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| Monday, May 24th | ||
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8:30-11:10am
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Organizer: Seiki Okada, iTransform
Chairperson: Tom Coughlin, Coughlin Associates
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About the Organizer:
Coming soon.
About the Chairperson:
Tom Coughlin is President of Coughlin Associates, a data storage consulting firm specializing in data storage components, systems, and software. He has over 20 years of industrial experience working at such companies as 3M, Polaroid, Seagate, Maxtor, Ampex, and SyQuest. He has over 50 articles, reports, and technical presentations to his credit and 6 patents. He is also the organizer of the annual Storage Visions Conference and the Creative Storage Conference.
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8:30-11:10am
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Organizer/Chairperson: Brian A. Berg, Berg Software Design
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Course Description:
New features have made netbooks more powerful and easier to use. This tutorial provides an in-depth perspective on some of these advances and their future directions. Topics will include how instant-on technology allows applications such as Skype and web browsers to be available quickly, as well as how flash memory and touchpads have improved the Netbook experience. The result is a platform that is rugged, easy to use, capable of handling a wide variety of tasks, and affordable.
Intended Audience:
Microcomputer, PC, computer support, help desk, mobile technology, and desktop managers; CIOs; IT, DP, network, security, and computer managers; application developers; product and product marketing managers; marketing specialists; enterprise technologists; netbook equipment designers; and enterprise computer users.
About the Organizer/Chairperson:
Brian Berg is President of Berg Software Design, a consulting organization offering software design services in the storage arena. His extensive experience with a wide variety of storage devices and interfaces includes work as a project leader, software developer, industry analyst, technical marketer, technical writer, and expert witness. His consulting clients include Adaptec, Fujitsu Computer Products, Intel, National Semiconductor, Silicon Graphics, and Sony Electronics. He has been a speaker, session chair, and conference chair at over 50 industry conferences. He is an IEEE Senior Member and Secretary of the Santa Clara Valley Section. He holds a BS degree from Pacific Lutheran University, and has completed graduate work at Stanford University.
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8:30-9:45am
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Chairperson/Organizer: Nathan Brookwood, Insight64
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Session Description:
Are netbooks just cheap stripped-down notebooks? Are there new approaches that could produce something besides just smaller Windows machines? Will end users accept devices that don’t run Windows? What is the economics? Will form factors make a difference? Are netbooks just stalking horses for thin clients and cloud computing? Can cheap mobile netbooks open up new applications and new ways of thinking? These are some of the questions this session will consider.
About the Chairperson:
Nathan Brookwood is a Research Fellow at Insight 64, a market research and consulting organization. He has followed the microprocessor market since 1995, and also tracks trends in client and server markets. He has been in the industry over 30 years and has held positions at Gartner Dataquest, Micronics, Intergraph, Convergent Technologies, Prime Computer, and Digital Equipment. Nathan earned a BS degree at MIT and attended the Harvard Graduate School of Business.
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10:00-11:10am
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Organizer: Terence Swee, Muvee
Chairperson: Walker Blount, Web-Feet Research
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About the Chairperson:
Walker Blount is responsible for the Storage Systems Service for Web-Feet Research. He came to Web-Feet Research after an extensive career with IBM and Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. For eleven years, he was the principal HDD industry analyst for the two companies. While there he wrote a number of company internal reports, technology assessments, and HDD product analysis of product offerings in the HDD industry. In addition, he has published whitepapers on industry topics, like “Fluid Dynamic Bearing Motors in Hard Disk Drives”, “Why 7200 RPM Mobile Drives?” and Voice Coil Motor Dampening in Hard Disk Drives for Reduced Acoustical Noise. With Web-feet Research publications include; Solid State Drives - Market and Applications, Analysis of the Hard Disk Drive Market and Analysis of Netbooks, Nettops, MIDs and Low cost PCs
Walker earned his B.S degree in Electrical Engineering from California State University at Los Angeles, and his M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University. |
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11:20am-Noon
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Speaker: Larry Roberts, Chairman, Anagran
Introducer: Mark Spoonauer, LAPTOP Magazine
Abstract:
The Internet has developed rapidly from a tiny experimental network to a dominating world force. Since the first network nodes were deployed in 1969, Internet traffic has grown at an unbelievable rate, doubling every year (on average). Recently it has been reported that people now spend more time on the Internet than watching TV, an amazing milestone when you consider the ubiquity of television. However, the world-wide open structure of the Internet could fragment into many closed networks if security is not greatly improved. That would seriously detract from reaching our original goal of making all the world’s unclassified knowledge instantly available to virtually anyone. Such an event should and can be avoided. I will discuss the changes needed so that we can expand the Internet’s range of applications and maintain its critical growth.
