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The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)

Next Event ~ Monday, February 8th

MEETING
CANCELLED - SNOWVERLOAD

 

Microsoft Server Disaster Recovery

Mike Betcher, Director of Business Development
NetCare Managed Services

a division of Link Computer Corp

The next time you are in your data center, look around, and imagine for a moment that it is gone. And not just the computers. Imagine that the entire building no longer exists.

Next, imagine that your job is to get as much of the work that was being done in the data center going in some fashion, somewhere, as soon as possible. What would you do?

We all know – Disasters come in different sizes. IT emergencies can be as simple as a single server failure. With NetCare BDR you can be prepared for the total loss of a datacenter or the loss of a single server.

IBM System i Modernization

Derek McLaurin, Solutions Architect
Link Computer Corp

This is not your father’s AS/400. We will present some of the new features of the IBM System i including: 

New Tools………….  IBM Rational Developer for i (RDi)
New Interfaces……..“Green Screen” to GUI with Looksoftware
New Languages……. PHP Development on i
New Reporting………IBM DB2 WebQuery for i

 

For details see the Events page.

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Hardware/Software/Books Giveaway (Free Door Prizes)

At this month's meeting we will raffle off door prizes of current Microsoft software, hardware and/or books. The number of items we raffle off will be dependent on the number of registrations, so register today while you are thinking about it. Register here.

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Master of Information Strategy, Systems and Technology (MISST)
Muskingum University

In 2007, Muskingum launched the Master of Information Strategy, Systems and Technology, a vanguard program that creates confident, high-performance professionals who are able to integrate technology and business strategy to achieve exponential results in today’s competitive markets. MISST is offered fully online and can be achieved on a full time or part time basis depending upon one’s personal and professional schedule.

The following program overview document provides materials that we hope will encourage your organization to consider the Master of Information Strategy, Systems and Technology degree. There is also an electronic application.
MISST Program Overview

MISST Electronic Application

Program Model

On page 1 you will find a visual representation of the knowledge and skills our graduate degree offers today’s professional.  At a glance, you will see how the core competencies form the groundwork for developing effective and integrated responses to emerging business opportunities. These are the skills that drive results.

Program Overview

On page 2 you will find an overview of the eleven courses comprising the 54-credit program. All are project-based. In seven, participants collaborate in teams to respond to case-based business challenges and present solutions.  Four of the courses focus on independent projects related to each participant’s professional experience and career priorities.  While the program can be completed in as few as two years, students can begin applying newly-acquired skills and knowledge immediately to the benefit of their organizations. In the process of completing the curriculum, the participant builds an e-portfolio providing a track record of accomplishments.

On the next page, three of the MISST graduates describe the impact of the program on their careers in terms of improved performance, professional advancement and return on investment.

The additional materials included in this packet provide an overview of the diverse industries and educational backgrounds of students in MISST.

Mary Kaufmann welcomes the opportunity to talk with you about this innovative program and how it is creating and developing  the leaders of tomorrow.

Mary Kaufmann | Muskingum University
maryk@muskingum.edu | 740.624.5494
http://www.muskingum.edu/~misst 

* *  Open Positions Page * *
New - We now have a page of open positions

Click here to view. The most recently submitted job postings will be shown first.

 

New Policy: We will now just post the position title, company and a link to the position details on the company's website. The positions will stay on our Open Positions page for a month from the posted date and will then be removed.


Employers: To have a position posted, please send posting data (position title, company and a link to the position details on your website) to JobPostings.

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Special Messages

  1. We have multi-year discounted membership renewals for your convenience and cost savings. See the membership page.

  2. We welcome vendor tables at our meetings. Cost: $100.00.

  3. The 2010 meetings are loaded to the events page. Following is a teaser for what lies ahead, including the 2010 meetings through December. Stay tuned to the Events Page for details as we get them.

    2010

    February MS Server Disaster Recovery, Mike Betcher
    IBM System i Modernization, Derek McLaurin
    Link Computer Corp
    March Intro to Data Warehousing with SQL Server
    John Sterrett
    Orrick LLC
    Pres AITP GWC, VP Region 18
    April Student-run meeting - ITT Greentree
    May  
    June Joint meeting with GWC
    July No meeting
    August Scholarship Golf Outing

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Attention Vendors!

