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NTGTS/CTC Monthly Networking Program February 13 on Fixed to Mobile Convergence
Please join the North Texas Global Telecommunications Society (NTGTS) for its Monthly Program on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at The University of Dallas, Frisco Campus, 7460 Warren Parkway, Frisco, TX. The program will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST. NTGTS is pleased to host and welcome back Mr. Dan Garvey, Strategic Accounts Manager, Research in Motion (RIM) who will be speaking on the subject of fixed to mobile convergence (FMC) as RIM sees it, and how productivity is increasing through mobility. Mr. Garvey will also provide some details on RIM’s recent announcement to significantly expand its Dallas area operations. Dan Garvey is responsible for sales of RIM products in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Prior to joining RIM, Mr. Garvey was the Regional Director of Strategic Accounts for McLeodUSA, Inc., charged with leading a team selling value added telecommunications product in the southwest region to Fortune 1000 size companies. Prior to McLeodUSA, Mr. Garvey worked with @Link Networks, Inc. During his tenure with @Link, Mr. Garvey served in various functions starting as Director of Sales and ultimately as VP of Channel Marketing responsible for Strategic relationships, Vertical Markets, and Corporate Funding. Program Agenda: 6:00 p.m. Registration and Networking 6:45 p.m. Speaker Presentation 7:30 p.m. Q&A 7:45 p.m. Networking Continues 8:00 p.m. Adjourn COST Members are $5. Non-members are $10.00. Light food and refreshments will be provided. RSVP Members and non-members must register via the registration page at http://www.ntgts.org/zenCart/index.php. When on the shopping cart page, please select the Monthly Networking Event, Member or Non-Member option. On-site registration will also be available, however, we highly encourage you to register in advance to confirm your space. There will be a special discounted membership rate available at the event, which applies only to the individual basic membership tier. For more information on membership, see http://www.ntgts.org/index.php?option=com_facileforms&Itemid=75 or contact membership@ntgts.org DIRECTIONS Note: The University of Dallas, Frisco Campus, recently moved from its former Plano location. See directional notes below. We suggest you allow several additional minutes of travel time to the new venue. NTGTS will be meeting at the University of Dallas Frisco Campus, located at 7460 Warren Parkway, 1st Floor, Frisco, TX. The new campus is located just north of the Legacy corporate park, at the intersection of Warren Parkway and the Dallas Parkway. Volunteers will be on hand to direct you to the meeting room. For more information on the Frisco Campus, see: http://www.udallas.edu/gsm/maps.cfm We look forward to seeing you on February 13. Regards, Programs Task Force programs@ntgts.org About RIM RIM is a NTGTS (www.ntgts.org) Corporate Member and is a leading designer,manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwidemobile communications market. RIM provides platforms and solutions forseamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMSmessaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM's portfolio ofaward-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used bythousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry®wireless platform, the RIM Wireless HandheldT product line, softwaredevelopment tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements.Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices inNorth America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ StockMarket (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For moreinformation, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com. |
