| DIR Telecommunications Forum |
IR Management Series |
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Austin, Texas
DIR thanks TASSCC for co-sponsoring this event.
Program Overview
This forum will provide information for the operations and delivery of Next Generation Telecommunications Solutions. This free educational presentation is intended for Texas government staff interested in the operation and delivery of telecommunications solutions. (Pre-registration is required.)
Topics will include:
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Introduction / Welcome
John Hoffman, Director, Communications Technology Services, DIR
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Cloud and Intelligent Networking Services
Michael Rouleau, Senior Vice President, Business Development, tw telecom
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Long Term Evolution (LTE), the Basis for Wireless 4G Technology
Patrick Urgento, System Engineer, Sprint Wireless
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Data Transitions: Management, Storage, Cloud and Convergence
Elizabeth Kohler, Director, Product Management, Level 3
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New Security Challenges in Today’s Communications Landscape
TBA, AT&T
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Disaster Recovery
John P. Morency, VP, Research, Gartner
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Tex-AN Next Generation
John Hoffman, Director, Communications Technology Services, DIR
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Statewide Technologies and Wrap Up
Carl Marsh, Chief Operations Officer, DIR
Current draft of the 2012 Telecommunications Forum Agenda – PDF (209 KB)
The conference will also feature exhibits by DIR-contracted vendors offering products and services related to these topics. Attendees can visit the exhibit area and learn more about specific products and services that are available. Exhibits will be open throughout the day.
Attendee Registration and Logistics
Audience
This free event is open to any Texas government staff interested in the operation and delivery of telecommunications solutions. (Pre-registration is required.)
Location
Big Tex Auditorium (the large auditorium), Commons Learning Center
10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758
Southwest corner of Burnet Road and Braker Lane, within the main complex of the J.J. Pickle Research Campus.
Parking
Enter at the Burnet Road gate and obtain a permit from the guard. Free parking is available in the lots on the north and west sides of the building. Overflow parking is in the two lots on the east side of the building. Vehicles not displaying permits may be ticketed.
Registration
Registration is open. (Also use this link for cancellations or to provide additional information.)
This event is free; however, pre-registration is required. Preprinted name badges will be prepared, so you may wish to notify DIR of attendee substitutions known in advance.
Note: Depending on the registration response, it may be necessary to limit the number of attendees from each organization so that the maximum number of entities can participate.
Hotel Information
If you need hotel accommodations, DIR has arranged for a special group rate at the HYATT House Aboretum. See the attached flyer – PDF (995 KB). Deadline for booking this rate is June 11, 2012.
Refreshments
Complimentary morning and afternoon refreshments and a luncheon will be served.
Continuing Education
The event will provide 6.0 contact hours of general continuing education credit (6.0 CPEs for Texas IRMs).
Additional Information and Assistance
If you have questions, please e-mail Sherri Parks or Linda Markey.
For special accommodation needs or other assistance, please notify DIR at least one week in advance to allow time for an appropriate solution.
