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Nashville Technology Council to Host 11th Annual Technology Nashville Conference

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NASHVILLE TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL TO HOST 11th ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY NASHVILLE CONFERENCE
Forward Momentum will focus on Technology in Music, Health Care, and Social Commerce


Nashville, Tenn. (April 26, 2011) – The Nashville Technology Council will host its 11th annual Technology Nashville Conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4th at the Nashville Convention Center.

Technology Nashville is a celebration of the thriving technology industry in Tennessee, and its purpose is to highlight the region’s technology companies, in addition to showcasing tech innovation, talent acquisition, and entrepreneurship. This full day conference features two industry renowned keynote speakers, economic development updates, and breakout sessions highlighting technology from both an enterprise perspective and an entrepreneur perspective in four key regional industries: health care, transactions, music/publishing, and commerce.

Featured speakers include Harry Jacobson, Managing Partner of TriStar Technology Ventures, music industry expert Hunter Williams, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development/Distribution and Research Operations, SESAC, and Dr. John Doulis, Assistant Professor Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University.

Technology Nashville is being underwritten by Zycron (Platinum) and our Gold Sponsors include Comcast Business Class, TWTelecom, and Level 3.

“Technology Nashville is the premier technology conference in the region,” said J. Tod Fetherling, President/CEO of the Nashville Technology Council. “The conference represents the best of Nashville.  It is truly representative of the city’s thriving culture.” 

In addition to a line-up of speakers, the conference will feature an IT exposition with over 25 Middle Tennessee companies, showcasing the latest technology products and services for businesses.  The day will conclude with a reception at the Bridge Entertainment Center at the Renaissance.

Last year, this event attracted over 350 technology industry professionals.  This year, we expect an even higher attendance.  To register, click here.

One Special Price for Two Events- NEXT Conference and Tech Nash

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Register Now and Receive Special Pricing to Attend Both TTDC’s Tennessee NEXT Conference and NTC’s Technology Nashville!
The Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (TTDC) and the Nashville Technology Council (NTC) are pleased to announce a reduced registration fee for individuals looking to attend TTDC’s Innovation Conference, Tennessee NEXT, and NTC’s annual flagship conference, Technology Nashville.  With support from TN Economic and Community Development, TTDC is pleased to work with NTC to offer one admission fee for all three days (May 4-6) at a reduced rate. To register for the combined event, visit http://www.tntechnology.org/conference/registration.



“We believe this is a unique opportunity to further encourage collaboration and alignment that will bring an even larger audience together to explore the great potential for innovation as a major economic driver in Tennessee,” said Dr. Leslie Wisner-Lynch, CEO of Tennessee Technology Development Corporation.
J. Tod Fetherling, President/CEO of Nashville Technology Council echoes Dr. Wisner-Lynch’s sentiments, stating: “As we grow the technology industries in Tennessee, we need to work together to enhance the business environment for existing companies while maintaining a healthy ecosystem to attract new businesses.  The chance for NTC and TTDC to work together to bring these communities together is exciting and we look forward to expanding similar offerings in the future.”


About the 2011 Tennessee NEXT Conference
The 2011 Tennessee NEXT Conference, held annually in Nashville, is the state’s premier event devoted to innovation-based economic development with a focus on commercially promising technologies, early-stage businesses and the resources required for highly effective translation of technology to the marketplace. The event, previously known as the Tennessee Innovation & Venture Showcase Conference, will feature more than 40 panelists, presenters and special guest speakers discussing “what’s next” in driving economic growth and job creation in Tennessee. This year’s conference will be held on May 5-6 at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel.


About Technology Nashville
Technology Nashville is presented by the Nashville Technology Council. This event brings together vertical industries (healthcare, music, transactions and more), all levels of management and outside speakers that inspire and entertain. This event will be occurring on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It will be held at the Nashville Convention Center which is located at 601 Commerce Street in downtown Nashville.