Sign up for a Vendor Table for any of our meetings. Cost: $100. Contact Stan Hoffman.

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Sign up for AITP-Pgh News & Newsletters

AITP Pittsburgh Chapter now has an emailing list that is hosted on Yahoo Groups. Send an email to aitp-pgh-subscribe@yahoogroups.com to add yourself to the list. While it is an open membership list, only the owner/moderator (your electronic communications director) can send email via the group list. This prevents members or others from using the list for spamming.

It is not necessary to join Yahoo, though you can optionally choose to do that.

For additional information, including a walk-through, complete with screen shots, see the Email List page.

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EGDE Memory
Looking for a Digital Photo Frame, Flash Drive, Portable Hard Drive or SD Memory?
Find all your upgrading solutions at EDGE Tech Corp..

AITP Club Member Offer - Save an additional 5%
Use
Coupon Code: AITP-CLUB

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PC Memory Store
Save on PC memory


Visit the PC Memory Store web site.

PC Memory Store provides the easiest way to find Guaranteed Compatible Memory . Find your memory in 3 simple steps with our Memory Configurator . Find popular memory like DELL Dimension RAM , HP Pavilion RAM, Compaq Presario Memory, and many more. All PC Memory Store memory is quality tested and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Member Offer: * * * Save an additional 5% * * *
Use Coupon Code:               UG-PGH

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All Things Mobile
PDAs, Smart Phones, GPSs, Digital Cameras and more

Curious? Visit the Pittsburgh Mobile Technology Club web site.

We are now having social meetings the 2nd Wednesday of (almost) every month. Chat over dinner with members of PMTC and guests. From time to time, when there is something that we can present, we will have a presentation meeting on the 45th floor of the US Steel building. All of our meetings are open to everyone.

 

All meetings will be announced via email. To subscribe to our email list, please send an email to meeting@pittsburghmobiletech.com with Subscribe (or Unsubscribe) in the subject line. In the email please state your name, company and a phone number where you can be reached so that in the advent of a cancellation for a meeting you have registered for, we can contact you.

Questions? Want information? Send an email to info@pittsburghmobiletech.com.

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Interested in Information Security?

Visit the Information System Security Association web site.

The Pittsburgh Chapter of ISSA provides discounts to our monthly meetings for Students and members of AITP, HTCIA, InfraGard, ISACA and TRCPA.

Chapter News

The next chapter meeting will be on Tuesday, February 2nd. A representative from Kaspersky Lab will be presenting 'The Rise in Scareware Attacks'. Malicious hackers are using fake security warnings to trick end-users into downloading rogue security software.  Learn about how this attack works and what you can do to reduce risk in your environment..

The meeting will be held at the Regional Enterprise Tower 425 Sixth Ave 23rd floor. This is a Lunch meeting so registration will begin at 10:30 am, the presentation will begin at 11:00 am and lunch will be at Noon.

Cost: $10.00 for members of AITP, HTCIA, InfraGard, ISACA, ISSA and TRCPA
             $15.00 for non-members with advance registration
             $5.00 for students with advance registration

To register in advance for this meeting contact Mike Sotace at mpsotace@edmc.edu or phone (412) 995-7342. Deadline for advance registration is January 29th, there is an extra $5.00 charge for registration after this date.

Click here for a copy of the 2009-2010 Meeting Schedule

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CSO Breakfast Club Annual Legal Update Executive Roundtable Breakfast & CISO Workshop will be held on Thursday January 28th at Reed Smith Pittsburgh Offices 225 Fifth Ave. Keynote Speaker and Featured Speakers will provide us with an overview of the changes in laws and regulations that are likely to affect our information security and privacy programs and give us insights into ways to effectively meet those regulatory requirements.

Breakfast begins at 8:00am.  Our Lunchtime Workshop begins at 12:00pm and runs until 2:30pm. Please feel free to extend invitations to your legal counsel as well as audit and compliance executives at your respective firms. 