About the Speaker:
Larry Roberts is the founder and chairman of Anagran, a provider of high capacity flow management products. He is recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on the Internet and networking. He led the team that designed and developed ARPANET, the world's first major computer packet network, which evolved into the modern Internet. He and three others credited with founding the Internet received the National Academy of Engineering’s 2001 Draper Award, engineering’s highest honor. Roberts holds B.S., M.S., and PhD. degrees from MIT. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and has received many awards from technology groups around the world.
About Anagran:
Anagran is a new networking company founded by Internet pioneer Larry Roberts. Its flow-based traffic management products eliminate the potentially crippling effects of network congestion to enable video, voice, data, and wireless traffic to scale economically with flawless quality over converged IP networks. By using Anagram equipment, service providers and enterprises can consistently deliver the highest levels of guaranteed performance and quality while significantly reducing capital equipment and recurring network costs. Information about Anagran can be found at www.anagran.com.
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2:00-2:30pm
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Speaker: Rene Haas, GM Notebook Business Unit, NVIDIA
Introducer: Mark Spoonauer, LAPTOP Magazine
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From phone calls to social media; movies to games - a digital evolution is upon us and consumers expect to take their content wherever they go. Not only do they expect to take their content on the go, they also expect their experience on a mobile device will be the same – if not better – than what they have become accustomed to with their desktop. What does that mean for the mobile computing industry? It means mobile devices will need to provide a visually rich experience; video playback will need to be seamless and battery life can never be an issue.
This keynote will explore recent trends of the mobile computing industry as well as insights to what the mobile computing experience will come to mean in the future. About the Speaker:
Rene Haas has been with NVIDIA since 2006 and manages the Notebook Business Unit. Rene has held various positions in engineering, sales and marketing management for the past 20+ years. He has worked at Texas Instruments, Xerox, NEC and Tensilica prior to joining NVIDIA He received a BS in electrical engineering from Clarkson University.
About NVIDIA:
NVIDIA awakened the world to the power of computer graphics when it invented the GPU in 1999. Since then, it has consistently set new standards in visual computing with breathtaking, interactive graphics available on devices ranging from tablets and portable media players to notebooks and workstations. NVIDIA’s expertise in programmable GPUs has led to breakthroughs in parallel processing which make supercomputing inexpensive and widely accessible. The company holds more than 1,100 U.S. patents, including ones covering designs and insights fundamental to modern computing. For more information, see www.nvidia.com.
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2:30-3:00pm
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Speaker: Snow White, Global Professional Learning Manager, Dell
Introducer: Don Ryan, CMB
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Today, more than ever before, students are part of a “connected generation” that uses technology to communicate and collaborate with friends, family members, and the world around them. In some communities, students are often asked to disconnect their digital devices upon entering the classroom, while in others, students are becoming more connected as a result of technology introduced in the classroom. In either case, the technology of the digital age brings opportunity to new generations of students by opening a window to the world of knowledge beyond the classroom and helping them develop the skills necessary to prepare and qualify for the competitive nature of college and careers.
Join Snow White as she discusses recent trends in educational technology integration into the teaching and learning environment. About the Speaker:
Snow White is currently Global Professional Learning Manager at Dell. With Dell since 2003, she helps K12 customers implement technology initiatives in their districts. Her expertise around professional development and 21st century classrooms has been applied to programs such as Alaska's Consortium for Digital Learning, Texas Technology Immersion Pilot, Cobb County Schools, Broward County Schools, Hacienda La Puente Schools, and many districts across the United States. She has delivered professional development workshops and seminars to thousands of teachers and administrators throughout the US, educating them in how to use technology to enhance learning environments, enable project-based learning, and incorporate Web 2.0 tools into their instruction. In addition, Snow has worked with many state education agencies and government officials advocating state adoptions of technology curriculum/digital content and the use of Instructional Materials Funds to buy technology tools and services to support digital content initiatives in the classrooms. Snow is a Strategic Council Member for the Partnership for 21st Century Skills organization and on the Steering Committee for Redefining Teacher Education for Digital Age Learners Summit.