About TTDC
TTDC is a private, non‐profit organization focused on increasing science and technology business development in Tennessee. Designed to improve the statewide business climate for innovation and entrepreneurship, TTDC serves as a complement to ongoing business recruitment and expansion efforts of state and local officials. TTDC is funded under an agreement with the state of Tennessee.


About Nashville Technology Council
The Nashville Technology Council, an affiliate of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, is an exclusive, 501(c)(6) non-for-profit organization devoted to helping the Middle Tennessee technology community succeed. Membership is open to technology companies, technology employers, service providers, educational institutions, and non-profit companies interested in supporting the growth of technology business in Middle Tennessee. Since its formation in 1999, the NTC’s membership has grown to more than 400 organizations.

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TN2011Schedule

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Technology Nashville 2011 •May 4th at the Nashville Convention Center

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TN2011Speakers

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Harry Jacobson, Founder, Tri-Star Technology Ventures

Dr. Jacobson is Chairman of MedCare Investment Funds and is a Principal in TriStar Technology Ventures,
a TNInvestco fund investing in early-stage health care opportunities. He is also a founder and managing
partner of the Health Care Investment Group.
Read full bio here.

 

Dr. John Doulis, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University

Dr. John Doulis assumed the role of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Chief Operations Officer
of the Informatics Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in October 2005.  In this role, he is the
single point of focus for the Informatics Center’s efforts to provide the most effective information technology
infrastructure to meet the needs of the diverse operating units that make up the medical center, including the
information systems, software engineering, technological integration and network services.  The scope of
this infrastructure encompasses Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s education, research, and health
care missions.

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Tod Fetherling, President & CEO, Nashville Technology Council

Katie Roney-Thomas, Community Health Systems

Brian J. Callaghan, CEO, Apex

Marcus Whitney, CTO/Co-Founder, Moontoast

Hunter Williams, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development/Distribution and
Research Operations, SESAC

 

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

Hiring and Managing Millenials

Brian Callaghan, Founder and Co-CEO, Apex Systems (Moderator)
Katie Roney-Thomas, IS Human Capital Manager, Community Health Systems (Moderator)
Rachelle Holloman, Belmont University (Moderator)
Matt Lowney, Recruiting Manager, DaVita (Panelist)
Tori Lennon, Healthways (Panelist)

 

 

 

Choosing the Right Platform for Your Business: Security, Scalability, and Interoperability

Kate O’Neill, Founder & CEO, [meta] marketer (Moderator)
Michael Rhoden, Franklin American Mortgage Company (Panelist)
Brian Dailey, Founder, Realm 3 (Panelist)
Chris McPherson, Firefly Logic (Panelist)
Rick Bradley, OG Consulting (Panelist)

 

 

Strategic Role of Technology in the C-Suite

Bob Chaput, CEO, Clearwater Compliance (Moderator)
David Houghton, CIO, Advocat (Panelist)
April Marbury, CIO, Take Care (Panelist)
Jeff Fields, CIO, Magazines.com (Panelist)
John Kepley, CEO, Teknetex (Panelist)

Nashville is Open for Business!

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Nashville Technology Blog (May 10, 2010)

TechNet, a job fair for Middle Tennessee’s technology community will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 4-7 PM.  To attend or exhibit, Click Here.

Technology Nashville Conference has been rescheduled for Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Curb Center at Belmont University.  For more information, Click Here.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has created a Flood Recovery Assistance Program for Businesses who have been impacted by the flood.  Click Here

Today’s thought.  What we can do to help businesses impacted by the flooding is Buy Nashville!  If you can do business locally right now, please do.

Thank you to everyone who pitched in to help the Nashville Technology Council and our technology community last week.  It was a big help.

Technology Nashville Sponsors

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Zycron is an international information technology services and solutions firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 1991, Zycron has offered IT solutions to a broad client base, and today is the primary provider for numerous Fortune 500 companies.


