Fort Wayne Area Chief Information Officer Forum

The Fort Wayne Area Chief Information Officer (CIO) Forum is comprised of Information Technology leaders (CIOs, IT Directors, and IT Strategists). We meet quarterly, generally from 7:30 – 9 AM in various locations, sponsored by the group or other strategic partners, to discuss IT issues, trends, and best practices. This conversational series of sessions are designed to allow the free and confidential exchange of ideas so that CIOs and IT leaders can optimize their Information Technology operation.

The Fort Wayne Area CIO Forum self select the topics. The attendance in the group is limited to optimize the discussion. It is not a sales meeting of any type, although we do review appliances, applications, tools, and methodologies. It is designed to help CIO and IT Leaders remain connected to technology trends.

Contact us at 260-403-5855 if you are interested in joining this group or sponsoring a quarterly meeting. Our 2012 dates are January 13, March 28, June 29 (REVISED DATE), September 7, and December 14. Additionally various corporate sponsors host networking and learning events during the year.

Next Meetings

Details In Brief

What: 2Q12 Fort Wayne CIO Forum, Technology Briefing, and Tour

Host: TK Herman, CEO and President, Aptera Inc.

Where: Aptera Downtown, 201 West Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

When: Friday, June 29, 7:30 AM prompt - 9:30 AM (REVISED DATE)

Registration: Required. From the "Register Now" link below.

Agenda:

• Welcome and Introductions
• Hot Topics -
  • Marla Schneider, Sr. VP, the Alliance to listen to your concerns about building a strong technology based economy in Northeast Indiana
  • Cloud Computing: Is It Safe Yet?
• Technology Briefing - Microsoft® Lync® the enterprise-ready unified communications platform
• Tour - Aptera Inc.

  You will not want to miss this meeting.

  Submit your "Hot Topic" issue here: Hot Topic
  

  For more information about the next meeting contact Clifford Clarke.

   

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