NCTA’s Annual Spring Conference to Focus on Technologies for Smarter Business
Dr. Irving Wladawsky-Berger, Chairman Emeritus, IBM Academy of Technology to provide keynote
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA), the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina, announced today that Irving Wladawsky-Berger, Chairman Emeritus, IBM Academy of Technology, will provide the opening keynote presentation for NCTA’s annual spring conference, titled “The State of Technology: Technologies for Smarter Business.” This conference will be held on Tuesday, April 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, N.C. The NCTA Board of Directors will also host a pre-conference cocktail social on Monday, April 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the same location.
“Companies are always looking for ways to gain a competitive advantage through the use of technology,” said Brooks Raiford, NCTA president and CEO. “Our State of Technology conference is the ideal forum for companies of all types and sizes to examine how technology can really make a difference in their bottom line. We are pleased to welcome a renowned technology expert like Dr. Wladawsky-Berger who has the experience and expertise to help businesses make the most of technology.”
Dr. Wladawsky-Berger currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of the IBM Academy of Technology and visiting professor of engineering systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He retired from IBM in 2007 and in his emeritus role with the IBM Academy, he will continue to participate in a number of technical strategy and innovation initiatives. Dr. Wladawsky-Berger has led a number of IBM’s companywide initiatives including Linux, IBM’s Next Generation Internet efforts and its work on Grid computing.
As technology continues to play a crucial role in how companies differentiate themselves from the competition and achieve success, this year’s conference will explore ways to use technology effectively to drive smart decisions that enhance performance. The State of Technology Conference is relevant to companies of all types and sizes, and features content that is applicable to leaders across functional roles. Attendees will have first-hand access to business-relevant speakers, an exhibit showcase and networking with North Carolina’s top technology executives.
Title sponsor for this year’s event is IBM. Additional sponsors include: Windstream Hosted Solutions, Microsoft, CareerBuilder, Grant Thornton, EMC2, Cisco, RIM, Allscripts, DukeNet Communications, tw telecom, Time Warner Cable Business Class, iContact, NouvEON, NWN Corporation, Keiger Printing, Business North Carolina, DPR Group, Beacon Technologies, Business Wire, Smart Technologies, Aventis, SAS, DataChambers, Carolina Hurricanes, Railinc, Peak10 and Trinet.
For more information or to register for The State of Technology Conference, please visit www.nctechnology.org, or contact Marc Montoro at mmontoro@nctechnology.org or 919-890-0773
About NCTA
The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association and the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. NCTA is the intersection of leadership and technology, fueling the growth of North Carolina through Executive Engagement, Public Affairs, and a Knowledge Workforce. For more information, visit our website at www.nctechnology.org.
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