Computer Associates President & CEO-Elect Added to Keynote Lineup for LinuxWorld Conference & Expo 2005 in Boston.FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- John Swainson John Burley Swainson (July 31, 1925 - May 13, 1994) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan, as well as the 42nd Governor of Michigan. Swainson was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and moved to Port Huron, Michigan at the age of two with his family. joins impressive keynote lineup that includes Novell CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Jack Messman; MySQL CEO, Marten marten, name for carnivorous, largely arboreal mammals (genus Martes) of the weasel family, widely distributed in North America, Europe, and central Asia. Martens are larger, heavier-bodied animals than weasels, with thick fur and bushy tails. Mickos; HP's Martin Fink fink Slang n. 1. A contemptible person. 2. An informer. 3. A hired strikebreaker. intr.v. finked, fink·ing, finks 1. To inform against another person. ; and industry luminary John Patrick
John Patrick (May 17, 1905 – November 7, 1995) was an American playwright and screenwriter. IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for technology markets, today announced the addition of John Swainson, president and CEO-elect of Computer Associates to its keynote line-up at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R) in Boston, taking place February 14-17, 2005 at the Hynes Convention Center The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center located in Boston's Back Bay has 193,000 square feet (0 m) of exhibit space and can accommodate up to four concurrent events. . Swainson joins earlier announced keynotes including: Novell CEO, Jack Messman; MySQL CEO, Marten Mickos; HP vice president, Linux, Martin Fink; and industry luminary John Patrick. The keynote addresses are open to all registered LinuxWorld attendees. Exhibit hall passes are free on or before February 13, 2005 - passes cost $35.00 after February 13, 2005. Register for free exhibit hall passes at http://www.linuxworldexpo.com. The keynote addresses at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo will detail how companies have achieved higher profits and increased productivity by utilizing Linux. The speakers will also share their visions for the future of Linux and Open Source solutions. John Swainson will deliver his keynote address, titled "Open Source Meets the Enterprise," on Tuesday, February 15 at 2:45 p.m. "Today, companies around the world are building commercial enterprise solutions around Open Source solutions like Linux," Swainson said. "This presents challenges for software vendors that need to balance Open Innovation with generating profits and delivering value to shareholders. It's necessary for companies such as CA to embrace open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced , have an Open Source strategy in place and continue to innovate, add value and create new solutions for their customers." The keynote schedule is as follows: --Tuesday, 2/15 at 9:15 a.m. Jack Messman, chairman and CEO, Novell: "Identity and Information" --Tuesday, 2/15 at 11:45 a.m. Martin Fink, vice president Linux, HP: "Making Open Source Work for You" --Tuesday, 2/15 at 2:45 p.m. John Swainson, president and CEO-elect, Computer Associates, Inc. "Open Source Meets the Enterprise" --Wednesday, 2/16 at 11:00 a.m. John Patrick, industry luminary and president of Attitude LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control : "The Future of the Internet and Open Technology" --Wednesday, 2/16 at 2:30 p.m. Marten Mickos, CEO of MySQL: "Fear & Loathing in Linux World: Commoditization Commoditization 1. A situation when illiquid financial contracts are changed or modified in a way that promotes trading and results in a more liquid market. 2. Making a product into a commodity. Notes: 1. , Commercialization and the Customer." For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.linuxworldexpo.com. About LinuxWorld Conference & Expo LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is the premier event exclusively focused on Linux and open source solutions. As the world's most comprehensive marketplace for open source products and services, LinuxWorld provides business decision-makers with information and resources to implement Linux and open source solutions into business infrastructure and enterprise networks. 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IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Macworld Conference & Expo(R), LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R), Bio--IT World Conference + Expo(TM), Wireless Sensing Solutions(TM), Syndicate(TM), RoboBusiness and RoboNexus. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company. 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 CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. , CSO (Chief Security Officer) The person in charge of all staff members who are responsible for promulgating, enforcing and administering security policies for all systems within an enterprise or division. , 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(R), Macworld Conference & Expo(R), DEMO(R), 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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