Before joining Dell, Snow owned a Futurekids franchise, a computer learning center that specialized in basic computing to game design and programming classes for children 3-15 years. From teaching in the public school classroom to consulting with school districts/entities all across the globe, Snow has worked in supporting students, teachers, and administrators with successful use of technology to meet curriculum and district goals for the last 16 years. She holds a BS in applied learning and development from the University of Texas at Austin and a Teaching Certificate. Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to its customers and uses that insight to make technology simpler and create innovative solutions that deliver reliable, long-term value. The company delivers innovative technology and services which customers trust and value. As a leading technology company, we offer a broad range of product categories, including mobility products, desktop PCs, software and peripherals, servers and networking, and storage. Our services include a broad range of configurable IT and business related services, including infrastructure technology, consulting and applications, and business process services. We are committed to managing and operating our business in a responsible and sustainable manner around the globe. This includes our commitment to environmental responsibility in all areas of our business. Learn more at www.dell.com.
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3:10-5:30pm
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Organizer: Rahul Patel, Broadcom
Chairperson: Dave Bursky, Chip Design Magazine
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Course Description:
Netbooks, by their very name, must be connected to one or more networks. Those networks may take a variety of forms and involve several technologies. This session will explore such alternatives as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, wPCIe, and USB. They provide different kinds of connectivity at different speeds and with different features. Netbook buyers and managers need to understand the costs and benefits of the various approaches, how they work, and how they affect the user experience.
Intended Audience:
Microcomputer, PC, computer support, help desk, mobile technology, and desktop managers; network engineers and network specialists; CIOs; IT, DP, network, security, communications, telecom, and computer managers; application developers; product and product marketing managers; marketing specialists; enterprise technologists; and enterprise computer users.
About the Organizer:
Rahul Patel is a Senior Director for Broadcom’s Wireless Connectivity Group. His responsibilities include managing the product roadmap, applications engineering, marketing strategy, and business development to expand Broadcom’s Wi-fi leadership in the consumer and enterprise markets. Mr. Patel has served in several product management and marketing positions at Broadcom. Before taking on his current role, he managed Broadcom’s portfolio of secured switch processors. He also has previous experience at Hi-Fn, Samsung, and S-MOS Systems. He holds a BSEE from the National Institute of Technology (India), a Master’s in Computer Science from Arizona State University, and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
About the Chairperson:
Dave Bursky, currently the Semiconductor Technology Editor for Chip Design Magazine, has over 35 years of experience as an editor, working for publications such as Electronic Design and EE Times before joining Chip Design. He also has worked as an engineer for the U.S. Army. He received the Jesse H. Neal award for Editorial Excellence and was described by the San Jose Mercury News as one of the 100 most influential people in Silicon Valley. He has also written six books on topics ranging from personal computers to semiconductor memories. Dave holds a BSEE and MSEE from the City University of New York.
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3:10-5:30pm
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Organizer: James Gaskin, Independent Consultant
Chairperson: Richard Fetik, Data Confidential
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Course Description:
Netbooks have the same security vulnerabilities as laptops, with the additional greater risk of theft and loss due to their smaller size. Their use on the Internet presents the same threat of malware transmission and data theft as with laptops.
The challenge for enterprises is how to extgend strong security protection and management. Laptop security policies, created before the advent of netbooks, often demand built-in biometric readers that netbooks lack. Persuading corporate security managers to rethink policies will require third parties to fill the biometric gap with new options. This tutorial provides insight into the netbook security challenge and introduces parts of the solution. Encryption, biometric features, and other security solutions for netbooks and their users will be discussed, along with tools to persuade corporate security executives that netbooks are secure members of the mobile computing team. Intended Audience:
Microcomputer, PC, computer support, help desk, mobile technology, and desktop managers; CIOs and CISOs; IT, DP, network, security, and computer managers; application developers; product and product marketing managers; marketing specialists; security specialists and engineers; and enterprise computer users.
