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AITP-LI Newsletter
3rd Quarter 2014
Association of Information Technology Professionals—Long Island / New York City Chapter
S P E C I A L 6 0 T H A N NI V E R SA RY E D I T I O N
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT | 2 |
AITP-LI EXECUTIVE BOARD
|3|
AITP MEMBERSHIP & MEMBER DISCOUNTS
THE IBM LINUXLINE
|4|
| 12 |
CELEBRATING AITP-LI 60TH ANNIVERSARY —
“THE PICTURES TELL THE STORY — WELL, SOME OF IT!”
| 13 |
THE PAST 60 YEARS—”OUR STORY—PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE”
TECHNOLOGY GALLERY—60 YEARS OF MEMORIES
| 14 |
| 15 |
TESTIMONIALS | 17 |
BROADWAY HOSTS THE AITP
October 2014
| 18 |
ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
| 19 |
4TH QUARTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| 20 |
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L E T T E R F RO M A IT P - L O N G I S L A N D P R E S I D E N T
Hi Everyone! The Third quarter of 2014 was a particularly busy time for our AITP Long Island
Chapter.
In July we held our Annual Old Westbury Gardens Picnic Pops social on Wednesday July 30 th to
hear the jazz group, “Baby Soda”. Many of us brought our families and friends to enjoy the wine,
soda and appetizers. We provided wine and cheese and various hors d’oeuvres for our members
and their guests. It was a terrific evening and our members enjoyed both the music and the
chance to network with one another. Many thanks to Larry O’Rourke for putting together this
great social for us, with help from Don Boyle and Ed Friel.
August 15th, we held the very popular Annual AITP evening at the LI Ducks with our traditional pre-game cocktail
and hors d’ oeuvre networking at the Irish Coffee Pub, put together by our Activities Chair, Ed Friel. We had over
100 members and guests attending this event. Also in August, we were very proud to host our Long Island Chapter
60th Anniversary meeting with a celebratory cocktail party at the Northport Yacht Club. With the club festivelydecorated with balloons, banners and a brightly colored summer theme, we welcomed many members and
dignitaries who came to offer congratulations to our chapter. It was proclaimed “AITP Day” in both Nassau and
Suffolk Counties and representatives from both counties, including Ed Eisenstein, the CIO of Nassau county, were
present these historic proclamations. LIFT, LISTNET, and other Long Island Associations were present to offer their
congratulations. Bob Barone put together a rolling video that played in the bar area of the Yacht Club that showed
historical photos from our chapter’s past, pictures from our many events over the years, as well as many
congratulatory notes that we received from other associations and from our member companies. Additionally, we
set up a table that showcased various computer memorabilia that our board and members brought to the event to
share; e.g., old card readers, punch cards, one of the first portable computers and other fascinating items that
existed in 1954 when our chapter was started. Joe DeCarlo and Bob Barone even brought in their vintage corvettes
to greet our guests as they entered the party. Special thanks to the committee that helped with decorations and
helped to make this anniversary party truly special for our chapter – John Impagliazzo, Doug Munch, Dawari
LongJohn and Bob Barone. We were even able to get AITP membership pins delivered just in time to give to all our
members as a special remembrance of the event!
Our third quarter ended with a special site visit to the corporate headquarters of Viacom in New York City. This
members-only event allowed 30 of our members to go on a special behind-the-scenes tour at Viacom. We visited
the global support center, the Cisco Telepresence Conferencing center, a working Viacom TV studio, and the
employee photo lab. Our host Jose Milan wanted to show us one of the company’s employee perks – employees
are able to print up to $100/month of photos, posters, canvas photos etc. at the lab. Our group was able to print
from their iphones or flashdrives. Many attendees printed reprints of photos, posters, and some beautiful canvas
prints. On the same floor as the photo lab was a yoga and exercise studio where employees are able to take
classes before, during and after the work day. It was our first visit to this world-class IT center, and we hope to be
able to return to this site in the future.
Looking forward to our many great events planned in November – including our Saturday, November 8th winery
tour to the Northfork, our Annual Planning and Meeting of the Members on Wednesday, November 5, 5:30—7:30
p.m., and our very popular 11/20 Annual Technology Showcase and Economic analysis luncheon. We have been
very fortunate to confirm Gary Kaminsky of Morgan Stanley and Squawk Box as our keynote speaker, as well as
Gary Bixler, CompTIA faculty, presenting “CompTIA IT Industry Outlook and Trends to Watch”.
If you haven’t already, please visit our AITP headquarters site at www.aitp.org to get details about how you can win
a $25 amazon gift card for each new member that you bring into our chapter!
Best,
Barbara Viola
President, AITP-LI / NYC Chapter
Want to help us on a committee? Please email me at bviola@viotechsolutions.com. It’s a great way to meet our members and to become
more active We have become the largest and most active Chapter in the country because of the efforts of our members. Please consider
volunteering!
