bowman, and
learn what is driving this new economic reality.
Sponsor
Creating Business Prosperity in a Challenging Environment
Jeffrey
O. Henley is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
Oracle Corporation. He is responsible for corporate finance and
administration.
Prior to joining Oracle in 1991, Mr. Henley served as Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer at Pacific Holding Company, Los
Angeles, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at
Saga Corp., a multi-billion dollar food service company. He also served
as Director of Finance at Memorex Corp. in its large storage division
and as Controller of International Operations at Fairchild Camera and
Instruments.
Mr. Henley is a member of the board of directors of Computer Motion. Mr.
Henley is also a National Trustee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
He is also a member of Oracle's board of directors.
Mr. Henley holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of
California at Santa Barbara and an MBA in finance from UCLA.
Sponsor
Watching Both Edges: The Economy in 2003
Everything in the economy has two edges. Their relative
sharpness at any given time determines which business and investment
decisions are the right ones for that moment.
Global tensions are up, consumer confidence down, and business
executives uneasy. What will move us past uncertainty, and what’s the
underlying economic outlook for 2003?
Steve East, chief economist for Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc., is a real world economist. He traded bonds for 12 years before becoming a full-time professional economist. He is also an avid Fed watcher and analyst of Washington developments and their impact on the economy. In his presentation, he will cover:
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The likely impact of projected deficits, war and post-war costs, and the Bush tax cut proposal.
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Is low inflation here to stay, and how should your business be positioned for such an environment.
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Globalization and, economically speaking, why the nation will not be “going it alone” any time in the near future.
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The relationship and returns on capital versus labor – how those have shifted and why it matters.
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Why high sticker prices don’t equate to a housing market bubble, and better measures to watch.
Steve East is Chief Economist and Managing Director for Friedman,
Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc., where he leads the team responsible for
economic and policy research. Mr. East focuses on trends in the domestic
and global economy and financial markets, as well as on the effects of
legislative and regulatory actions on the overall financial markets and
individual sectors. Mr. East has more than 18 years of experience in the
securities industry and is frequently seen in the media including Fox
TV, Nightly Business Report, CNBC, Barron's, Market News Service, and
Bloomberg TV. Additionally, Mr. East is a contributing writer and editor
of FBR's Washington Focus, a publication providing investors with
insights into how events in Washington impact the economy and financial
markets.
Prior to joining FBR, Mr. East was the manager of taxable fixed-income
trading at Barre & Co, Inc. He received his B.A. from the College of
William and Mary, with concentrations in economics and personality
theory.
Sponsor
John Hager currently serves Virginia in the
position of Assistant to Governor Mark Warner for Commonwealth
Preparedness. In this role he carries front-line responsibility for
leading and coordinating safety and security in Virginia's fight against
terrorism.
State's Organization for Homeland Security Overview.
Hager participates in Cabinet meetings, serves as the federal point of
contact for Homeland Security and works with Virginia's Congressional
delegation and the Bush Administration in obtaining federal resources.
The office ensures proper coordination between agencies of state
government responsible for security and serves as a direct liaison
between the Governor and local governments and first responders. He
helps educate the public on homeland security initiatives. He is the
Chairman of the Secure Virginia Initiative Panel and Co-chairman of the
Virginia Military Advisory Council, both of which function to strengthen
Virginia's preparedness.
Hager was elected to the state's second highest office of Lieutenant
Governor in 1997 and served for four years. His election proved that
perseverance and determination in the face of daunting obstacles leads
to victory in an election or in one's life. Hager's full-time approach
of serving the people of Virginia redefined the role of the Lieutenant
Governor. He served as chairman or vice-chairman of five active State
commissions.
As Lt. Governor of Virginia, John Hager was a strong proponent for
better education, improved transportation, and smaller, more efficient
government. As President of the Senate, he proudly cast numerous
tie-breaking votes, including a vote to return the state's lottery
profits back to localities for use in public education. His chairmanship
of the Disability Commission and as a role model for disabled Virginians
has resulted in national recognition. A strong proponent of anti-crime
initiatives, he was involved with the Drug Task Force, the DNA Task
Force and safe driving legislation.
