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StrongMail Systems’ Darren Hoch to Speak at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo
Redwood City, Calif., June 26, 2007 – StrongMail Systems, the innovation leader in email infrastructure software, and IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows and events around the globe, have announced that Darren Hoch, Services Architect for StrongMail Systems, will be speaking at the upcoming LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, scheduled to take place August 6-9, 2007 at Moscone Center in San Francisco.
The theme for this year’s event is “Open Source is Everywhere,” and in addition to sessions that demonstrate the widespread acceptance of Linux and open source, the conference will feature in-depth technology training in Tutorials and Hands-On Labs. Hoch’s session, “ Linux Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting” will be held Monday, August 6, from 9 am to 12 pm.
The Linux Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting Course teaches systems administrators practical methodologies for monitoring systems using standard system tools. The course breaks performance into 4 functional components: CPU, Memory, I/O, and Network. After each component lecture, students will have a lab exercise in which they apply skills acquired by interpreting a set of outputs and answering questions based on those outputs.
Darren Hoch has been teaching and consulting on Linux/Solaris in government, academic and corporate settings since 1999. He currently serves as Services Architect for StrongMail Systems. His primary role at StrongMail is to build products and service offerings based off the Linux platform.
“LinuxWorld is proud of its heritage as a source of deep technical training taught by the experts in the field ,“ said Melinda Kendall, VP and General Manager, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo. ” The Tutorials and Hands-On Labs, held on Monday, are a fantastic resource for IT professionals looking to expand their knowledge and enhance their careers. ”
LinuxWorld is the premier event for the Linux and open source community, bringing together industry leaders shaping the future of new enterprise technology in the largest single gathering of business and technical leaders deploying Linux and open source solutions. Attendees can register for a free exhibit hall pass to LinuxWorld Conference & Expo on or before August 5, 2007 at www.linuxworldexpo.com/register. Exhibit hall passes are $50 thereafter. The pass provides attendees with access to the keynote addresses, feature presentations, birds-of-a-feather meetings and the exhibit hall floor.
About LinuxWorld Conference & Expo
LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is the premier event exclusively focused on Linux and open source solutions. As the world’s most comprehensive marketplace for open source products and services, LinuxWorld provides business decision-makers with information and resources to implement Linux and open source solutions into business infrastructure and enterprise networks. For more information or to register for the event, visit the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Web site at www.linuxworldexpo.com, or call (800) 657-1474. For exhibiting opportunities, please contact Amy Bonner at (508) 424-4892 or amy_bonner@idg.com or Christian Montminy at (508) 424-4852 or christian_montminy@idg.com.
About IDG World Expo
IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) produces tradeshows and events for professionals seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop comparison shopping. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Entertainment For All™ (E For All™), Macworld Conference & Expo®, Next Generation Data Center™ (NGDC™), LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, and LinuxWorld® OpenSolutions Summit™. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.
About StrongMail Systems, Inc.
StrongMail Systems enables companies to realize the value of digital messaging with high-performance servers that simplify and enhance outbound email systems. StrongMail servers integrate a complete set of delivery, tracking and management capabilities into a single platform to "business-enable" email and other digital messages, allowing companies to build new revenue streams, improve customer loyalty and reduce costs. StrongMail servers integrate with existing business applications to unlock the potential of digital messaging for enterprises, service providers and ISVs. StrongMail is located in Redwood City, CA and is funded by Evercore Partners, Globespan Capital Partners and Sequoia Capital, the venture capitalists behind Google, Yahoo!, Cisco and Apple. To learn more about StrongMail Systems, visit www.strongmail.com.
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