About the Organizer:
James Gaskin has written 16 books and many articles, reviews, and columns about technology for major trade magazines including Network World, ComputerWorld, ChannelPro SMB, Network Computing, and InterActive Week. He has given a series of Laptop Safety Seminars around the country emphasizing how to keep your portable computer safe, your data safer, and your reputation spotless. As netbooks appeared with their new combination of price and portability, James wrote a series of articles about their use in enterprises, as well as tips for resellers who plan to combine them with Software as a Service applications.
About the Chairperson:
Richard Fetik, CISSP, is a recognized security expert. He has broad product experience from design and development through market introduction and evangelism. He is founder and CEO of Data Confidential, a security consulting firm. Data Confidential’s services include product management assistance and feature set validation. Rich is also the inventor of the storage firewall, part of a new security model for mobile devices.
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3:10-4:15pm
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Chairperson: Sara Biyabani, Independent Consultant
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4:00-5:00pm
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OPEN - Session 104: Netbook Report Card (What Has Happened in the Past Year and Where We Are Heading)
Chairperson: Melissa Perenson, PC World
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7:00-8:30pm
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OPEN - Beer, Pizza and Chat with the Experts (featuring tables on specific subjects presided over by experts)
Sponsored by Samsung Organizers: Syed Hussain, Windbond Electronics and Rob Halligan, Syncables
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| Tuesday, May 25th | ||
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8:30-9:45am
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Presenter: Tim Bajarin, Principal Analyst, Creative Strategies
Course Description:
Now that the iPad has been out for two months, it is clear that it is destined to be a disruptive force in the mobile marketplace. Its lightweight size, long battery life, big screen, and ease of use are giving its owners a glimpse of the future of mobile computing. Although laptops and netbooks will not vanish, the iPad is injecting the mobile market with a new paradigm for how people can use a computer in everyday life. The session will share early research conducted among the first wave of iPad users and provide insight into how and why the iPad will redefine personal mobile computing.
About the Presenter:
Tim Bajarin is recognized as a leading industry consultant, analyst and futurist, covering personal computers and consumer technology. With Creative Strategies since 1981, he has consulted with such leading industry vendors as IBM, Apple, Xerox, Hewlett Packard/Compaq, Dell, AT&T, Microsoft, Epson, and Toshiba. His articles and analysis have appeared in USA Today, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Time and Newsweek magazines, BusinessWeek, and most major business and trade publications. He has commented on the computer industry on all the major television networks and was a frequent guest on PBS' The Computer Chronicles. Mr. Bajarin has written for PC Week, Computer Reseller News, ABCNEWS.COM, and Mobile Computing. His columns currently appear in Asia Computer Weekly, Personal Computer World (UK), and Microscope (UK) as well as Mobile Enterprise Magazine. His various columns and analyses are syndicated in over 30 countries.
About Creative Strategies:
Creative Strategies focuses on high technololgy consulting and specialized technology research. Its current work has its roots in personal computer technology. We were involved with the first products and have maintained our status in the industry for over 30 years. We leverage our long experience to use insights from the past to establish a vision for the future. By distilling the mistakes and successes of the past 30 years and reaching back to ancient and modern sources of wisdom, CSI enables its clients to avoid captivity to “purposeless products” while affirming the enduring value to their customers. “Obsolete” will be replaced by “ever-renewing.” For more information, see www.creativestrategies.com.
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8:30-9:45am
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Chairperson: Jim Cantore, JLC Associates
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8:30-9:45am
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Chairperson: Krishna Chander, Chander Consulting
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10:00-11:00am
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Chairperson: Linley Gwennap, Linley Group
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Session Description:
Which processor is best for netbooks? Intel’s Atom is the early leader, but a new category of ARM-compatible netbook processors is emerging. Which processors really deliver the lowest system cost and the longest battery life? How do the new dual-CPU ARM-based processors match up against Atom in performance? How important is Windows compatibility in a web-based world? Processor experts from several companies will debate these topics.
