TUG TEC 2009

Keynote Speaker
James O.Armstrong

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Sheraton Parkway

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The Toronto Users Group
for Power Systems (TUG) is a user group/forum for the exchange
of ideas, and specializes
in providing affordable
education relating to the
IBM iSeries, AS/400,
System i, and Power Systems platforms.

TUG is in its 24th year of operation.

Attention: developers, managers, operations staff, support / help desk staff, systems specialists, and consultants! Learn how you can leverage technology to provide your users better, easier, more intuitive, faster, and more cost effective solutions...

Power Up Today for the very best value
in AIX, Linux, and IBM i education!
TUG Members: $795 / non-members: $895

For more information, visit: www.tug.ca/tec

Conference Highlights:

• Over 60 sessions on two full days of lectures, with 7 education tracks (including 2 track dedicated to AIX) plus hands-on labs on Day 3,
at the IBM Toronto Lab

• Expert speakers include: James Armstrong, Abe Batthish, Larry Bolhuis, Alison Butterill, Xuan Chen, Linda Cole, Li Ding, Kevin Doyle, Brian Farn, George Farr, Susan Gantner, Satish Gungabeesoon, Nazmin Haji, Jackie Jansen, Scott Klement, Steve Knudson, Jay Kruemcke, Vandana Mallempati, John Mascarenhas, Barbara Morris, Kushal Munir, George Papayiannis, Jon Paris, Mike Pavlak, Tim Rowe, Gottfried Schimunek, Bob Schuster, Ted Sullivan, Linda Swan, George Voutsinas, Claus Weiss, Inge Weiss, Don Yantzi, and Jiayun Zhu!

• Great Topics include: AIX, Linux, Java, ILE, RPG IV, Security, LPAR, Websphere, Project Management, Access for i, Web Query, System Management, Performance Tuning, HA/DR, CL Programming, SQL, Blades, and more

• Certificate of completion

• Complimentary CD of session handouts, plus printed handouts available for attended sessions

• Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch on both days, plus Keynote Address at Day 2 luncheon

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Vendor Sponsored Sessions:

Databorough

Speaker: Stuart Milligan
Title: Design Recovery for System i Applications
Abstract: Reduce the cost, risk and delays of maintenance, modernization and development initiatives with X-Analysis 8 for design recovery and modernization.

Information Builders

Speaker: Jackie Jansen
Title: Special Report: Beyond DB2 WQ
Abstract: Join Information Builders and Jackie Jansen as we take you to on a journey beyond DB2 Web Query. During this informative session, we will also provide the latest and most innovative tips and techniques in the industry.

What topics would you like to see at TEC 2009?
Drop us a line with your suggestions at: leo@tug.ca.

Glenn's Handy 2009 Education Budget planner:

Event	Dates	Location	Cost
TUG TEC 2009	March 24-26, 2009	Toronto	$795 CAD (TUG members), $895 CAD (non-members) BEST VALUE!
RPG & DB2 Summit	April 15-17, 2009	Orlando	$1095 USD (alumni), $1295 USD (non-alumni), plus travel & hotel (optional April 14, $215-$295 extra)
RPG World 2009	May 7-9, 2009	Las Vegas	$1195 USD, plus travel & hotel (optional ½ day May 6, $200 extra)
IBM Power Systems Technical University	Sep. 21-25, 2009	Orlando	$2495 USD, plus travel & hotel

Do we have your current e-mail address and other contact information? Email the TUG office to keep us up-to-date.

THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!

MoM @ TEC (March 24, 2009)

TUG Meeting of Members:
The March MoM will take place on the evening of TEC 2009 Day 1, at the Sheraton parkway, immediately following the close of the Vendor Showcase. Come early and make a full day of it! (There is no charge for Showcase or the MoM, including the sit-down dinner.)

Session Abstract:
The New Power Equation for Dynamic Infrastructure
David will discuss the Dynamic Infrastructure and what it means for businesses today. It’s all about making your business and IT environment ready to be part of a planet that is becoming smarter. Power can help with unique technologies and services for virtualization, energy efficiency, management, and business resiliency. David will talk about the direction of IBM Power Systems, and how they will continue to deliver innovative technology generation after generation.

Speaker:
David J Von Eper
David has over 20 years of experience in information technology, management, and executive management; and has spent the last 9 years with IBM. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. David is currently the Power Systems Sales Executive for North America, a role he has held since April of 2007. His areas of responsibility include overall brand/product management, route to market strategy, customer and partner programs, customer satisfaction and overall strategy, planning and execution. David and his team have led the unification of the System i and System p brands for North America as well as executing growth strategies that have continued to deliver substantial market share gains for IBM in the UNIX/Linux market. Prior to his current assignment, David served as Worldwide Sales Executive for
the System p brand and a variety of other sales and leadership positions within Systems and Technology Group in the Americas.

AGENDA AT A GLANCE - MARCH 24
Time Event
11:00 am TUG TEC 2009 Showcase opens – York A
12:25 pm Stand-up lunch (within Showcase)
5:00 Wine & Cheese (within Showcase)
5:30 MoM @ TEC (David J Von Eper) – York B & C
6:30 MoM Dinner (complimentary)
8:00 TUG Social (cash bar)

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