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SUMMARY:Technology Matters - Rheged
DESCRIPTION:Presentation 1: ~ IT Systems of the Future: The BT Perspective ~\n\nPresentation 2: ~ Wireless Insecurity ~\n\nBooking Details:\n \nThis event is sponsored by Lancaster University and Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and as such is free of charge to all attendees. Although free, spaces may be limited so please contact Nick King by email as soon as possible to reserve your place on n.king@lancaster.ac.uk\n\nPresentation 1: ~ IT Systems of the Future: The BT Perspective ~\n\nPresenter: Robin Mannings - Research Foresight Manager: BT Adastral Park Research Centre http://www.btplc.com/Innovation\nDetails:\n\nOn the September 6th , Robin Mannings, BT's Research Foresight Manager and one of BT's most experienced and well-known experts in the field of Mobility and Disruptive Technologies will be speaking at InfoLab21 regarding his views on the future. In particular looking at those relevant to the IT and Communications businesses. His presentation will include the big issues and new trends facing business and society in the future and the part future ICT will play - in particular disruptive technologies.\n\nRobin is one of BT's most experienced and well-known experts in future technologies especially in the areas of wireless, positioning, telematics, RFID, Sensor Networks and Ubiquitous Computing. Based at Adastral Park in Ipswich(the centre for BT's R&D activities), he works extensively with major corporate customers, suppliers, academia, the media and teams within BT on the commercialisation of research in these rapidly converging and disruptive technologies. He is a member of BT Group's Corporate Foresight and Futurology team.\n\nHis international reputation was principally established through his research on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and he is currently studying for a Professional Doctorate at Lancaster University's Computer Science Dept in the area of ubiquitous computing, personal telematics and autonomous location systems. He is also a Chartered Engineer and the author of many papers and patents and is featured regularly in the media. \n\n \nPresentation 2: ~ Wireless Insecurity ~\nPowerpoint Presentation By Utz Roedig - Wireless Insecurity\n\nDetails:\n\nWireless networks have proliferated in deployment in recent years as they make it easy for staff to connect to their company's network. However, if a wireless deployment is not implemented correctly it may also make it easy for anyone to connect to their company's network! This talk will examine key misconceptions and pitfalls in wireless network deployments. Forewarned is forearmed. Don't let your wireless network be the open back door to your network!\n\nFurther Information\n\nDownload a flyer for this event \n\nFor additional information on this event please contact Nick Kingeither by Email: n.king@lancaster.ac.uk or by Phone:01524 510447
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LOCATION:The Ullswater Room, Rheged, Penrith, Cumbria
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