Nashville Technology Council

Alan Dash, CEO, Syska Hennessy Group, Inc.

Alan Dash has 27 years of experience on information technology consulting and designing for a diverse array of structures, including data centers, laboratories, healthcare facilities, sports/entertainment venues, multi-tenant offices and mixed-use real estate projects.  His specialization includes 23 years of owner experience at all levels of information technology including operations, programming, networking, security and management. Dash is exceptionally qualified in the planning and design of IT, clinical, security, audio/visual, and facility systems from the owner’s perspective, as well as the design consultant’s point of view. He is also an expert on emerging technologies, wireless networks and communications for a variety of building environments. 

Dash has spoken about the latest information technology trends and topics at industry conferences for AFCOM, BICSI, and CSHE.  He has extended his expertise through published articles in trade and owner magazines. His most recent article, “Wireless Networks: Proper Planning for Easier Maintenance,” was featured in the January 2009 issue of Healthcare Design Magazine. In addition to being well-authored, Dash constantly pushes the boundaries in technology, holding two of his own patents.
 
Dash received his Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, AZ.  He is a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) and RCCD/OSP (Outside Plant), as well as a certified Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE).  He is professionally affiliated with BICSI, AFCOM, HIMSS and PMI.

Cool Springs Life Sciences Center
380 Nichol Mill Lane | Franklin, TN 37067

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With the constant downturn in the economy, companies are looking for new options to cut cost and increase their bottom line. In addition, a strong focus on environmental protection has also become a major issue. Organizations are turning towards the development of new technologies to reduce their energy costs and obtain “green” status.

Our panel will discuss the way that their organizations are currently using technology to cut costs and become more efficient during these down economic times. They will also provide an overview on technologies that are currently in the pipeline and could be a major asset to businesses in the future. Also, what effects could these new implementations have on their current business practices?

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Rob Preininger, Channel Manager, Lievbert/Walick-Kemp & Associates

Rob Preininger is the Channel Manager for Liebert / Walick-Kemp & Associates. He specializes in data center power, cooling, business continuity and Emerson Network Power’s “Energy Logic” efficiency designs.

Since 1974 Walick-Kemp & Associates has exclusively represented Emerson Network Power / Liebert in Middle TN supporting the power, cooling and Tier performance requirements of data centers in all sizes and industries.

Frank Gall, Vice President Sales – Dewpoint

Frank Gall began his career in finance at Bank of America. He moved into the world of technology with a California start-up in 1986 and has spent the last 23 years selling and managing sales teams. Gall has spent the last two years as Vice President of Sales for Dewpoint. Prior to Dewpoint, he was was employed by Sun Microsystems for ten years and rose to the position of Director responsible for managing teams selling to enterprise accounts. Gall studied international relations and economics at the University of Southern California.

Mike Ponke, Sun Microsystems

Mr. Ponke’s experience includes strategy development, tactical planning, project management, technology deployment, virtualization/consolidation, and data center design. He has held numerous leadership positions in the information technology industry with a history of successful assignments involving the use of leading edge technology in support of key business strategies. He has worked at Sun since 2000 and is a charter member of the Data Center Efficiency (DCE) practice at Sun. In addition to the experience of 9 years with Sun in Sun PS Sales, he has 20 years of experience with IBM. Project and Services span Data Center Design , Virtualization and Consolidation. PS Sales experience spans sales engagement, consulting, solution design, implementation and operational support services for large enterprise clients. Member of PMI and ITIL Foundation Certified
David Linzy, CTO, LPS Integration

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HCA is one of the leading corporations supporting the NTC and the Middle Tennessee area.

HCA is the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, composed of locally managed facilities
that include 166 hospitals and 112 outpatient centers in 20 states and England.  At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation’s first hospital companies.

NASHVILLE TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL UNVEILS NEW BRAND
A new vision promises to connect the Middle Tennessee Tech Community

Today, we are taking the first step for the next 10 years.  We announced today the release of our new brand strategy at this morning’s first Membership Breakfast celebrating 10 years in Nashville’s technology community.  More than 250 NTC members were in attendance to witness the unveiling at The Factory in Franklin, TN.  The meeting included a speech from NTC’s founder, Warren Ratliff from McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) and William Scott Downs, World-Wide IM Business Development Manager at Hewlett-Packard Business Intelligence Optimization (NYSE: HPQ).

“After careful assessment of the NTC’s current focus and strategy, we found several new and exciting ways to connect with our current membership and attract additional members through this branding process,” said Beth Chase, President/CEO C3 Consulting and Board Chair for the Nashville Technology Council.  “With the plan set forth, the Technology Council can better serve its members and work towards a future of growth & prosperity.”

The branding process combined research, strategy and creativity.  This process provided the NTC with the means necessary to create a precise brand identity that Members would identify with today and into the future.  The process included the creation of the NTC’s new logo, marketing materials, a new website, and guidance on the positioning of the Council for the next decade.

“The campaign will feature the uniqueness of Nashville by helping people feel the beat of technology,” said J. Tod Fetherling, President/CEO of the Nashville Technology Council.  “In Nashville, we have very large vertical industries where technology is critical to their success.  We have a very vibrant creative and new media industry.  There is tremendous energy and a natural rhythm created when we connect in the tech community.  We feel the beat everyday in our music, the heart beat of healthcare, and the beat of pistons in manufacturing.  The NTC ties all of our local technology interests together with a common technology voice.”

The new brand promise for the Nashville Technology Council is to lead in education, innovation, exposure, and connections to the technology community.  Our goal will be to become the voice of technology and our mission will continue to be to help the Middle Tennessee technology community succeed.

Nashville is in a unique position to capitalize on several macro economic trends including the current recession, the need for innovation, and a favorable local business environment.  This in turn creates an opportunity for the NTC to act as a conduit in transforming Nashville into a tech hub and to connect tech entrepreneurs, small and large member companies, universities, students, and the community as a whole.

“The branding process was evolutionary from understanding who we are, to strategic insights, to a thoroughly imaginative creative phase,” said Chris Stovall, CEO of Digital Pigeon.  “I believe we are on the right path to position the NTC for success for many years to come.”