Charlotte McCormack
5/30/2007 - Each to sponsor pavilions promoting the expansion of Ethernet and adoption of Grid technology
FRAMINGHAM, MA. – May 30, 2007 – Next Generation Data Center™ (NGDC™), the only strategic IT event focused on the complete end-to-end solution and new technologies for the data center, has announced that the Ethernet Alliance and Open Grid Forum (OGF) have both signed on as sponsors. The networking and grid technology focuses of the event will be further strengthened by the addition of the Ethernet Pavilion, sponsored by the Ethernet Alliance, and the Grid Pavilion, sponsored by the Open Grid Forum. NGDC is scheduled to debut August 6-9, 2007, at the Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, CA. NGDC focuses on new technologies and their impact on the data center, covering mission-critical applications and the technology supporting those applications including storage, servers, networking and communications.
The Grid Pavilion will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn to create scalable, flexible computing solutions with grid technology from some of the leading vendors in the industry. In the Ethernet Pavilion, members of the Ethernet Alliance will demonstrate next generation networking products using Ethernet technologies. Both areas will feature vendor products that will be showcased in the pavilion booths, and get in-depth deployment knowledge during presentations running throughout the event in the pavilion theater.
"The Open Grid Forum is excited to be sponsoring the Grid Pavilion at Next Generation Data Center,” said Mark Linesch, President, Open Grid Forum. “Grid solutions are critical to enabling a more flexible and efficient data center environment that can be operated, managed and changed at scale. The Grid Pavilion is an excellent opportunity for grid and distributed systems technology vendors to interact with key data center professionals and promises to be a great learning experience for our members."
In addition to this free content in the exhibition area, next generation grid and networking technologies will be featured in the NGDC conference with two dedicated tracks.
For a complete schedule of events and conference sessions at NGDC, please visit www.ngdcexpo.com. NGDC is targeted to data center professionals ranging from IT architects to system administrators to records and information managers, seeking the right products and services to add to their end-to-end solutions as they adapt to ever increasing needs for flexibility, scalability and performance.
For more detailed information on the Next Generation Data Center Conference visit www.ngdcexpo.com. For sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, please contact Amy Bonner at (508) 424-4892 or amy_bonner@idg.com, or Christian Montminy at (508) 424-4852 or christian_montminy@idg.com.
About Ethernet Alliance
The Ethernet Alliance is dedicated to promoting industry awareness, acceptance, and advancement of technology and products based on existing and emerging IEEE 802 Ethernet standards. The organization’s mission is to accelerate industry adoption and remove barriers to market entry by providing a cohesive, market-responsive industry voice on IEEE 802 Ethernet projects. For more information about the Ethernet Alliance, visit www.ethernetalliance.org.
About Open Grid Forum
The Open Grid Forum (OGF) is a community of users, developers, and vendors leading the global standardization effort for Grid Computing. The OGF community consists of thousands of individuals in industry and research, representing over 400 organizations in more than 50 countries. For more information visit www.ogf.org.
About IDG World Expo
DG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) is a leading producer of tradeshows and events for professionals and consumers seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop comparison shopping. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Entertainment For All™ (E For All™), E3 Media & Business Summit, GreenXchange Xpo™, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, Next Generation Data Center™ (NGDC™), and REVEAL Los Angeles…The Fashion & Design Event. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.
About International Data Group (IDG)
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG’s online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries including CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG’s lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers. IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends. Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available at http://www.idg.com. Note: Product names and company names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Press Contact:
Charlotte McCormack
IDG World Expo
508.424.4837
charlotte_mccormack@idg.com
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