Spring Technology Expo set for April 23

By Rachel Ponder, APG NewsApril 16, 2014

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - See the latest in technology at the Spring Technology Expo from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center, Bldg. 3326, hosted by the Edgewood Chemical Biological Command/Corporate Information Office.

More than 75 vendors with state-of-the art technologies and innovations will be on hand. ECBC/CIO has hosted this event every year since 2000 with Federal Direct Access Expositions, a company based out of Ellicott City, Md.

�"On average, 450 to 600 people attend the APG Spring and Fall Technology Expos," said Mark Flemister Exhibit Sales and Vendor Relations for FDAE.

Flemister said the expos are held twice a year at APG, due to popularity and because technology is always changing.

�"Come see the latest and greatest computer, networking and printing equipment that is currently available." he said.

Flemister said the expo gives customers a chance to interact directly with businesses. The event will include technology briefings and hands-on demonstrations. Briefings will be taught by information technology subject-matter experts who will offer APG employees technical solutions relevant to challenges they might face while supporting their missions.

Representatives from SMS will give a presentation on cyber security at 9:30 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., Chatsworth Products will present �"Data Center Containment in Dollars and Sense."

�"This presentation will illustrate the compelling energy efficiencies and operational savings available by deploying IT equipment in aisle or cabinet containment configurations," Flemister said.

At 12:45 p.m., NCS Technologies will give a presentation on laptop computing called �"Zero Client Laptop supporting Virtualization: Break Mobile Computing Security Barriers Laptop Computing with No Boundaries."

The Spring Technology Expo is free and open to DoD civilians and contractors with access to APG. Refreshments will be available. Pre-register online at http://www.fdaexpo.com/register.php?id=138. For more information contact Mary McCully, ECBC/CIO Acquisition Team at 410-436-2625 or FDAE toll-free at 877-332-3976.