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Get Connected - with LinkedIn
Do you have a profile on LinkedIn? Start networking by logging into LinkedIn and search for the Group "Connect - Your HP User Community".
Social Networking Website
New! The Connect Social Networking Website, myCommunity, is now available. Log in today and start connecting with other members just like you.
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Connect Board Candidate Slate Approved
The official voting period for the 2008 Board of Directors election ended Friday, 19 December. The slate of candidates — which comprised Alan Dick, Johnny Ip, Chris Koppe, Jay McLaughlin and Leo Van Schie — was approved by the majority. Each director will serve a two year term beginning 1 January 2009.
Alan Dick, Logistic Information Systems (New Zealand)
Alan is Chairman of Encompass NZ and has been heavily involved with the Advocacy Steering Committee and the World Wide Survey of HP users. He has demonstrated an ability to work in multi-national/technology teams aiming to get the best possible outcome for all HP Business Technology Users.
Johnny Ip, Partner Software Ltd. (China)
Johnny has served the Confederation of HP User Groups (formerly known as DECUS or Compaq User Group) in the Asia Region for more than 15 years. He has served as the Chairman of Hong Kong and since 2003 has been Chairman of the Asia Region. He has also served a number of IT and volunteer organizations in the past 10-15 years including The Chinese University of Hong Kong Computer Science and Engineering Alumni Association, Hong Kong United Youth Information Technology Association and the China Youth Federation IT Youth Fellowship Association.
Chris Koppe, Speedware Ltd. (Canada)
Chris was a member of the steering committee (representing Encompass) that was responsible for consolidation of the user groups and the creation of the Connect. He has served on the Boards of Directors of Encompass and Interex in various capacities, including Secretary, Treasurer, and most recently Vice President. He has also served in numerous roles to help provide direction to the HP Technology Forum & Expo. Currently, Chris is Chairman of the Connect IT committee.
Jay McLaughlin, comForte Inc. (USA)
Jay is currently a member of the Connect Board of Directors, with responsibility for overseeing the marketing and event committees. Prior to joining the Connect Board, he was a member of the ITUG Board of Directors and was heavily involved in building the new user community. As a contributor to the creation of this community, Jay provided his time and expertise to allow Connect to succeed in creating a strong, unified and independent voice to our primary partner, HP. Jay's volunteer career started at the grass roots level within ITUG and has grown from there, allowing him the opportunity to develop a respect and appreciation for all aspects of the community and the interests of users, partners and HP.
Leo van Schie, Partner Performance BV (The Netherlands)
Leo has been active in the user community for a number of years. As a member of the Interex Netherlands Board, he was instrumental in creating the first integrated user community (Compaq UG, DECUS, Interex, and ITUG) and he is looking forward to bringing this ability to the Connect Board of Directors.
NonStop Availability Award Contest Begins
The measurement period for the NonStop Availability Award began Wednesday, 1 October 2008. Click here to read more about this contest.
Connect made history by hosting the first-ever Community Connect Europe 2008, held 10-12 November in Mannheim, Germany!
With more than 450 attendees in total, 93 exhibitors, a dedicated German track, 12 hands-on labs, two stellar keynote presentations, numerous networking receptions, and an Executive Question & Answer Panel session, the event was a great success!
Access the presentations from Community Connect Europe 2008.
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Season's Greetings
By Nina Buik, Connect President
As my family and I deck our halls for the holidays, I’m warmed by the spirit of the season and the reflection of a year that has so swiftly flown by. And as part of the Connect family, I certainly feel a sense of warmth and appreciation for the opportunity to serve our great community.
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Continuing to Innovate in 2009
By Richard Buckle
It’s Christmas Eve and at our house Christmas always begins with this evening. It will be the time to open presents and to enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner – and a turkey will be involved, of course.
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Endpoint Security vs. Layered Security, Defense in Depth
By Jim Becker
I'm still hearing claims here and there that layered security and defense in depth are dead and that endpoint security is what really matters. For me, the common themes of all three are what matter most, and if you look at them that way, they're all part of the same picture anyway.
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Musings on Mission Critical Computing
By Martin Fink
Over the past few weeks I had the opportunity to visit a number of UNIX customers. In my discussions with them they brought up differing needs. There is a set of customers that are looking to stabilize their environment.
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Upcoming Webcasts
Connect, Your Independent Business Technology User Community, offers you a variety of virtual events that allow you to receive top-notch education to answer your most pressing business questions answered – all from the convenience of your own computer screen.
The 2009 Webcast schedule is being finalized. Please check back for more details in the coming weeks.
Was there a Webcast that you were unable to attend but wish you were able to view the slides and download the presentation recording? Visit the Webcast Archives on Connect's Past Events page and download the presentations and recordings to your knowledge library.
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Saber Government Solutions Re-branded as EDS, an HP Company | | EDS, an HP company, today announced that Saber Government Solutions, its non-healthcare U.S. state and local government subsidiary, has become the State and Local Government division of EDS’ U.S. Public Sector business unit and will be known as EDS, an HP company, effective Jan. 1, 2009. | | 1/5/2009 2:00:01 AM |
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