About the Chairperson:
Founder of The Linley Group, Linley Gwennap is one of the most respected analysts in the microprocessor industry. He has followed the industry for more than 15 years. A prolific writer, Linley has published hundreds of articles in such publications as EE Times, Upside Magazine, Electronic Business, Nikkei Electronics, and the San Jose Mercury News. Linley also provides high-level consulting to the industry on product positioning, strategic analysis, and competitive assessment. He is often quoted in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, EE Times, Electronic News, Business Week, the CNet web site, and other leading technology and business publications. He has also appeared on CNNfn, CNBC, Fox News, Tech TV, and National Public Radio.
Before founding The Linley Group in 1999, Linley was publisher and editorial director of MicroDesign Resources’ Microprocessor Report. He has a BSEE cum laude from Yale. |
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10:00-11:00am
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Session 205: Education Case History: The Big Buy
Netbooks in K12 Education: Vision, Deployment, and Experience Chairperson: Jim Porter, DISK/TREND
Speaker: Eric Tilton, Manager - Networks and Engineering, Fresno Unified School District
Session Description:
Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) is a leader in the large-scale use of small form factor wireless computers in the K12 environment, and continues to aggressively change the way classrooms work through appropriate use of technology. We helped refine the product designs of some early models of HP platforms in the netbook marketplace. We have embraced the use of these compact computers, as they progressed from mini-laptops to mini-notebooks and on to what is now known as the netbook. This talk will focus on FUSD’s vision for student computing, describe our experiences with the netbook platform in the K12 arena, and describe what we see as “what comes next” for K12.
About the Presenter:
Eric Tilton is currently a Network and Engineering IT Architect and Senior IT manager for Fresno Unified School District. He is currently involved in several exciting projects: bringing fiber optic networking to 109 school sites, deploying tens of thousands of netbooks, deploying Windows 7 at a large scale, and managing a new data center for FUSD with 150 TB of disk space and five HP 7000c blade server farms. He is building a large scale Microsoft Office Sharepoint 2007 farm, working on a Sharepoint 2010-based student information system called ATLAS in parternship with Microsoft, and also converging networks by integrating voice and data with Office Communications Server, Cisco VOIP, and Exchange 2007.He has previous experience as a consultant and with ViaWorks, Paracel, and TRW Space and Defense. He holds a BSEE Magna Cum Laude from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
About the Chairperson:
Jim Porter is owner of DISK/TREND, publisher for 23 years of market studies of the worldwide disk drive and data storage industries. He has frequently acted as a consultant to data storage manufacturers. He first became involved with data storage products in 1968, when he joined industry pioneer Memorex, serving in a variety of marketing management positions through 1971. He later worked for Rockwell International, Cartridge Television, and CMX Systems, a CBS-Memorex joint venture. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Computer History Museum, and for most of the 2000-2009 decade he was chairman of the museum’s Storage Special Interest Group. He is also a founder of IDEMA, the disk drive industry's trade association, and an active participant since its early days.
About Fresno Unified School District:
The Fresno Unified School District is the 4th largest school district in California, serving more than 73,000 students. The district’s mission is to prepare career ready graduates and is guided by the Board of Education-adopted Core Beliefs and Commitments. Its goals include having All students:
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10:00-11:00am
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Chairperson: Sascha Pallenberg, Netbook News
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Session Description:
Netbooks are bursting out all over! 40 million buyers (estimated in 2010) can’t be wrong! This session will cover the prospects for netbooks in the enterprise, among personal users, and in other areas as well. Topics will include:
About the Chairperson:
Sascha Pallenberg, Editor of Netbook News, is a mobile techblogger who travels between Europe, Taiwan, and the US West Coast. Sascha also provides keynote addresses and motivational speeches. He has been a leading proponent of the small form factor and mobile computing market for several years and has founded several companies and community websites in that area.
With the rise of netbooks, he started his first mobile computing blog Eeepcnews.de in December 2007, while living in the US. He launched Netbooknews.com in June 2009. He recently relocated to Taipei/Taiwan to cover netbook news directly from its source. Netbooknews.de is now a leading source for netbook related news, even though Sascha is still blogging in German. |
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11:00-11:30am
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Speaker: Joe Macri, Corporate Vice President - CTO Client Division, AMD
Introducer: Tim Bajarin, Creative Strategies
Abstract:
Coming soon.
