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Diamond Sponsors
Microsoft has provided mapping and location-based products and services for over 10 years. The Virtual Earth Business Unit, part of the MSN Division at Microsoft, delivers a wide range of mapping and location software and services for business, home, and mobile devices to help people be more productive. Virtual Earth and MapPoint solutions helps businesses make more-informed decisions, lower operational costs and be more efficient by integrating mapping and location intelligence into their business processes. In addition, our mapping technologies power a variety of popular, easy-to-use mapping and trip planning software and services that helps people on the move by giving them convenient access to accurate maps, driving directions and points of interest. Products include: Windows Live Local, Virtual Earth, MapPoint® Web Service, MapPoint CD-ROM, Microsoft Streets & Trips, and AutoRoute™ products.For further information see www.microsoft.com/mappoint
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Autodesk, Inc. is wholly focused on ensuring that great ideas are turned into reality. With seven million users, Autodesk is the world's leading software and services company for the manufacturing, infrastructure, building, media and entertainment, and wireless data services fields. Autodesk's Infrastructure Solutions Division (ISD) provides solutions that enable the integration of computer-aided design (CAD) and geospatial information system (GIS) data allowing customers to create, manage and share valuable spatial information for better decision-making and improved operational efficiency. By enabling unprecedented access to spatial data throughout a customer's organization, Autodesk helps municipalities, engineering and construction, public works, transportation and utility customers be more productive and provide better services. As a result, customers turn ideas into competitive advantage, become more productive, streamline project efficiency and maximize profits. Founded in 1982, Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, California.
Platinum Sponsors
ESRI is the world leader in geographic information system (GIS) software. If you are a software developer looking for an effective way to add geography and mapping to your applications, ESRI has cross-platform development and deployment tools designed to meet your needs, available as components, servers and data rich Web services.
Gold Sponsors
GlobeXplorer leading provider of online earth imagery, maps and real estate information, providing access to the world's largest, most current online library of aerial, satellite, and property data. Through web services, wireless applications, and mapping software plug-ins, GlobeXplorer delivers premium geographic content and property information to businesses, consumers, and government agencies across the globe.
MapQuest helps people find places. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and Mountville, Pennsylvania, MapQuest offers Web, Wireless, Business Solutions, and Publishing products worldwide. MapQuest.com, both the top mapping and directories site on the Web according to comScore Media Metrix, served 38 million users in February 2005. MapQuest also empowers more than 1,400 businesses with software solutions to location-enable Web and wireless applications, and is a leading provider of custom mapping content for publishers and corporations, producing more than 1.5 billion pages of printed maps every year. MapQuest, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of America Online, Inc.
Need to find information about a place? MetaCarta’s unique technology combines traditional keyword text search with powerful geographic search so you can find content about a place and view the results on a map. Our products work with any mapping system and can help you locate unstructured information in just about any format across the Internet, shared drives on a network, and content management systems or repositories.
Founded in 2003, Skyhook Wireless has pioneered the development of the first-ever positioning system that leverages Wi-Fi rather than satellites or cell towers to deliver precise location data supporting the growing market for location-based services. The Skyhook Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) requires no new hardware, works indoors and outdoors, provides an instant location and is more accurate than current technologies in congested downtown areas. WPS is currently available in the top 100 US metro areas and is on target to serve 70% of the US population by the end of 2006. In March 2006, Skyhook released Loki - a Location-Based Internet Search and Navigation application. Skyhook is headquartered in Boston, MA and is privately held. Investors include Bain Capital, Intel Capital and Nokia Innovent.
Skyline delivers a realistic global visualization platform that transcends static maps and 3D sightseeing globes. Skyline clients can launch dynamic, self-branded 3D maps online in minutes, or use the free, open API to create completely customized applications. Featuring a massive database of high resolution imagery, support for fully textured 3D cities with street level detail, 3D moving objects, linked-flight modes, 3D moving objects, and much, much more, Skyline's exclusive features allow businesses to capture users and tap new revenue models like never before possible. Headquartered in Chantilly Virginia, Skyline provides a full suite of tools for visualization, collaboration and commerce in online, offline, secure and mobile environments that are truly changing the way people look at the world. For more information, visit www.SkylineGlobe.com today.