Comcast, the nation’s largest cable company, is a leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, with 24.4 million cable customers, 14.7 million high-speed Internet customers and 6.1 million voice customers. Our high-speed Internet service operates across our vast network, with more than 145,000 miles of fiber. Comcast has the first and largest 40G backbone in the world. We currently serve 18 of the top 21 markets delivering multi-tier Ethernet, broadband and wideband services.


Brandon Technology Consulting, Inc. (BTC) is a leading edge provider of innovative Information Technology services and solutions; specializing in Information Assurance and IT Security. BTC’s Information Assurance services are designed to protect an organization’s information assets. BTC incorporates tools and techniques that insure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive information such as email, financial data, client information, databases, HR records, and proprietary data. Our proven methodologies and commitment to excellence maximizes an organization’s defense against unauthorized and malicious activities. BTC also offers comprehensive Network Engineering, Data Management and Help Desk services.


The Nexus Group is a trusted provider and safe haven for business applications, technology infrastructure, security and high QoS connectivity. At the heart of NEXUS: A secure modern datacenter delivering the Confidentially, Integrity and Availability your customers, employees and business partners demand.


The Nashville Business Journal is Music City’s leading business source, providing the Middle Tennessee community with local breaking business news and connecting people with opportunities to grow their business.


eMids Technologies Inc. is a leading offshore and onshore outsourcing solutions company to Fortune 2000 companies. Based in Nashville, Tenn., with support offices in Bangalore, India, eMids is an SEI CMMi Level 3 Company with a proven global delivery model.


Cook Systems International is ISO 27001 certified and a leading Systems Integrator and provider of I.T. services and solutions. TN-based, we are People Centered…Solutions Driven. We deliver the best offerings of both niche providers and the big management-consulting firms with lower cost and higher flexibility.


CIBER, Inc. (NYSE: CBR) is a pure-play international system integration consultancy and outsourcing provider with superior value-priced services and reliable delivery for both private and government sector clients.


Alltech, Inc. provides information technology staffing solutions. Our technology professionals are available for contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement.


CentreSource We believe every client has the ability to color outside the lines of traditional marketing and o something unique that engages audiences in new ways. That by definition, is interactive — meaningful online experiences with your customers, clients, prospects, partners, personnel, or the world in general. Whoever matters to you. We provide support as an Agency and as Special Forces.


HISCALL offers a dedicated, highly trained technical team, sales and support personnel for consultation, design, installation and maintenance services of voice & data networks. These include converged as well as traditional networks, incorporating VoIP and IP Telephony. We offer solutions from world class manufacturers including Avaya, ShoreTel, NEC and Cisco.


As the U.S.’s largest online job site, CareerBuilder.com puts over 1 million jobs in front of poised job seekers wherever they are – at home or at work – in print and on the Internet. More than 23 million unique visitors come to the site every month to check out the opportunities in every industry, field and job type.


Trevecca Nazarene University is a Christian community providing education for leadership and service. The University through the Trevecca Institute of Computer Information Technology (TICIT), located in the School of Business & Management, supports the business community by providing several information technology programs. These include a traditional B.S. in Information Technology (with concentrations in Graphic Design and Multimedia, Web Development, and Specialized Computing), B.B.A. degrees in Information Technology, Digital Multimedia Communication, and E-Commerce, and an accelerated 17-month degree completion program leading to a B.S. in Computer Information Technology. The institute also offers an M.B.A. degree with a concentration in Information Technology. The programs use industry-leading products from Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and Cisco, among others.


Windstream Communications is a provider of broadband Internet, phone service, and Dish Network Digital Television packages. We provide residential telecommunications services as well as services to small, medium, and large businesses.


[meta]marketer is a web marketing “un”-agency that draws upon a network of smart marketers. We help clients improve their online presence by optimizing customer/visitor experience and aligning web marketing strategy with overall business objectives for increased profitability.



LBMC is the largest regional accounting and financial services family of companies based in Tennessee. In addition to being a solutions leader in accounting, tax, audit, consulting, human resources, staffing, and technology, LBMC has been among the fastest growing professional services organizations in Tennessee for the past several years.