Hager graduated from Purdue University with a degree in mechanical
engineering, and from Harvard University with an MBA. He served in the
United States Army and the Army Reserves, rising to the rank of Captain.
He is currently a member of the American Legion. A life-long athlete,
John still competes in marathons and has won many races.
He is married to the former Margaret Dickinson Chase. Maggie and their
two sons, Jack and Henry, are often at his side as he continues to work
full time for a better Virginia.
A business executive who started at the bottom of the career ladder,
John quickly rose through the ranks of The American Tobacco Company to
Executive Vice President. After a near-fatal bout with polio, John
rebuilt his life and his career. He retired in 1994 as Senior Vice
President of Leaf and Specialty Products after the corporation was sold.
A long-term civic, charity and community leader, John has served as
president or chairman of more than 30 boards and commissions in
Virginia. He currently serves as Honorary Chairman of the Richmond
Convention Center, Vice-chairman of the Aerospace States Association,
and as director of the American Red Cross, The Sorensen Institute,
Southern Growth Policies Board, The Center for Politics, The Virginia
Public Safety Foundation, the Virginia Performing Arts Foundation, the
Jamestown Yorktown Foundation and Jamestown 2007.
Sponsor
Attorney General Jerry Kilgore
During his first year in office, Kilgore has focused on
statewide computer crimes prosecutions-ranging from child pornography to
Internet fraud. He is the first Virginia Attorney General to establish a
Division and a Deputy exclusively for Technology issues, and he recently
launched a web-based education program entitled "SAFE SURFING", to
promote Internet safety for children.
Much of the Attorney General's legislation this year in the General Assembly is technology-based, including: the Identity Theft Omnibus Act, amendments to the Computer Crimes Act, and SPAM legislation. General Kilgore will update the Council on the progress of his legislative initiatives, and discuss related priorities at the Office of the Attorney General.
Kilgore was elected Virginia's 42nd Attorney General on November 6, 2001. Prior to his election as Attorney General, Kilgore served in the Cabinet of former Governor George Allen as Secretary of Public Safety. He successfully implemented the abolition of parole and was Vice Chairman of the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform, which overhauled the juvenile justice system.
Jerry Kilgore has also served on the front lines of law enforcement as both a State and Federal prosecutor. During the end of the Reagan Administration and through the first Bush Administration, he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia.
Speaker
Attorney General Jerry Kilgore
Sponsor
2002 Technology Luncheon Speakers
INanoVA - The Nanotechnology Hub of Virginia
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Nanotechnology has been heralded as the enabling technology for transforming scientific, technological and business operations of our society, by delivering novel materials, devices and machines that will usher a "Nanotechnology Age" to follow the current "Information Age". Hidden deep within this hype that ensures record-level federal and venture funding for nanotechnology, is in fact a science that shows much promise to tackle the grand challenges of science, technology and society. The Initiative for Nanotechnology in Virginia (INanoVA) serves to promote the growth of nanotechnology research and business development in the Commonwealth of Virginia. INanoVA performs these functions by enhancing collaborative research, developing technology commercialization opportunities, and training the workforce for the upcoming technological challenges. This presentation explained nanotechnology, examined its regional, national and global scope with special emphasis to what it can bring for Virginia, and outlined some mechanisms being set-up by INanoVA to facilitate these technological, economic and societal benefits. Features of the INanoVA information base, the INanoVA newsletter, and Virginia's nanotechnology strengths will be described. See the PowerPoint presentation.
Speaker
Nathan Swami is the Executive Director of the Initiative for Nanotechnology in Virginia, a statewide nanotechnology coordination network for education, research, and business development in nanoscale sciences. As the Microelectronics Program Director at the University of Virginia, he is currently working with a faculty team around the Commonwealth of Virginia to develop visualization tools for nanotechnology education and a "Nanotechnology Short Course", for a "quick and easy" introduction to the science, to be made available through the "Commonwealth Graduate Education Program (CGEP)".
Sponsor
James River Technical
Where IS the Capital?
