Folks,
Apple is having some "fireside chats" with specialists in different areas
during Macworld. There will only be 12 people per session, so it will be a
great place give Apple feedback on issues that concern you. Take a look at
the invite below and sign up for any sessions that interest you. Directions
on how to sign up are at the end of the email invite.
Thanks.
.wyn
Apple is gearing up for an exciting MacWorld in January, and I would like to
personally invite you to attend a series of VIP Fireside Chat sessions with
Apple specialists during the show. These sessions cover a broad range of
technology and solution areas, including MacOS X, Wireless, and Technology
Financing. Youšll find a full list of the offerings below.
To keep interaction high with the presenters, space is limited to only 12
people per session. Sign-up is easy, simply complete the form at the bottom
of this email and send it to Susan Gayler, <sgayler@apple.com>.
Youšll receive a confirmation email of the sessions you have asked to attend
within a few days of submitting.
Donšt delay, sign up today to reserve your seat for these special VIP
Fireside Chats.
Session Overviews
All sessions will take place at the Marriott Hotel San Francisco, one block
from Moscone Convention Center in the Sierra G conference room.
Apple Finance: Extending your Technology Spending
Summary: Apple Finance offers a wide selection of financing solutions to
help campuses leverage their technology buying power. This session will
present these solutions, and show how a campus can create an effective
required technology purchase program, timely lab refreshes, and equal
opportunity teacher desktop replacements.
Length: 45 minutes
Time: Jan 10, 2001 @ 12:00 PM (lunch will be provided)
Presenter: John Yeider, Apple Finance Solutions Manager
MacOS X: An Introduction
Summary: Mac OS X, Applešs next-generation operating system is coming; get
in front of it with an informative introduction presented by a Senior Apple
Consulting Engineer. This session will include a short presentation followed
by an extensive Q&A.
Length: 45 minutes
Time: Jan 10, 2001 @ 1:00 PM
Presenter: John Tucker, Apple Sr. Consulting Engineer
MacOS X: On the Network, on the Internet
Summary: Mac OS X, Applešs next-generation operating system will provide an
incredible array of networking service, including many industry standards.
This session will provide you with an opportunity to see how this exciting
new OS will work on your network and the Internet with a short presentation,
followed by an extensive Q&A.
Length: 1 hr, 15 minutes
Time: Jan 10, 2001 @ 2:00 PM
Presenter: John Tucker, Apple Sr. Consulting Engineer
Apple iServices: Beyond the Box Solutions
Summary: Apple iServices provides personalized, customized, and specialized
technical services to organizations seeking expertise on Apple products.
These services include customized solutions for organizations seeking to
harness the power of the web and internet technologies, as well as offering
schools installation, upgrade, and assessment services. Attend this session
and learn more about how Apple iServices can help insure your university's
success.
Length: 45 minutes
Time: Jan 10, 2001 @ 9:30 AM
Presenter: Andy Creach, Apple iServices Sales Manager
Internet Everywhere: Wireless Networking Strategies
Summary: This short session is intended to provide you with the top 5 steps
to creating an effective wireless networking strategy. A short presentation
and demonstration will be followed by an extensive Q&A.
Length: 45 minutes
Time: Jan 10, 2001 @ 3:30 PM
Presenters: Mark Johnston & Tony Graham, Apple Sr. Systems Engineers
Ideas in Motion: Building an Affordable Digital Media Infrastructure
Summary: A new revolution is coming to the web with the same intensity that
web services did just a few short years ago. Itšs called Digital Media and
itšs providing new opportunities to learn, interact, and distribute
educational content and information. This short session will focus on the
top 5 things you need to know to start building your own affordable Digital
Media Infrastructure, including content creation, cross platform
distribution, and cross platform playback. Youšll see demonstrations of
technologies that will provide you with valuable information in your
evaluation of this approaching revolution.
Length: 45 minutes
Time: Jan 10, 2001 @ 10:30 AM
Presenter: Vin Capone & Tom Pisano, Apple Sr. Technology Specialists
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Please complete the following form and email to sgayler@apple.com to assure
your seat in these special VIP Fireside Chats sessions.
Name:
Organization:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Please place an X next to the session(s) you would like to attend. You can
choose as many as you like.
___ Apple Finance: Extending your Technology Spending
___ MacOS X: An Introduction
___ MacOS X: On the network, on the Internet
___ Apple iServices: Extending your technology team the easy way
___ Internet Everywhere: Wireless Networking Strategies
___ Ideas in Motion: Building an affordable Digital Media Infrastructure
Thank You. Youšll received a confirmation email within a few days with your
selections listed.
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Wyn Davies
Sr. Systems Engineer - Higher Education
Apple
One Infinite Loop MS: 38-1HE
Cupertino, CA 95014
Ph: (408) 974-1088 Fax: (408) 974-9917
Pager: 877-394-6077
wyn@apple.com
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