Talent, founded in 2003, is a small high-tech start-up company located in Athens, Greece. Talent has just launched «Cruiser» (www.cruiser.gr), a platform for delivering internet applications and services that use spatial data, maps and location-aware information. Cruiser-based applications are offered as «channels» through a game-like interface which allows seamless navigation within the 3-D geographic space and 2-D maps. Users can just «tune in» to desired channels, and visit places, inspect geographical features, access web sites that are linked to the objects of concern, conduct searches using spatial criteria, add notes and place-marks, share geographic content with others, personalize the views and print customized maps. Each channel works independently from others conveying strictly channel-specific information to its targeted audience. Cruiser channels can be setup on demand, managed and branded by interested customers (service or content providers, governmental organizations, companies, individuals).
Telcontar leads and pioneers the LBS industry by providing application-enhancing development software tools, services, and platforms. Telcontar provides solutions ideal for mobile, Internet, and telematics applications where scalability, speed, and reliability are vital. Its Drill Down Server® geospatial software platform powers today's most successful and widely deployed LBS applications. Customers and partners include AND, Appello, Ask Jeeves, ATX, Google, Hutchison 3G, Local Matters, Motorola, NAVTEQ, Networks In Motion, Pharos, Rand McNally, Tele Atlas, and Yahoo!.
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. The Yahoo! Developer Network offers Web Services and APIs that make it easy for developers to build applications and mashups that integrate data sources in new ways, making the web a more useful and fun place for everyone. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Media Partners
AdMonsters is the only professional association exclusively dedicated to online advertising operations and technology. Not a trade show and much more than just another conference, AdMonsters is a tightly focused group of highly experienced professional peers – leaders in the field, learning from each other. Read our member feedback and join today!
ClueCon - is an annual 3-Day Telephony User and Developer Conference held August 1-3, 2006 in Chicago, IL. This conference brings together the entire spectrum of Telephony from TDM circuits to VoIP and everything in between. Spend your days learning and your evenings in the heart of Chicago!
Conference Guru - We track hundreds of technology conferences around the world to help our Members find the right conferences…to get in front of the right people…at the right price.
DevtownStation.com, maintains one of the best Developer Conference and Educational Event Calendars. DevtownStation provides marketing assistance to companies looking to communicate with qualified IT communities for educational events. If you are running an IT educational event check out the site and post your upcoming conferences, webinars, road shows, or training courses, free of charge.
Dr. Dobb's Journal Now in its 30th year, the award-winning magazine, Dr. Dobb’s Journal, has been the only magazine to cover cross-platform, language-independent software development and architecture in serious depth. Dr. Dobb’s Journal is written exclusively for professional software development leaders and architects, and provides tools and techniques using relevant, real-world solutions.
GISuser (Geospatial Information System User), the most comprehensive, current, and information-rich resource for the GIS, mapping, geopositioning, and geospatial technology user.
Google Earth Blog is dedicated to everything about Google Earth including: news, features, tips, technology, applications, and sights. Updated daily, the blog provides you with the most up to date and complete information about what is happening with Google Earth.
Google Earth Blog is dedicated to everything about Google Earth including: news, features, tips, technology, applications, and sights. Updated daily, the blog provides you with the most up to date and complete information about what is happening with Google Earth.
Imaging Notes is the must-read publication for professionals in remote sensing. We provide objective in-depth reporting of major stories affecting the industry, while others are simply publishing the press releases. We cover on a quarterly basis defense/security, natural resources/energy, the environment, transportation/infrastructure, civil government applications for remotely sensed data.
Imaging Notes is the must-read publication for professionals in remote sensing. We provide objective in-depth reporting of major stories affecting the industry, while others are simply publishing the press releases. We cover on a quarterly basis defense/security, natural resources/energy, the environment, transportation/infrastructure, civil government applications for remotely sensed data.
IPTV Industry is the leading online trade publication dedicated to the internet television B2B marketplace. Providing news, white papers, development resources and online buyer's guide for the IPTV Industry. With a worldwide readership of manufacturers, content providers, distributors, resellers and integrators, IPTV Industry is the number one online source for industry sales leads, branding and promotion of IPTV products and services.
LBSzone... Delivering information on Location - is pleased to provide a resource for those interested in Location-Based services, enabling technologies, and related disciplines including mobile geo-positioning, GPS, RFID, WiFi, Open source hacks, and related applications, technologies and services. Owned and operated by Spatial Media LLC, the site is partnered with sister publication GISuser.com, a leading resource for GIS and geospatial technology professionals. Updates from both publications appear in the 3x a week electronic newsletter sent to 10,000+ professionals around the World.
