Hawaii Telecommunications Association

The Wisdom of Crowds: Can Wikipedia and Open Source be applied to Corporate America?

Join the Hawaii Telecommunications Association as renowned entrepreneur and CyberCom President Peter Kay takes us through a fast and furious tour of the current state of the collaborative online space known as Web 2.0 and puts forth a provocative idea that harnesses the wisdom of crowds to attain knowledge better and faster than traditional methods.

“There is a native swarm intelligence that is present in all forms of nature, such as ants, bees, and bacteria,” said Kay. “Can the Internet enable a higher level of swarm knowledge for mankind? And can this be applied to Corporate America?”

Kay is recognized as the voice behind “Your Computer Minute” on the radio. His personal mission is to lead technology-leveraged transformation in corporations, governments and individuals and has spent 24 years doing so in Hawaii by founding six tech-related companies. Kay built the first commercial Web site in Hawaii as well as the initial site for many local blue-chip firms.

DATE: Wednesday, May 28th
TIME: 11:30 a.m. registration / Noon to 1 p.m. program
PLACE: Ala Moana Hotel
COST: $24 - HTCA members; $34 - non-members

Join the Hawaii Telecommunications Association for IT Director & CIO Gordon Bruce’s annual technology update for the City & County of Honolulu titled, “New Year – New Look – New Future.” Always educational and entertaining, this update will include Bruce’s insight into the Rise of the Intelligent Community – Digital Age Visions for the Asia-Pacific region and “The Greening of IT.”

Bruce is also a managing member of GJB and Associates LLC, an international consulting firm providing strategic planning, business process engineering, systems integration, research, teleport consulting/management, and security consulting in government, healthcare, education, trust, commercial real estate and non-profit corporations. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Hawaii, Hawaii Pacific University and Japan-America Institute of Management Science and co-founder/host of ThinkTechHawaii Radio on Hawaii Public Radio.

To introduce HTCA to college students, HTCA will allow the first four students who submit reservations before the deadline to attend at no charge. Students can gain insights into the telecommunications issues facing Hawaii organizations and meet local telecommunication professionals. Students must be currently enrolled at a college or university. (One free lunch, per student, per calendar year).

Join HTCA to hear U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo discuss the issue of drugs in the workplace. Since 2000, Hawaii has fought a war against drugs, particularly Crystal Methamphetamine or “ICE.” Kubo’s presentation addresses the need for all companies in Hawaii to develop drug-free workplaces to protect their employees from drug abuse, and to protect their businesses from unnecessary losses of productivity, talented employees, and liability from lawsuits.

In 2001, President George W. Bush nominated Mr. Kubo to be the U.S. Attorney in Hawaii. His nomination was supported by virtually every federal and state law enforcement agency and he was officially sworn in on December 7, 2001. Mr. Kubo oversees the prosecution of international drug traffickers, Internet crime and child pornography, and crimes against visitors and the military in Hawaii and surrounding territories. He is a graduate of Waipahu High School, the University of Hawaii, and San Diego Law School.

To introduce HTCA to college students, HTCA will allow the first four students who submit reservations before the deadline to attend at no charge. Students can gain insights into the telecommunications issues facing Hawaii organizations and meet local telecommunication professionals. (One free lunch, per student, per calendar year)

HAWAII TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
PRESENTS
“HOW CALL ACCOUNTING CAN BENEFIT YOUR ORGANIZATION”
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Hale Koa Hotel
Waikiki Ballroom
11:30 a.m. Registration – 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Luncheon & Program

Join HTCA when John Giberson, President/Founder of call accounting systems distributor CONNECTIONS, explains how to maximize results of this tool. With the evolution and rapid implementation of IP telephony, many businesses are in convergence and need a unified management system to bridge these complexities.

Originally used to monitor employee performance, call accounting systems have evolved into state-of-the-art systems that can help reduce costs, increase productivity, monitor data and voice circuits and optimize phone systems. “Using this tool effectively can create a positive perception about you and the telecom department,” said Giberson.

Mr. Giberson started CONNECTIONS in 1986. He has worked in telecommunications sales, marketing and management since 1972. He has a B.S. degree in Marketing from Cal Poly, Pomona.

To introduce HTCA to college students, HTCA will allow the first four students who submit reservations before the deadline to attend at no charge. Students can gain insights into the telecommunications issues facing Hawaii organizations and meet local telecommunication professionals. (One free lunch, per student, per calendar year)

Speaker: John Giberson, CONNECTIONS

$19 – HTCA Members
$29 – Non-members with reservations & Walk-in Guests
Reservation Deadline: 10:00 a.m. – Friday, November 9, 2007
Luncheon fee may be paid by cash or check – sorry, no credit cards
All Late Cancellations & No-shows will be invoiced

This month’s menu includes:
Sauteed Pork Loin on Mashed Potatoes & Lime Mousse Tart
Vegetarian meals can be provided if requested by the reservation deadline

To request reservations:
Email: events@htca.org or Voicemail: 808-441-8514

Dolly Samson talks about the upcoming HTCA Conference 2007 on the KHON Morning News with Kirk Matthews. The conference entitled Enterprise Mobility will be on October 11, 2007 at the Sheraton Waikiki. You can find more information here.