 


XO Communications is one of the nation’s largest communications service providers focused exclusively on businesses, government, and carrier and wholesale service providers nationwide.

 


Ingram Marine Group describes Ingram’s operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America’s inland waterways, dredging sand, terminaling bulk commodities, and delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry. The largest of the operating units is Ingram Barge Company, which transports coal, aggregates, grain, fertilizer, ores, alloys, steel and chemicals with a fleet of more than 100 towboats and nearly 4,000 barges, the largest in the industry. Other units include Ingram Materials (sand dredging), Custom Fuel Services (diesel fuel and supplies), Triangle Fleet (ship anchorage in Louisiana), and bulk commodities terminals in Florida and Tennessee. For more information, visit www.ingrambarge.com.


RCG is a single-source solution provider with the experience and expertise to custom design voice/data systems/networks and internal mission critical networks to meet your specific needs. With a staff of over 70 years combined experience in the telecom industry, we provide expertise in customer service, provisioning, repair, sales and network design. RCG will work in tandem with your carrier account teams to help you project manage your network services, implementations and any customer care or billing issues that arise. RCG can serve as a customer advocate with your carrier to make sure your account is handled appropriately. We specialize in consulting, designing and implementing infrastructures that enable companies to focus on their core business and provide the highest possible return on your telecom investments.


DSi, Document Solutions, Inc. provides a wide range of traditional and technology-driven services for the legal industry, including Electronic Discovery and Digital Forensics (Computers, Mobile Phones, Servers, Databases, Hosting, Data Recovery, Copying, Photocopying, Printing, Trial Boards, Document Management, Document Scanning, Imaging, OCR and more). With years of experience, our dedicated litigation support professionals can provide you with a wide range of solutions in a time-frame that works for your project.


Golf Galaxy is the leading golf equipment store in the region. Located conveniently in Cool Springs area.

 

 


Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses, and government users.  Spring Nextel served more than 48 million customer at the end of the first quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering, and deploying innovated technologies; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless and institutional and Internal push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet Backbone.


 

Celebrating 10 years in Nashville

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The Nashville Tech Story (9/22/2009)

Today, the Nashville Technology Council is celebrating 10 years, in Nashville. Over the last 10 years many milestones have been accomplished, and below you’ll find what we think are 10 of our top achievements.

1.       September 1999 – Warren Ratliff founded the Tech Council.

2.       April 2000 – David Condra was hired as the first full time President of the Council.

3.       March 2001 – Technology Nashville, Nashville Technology Council’s Flagship event, was held.

4.       August 2002 – The first InfoSec Security Conference was held.

5.       June 2002 – Nashville CIO Council formed a partnership with the Tech Council.

6.       September 2003 – Nashville Capital Network spun out of the Nashville Technology Council.

7.       May 2008 – Turning the Tide of Technology (T3) was launched as an educational initiative.

8.       January 2009 – The Tech Council re-branded with new logo and mission, to help the Middle Tennessee technology community succeed.

9.       April 2009 – Techville.us was launched.

10.    August 2009 – Membership reached an all time high with over 380 member companies.

We would like to thank all the individuals and companies who helped us reach these milestones and look forward to continuing to work with each of you over the next 10 years.

If you would like to celebrate with us stop by Edgehill Studios Café from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. today for desserts, drinks, and networking.

Technology Nashville Conference

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May 21, 2009
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs

The Nashville Technology Council presents the 9th Annual Technology Nashville Conference.  Technology Nashville is our flagship event, addressing the State of Information Technology in our region, as well as tech innovation, entrepreneurship, talent, and technology sector employment.

This event draws senior management from technology companies as well as economic leaders from in and around the middle Tennessee region that play key roles in determining the future of our industry.  This event attracts approxamitely 250 participants with a format that includes breakfast / networking, panel presentations, a seated luncheon, and targeted Keynote addresses.

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