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COMMON 2010 Fall Conference and Expo

6/10/10, Education, COMMON

Mark your calendars and save the date for the inaugural COMMON 2010 Fall Conference and Expo, a conference event designed to satisfy the needs of the COMMON community.

This new three-day Power Systems educational and networking event will be packed with 112 educational sessions on a large variety of topics, including vendor-led sessions. As expected from all COMMON conferences, attendees will have the opportunity to further enhance their education through numerous networking events and meeting with leading solution providers in the tabletop-style expo.

Exhibitors benefit from the many available opportunities to sponsor, advertise, and exhibit at this inaugural event. Now they have the opportunity to sponsor and present educational sessions on their own products as part of the conference schedule. COMMON is expecting a great response from the COMMON community, since San Antonio is a popular location for attendees.

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Introducing IBM Innovation Cafe

2010-01-26, Education, WebMaster

A new forum presented by the IBM Innovation Centers in Texas

The IBM Innovation Center in Dallas, TX, introduces the IBM Innovation Cafe. These events will provide a focused opportunity to discuss, learn and interact with IBM leaders.

IBM will regularly feature an industry or solution-related business or technical topic with the session objectives to include:

  • Understanding and exploring business challenges and marketing opportunities
  • Collaborating among attendees and IBM on the featured topic to develop skills
  • Networking with others in the community

Hear from select speakers, participate in roundtable discussion, and build relationships with counterparts who represent the vantage point of industry experts, developers, decision makers, influencers, academia and leaders.

For more information, either call or send an e-mail to:
Dallas: (972) 246-3317, iicdal@us.ibm.com

COMMON Economic Stimulus Package

2009-05-20, Education, WebMaster

Save 50% on Conferences Now and $200 in 2010

COMMON recognizes the importance of education and staying current with your skills in today's workplace, and especially in this economy. Therefore, COMMON is pleased to offer members of its community with a special "Economic Stimulus Package" that allows you take advantage of both our upcoming Directions/Focus conference event and our 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition - COMMON's 50th Anniversary Celebration.

This special stimulus package allows you or others from your company, to attend the Directions/Focus 2009 conference event at a discount of 50%, and also save $200 off the registration for the 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition. This unprecedented combination offer ensures that you save substantially now, and continue to save into 2010 while maximizing your education investment.

To take advantage of this offer, please register using the attached PDF registration form. The offer is also valid if two different people from the same company attend each conference. Register by September 14, 2009 to take advantage of this special "Economic Stimulus Package" - that's 50% off the Directions/Focus 2009 conference and $200 off the 2010 Annual Meeting.

Learn more about COMMON Directions 2009 at http://www.common.org/directions and about COMMON Focus 2009 at http://www.common.org/focus. For more information about the 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition, COMMON's 50th Anniversary, visit http://www.common.org/annualmeeting.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and education with the COMMON "Economic Stimulus Package."

Sun Microsystems brings MySQL Training to Texas

2009-05-20, Education, WebMaster

Save time | Save money | Get certified

The MySQLdatabase has become the world's most popular open source database because of its consistent fast performance, high reliability and ease of use. It also runs on more than 20 platforms including Solaris, Linux, Windows, OS/X, HP-UX, AIX, and Netware, giving you the kind of flexibility that puts you in control.

Take advantage of this opportunity to get leading edge MySQL training with classes in Austin, Dallas, and more! Whether you are a new user or an experienced Developer or DBA, MySQL offers a comprehensive range of classes to make you successful. These classes are 5.1 inclusive!

And now, the DBA certification exam is administered the final day of our DBA class and included in the class price (that a $400 value)! So, not only do you get 5 days of training from the source, you leave a Certified MySQL DBA (CMDBA) a credential you take with you throughout your career!

Plus, for a jumpstart on our DBA track, check out our PT Bootcamp class all of the DBA and Performance Tuning materials in one intensive 11-hour/day week!

MySQL Performance Tuning Last minute deals available!!!
Austin, Texas
May 26-29, 2009 (4 days)
$1,999.00 USD
http://www.mysql.com/training/courses/performance_tuning.html

MySQL for Beginners Take the first step in the MysQL learningpath!
Dallas, Texas
June 1-4, 2009 (4 days)
$1,999.00 List Price
http://www.mysql.com/training/courses/introduction_to_databases.html

MySQL for Database Administrators
Austin, Texas
July 6-10, 2009 (5 days)
$2,499.00 List Price
http://www.mysql.com/training/workshops/mysql_dba.html

MySQL Performance Tuning Bootcamp
Dallas, Texas
July 6-10, 2009 (5 days)
$4,500.00 List Price
This brand new intensive 11-hour per day class includes the material from both our DBA and our PT class in one! Two instructors, two course manuals tons of valuable information!

You can also find more information on our complete offerings below:
Complete Course Catalog: http://www.mysql.com/training/catalog.html
Certification Information: http://www.mysql.com/certification/
Curriculum Path for Certification: http://www.mysql.com/training/pathways.html

MMSA One Day Seminar

2009-05-15, Education, WebMaster

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2009-03-16, Education, Michael Daly

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COMMON Career Center Brings Together Top Talent

2008-11-24, Articles, Michael Daly

COMMON exclusive on-line job board features new jobs by top employers in the Power Systems industry. Not only can you search jobs, you can also post your resume to be searched by employers. COMMON Career Center site allows you to focus and target on your jobs rather than sifting through countless postings. You can take the time to find the right job quickly and easily.

COMMON job board is completely FREE for job and resume posting. Don let your next career goal pass you by! If you work for a company looking to hire, there is no other job board that targets Power Systems professionals than COMMON Career Center. Don let your posting or resume get lost on a large database - post on COMMON Career Center and get targeted, focused results today!