MacMinute.com delivers timely, concise news covering all aspects of the Apple Macintosh market. Presented in a format that is easy to read and quick to navigate, content is updated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the latest Mac news from around the globe.
MP2K Magazine is the premiere source for independent news and information about MapPoint and Virtual Earth technologies and products and is home to a popular web forum for MapPoint users and developers. MP2K Magazine helps readers get the most out of Microsoft mapping technologies.
Red Herring Magazine is a sophisticated insider's guide to the business of technology, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy, from the Internet to wireless communications and digital entertainment. Red Herring's journalists report on how the world of innovation and entrepreneurship are transforming business and how the business of technology is transforming the world, providing readers with a deep understanding of venture capital and capital markets. Recognized as an essential resource in today's fast-changing business world, Red Herring's editors get the right answers before anyone else even thinks to ask the questions.
SDForum has been instrumental in setting the high-tech industry agenda for more than 22 years. A high-tech non-profit dedicated to educating and creating relationships within the technology community. SDForum provides the latest insights on emerging technology trends and best business practices through events, specialized services and resources.
SymbianOne is the complete resource for keeping an eye on mobile application development trends, smart phone applications, and the Symbian market place with regular news and a bi-weekly newsletter for up to date coverage of developments. This is complemented by in depth coverage of market sectors, such as mobile games, development tools, usage case studies, market analysis and employment opportunities. A joint venture with offices in Canada and New Zealand SymbianOne provides a unique global view of the Symbian ecosystem.
Sys Admin, the journal for Unix systems administrators satisfies the technical needs of Unix systems administrators working in heterogeneous computing environments. Coverage spans a wide range of technical topics crucial to systems administration in the enterprise. Articles provide practical, in-depth coverage of the administration of all major UNIX flavors including: Solaris, Linux, HP-UX, AIX, Tru64, BSD and Irix, within environments of all sizes.
The Wi-Fi Technology Forum (Wi-Fi-TF) network is a non-profit worldwide organization based in the UK. Manned mostly by volunteers, aims to report and inform its audiences on all aspects of Wi-Fi and wireless technology. With its round the clock Wi-Fi Newswire© service, discussion forums, reviews and other resources, the Wi-Fi-TF operates on impartiality and non-profitability. The Wi-Fi-TF network owns and operates a string of Wireless and Wi-Fi Technology sites.
The Women's Technology Cluster is the pre-eminent business accelerator dedicated to women leaders building technology-driven businesses. Our mission is to increase the number of successful companies and leverage their influence. Through our dedicated community of proven CEOs, investors, and industry experts, we provide extensive advisory services, coaching, and access to business and capital networks.
VoIP-News.com provides VoIP and Internet Telephony buyers with the information they need to make informed decisions about next generation voice communications. The site offers news, analysis, whitepapers, and interactive tools that make the world of telephony easier to understand. With this rich content, VoIP-News serves the needs of 115,000 Internet Telephony professionals worldwide.
WiMAX Industry is the leading online trade publication dedicated to the WiMAX 802.16 standard and broadband wireless access (BWA) marketplace. Providing news, white papers, development resources and online buyer's guide for the WiMAX Industry. With a worldwide readership of manufacturers, providers and enterprise end-users, WiMAX Industry is the number one online marketplace for WiMAX, 802.16 broadband wireless access solutions
WITI is the premiere global organization supporting tech-savvy women to attain their professional goals. They have a global network of smart, talented women & a market reach exceeding 2 million. WITI's mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity.
In-Kind Partners
Griffin Technology has earned a longstanding reputation as the creative leader in ingenious peripherals and accessories for Mac, PC and iPod. Find out more about Griffin's entire range of products for audio, video, USB, FireWire, etc., at Griffin's website www.griffintechnology.com.
Named one of the top new board games of 2005 by the San Francisco Chronicle, Roundabout Five came into being because a mother protested that her adult sons had an unfair advantage when they teamed together. In R5, the teams change randomly on every turn while participants encounter trivia, riddles, jokes, charades and debate whether Daffy or Donald would win the cartoon version of Survivor. Visit RoundaboutFive.com for more information or to download the updated rules.
SkinIt Inc. is the leading international provider of consumer electronic personalization and customization technology. SkinIt technology provides on-demand, custom physical personalization of mobile electronic devices. SkinIt “skins” are manufactured utilizing professional grade vinyl, which is printed through a 6-color process with vibrant and sharp designs. GO TO www.SkinIt.com TODAY!
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