Register HERE - https://ww2.eventrebels.com/er/Registration/RegistrationForm.jsp?ActivityID=4632&ItemID=16896

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Date:                     Friday, January 29, 2010 (click here to register)
Topic:                   The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Exercises  
Time:                    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  
Place:                   Allegheny County Emergency Operations Center - click here for directions
Speakers:           Carol Adams CBCP, Allegheny County Sanitary Authority
                               Kathy Criss CBCP, UPMC
                               (and Region 13 Metropolitan Medical Response System)

At this meeting, our focus will be on exercises - 

- Kathy Criss will update us on some public sector exercises and events that are scheduled (or being planned) for 2010 and beyond.  We'll also hear how TRCPA members can get involved (as evaluators, observers, or participants).

- Carol Adams will talk about DHS's Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).   HSEEP is a capabilities and performance-based exercise program that provides a standardized methodology and terminology for exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning.

We'll learn how exercises are done using HSEEP (from initial planning through after action reports), and we'll hear about local exercise opportunities that are conducted using HSEEP.  Additionally, we'll explore local HSEEP training opportunities.

Careers Wanted

Currently there are a number of positions posted on our Careers page; Staff IT Auditor, Bank IT Security Specialist, and Senior Security Analyst. Get more information on our Careers page. If you have any available positions at your company that you would like to have posted please forward them to Mike Sotace at mpsotace@edmc.edu. There is no charge for this service.

http://pittsburgh.issa.org/index.htm


For nearly 20 years, Pittsburgh-based LANtek has been a leader in the delivery of world-class IT consulting services to both the tri-state area and on a national basis. We specialize in helping large corporations, as well as smaller business partners, design, implement and manage their network and desktop infrastructures.

http://www.lantekcs.com/


1on1 Career Help

Visit Pittsburgh's ultimate career connection, the 1on1 Career Help website.

Connecting Pittsburgh Job Seekers, Employers, & Recruiters

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Global IT Community Association (GITCA)

Visit the GITCA public web site.

Representing over 1320 member organizations and over 4 million IT professionals, GITCA, formerly Culminis, is the world's largest international not-for-profit independent organization powered by dedicated volunteers devoted to the development and growth of the IT community by providing services to support leaders and connect user groups, associations, and student IT organizations. GITCA stands committed to the free exchange of resources, ultimately elevating the status of the IT Professional both in their industry and in the community.

ü  Elevating the Status of the IT Professional

ü  Providing recognition for service and volunteerism

ü  Making connections and exchanging resources and user group best practices

ü  Catalyst for your skills and career growth

ü  Bringing the volunteer IT Community together

ü  Providing essential no charge services to leaders of IT associations, user groups and student groups

The Pittsburgh Chapter of AITP is a member of GITCA.

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Robert Half Technology (RHT)

Visit the Robert Half Technology web site.

Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis. They specialize in initiatives ranging from web development and systems integration to network security and technical support.


Also on the AITP Web Page

Download an application for membership here.

Check the Events Page for details on the upcoming meetings and speaker info.

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View Our Newsletters

Follow this link to view previous newsletters

We have discontinued the regular PDF newsletters as all of the information in the Newsletters is on this web page and since the newsletters are no longer being printed and mailed, it was redundant to put the exact same information on both the web site and in a newsletter. -ed.

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Our Mission

The mission of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) is to provide all members with the opportunity for growth in their careers and community involvement by providing programs and activities to achieve their goals.

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Organizational Profile

The Board of Directors of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), the majority of whom are information technology professionals, also includes representatives from manufacturing, health care utilities, and accounting firms. The officers are composed of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Past President and Region Director. Current year officers:

President – Stan Hoffman
Vice President – Nancy See
Treasurer – Ken Krugh Jr., CCP
Secretary – George L. Ilkka
Past President – Patricia McMurray

Region Director – George L. Ilkka

For a listing including contact information for all Officers and Directors, click here.

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Sokol's Club Contact Information

Information regarding the Sokol's Club, including booking information should be directed to Party Line.
 
Telephone
412-882-7110
 
Please do not contact Stan Hoffman for renting the Sokol's Club. Thank you.

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AITP Pgh Chapter Contact Information

Telephone
412-351-8411
FAX
412-351-1522
Postal address
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