 | Open Innovation in Services Open Innovation in Services CITRIS Distinguished Speaker: Steve Wright from BT Steve Wright, the Head of Strategic Research at BT, will speak at CITRIS. Abstract: Over the last few years, BT has been transforming its business from a telco to a networked service provider, based on "new wave" revenues. BT's 21st Century Network (21CN) is an important part of that transition. It is an end-to-end IP-based network, which will consolidate BT's complex networks and systems on to a single infrastructure. But it is not simply a network transformation; rather it is a radical overhaul of products, systems, process and a fundamental remaking of our business around the delivery of software defined services. In particular, it will enable the creation of new converged communications and information services -- by BT, third parties and our customers. 21CN is a platform for open innovation in communications services. For a telco, this is a major transformation, particularly for the people at the heart of the systems and processes. Of course, this change is taking place in the context of developments in internet and web services and businesses that are at least as considerable and significant, particularly for BT's transformed businesses, so it would be brave to predict BT's future trajectory. Even so, we discuss some initiatives and developments that we believe will be important for this trajectory. Biography: Steve Wright is Head of Strategic Research in the BT Group Chief Technology Office. Within BT, he is responsible for BT's strategic research investments and external research relationships. He is an engineer, with a degree in electrical sciences from the University of Cambridge and a Ph.D. from University College London, and has 30 years experience of ICT, in both the communications and computing industries. Dr. Wright's research focus has moved (with the focus of the industry) from materials and devices, through protocols and systems to services and solutions. Prior to joining BT, he worked at HP Laboratories, where he led research in pervasive computing, content delivery, mobility, LAN and Internet technologies. He was also the founding Director of the HP Internet Research Institute. |
 | NASA Future Forum 2008 San Jose "Mixed Reality" event NASA Future Forum - San Jose, CA May 14th, 2008 Live mixed media event at The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, and in the world of Second Life at the Tech's SL Island and other locations! This video is NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale's opening speech before the panels began. http://www.nasa.gov/50th/future_forums/sanJoseWithGallery.html Future Forums Story (Post event) http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/highlights/future_forums_2008.html Visionaries Discuss Long-term Strategies for Inspirational Space Exploration, Innovation and Discovery at San Jose Future Forum What better place to generate ideas on shaping the future of NASA's role to inspire, innovate and explore space than California, a state that is home to three of NASA's 10 field centers, prestigious academic institutions and groundbreaking innovation powerhouses? "California's Silicon Valley is a launch pad for academic and fundamental space research that can drive U.S. economic growth," said Shana Dale, NASA's Deputy Administrator, in her keynote address. "NASA is working to encourage more Americans to focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics to create a scientifically literate population." Dale also announced the launch of NASA Education TV (NASA eTV), a partnership with the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA), to produce new "bite-sized" educational television programs for distribution on NASA Television and digital "on-demand" programs over the Internet. Nearly 200 technological gurus, space industry and innovation front-runners, educators and NASA leadership exchanged ideas at the San Jose Future Forum that convened in the heart of Silicon Valley, at the Tech Museum of Innovation on May 14, 2008. Digital participants in Second Life used their "avatars" to ask online moderators questions of the panelists and experienced the Future Forum through movie theater-like screens that played live streaming video and audio. NASA Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden anchored the forum as master of ceremonies. Panel participants included Jim Garvin, chief scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Joyce Winterton, assistant administrator for the NASA Office of Education. They were joined by panel members from prominent businesses and academic institutions, including the University of California, the Commonwealth Club of California, Symantec Research Labs, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Aerojet, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Curriki and many more. Other speakers included Rex Walheim, a NASA astronaut and San Francisco Bay Area native, James Norman, director of NASA's Constellation Systems Division, Doug Comstock, director of the NASA Innovative Partnerships Program and Mike Wiskerchen, director of the California Space Grant Consortium. The forum featured three panel discussions. The "Innovation" panel focused on the development of "green" sustainable business and technology. The "Discovery" panelists discussed the process of conducting research and how to enable the public to participate in "real" science. The "Inspiration" panel focused on education and how to motivate Americans to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Each panel addressed questions from a moderator and from the audience. The San Jose Future Forum is the fifth stop of a nationwide NASA's 50th anniversary tour that includes Seattle, Columbus, St. Louis, Miami, Boston and Chicago. Coinciding with the Future Forum, The Tech Museum displayed a variety of interactive exhibits for thousands of visiting children and teachers to learn about NASA space exploration and science. Rachel Prucey NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. 650-604-0643 Rachel.L.Prucey@nasa.gov Machinima of the event shot and edited by Second Life Resident Earth Primbee Background music "Here" by Voicedude Reinoir |
 | MDV Launches New Financing Programme for Biotechnology KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday, 6 May 2008 : Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad ('MDV'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Minister of Finance, Inc. incorporated to be a financier and development facilitator of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and high-growth sectors today announced its new Financing Programme for Biotechnology to support the emerging biotechnology industry in Malaysia. Officiated by the Deputy Minister of Finance, YB Dato' Haji Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah, the launch introduced MDV project financing facilities exclusively for biotechnology companies growing beyond the pre-commercialisation stage, encompassing the funding of the sector's Equipment & Infrastructure, Working Capital, and Project/Contract received. Encik Md Zubir Ansori Yahaya, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MDV said that the launch of the programme was timely in accordance to the growing socio-economic and economic value of biotechnology research. "Biotechnology is not merely a key driver for innovation and knowledge creation but an impetus for change. Its true value lies in its capacity to alleviate the biggest challenges faced in the world today, be it curing ravaging diseases, solving world hunger or creating sustainable energy. Unlike other financing institutions, MDV is in a unique position to drive the industry forward and it is only appropriate that we act on it now," he said. With the new loan facility, eligible companies will be able to receive revolving project loans of between RM2 million to RM120 million with financing margins of up to 85 per cent of the contract value and loan tenure periods of up to 120 months. Financing rates will be between six per cent to eight per cent per annum for the duration of the loan period, calculated on a daily basis and no penalties will be imposed for early repayment. MDV employs a loan process model made simple for borrowers; taking no more than 45 working days from the date of submission of completed documents. The company also prefers director's guarantee, assignment of contract proceeds and debentures instead of the conventional hard asset collateral as preferred by financial institutions. "At MDV, we go beyond financial accessibility and provide value-add advisory services to customers. While we want to partner our customers' at every stage of development, our philosophy is to ensure that they maintain full ownership of their businesses,"added Zubir. MDV's new Financing Programme for Biotechnology is in tandem with the government's National Biotechnology Policy to utilise the country's abundance of wealth in bio-diversity and providing a conducive environment for biotech-driven businesses to flourish. www.mdv.com.my |
 | NSCYBERSPACE #33 THE NATIONAL STRATEGY TO SECURE CYBERSPACE http://www.whitehouse.gov/pcipb/ own, operate, or control, or with which they interact. Securing T H E N AT I O N A L S T R AT E G Y T O S E C U R E C Y B E R S PA C E 1 I N T R O D U C T I O N cyberspace is a difficult strategic challenge that requires coordinated and focused effort from our entire society—the federal government, state and local governments, the private sector, and the American people. A Unique Problem, a Unique Process Most critical infrastructures, and the cyberspace on which they rely, are privately owned and operated. The technologies that create and support cyberspace evolve rapidly from privatesector and academic innovation. Government alone cannot sufficiently secure cyberspace. Thus, President Bush |
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