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TechConnex CEO Summit to be held during ITRx Albany

CENTER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH 
February 27, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Albany, N.Y. – D&D Consulting announced today that it will partner with the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) to hold a TechConnex CEO Summit at the ITRx Albany computer network and security conference, which will be held on April 4 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany.  

“We've designed the TechConnex CEO Summit specifically for chief executives as a show within the main show,” said Christopher Labatt-Simon, CEO of D&D Consulting.  “Computer networks and information security have a major impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization, and in its reputation among its customers. As a result, CEOs should have a solid understanding of IT to better run their business.”

Components of the TechConnex CEO Summit, which will take place from 8:15 a.m. until 1 p.m., will include:

    • CEO roundtable discussion about using technology as a key component in the evolution of a business model, igniting innovation through business and technology integration and technology trends affecting business practices.
    • Organizational reputation and IT: How should a CEO deal with a serious data breach?
    • Legal issues regarding IT that should concern corporate leadership and best practices regarding  the New York State Information Security Breech and Notification Act, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) and the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act.
TechConnex, which is supported by and an affiliate of CEG, is a catalyst organization for growth, bringing together a variety of elements to promote and enhance business development in the Capital Region’s information technology sector. It also provides a comprehensive connection to information technology resources and support within the Capital Region and Tech Valley.  ITRx Albany is designed specifically to educate corporate executives and IT professionals on the broad scope of social, financial and technical benefits of secure, available and high performance computer networks. Network equipment manufacturing companies, network security firms and related service providers will exhibit on the show floor, providing attendees with a comprehensive selection of informational materials and networking opportunities. For more information, or to register to attend, please visit www.ITRxAlbany.com. 

About the Center for Economic Growth: 
The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) is a regional economic and business development organization dedicated to attracting high-tech talent and companies and to providing innovative services to bolster local businesses in New York state's Capital Region and Tech Valley. CEG receives significant financial support from the NYS Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), New York’s high-technology economic development agency, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). CEG serves as NYSTAR’s designated Regional Technology Development Center for Tech Valley, one of nearly 350 MEP locations across the country assisting local manufacturing and technology companies with generating new sales, creating stronger operational infrastructure and overcoming barriers to growth. CEG is based in Albany, N.Y. Visit www.ceg.org for more information. 


About D&D Consulting:

D&D Consulting, Ltd. is a rapidly growing information security and enterprise infrastructure consultancy, providing services nationally, integrating high value technology solutions focused on the availability, performance and security of applications, networks and systems.  Founded in 1992, D&D Consulting has been ranked as one of the largest, by revenue, network integrators in New York’s Capital Region since 2001. 

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