The conference is being held right here in beautiful Columbus, Ohio on the weekend of October 16, 17, and 18th.  Click HERE for more information.

Get ready for our next event with the topic being virtualization.  With the ever increasing cost of hardware, the complexity of networks, and the (need I remind everyone, no) downturn in the economy, virtualization has become the best way to save on hardware costs and maintenance.  Come on down to the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe and enjoy a delicious array of hors d’oeurvres and dinner, networking with passionate IT professionals, and atmosphere!

About our speakers:
Richard Caldwell, Senior Virtualization Administrator, Franklin University

Richard Caldwell has led Franklin University’s virtualzation effort for two years.  He has 25 years of IT experience in Systems Administration and Consulting.  A graduate of DeVry  University in Columbus,  Richard worked with AT&T, Lucent  Technologies, and Information Control Corporation prior to  coming to Franklin University.  A recent article in EdTech Magazine focused on Richard’s experience with virtualization in the Education market.

David Lawrence, Senior Systems Engineer, VMWare

Dave is an IT professional with 15 years of experience in the technology industry. He is currently employed as a Senior Systems Engineer at VMware. Prior to joining VMware, he has previously held engineering positions at EMC and Network Appliance. His previous roles entailed assisting customers with designing the best storage solution for the application need.  Before entering the vendor world, he spent 7 years as a Windows, Virtualization and Storage Administrator at Limited Brands (Victoria’s Secret, Bath and Body Works, etc). His first virtualization project was a 120 server consolidation onto 8 hosts using VMware in 2001.

   and pay with Paypal (through EventBrite) or click HERE to RSVP and pay at the door (cash or check)! 

Non-members:  $26
Members & Students:  $21
Note:  After the 17th, please add $5.

Topic:
The Next 25 Years: Applications of Computer Science

Speaker:
Matt Curtin, CISSP, Founder, Interhack Corporation

Date:
Monday, Jan. 26

Time:
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Place:
Franklin’s Main Campus, downtown Columbus
Alumni Hall, Ross Auditorium

Can’t attend the event in person?
Check it out online! Join in via FranklinLive!, our interactive experience that lets you listen and ask questions in real time. To register, email Yolonda Simmons
at simmonsy@franklin.edu.

For more information, click here to go to Franklin University’s Web site.

The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) – Columbus Chapter is holding a social mixer at the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe on December 3, 2008 @ 6pm. We will be located in Billiards Room 1. We’ll have a great time! We’ll have door prizes to hand out. We’ll have pool tables to play on. We’ll even have the bar ready! Oh, I forgot to mention the great food and atmosphere.

We’re also have a Toys for Tots donation. If you plan to bring a toy, e-mail the AITP Treasurer for a discount code. All donations will go to the Toys for Tots program.

Click here to register for this event and pay with Paypal! 

Here’s what we’re having to eat:

Chicken Strips
Buffalo Wings
Fried Ravioli
Finger Sandwiches
Fajita Station
Strips of Beef and Chicken
Assorted Sautéed Vegetables
Flour Tortillas, Tomatoes,Shredded Lettuce, Shredded Cheese, Onions, Sour Cream & Salsa
So, if you’re looking to network with IT professionals and have a good time, come and join us! It’ll be relaxing.

If you have any questions, please visit our Web site at http://www.aitp-columbus.org or contact either the Webmaster or Chapter Liaison.