New Programs at FOSE 2008 to Feature DoD Security Official and Sun Microsystems Chairman

FOSE 2008, the most comprehensive event for government information technology (IT) professionals, today announced two new featured presenters - Mr. Robert Lentz, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Information and Identity Assurance, Department of Defense (DoD), and Mr. Scott McNealy, Chairman and Co-Founder, Sun Microsystems and Chairman,
Sun Microsystems Federal, Inc.

They join an impressive roster of IT executive keynotes taking part in the FOSE 2008 Conference program, including previously announced Google Enterprise Vice President and General Manager Dave Girouard; New York Times columnist, Missing Manual publisher, and Emmy-winning CBS News Correspondent David Pogue; and Scientific Principal Investigator for the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) Project Steven Squyres.

On April 1st from 10:30-11:30am, Mr. McNealy will discuss “Open Wins.” This session is open to all attendees. Also on April 1st from 12:00-1:30pm, Mr. Lentz will provide his insights into “How Government Managers Can Create Strategic Vision in Today’s Operating Environment.” This session is open to FOSE 2008 Conference attendees only. The FOSE 2008 Conference program is a fee-based educational opportunity that offers a variety of topical presentations designed to help foster the sharing of government best practices, as well as the adoption of new technologies and proven implementations.

“Mr. Lentz maintains the critical responsibility of overseeing DoD’s information and identity assurance program, including planning, monitoring, and coordinating efforts department-wide,” said Christina Condos, Vice President of Events for 1105 Government Information Group. “And we all know the innovation and proven business success of Mr. McNealy. We are excited that these gentlemen are taking the time to participate in FOSE 2008. We look forward to hearing their strategic insights into the current and future state of the government IT marketplace.”

FOSE 2008 also is announcing the addition of two educational sessions. IDC Government Insights and Washington Technology will sponsor a session entitled “A Focus on Partnerships that Win Government Business.” Taking place on April 3rd from 10:00-11:30am, this session showcases how government contractors are moving into new lines of business and/or managing acquisitions as a key tool to success. Panelists include:

– Shawn McCarthy, Research Director, Government Vendor Programs, IDC Government Insights (Co-Moderator)

– Nick Wakeman, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology (Co-Moderator)

– Catherine Kuenzel, VP of Enterprise Infrastructure Services and Solutions, Northrop Grumman

– Yogesh Khanna, VP and CIO, IT Infrastructure Solutions, North American Public Sector, CSC

– Keith Blodgett, VP and Director, U.S. Government Service Delivery, EDS

– Linda Allan, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy Program Development, NCI

Also, Google will be providing educational and training sessions free of charge to attendees that register in advance in their booth (#2200). Titled “Google 101: Google Products for Government,” these sessions will focus on the following applications:

– Google Search Appliance

– Google Custom Search

– Google AdWords

– Google Apps

– Google Earth

– Google Maps

– Google SketchUp

The Google training, combined with the earlier announced keynote, give Google a major presence at the event.

Since 1976, FOSE has been in the forefront of the government technology revolution, contributing to many technological and creative developments that have helped shape public and private sector initiatives. FOSE remains the premier meeting and solutions marketplace for government technology and program management professionals. Featuring groundbreaking education, smart solutions and unparalleled networking events and programs, FOSE brings together an audience that shares a passion for computing and technology.

To register as press for the event, go to www.fose.com/index.cfm?do=cnt.page&pg=1051 or contact A.J. Guenther at 703-742-7184, aj@connellyworks.com.

About 1105 Government Information Group

1105 Government Information Group is the leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology market. Our comprehensive portfolio of print, online, event, custom media and research products distinctively serves the information needs of the government IT buying team - agency executives, program managers, IT managers and systems integrators - across all segments of federal, state and local government. Flagship news and information brands include Defense Systems, Federal Computer Week, FEND, GCN, Government Health IT and Washington Technology. Flagship events include FOSE, GovSec, U.S. Law, and READY!, and the E-Gov series of conferences which include Security, Program Management and Enterprise Architecture. www.1105govinfo.com

Educational Sessions by IDC Government Insights, Washington
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