Technology is constantly changing and it can be exhausting trying to keep up. Our home and work lives are becoming more mobile every day, so how is information storage advancing to meet the increasing demand? Information storage is switching to the cloud!
Cloud computing is a growing architecture which data centers everywhere are connecting. Due to the advances made with cloud computing, software-based programs will take on a new form, and internet-based applications will consume the everyday workplace.
There has been a lot of talk about cloud computing over the past few months, but many are still unsure of what that actually means; simply put, cloud computing is the on-demand sharing of resources, software, information and storage over the internet, or “cloud.”
Moving to the cloud offers obvious benefits such as reducing IT cost and providing more storage, but the move also offers:
More mobility, allowing employers to access information from anywhere;
Easier implementation, no longer requiring IT staff to run routine software and server updates; and
Infrastructure scalability, now making an increase in user load hassle-free.
If you’re interested in learning more about cloud computing, or you simply enjoy keeping up with the latest technology trend, the CIO Symposium may be the perfect Dallas Regional Chamber event for you!
Titled Defining the Cloud, the September symposium will focus on defining cloud computing and how to strategize and implement the usage of the cloud within a business. Cloud computing expert, Chris Weitz, Consulting Director of Technology Strategy and Architecture for Deloitte Consulting LLP, will give the keynote presentation. The symposium will also include a case study to give attendees practical advice for those thinking about making the transition to the Cloud.
The CIO Symposium is an invitation-only program for IT executives featuring high-profile experts addressing issues impacting the industry and the technology role. For more information on the CIO Symposium or to request an invitation visit www.DallasTBC.org or contact Kathryn McNeill at (214)712-1951 or kmcneill@dallaschamber.org.
The technology industry offers enormous opportunity for international collaboration. At the first annual U.S. / Mexico Technology Summit, one of the principal themes will be partnership development. Most of us recognize the importance of good partnerships but the ability to nurture a partnership to its mutually beneficial limits is a rare quality.
In the spirit of international collaboration, the University of North Texas (UNT) established an academic liaison office on its campus for the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico (UAEM) in February of 2005. Since its inception, this program has fostered more than 14 joint publications, numerous degrees granted through distance education and/or graduate programs, the establishment of a dual degree program, many joint events and academic conferences, and much more. I was particularly impressed with the recent launch of a “seed fund” program to support new and existing work between UNT and UAEM. In year one, seven projects were approved, with the possibility of ten selections in 2011.
The Dallas Regional Chamber’s Young Professionals group met on Wednesday, August 11, for a networking happy hour at Gremillion & Co. Fine Art in the Design District. Below are a few pictures taken at the event. If you’ve been interested in joining our Young Professionals group, now is a fantastic time to do it as the fall event schedule offers plenty of leadership, volunteer, and networking opportunity – all of which are infused with plenty of fun! To see upcoming events or get more information on the Young Professionals group, visit http://www.dallaschamber.org/index.aspx?id=YoungProfessionals.
Below are some videos taken in the exhibit hall at the 10th Annual State of Technology event. We captured some great footage and are excited to share them with everyone!
See South Grand Prairie High School‘s robotics team put their soccer playing robot to work while Phil Harris, sponsor and South Grand Prairie High School physics teacher, talks about their program:
Hear from Shakar Rao, VP of Develoment at the Center for Innovation at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, on why Dallas is a great place for tech businesses:
Top Golf strategically chose the DFW area…hear what those factors were:
On July 27, The Dallas Regional Chamber’s Technology Business Council held their 10th Annual State of Technology event at the Dallas Sheraton. Highlights from the event included over 70 interactive exhibit booths, which showcased their latest and greatest technology products, and a speech by Texas Instruments CEO, Mr. Rich Templeton.
To read more about the most eye catching booths and Templeton 2010 State of Technology Program’s impactful speech click the links below:
Dallas Regional Chamber Checking Pulse of DFW Technology Business Economy and Featuring Long-Time Anchor Company
During the 1990s, technology business in Dallas/Fort Worth was bustling. Profits were plentiful, IPOs abounded, companies were relocating to the region, and we had been dubbed the Telecom Corridor.
But as September 11 shocked the nation, and the dot-com bubble burst, an ominous recession loomed.
Then the economic turnaround emerged. The region’s tech businesses bounced back to life in the new millennium: TechAmerica had named DFW as the #2 tech pole in the U.S., right behind Silicon Valley.
The Dallas Regional Chamber knew there was a need to sustain this reputation. In 2003, it formed the Technology Business Council to support this growing technology business community and promote the region as a world-class technology hub.
Growing this reputation continues to be important to the Chamber today. Our region employs 233,000 technology workers – more than Austin and Houston combined. The TBC’s purpose is strong, promoting the technology assets of the region and engaging industry leaders in issues affecting their businesses.
Even before the TBC was formed, the Chamber facilitated a yearly technology-focused program. The Chamber called it State of Technology.
For 10 years, the event has gathered over 800 technology and life science executives for a keynoted luncheon and interactive exhibitor showcase highlighting regional cutting-edge technology innovations. And of course – it celebrates the vibrant and growing technology business community in DFW.
