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Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
Register online to attend FOSE: www.FOSE.com
Linux Magazine, in conjunction with FOSE, the most comprehensive
technology exposition serving the government market, has created the Linux
Solutions Government program that consists of the following:
Linux Solutions Government Conference
(April 5 & 6, 2005) is a unique, two-day event that places
Linux Solutions in context with end-user case studies, providing executives
with practical information regarding Linux Solutions for the Government
sector.
The Linux Pavilion & Theater
is a new exhibition at FOSE providing the IT executives with a look at
forward-thinking companies who provide Linux Solutions specifically for
the government sector.
Linux Solutions Government Guide
will be included in the APRIL issue of Linux Magazine
and will take a look at a broad overview of the state of Linux-based systems
and software in the industry plus case studies exploring all consideration
when implementing a Linux Solutions.
Linux Solutions Government Conference
Using Linux to Lower Total Cost of Ownership
April 5, 2005 & April 6, 2005
Register for the Linux Solutions Government Conference:
www.FOSE.com
Agenda
TUESDAY, April 5, 2005 @ FOSE
10:00am – 10:45am
Government Case Study 1
11:00am – 11:45am
Government Case Study 2
12:00 – 1:00pm
The State of the Penguin
A broad overview of the state of Linux-based systems
and software in the government sector.
2:15pm – 3:15pm
Government Case Study 3
Three major government agencies will discuss technology
solutions to specific government business problems based on Linux. They
will detail out the costs and benefits of implementing this emerging technology.
They will demonstrate how they achieved ROI for both their IT departments
and the organization as a whole. They’ll explain why they decided to implement
a solution based on Linux, which providers they analyzed and selected,
what their biggest implementation and migration challenges were, and the
business case for implementing these solutions. There will be a financial
analysis, including costs to acquire and deploy new systems (Total Cost
of Ownership) and the costs to keeping new equipment and software operational
(Total Cost of Maintenance).
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Panel Discussion – The Business Case for
Linux - Real Solutions for Real Business Problems, Q&A
Most CIO’s, IS/IT directors and financial executives
in the government sector are focused on gaining competitive advantage
and improving total cost of ownership (TCO). However, in today’s
economy, they are forced to create a business case justification to support
IT investments. This session will be presented in the context of an end-user
case study and will provide an overview of what it takes to build a solid
business case and quantify many of the possible cost reductions that can
result from adopting Linux.
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Panel Discussion – Real Solutions for Real
Business Problems, Q&A
By way of real world example, a variety of successful
Linux implementations will be presented with a focus on specific government
business problems solved. Attendees will be able to ask questions of the
panelists.
WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2005
10:00am – 10:45am
Government Case Study 1
11:00am – 11:45am
Government Case Study 2
2:15pm – 3:15pm
Government Case Study 3
Three major government agencies will discuss technology
solutions to specific government business problems based on Linux. They
will detail out the costs and benefits of implementing this emerging technology.
They will demonstrate how they achieved ROI for both their IT departments
and the organization as a whole. They’ll explain why they decided to implement
a solution based on Linux, which providers they analyzed and selected,
what their biggest implementation and migration challenges were, and the
business case for implementing these solutions. There will be a financial
analysis, including costs to acquire and deploy new systems (Total Cost
of Ownership) and the costs to keeping new equipment and software operational
(Total Cost of Maintenance).
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