ADVISORY, March 26, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: The Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA) is a non-profit international organization of manufacturers, system integrators, developers, vendors, industry professionals and end users committed to delivering a broad base of Fibre Channel infrastructure technology to support a wide array of applications within the mass storage and IT-based arenas. FOSE 2008 is a comprehensive event for government information technology (IT) professionals and offers a variety of topical presentations that will help foster the sharing of best practices, as well as adoption of new technologies and proven implementation strategies across all levels of government. Session: Fibre Channel - Providing Proven Solutions for Today and the Future. Speakers: * Mike McNamara, Sr. Mgr., Solutions Marketing, NetApp and FCIA Marketing Committee Chairman * Steve Wilson, Director Technology, Brocade, and FCIA Board of Director Date: Wednesday, April 2 Time: 12:15 p.m. Where: Data Storage Pavilion Theater The presentation will discuss the evolution of Fibre Channel and future solutions such as Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), which will drive LAN and SAN network convergence in the data center, reducing cabling, power and cooling costs and unifying management. In addition to the FCIA presentation, the organization will host a table with the latest information on Fibre Channel advancements including both FCoE and 8 GFC and a complimentary Fibre Channel book. WHEN: FOSE - April 1 - April 3, 2008 WHERE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. Media Contact: Sonal Dave FCIA PR Counsel sonal@cox.net (949) 533-1655 About FCIA The Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA) is a non-profit international organization whose sole purpose is to act as the independent technology and marketing voice of the Fibre Channel industry. We are committed to helping member organizations promote and position Fibre Channel, and to providing a focal point for Fibre Channel information, standards advocacy, and education. FCIA members include manufacturers, system integrators, developers, vendors, industry professionals, and end users. Our member-led working groups and committees focus on creating and championing the Fibre Channel technology roadmaps, targeting applications that include data storage, video, networking, and storage area network (SAN) management. For more info, go to http://www.Fibrechannel.org