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Jonathan Wallace, Partner, WWC Capital. The expansive growth of the technology industry in the 1990s was aided in large part by the funding available for R&D and capital expansion. With the unstable markets restricting growth, it's more important for the tech industry now than it has ever been to know where the capital is -- and isn't. Jonathan Wallace spoke about the current state of the markets from the perspective of the financial industry. See the PowerPoint presentation.
Sponsor
Xperts
The DEC > Compaq > HP Story
- Now that the HP/Compaq merger votes have been tallied, we learned about the deal from the inside. John Loether, the North America Senior Technology Consultant for the Enterprise Marketing Group, is the "Customer Champion" for North America. He spends approximately 75 percent of his time on the road in front of hundreds of customers and partners, telling the (DEC > Compaq > HP) story; explaining technology; explaining the Intel deal; explaining the merger.
Sponsor
Computer Resource Team
Washington Technology Policy
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Jonathan Zuck,
president and founder of Association for Competitive Technology (ACT)
spoke about some of the hotter topics in Washington, including
digital rights management, online privacy regulation, antitrust and
others.
As a professional software developer and IT executive with more than 15 years of experience, Jonathan brings an insider's perspective to his role as President of the Association for Competitive Technology, whose clients include mostly small and mid-sized companies in software and hardware development, IT consulting and training, and web applications. Jonathan has provided analysis, testimony and commentary on technology issues to the media, industry groups and to Capitol Hill. He has been called as a technology expert for national and local programs, and he's often quoted in the tech and policy press. His presentation will let you know Washington's stance on technology policy, and how it will affect your business.
Sponsor
Goodman Consulting & Technology
Impact of the 2002 Legislative Session
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Chairman Joe T. May addressed the impact of the 2002 Legislative Session on Virginia's public and private technology priorities. Delegate May chairs the General Assembly's House Committee on Science and Technology, the Joint Commission on Technology and Science, and the House Appropriations Sub-Committee on Commerce and Technology. He is also a member of the Virginia Research and Technology Advisory Commission.
As the General Assembly's foremost authority on technology issues, and as the owner of a technology company, Joe May brought a keen understanding of the issues affecting technology businesses to Virginia's legislature. He has also been a driving force behind Virginia's e-government initiatives, as well as efforts to optimize the delivery of online services.
Sponsor
Reed Smith LLP
Henrico iBook: From Blackboards to Motherboards
- Henrico County stands at the epicenter of one of the
most significant efforts ever attempted to improve our nation's
public education system. This year's iBook project has made the county
the focus of national attention, including that of the federal
government, other states and school districts, and corporate giants such
as Apple and Microsoft. By many measures, the stakes are high. The goal
is to change the very nature of how our children are educated by
improving the quality and relevancy of the tools and media they use to
learn and do research.
The project is not without controversy however. Reports about students using laptops for pornography, games, instant messaging, and hacking have prompted some to demand a return to books and blackboards in Henrico County.
Dr. Mark Edwards, Superintendent of Henrico County Public Schools, gave us the facts about the program, updated us on his progress in implementing this "bleeding edge" program, and answered audience questions at the February luncheon. Dr. Edwards has earned the reputation as one of the most innovative educators in the country, and he is helping Greater Richmond to set the national pace.
Sponsor
CACI
Telemedicine: Just What the Doctor Ordered
- Dr. Ronald Merrell, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Futurists tell us that our home entertainment centers may come with
Personal Diagnosis Systems one day, allowing us to send fundamental
medical information to our healthcare provider - and do it on-line and
in real time from the comfort of our homes. Seem far-fetched?
Maybe not, given the developments in telemedicine.
Dr. Ronald Merrell talked about a field that is rapidly moving from one of government grants and military demonstration projects to a major industry within healthcare. As bandwidth and regulatory issues are resolved, this exciting area is delivering real time interactive television consultations, high tech store and forward applications, and even remote robotic surgery to communities around the corner and around the world.
Sponsor
James River Technical
Super Bowl Surveillance: A Case Study
- John Woodward, RAND. Biometrics, the science of scanning or analyzing various body parts for identification or surveillance, isn't just for James Bond movies any more. John Woodward of the Rand Corporation (and formerly the CIA), talked about this $400 million industry that is expected to grow to $2 billion by 2005. In addition to hitting the high spots about a business that includes the likes of palm printing, iris recognition, retina scanning and face geometry, John discussed the results of an interesting project that gathered data biometrically during the 2001 Super Bowl.
