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Mike Sponseller
9/29/2005 - Industry leaders AMD, HP, IBM, Intel, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Symantec and others to highlight the commercial benefits of grid computing
FRAMINGHAM, MA, September 29, 2005 – IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for technology markets, and the Global Grid Forum (GGF), a community of users, developers and vendors leading the global standardization effort for grid computing, today gave a preview of next week’s GridWorld™, taking place October 3-6, 2005 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers. Event highlights include conference tracks and group sessions detailing the commercial benefits of grid computing, keynotes from industry leaders, and a showcase of the leading companies in the industry.
GridWorld is a B2B conference focused on the commercial benefits of grid computing for Enterprise IT strategists worldwide. GridWorld also brings together the international grid community for in-depth working sessions on user requirements, best practices and interoperable software standards.
Exhibitors, Sponsors and Associations
The GridWorld Sponsor Showcase, taking place October 4-5 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., lets attendees interact with the industry’s leading companies to learn about the latest products, services and solutions in the grid computing industry. Exhibitors and sponsors include: AMD, Aspeed Software, Data Synapse, Enterprise Grid Alliance (EGA), HP, IBM, Intel, Oracle, SAS, Sun Microsystems, Symantec, Terrascale Technologies, United Devices, Univa, Voltaire. Industry associations include: The Globus Consortium, Object Management Group (OMG), Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF).
Conference
The conference program will focus on the grid deployment lifecycle within an enterprise, starting with the exploration stage, and moving through initial adoption and deployment. Program speakers, representing some of the most advanced enterprise grid deployments in the world such as Bank of America, Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, Merrill Lynch and others, will share the benefits realized and the challenges faced in their organization’s use of grids.
GridWorld will also host the GGF community which meets three times each year to discuss grid specifications and requirements and to communicate new ideas and best practices – bringing together grid researchers, practitioners, developers and implementers from around the world. Group Sessions will focus on the continued development of shared approaches, grid specifications and best practices for grids.
Keynotes
During the GridWorld keynote addresses, executives from Credit Suisse First Boston, IBM, Microsoft Corp., CIO magazine, Aspeed Software, SAS, Engineous Japan and the University of Virginia will discuss the commercial benefits of integrating grid computing technologies, products, and solutions into core IT operations. The opening keynote on October 4, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. will be presented by Gary J. Beach, Group Publisher, CXO Media Inc. (the publisher of CIO magazine), and is titled, "The Business Case for Why Leading IT Organizations are Adopting Grids."
For more information or to register for the event, visit http://www.gridworldhome.com.
About GridWorld
GridWorld is the premier B2B trade event for both enterprise IT strategists and IT vendors exclusively focused on the commercial benefits of integrating grid computing technologies, products, and solutions into core IT operations. For more information or to register for the event, visit the GridWorld Web site at www.gridworldhome.com. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kevin Downey at 203.895.8243 or Kevin_downey@idg.com.
About IDG World Expo
IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) produces technology-focused tradeshows, conferences and events for professionals seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop comparison shopping. As the leading technology event management company, IDG World Expo leverages its experience and knowledge of technology-focused events and conferences, enabling technology companies to capture the attention and loyalty of influential buyers. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Macworld Conference & Expo®, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Wireless Sensing Solutions®, Syndicate™, GridWorld™, Real Time CRM Solutions™, OSBC®, Digital ID World®, RoboBusiness and RoboNexus. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.
About the Global Grid Forum (GGF)
The Global Grid Forum (GGF) is the community of users, developers, and vendors leading the global standardization effort for grid computing. The GGF community consists of thousands of individuals in industry and research, representing over 400 organizations in more than 50 countries. Together we work for the pervasive adoption of grid computing worldwide because we believe grids will lead to new discoveries, new opportunities, and better business practices.
The work of GGF is carried out though community-initiated working groups, which develop best practices and specifications in cooperation with other leading standards organizations, software vendors, and users. GGF is funded through its Sponsor Members, including technology producers and consumers as well as academic and government research institutions. GGF meets as a worldwide community three times annually to share best practices and further develop grid-related specifications.
About IDG
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World, and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, DEMO®, and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.
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Contact:
Mike Sponseller
IDG World Expo
+1.508.424.4837
mike_sponseller@idg.com
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