It's all a Lie! Virtualization and how it can use the Internet to make good things happen at the right price
If you've lasted this far and you still have room for a bit more, Congratulations!
By now it will be pretty obvious that the majority of the different technologies you've seen focus on a simple browser based endpoint. Consider also that thanks to Moore's Law, computers are reaching a point where they have more processing and storage capacity than the end user needs or can fully use. Virtualization is an emerging technology that allows one physical computer to behave in every respect as if it were several physical computers. Coupling Virtualization with that ubiquitous web browser allows for the creation of efficient centralized computing facilities capable of delivering significant economies of scale. The end result is doing more with less.
I'll be using three virtualization scenarios, K-12 education, managing multiple PC office environments, and corporate sector training to show how this all hangs together, and get you thinking about how this technology could work for you.
About your Presenter:
Iain Campbell spent 10 years as a staff engineer at The Centre for Advanced Technology Education at Ryerson University in Toronto. He left Ryerson in 1996 to found Owen Sound based sandon associates, a consultancy specializing in training datacentre Systems Administrators. Iain also holds the position of Senior Systems Analyst with Whelpton & Associates (www.whelpton.com), a matrix of specialists offering a broad variety of educational and consulting services.
Seeing More On-line: A panel discussion about accessibility and for low vision Internet users
"I may be blind, but boy do I have vision!" - Mini Jacques
Learn about how your business can increase sales by making its services more accessible; learn about how people with low vision use the Internet to enhance their lives; ask your questions of this amazing, dynamic and expert panel!
Formed in 1996, Digital Expression spent 4 years serving Toronto before relocating to Grey/Bruce. Operated by Phil McDonald, it provides design and consultation in web development and printed media. www.digitalexpression.ca
Libby Thaw, founder of the Checkered Eye Project, small town citizen who has low vision, stay at home mother, and social activist in the field of low vision. www.checkeredeye.com
Mini Jacques is a successful marketing and public relations consultant with over 20+ years working in the coporate world, as well as the tourism and hospitality sector and as a promoter of regional and community events.
Mini will speak to working, hiring and doing business with someone who has with low-vision.
Mini Jacques will also spend a few moments discussing the Ontario Assistive Devices Program.
Showcase: The Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
The next generation of library service is coming to your local library. Advances in information technology and the Internet are enabling smaller local libraries to deliver services, programs and even collections that rival their big city counterparts.
The traditional library still remains, but even within the walls of the library things are changing. In addition to books and magazines, libraries now include CDs, DVDs, ebooks, microfilms, and videos. Libraries are also reaching out beyond their walls. As libraries continue to embrace the Internet and other emerging technologies, patrons are able to access library programs, services and collections wherever there is Internet access.
Come discover how your local library connects you to global knowledge!
Presenter: Richard Sulkers (Deputy Chief Librarian, Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library)
Making Music: Recording Songs in the Digital Age
How has digital technology changed the life of a singer songwriter you ask?
Watch and learn as Larry discusses and demonstrates multi-track recording both past and present.
He will demonstrate the building of a song from the beginning, track by track on a 16 track digital hard disc recorder.
He will be discussing the importance of being a technician as well as an artist in today's world of music.
Presenter: Larry Jensen (Singer/songwriter and owner of Jensen Music)