This year’s State of Technology keynote will feature Rich Templeton, Chairman, President and CEO of Texas Instruments. On Tuesday, July 27, he will share his insights on how North Texas technology companies can excel in the global marketplace, and what challenges and opportunities the future holds for this region. He will be joined on stage by Dr. Geoffrey Orsak, Dean of the Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University, for an interactive discussion as well.
Have you always wanted to ask a Fortune 500 CEO a question about what it’s like to be in that role or what next innovative product will change the future? Now is your chance! We will be taking open questions for Mr. Templeton via the Chamber’s Twitter account, @drchamber, through July 23rd. A selection of these submissions will be used during the luncheon.
For more information on the State of Technology event, please visit www.dallastbc.org/programs/annual-state-tech/. And don’t forget to Tweet a question to DRChamber for the open q&a.
For information on how you and your company could become involved in the Technology Business Council, or a list of the TBC’s investors and initiatives, please click here. For additional details, please contact the TBC as tech@dallaschamber.org or (214) 712-1922.
On Tuesday, June 22, the Chamber’s Government Relations and Technology departments hosted a joint half-day event called the Sustainable Innovation Summit. The goal was to educate the public on available opportunities for sustainability and to give examples of local businesses that have already taken advantage of these opportunities, leading the area in to a new era of a more conscious approach to conservation. The event took place at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Dallas, and had approximately 250 local business leaders in attendance.
The day started off with an exhibit hall and a breakfast keynote by Dr. Jeffrey Talley, a professor at SMU and a prominent military engineer. Dr. Talley spoke of his time in Iraq, where he was charged with the responsibility of rebuilding the infrastructure of Baghdad, post war. He also spoke of social entrepreneurship and sustainability from a global perspective.
It’s true what they say – until you’ve been to a World Expo, there is no fathoming its size. My first day at Shanghai EXPO 2010 it reached nearly 100 degrees Fahrenheit and set a record attendance at just under 600,000 visitors. Droves of people waited in line to get in to see the popular pavilions for more than 4-6 hours. This is not a typical trade show. I didn’t see a single vendor booth. The U.S. pavilion featured videos touting the spirit of the American people and the American companies that sponsored the pavilion. The gift shop was packed full of Chinese people seeking out Cowboy hats and U.S.A. pins and pens. Word to the wise – do not attempt EXPO in a business suit and heels.
The “Salute to Texas” week was kicked off on Tuesday, June 15th in the sweltering Shanghai heat I mentioned above. Texas Governor Rick Perry was pure fun and fan-fare for the swarms of Chinese citizens gathered around the outdoor stage to hear him speak. They also had a chance to see NASA astronauts, famed ropers, Texas musicians and high-fashion from NorthPark Center in Dallas.
The Dallas Regional Chamber joined other economic development institutions from around the State in promoting Texas’ assets to Chinese business executives at a State of Texas hosted luncheon following the opening ceremonies.
While the Chamber hosted meetings throughout the week to gain insight into the current business environment in Shanghai and throughout China (including a trip to TEDA in Tianjin, China), the highlight of the trip for the Chamber was an event held on Thursday, June 17th. Nearly 200 Chinese business and government officials joined the Chamber for a dinner celebrating opportunities for partnership for business success. As sponsor and attendee, Xinwei Zhang put it, “[The Chamber] not only provided the opportunity for nice food and amazing views from the balcony but also did the magic for the people to attend the event.” She continued, “One of the entrepreneurs invited by me found a perfect partner from the U.S. to boost his family business. Another assures me that he is going to send his son to U.S. colleges in Texas.”
The Dallas Regional Chamber is taking the long view on attracting Chinese investment to Dallas. We know that a relationship developed in China takes time but over time it will result in very good things for the region. The Chamber has been traveling to China for nearly ten years now. This dinner may have been the first of its kind, but it has taken these ten years to develop the relationships with the partners that allowed for its success.
The event’s principal sponsor, Jones Day’sPeter Wang added “Jones Day is pleased to be a primary sponsor of this event in China which allows us and the Texas delegation to highlight the benefits of investing in and doing business in Texas.” Wang’s counterpart in Dallas, George Manning continued, “Texas’s primary economic and business landscape are second-to-none for developing strategic business ties with China that will result in positive economic benefits for both regions. Jones Day is one of a few U.S. firms with a substantial presence in both China and Texas. We have vast experience with outbound investments out of China as well as inbound investments into the U.S. and Texas.”
The Chamber’s event could not have been successful without our fantastic sponsors and partners:
- U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai
- CCPIT of Shanghai and Hunan
- Shanghai Overseas Investment Development Board
- State of Texas
- U.S.- China Federation of Industry and Commerce
- Nautilus Asia Pacific Management
- Shandong Department of Commerce
- University of Texas at Arlington EMBA program
The Chamber will continue to build on the foundation established nearly ten years ago. We set up a more formal presence through the partnership with Jones Day. The law firm hosts a virtual office for the Chamber at Jones Day’s Shanghai office in Kerry Center, established several years ago. With this event, we were able to begin settling into our new “home away from home” in Shanghai. We look forward to hosting new and old friends alike both in Shanghai and someday soon in Dallas.
Another noteworthy speaker at the #USMXTechSummit - Jorge Amigo Castaneda, Director General, Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial. 11 hours ago
actually means; simply put, cloud computing is the on-demand sharing of resources, software, information and storage over the internet, or “cloud.”
