Abstract:Understand the application possibilities and product design implications from the pending bandwidth Exaflood, which is enabled by Fiber-to-the-Home and Gigabit speeds (BIG Broadband). This presentation examines the capabilities of network alternatives like wireless and concludes that even 100 Mbps is not enough for a National Broadband Objective. And with a Gigabit objective, we can discuss bandwidth deployment obstacles and status and Internet issues facing the next administration.
Speaker:Wayne Caswell: technologist, futurist and marketer with Dell, IBM, Siemens and CAZITech Consulting
Speaker Bio:Wayne knows the benefits digital technologies can have on society and the challenges of adopting them. He’s currently exploring options adjacent to the PC industry – in market sectors with higher growth and more impact, like Broadband & Wireless Internet, Web 2.0 & Cloud Computing, and Pervasive or Green technologies. Wayne’s 30-year IBM career progressed from punch card and computer operator through programming and systems engineering, and into marketing, product planning, and market strategy. He has a BS degree in Technology Management from American University and is a member of the Austin Wireless Alliance, Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA), Telecom ThinkTank, and the World Future Society.
Date & Time:Thursday, September 11, 2008: networking at 6:30 p.m., program from 7:00 p.m.
Location:China Star Restaurant, 6134 Hwy 290 E, Austin TX
Cost:$5.00 minimum charge for the restaurant. Supper is optional at extra cost.
Reservations:Not required. All interested parties are invited to attend.