ADVISORY/Arbor Networks to Speak on Emerging Technologies at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium.Arbor arbor Garden shelter providing privacy and partial protection from the weather, most commonly a lightweight, latticed framework (trellis) of wood or metal with interlaced branches of vines or climbing shrubs trained over it. Networks:
WHO Farnam Jahanian PhD, Founder and Chairman of the Board,
Arbor Networks(R)
WHEN May 16, 2006
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST
WHERE Marriott at Eagle Crest
Ypsilanti, MI
http://www.michigangcs.com/
TOPIC Emerging Technologies
DESCRIPTION This session brings together venture capital, research
and business professionals to discuss trends in
technology ranging from Web 2.0 and internet security to
location-based services and break-through materials and
their applications. The session will be moderated by
James R. Adox, Managing Director for Ridgeline Ventures.
Joining the panel discussion with Jahanian are
Scott S. Bednas, Vice President, Duff & Phelps;
Scott Button, Partner, Venture Investors; and
Cam McMartin, Managing Director and CFO,
CenterPoint Ventures.
ABOUT ARBOR NETWORKS Arbor Networks(R) ensures the security and operational integrity of the world's most critical networks. Arbor's solutions are based on the proven Peakflow(R) platform, intelligent technology for network-wide data collection, analysis, anomaly detection An approach to intrusion detection that establishes a baseline model of behavior for users and components in a computer system or network. Deviations from the baseline cause alerts that direct the attention of human operators to the anomalies. See IDS and anomaly. , and threat mitigation. Peakflow provides real-time views of network activity enabling organizations to instantly protect against worms, DDoS attacks, insider misuse, and traffic and routing instability as well as segment and harden networks from future threats. Peakflow successfully prevents costly downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. , network cleanup, and loss of customer confidence. Arbor is headquartered in Lexington, MA, with a research and development office in Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , MI and overseas headquarters in London and Beijing. Arbor Networks, the Arbor Networks logo, Peakflow, and ArbOS are registered trademarks of Arbor Networks, Inc., and Security to the Core. Performance to the Edge, is a trademark Arbor Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ABOUT MICHIGAN GROWTH CAPITAL SYMPOSIUM The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS MGCS Managing Goals and Careers for Success MGCS Micron Government Computer Systems, Inc. MGCS Missile Guidance and Control System ) is the premier event where financiers meet the 'Best of the Midwest' in new businesses and emerging technologies. This Symposium is the longest running program of its kind. It brings together investors from across the country with Midwestern entrepreneurs and related stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. for two days of company presentations, world class panel discussions, and networking. The ultimate purpose of this event is to raise the availability of venture investment and entrepreneurial success in the Midwest. A carefully screened group of 45 companies, representing industries ranging from information technology, life sciences, and alternative energy, will present in three tracks for an audience of venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. , angel investors An individual who invests his or her own money in a private company, which is typically a startup. An angel investor is not an employee or member of a bank, venture capital firm or other financial institution that normally makes such investments. and institutional investors Institutional Investor A non-bank person or organization that trades securities in large enough share quantities or dollar amounts that they qualify for preferential treatment and lower commissions. . These companies represent high potential deals in the Midwest and are seeking their initial investment, a first institutional investment or expansion financing. |
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