HAWAII TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
PRESENTS
“IT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION”
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Hale Koa Hotel
Waikiki Ballroom
11:30 a.m. Registration – 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Luncheon & Program
Speaker: Rodney Moriyama
Department of Education

Join HTCA to hear Rodney Moriyama, Assistant Superintendent - Office of Information Technology for the Department of Education (DOE), tell the story about the changes in the public education system over the years. Moriyama is responsible for deploying information technologies throughout the 9th largest education institution in the U.S., with about 35,000 employees.

“In 1841 Hawaii was second in the country to have a public education system,” said Moriyama. “At that time, Hawaiians (84%) and part Hawaiians (91%) were literate. One hundred and fifty years later, we are challenged at the literacy of all of our children and great strides have been made. This is a story of one of the schools.”

Advanced Network Computing Laboratory: History, Mission and Future

Join HTCA to hear Brian Chee, founder of the Advanced Network Computing Laboratory (ANCL), talk about this independent testing lab for emerging technology. Now part of the UH School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology, ANCL has led the field of Enterprise Network product comparisons for the last 10 years.

“ANCL’s role with national and international trade publications is similar to what we’ve come to expect from Consumer Reports,” said Chee. He will cover the ANCL’s history and future, and expand on its mission to balance the theory of Computer Science with the real world practice of dealing with emerging technology. ANCL student interns participate in magazine tests and are currently helping to build the world’s largest mobile network. Chee will also highlight how the lab’s work also benefits the local economy.

DATE: Wednesday, July 25th
TIME: 11:30 a.m. registration, noon to 1 p.m. program
PLACE: Hale Koa Hotel – Waikiki Showroom (2055 Kalia Road)
COST: $19 - HTCA members; $29 - non-members

To introduce HTCA to Hawaii college students, the first four students who RSVP before the registration deadline may attend free. Students must be currently enrolled at a college or university. [One free lunch per student per calendar year.]

Cash or check payments only. Reservation deadline: 10 a.m., Fri.,July 20th. Email events@htca.org or call 441-8514 and provide your name and contact information. To cover costs incurred, no shows will be billed.

“TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND ETHERNET CABLING IN THE DATA CENTER AND ENTERPRISE”

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Hale Koa Hotel

Waikiki Ballroom

11:30 a.m. Registration – 12:00-1:00 p.m. Luncheon & Program

Speaker:

John Schmidt

Sr. Product Manager – TrueNet Business Development at ADC

Advanced networking applications, such as IP Video, IP Security, and VoIP Telephony are being developed and deployed at an ever increasing rate.  Networks need to be designed to adapt to these quickly advancing technology trends.

Join the Hawaii Telecommunications Association (HTCA) as John Schmidt explores telecommunication and networking trends and demonstrates how Ethernet-based Structured cabling can impact the information carrying capacity and reliability of these networks.

During his 12 years with ADC, John has worked in a variety of Design Engineering, Product Management and Business Development roles.  He has authored numerous articles, white papers and presentations on Telecommunications and Data Networking.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Minnesota and has 12 issued patents for telecommunications equipment design.

To introduce HTCA to college students, HTCA will allow the first, four students who submit reservations before the deadline to attend at no charge.  Students can gain insights into the telecommunications issues facing Hawaii organizations and meet local telecommunication professionals.  (One free lunch, per student, per calendar year).

$19 – HTCA Members

$29 – Non-members with reservations & Walk-in Guests

Reservation Deadline: 10:00 a.m. – Friday, June 22, 2007

Luncheon fee may be paid by cash or check – sorry, no credit cards

All Cancellations received after the deadline & No-shows will be invoiced

This month’s menu includes:

Sauteed Pork Loin on Mashed Potatoes & Macadamia Nut Cream Pie

Vegetarian meals can be provided if requested by the reservation deadline

To request reservations:

Email: events@htca.org

Or

Voicemail: 808-441-8514

Click here to download Jeff Brown’s slides:

PowerFULL Hurdles to Growing your Business

The FUN begins with HTCA…

Experience the new “Cupola” at the Honolulu Design Center

Say “YES” to our annual Mixer

HTCA 2007 MIXER

Come join us for a great time!

When:             Wednesday June 6, 2007

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Where:            Cupola, 2^nd floor at Honolulu Design Center

1250 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI

Free parking available at rear of building off Piikoi Street

http://www.honoluludesigncenter.com/

What:              Fantastic Food, Games, Prizes & Huge Fun!!  Meet, Mingle and Network!!  Meet new friends, See old friends, experience a new spot and come on down!

Cost:               $15 for Members with RSVP. 

$20 for guests with RSVP. 

RSVP:             RSVP to events@htca.org or call 808-441-8514 by noon, Thursday May 31, 2007