Sponsor
CACI
Making a Mark on Technology!
- Attorney General Mark Earley and Mark Warner. Without a doubt, one of these two speakers will be elected Virginia's next governor. Every industry that touches technology will be affected by the November 6 vote. You need to attend this important luncheon to find out how the decision in the voting booth will affect your company, and the business of other companies you work with. This is an opportunity to hear what they have to say, and to get their feedback to your questions.
Sponsor
Computer Resource Team
What's Your Tech IQ?
- Linda Dalch, President, Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges. In a technical world, what do recent college graduates with a liberal arts degree do to support themselves? To answer that question, the Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges developed a comprehensive test that helps determine the skills and aptitudes of non-technical people for placement in technical positions. The TekXam has been adopted by large corporations nationwide as a placement tool for potential hires.
Sponsor
Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown
Smart Homes: A Vision of the Present!
- Kriss Nash - Atlantic Marketing Manager, Cisco Systems and Doug Fikse - President, OnQ Technologies. According to Parks Associates, a Dallas marketing and research firm for residential technologies, by the end of 2004, nearly 50% of all new homes will be wired for high-speed data networking and have the capability for home control and entertainment features. In addition to the 700,000 new homes installing structured wiring, Cabling Business Magazine estimates that another 230,000 homes will be retrofitted in 2004. Cisco and OnQ Technologies, two of the industry's leaders, shared the podium to talk about their efforts to wire hundreds of new homes with the latest in structured wiring and Internet based home automation applications.
Sponsor
Philip Morris
Electricity Deregulation: How California Failed - and Why Virginia Won't
- Eva Teig Hardy, Senior Vice President - External Affairs & Corporate Communications, Dominion Virginia Power. California Governor Gray Davis has called his state's deregulation initiative a "colossal and dangerous failure". Can Virginia expect a different outcome? Find out in this presentation by a top executive from the state's largest utility.
Sponsor
Reed Smith Hazel & Thomas
How is the Dramatic Growth of Technology Industries Impacting the Greater Richmond Business Community?
- The event marked the release of the Greater Richmond Area Technology Industries Profile 2000 - 2001 The second annual program is the product of a partnership between the Technology Council, the Greater Richmond Partnership, and KPMG L.L.P. Last year's inaugural profile and directory of regional technology companies established a baseline which will now be used to assess future growth and trends in this pace setting industry sector.
Sponsor
CIBER, Inc
Talent Acquisition - A Lever For Success in Today's Competitive Environment.
- Tiane Mitchell-Gordon is currently the Director of Human Resources supporting the Business Support groups (i,e. Chairman's Office, Finance, Legal, Corporate and Brand Communications, Human Resources, etc.) of America Online. She joined America Online in 1995 and during her five years so far, she has served as an HR director both on the client and corporate sides as well as serving as the Director, Merger & Acquisition Integration Coordination for AOL's smaller acquisition targets and a member of the Corporate Compliance Taskforce.
Sponsor
Stopka & Associates
Working Without a Wire
- According to one estimate, the wireless market will encompass one billion subscribers by 2003. Dataquest estimates that the market for wireless-data subscribers will be $3billion by 2003. Growth rates of 35 percent or more are projected by market survey organizations. The third-generation (3G) wireless devices developed for this market will be more than 38 times as fast as today's devices. A major aspect of the new wireless landscape will be Wireless Knowledge Architecture (WKA).
Sponsor
Xperts, Inc.
Stages of Financing for Emerging Tech Companies
- Two experts in early and later stage financing for technology companies presented their ideas to Council members. And a question and answer period followed.
Sponsor
Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown
Will UCITA Change Your eWorld? - (or.... Do we need a ucita?)
- Much to everyone's surprise, the Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA) has taken center stage in the Virginia Legislature. Although the Act has been in the works for almost ten years, until a few weeks ago, few business people or legislators had even heard of it. Now, as the Commonwealth becomes the first state to formally consider passage of UCITA, it is bringing national attention to Virginia, our General Assembly and our technology industries.
Sponsor
Renaissance
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