About the Speaker:
Joe Macri is Corporate Vice President of Advanced Micro Devices CTO Client Division. He is a 25 year veteran of the computer industry and has held various positions at Digital Equipment Corp, ArtX, ATI and AMD. Mr. Macri has also been Chairman of Jedec JC42.3 Dram Committee, since 2000 and Vice Chair at Large of Jedec Board of Directors. Mr. Macri’s areas of expertise are in CPU, Memory and Graphics expert with over 20 patents. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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11:30am-Noon
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Speaker: Ben Thacker, Vice President of North America Distribution, Sales & Product Management, Systems Business Group, ASUS Computer International
Introducer: Chris Preimesberger, eWeek
Abstract:
In 2007, ASUS revolutionized the computer industry with the introduction of the Eee PC™. This game-changing device delivered the functionality that many users needed at a fraction of the price of competing notebooks, while adding unprecedented portability and battery life. The netbook spread through the industry and has been wildly successful, but obstacles loom in the distance. Will the move from personal computing to cloud computing, and the introduction of small form factor devices such as e-readers, tablets, and more robust smartphones challenge the ascendance of the mighty netbook?
About the Speaker:
Ben Thacker currently serves as the Vice President of North America Distribution, Sales & Product Management - Systems Business Group for ASUS Computer International. In this role, he drives systems sales for the North American channel, which includes notebooks, all-in-one devices and emerging cloud based products, such as netbooks and nettops. Additionally, he leads the systems product management teams. Thacker developed his industry expertise over a successful career with leading technology companies spanning more than 10 years. He has held management positions at major corporations such as Belkin, General Dynamics Itronix, and Hewlett Packard. Thacker earned his MBA from Rice University and a BA from the University of California, Riverside, where he graduated Cum Laude. He has lived and worked in South America, and is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Thacker is also an annual guest lecturer with Portland State University’s MBA Program.
About ASUS:
ASUS launched the netbook revolution in 2007 with the introduction of the Eee PC™, and has consistently set benchmarks in the category for long battery life and style. The company also offers an extensive portfolio of other products that includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, and LCD monitors. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person. ASUS won 3,268 awards in 2009, and 3 independent sources recognized ASUS as the top brand for quality for Windows-based netbooks and notebooks. With a global staff of more than ten thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company's revenue for 2008 was 8.1 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among BusinessWeek's InfoTech 100, and has been on the listing for 12 consecutive years.
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2:00-3:15pm
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Chairperson: Joanna Stern, Engadget
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Session Description:
How do you choose among the many attractive mobile platforms? Who needs what for what purpose and when? Does the well-equipped road warrior or technology junkie need one of each? What are the key features, advantages, and limitations of each platform? Will they all merge in the future of will they remain separate categories? How do they communicate with one another? Does the same software run on all of them or do they have different requirements? These are some of the questions this panel will discuss.
About the Chairperson:
Joanna Stern, editor at engadget.com, is a technology writer and editor. At any given point in time, her small New York City studio apartment is filled with at least five laptops or netbooks along with a collection of cameras and phones. A former editor at LAPTOP Magazine, Joanna took the imaginary throne as Netbook Queen when she was the first journalist in the world to review a netbook powered by Intel's Atom processor. Joanna also likes to appear on camera to talk about the latest technology, and has been featured on ABC News, CNN, CNBC, and in a few LOL-worthy David Pogue New York Times productions.
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3:30-5:00pm
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Chairperson: Mark Spoonauer, LAPTOP Magazine
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Session Description:
It's a category some say saved the PC industry. But where are netbooks heading? Are they evolving into a distinct category with their own applications or will tablets and Sbooks squeeze them out? What will be the major netbook operating systems, processors, and form factors going forward? How much will these devices cost? How large will the actual volumes be? These are some of the questions this panel will discuss.
About the Chairperson:
Mark Spoonauer is the Editor in Chief of LAPTOP, the leading mobile technology magazine and Web site. Now in his seventh year at the publication, he is recognized as a leading expert in mobile and wireless gadgets, trends, and technologies. He has spoken at many industry events, including CES and CTIA, and he makes regular TV and radio appearances. He also publishes a weekly column, “SpoonFed”, providing his unique insights and analysis of major mobile trends and news. Mark has been covering mobile technology for 11 years.
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