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(THE LONG ISLAND AND NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER)
CHAPTER OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
President: BARBARA VIOLA
Past President: MARIO PANZARELLA
Secretary: LORRAINE RIZZUTO
Co-Treasurer: DONALD BOYLE
Co-Treasurer: WALTER EBE
National & Region Liaison: W. PAUL ZIEMS
Membership Co-Chair: KENNETH M. MOLE
Membership Co-Chair: MIKE MORTENSEN
Programs Chair: JIM LOCHRIE
Registration Co-Chair: CAROL A. HOLMES
Registration Co-Chair: JERRY SCHWARTZ
Newsletter Chair: CHARLENE SMALLWOOD BROWN
Webmaster: DOUG MUNCH
Activities Co-Chair: DONALD BOYLE
Activities Co-Chair: EDWARD FRIEL
Audit/Finance/By-Laws Chair: JOSEPH DECARLO
Public Relations Chair: JIM GARVEY
Awards Chair: JOHN SENA
Education Co-Chair: DEBRA WAKEFIELD
Education Co-Chair: YING LU
Members at Large: ROBERT BARONE, SERGIO DIAZ, JOHN IMPAGLIAZZO, RON
KERTYZAK, LARRY O’ROURKE, LORNA PAINE, DWIGHT PELTZER, RICHARD SCORCE,
JEFF CALLAHAN, KEN NEWMAN
THE AITP-LI MISSION
The Long Island / New York City Chapter of AITP continues to serve as the premier organization of choice
among information technology professionals. It serves as a resource for professional development and
growth. The mission of the Chapter is to provide its members professional development, education, and
exposure to technological trends and leadership within the Long Island and New York City business
community. The Chapter also provides opportunities for networking with experienced I.T. professionals in
industry, academia, and local government.
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Author and Contributor: Ken Mole , AITP-LI Executive Board Member & Chair - Membership Committee
AITP-LI
The industry association for information technology professionals on Long Island
Largest AITP Chapter in the Nation!
Our Chapter currently has more than 200 members, and we remain one of the largest Chapters
in the AITP national organization. We also have
10 Corporate and Institutional Members, and our
general membership represents well over 100
international, national and local companies and
colleges.
We firmly believe our success has come about
by working to serve the needs of our membership for education and networking opportunities.
TOP REASONS TO JOIN AN AITP STUDENT CHAPTER
Today, Technology Is Critical To All Industries/Majors
Network With Business And Technology Professionals
Learn From Industry Experts
Access To Internships With AITP-LI Companies
Access To Member Field Trips And Social Events
Be Eligible For AITP Scholarships
Opportunity To Compete At The AITP National Collegiate Conference
Gain Skills And Experience To Help You STAND OUT From The Crowd
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
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We extend a “Hearty Welcome” to our new and renewing members!
AITP-LI Welcomes New 2nd Quarter 2014 Members
First Name
Last Name
Company
Professional Title
Bryan
Beine
Midatlantic Professional IT
President
Evan
Brathwaite
Currently Unemployed
N/A
Lyz
Charter
Lexmark
Senior Account Manager
Yao
Chu
FileStream, Inc.
CEO
Demarley
Holder
KPMG LLP
IT Auditor
Tim
Hunter
Telco Experts
Channel Manager
Ying
Liu
St. John's University
Assistant Professor
Matthew
Matza
M2 Low Voltage Wiring Contractor
Owner
Kevin
O'Rourke
Custom Computer Specialists, Inc.
IT Technician
Richard
Parla
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.
Business System Manager
Janine
Seker
Custom Computer Specialists, Inc.
Recruiting Manager
Lee
Shuett
Center for Wealth Preservation
Financial Advisor
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
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2014 Corporate/Institutional Members AITP-LI
COMPANY NAME
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP
Hofstra University
New York Institute of Technology
St. John's University
Gold Institutional
Gold Institutional
Gold Institutional
Adelphi University
Suffolk County Community College
Silver Institutional
Silver Institutional
Astoria Bank
Custom Computer Specialists
Long Island Rail Road
mindSHIFT Technologies
Henry Schein
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
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MEMBER COMPANIES
Accelerated Information Systems
DJJ Technologies
ACS
Dominican College
Acupath Laboratories, Inc.
Eby Electro
Adecco
Edelman Business Systems
Adelphi University
EmblemHealth
Advannced Technical Systems Group
EMQUE CONSULTANTS, INC.
AIG
ENT Custom Computer Specialists, Inc.
Air Techniques
Expense Reduction Analysts
AITP-LI.ORG
Experis IT
Alliance Enterprise Systems, LLC.
FileStream, Inc.
Allscripts at NS-LIJ
Frequency Electronics, Inc.
American Eagle Systems, Inc.
Galaxy eClinical LLC
Applied DNA Sciences
Game Builders Academy
Applied Visions, Inc.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
ASR International Corporation
Globally Secure IT, LLC
Astoria Bank
GlobeNet Training
Automobile Club of New York
GLOIT inc
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.
G-Net Solutions, Inc.
Bottomline Technologies
Gold Coast IT Services, LLC
Briarcliffe College
Goldberg Segalla LLP
Bright Green Concepts, Inc.
Goldman Sachs & Co
Broadview
Grange Technology Management Corporation
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Haver Analytics
C.D.I.
Hofstra University
Catamaran
IAC/InterActiveCorp
Center for Wealth Preservation
Integrated Coverage Group
Cherwell Software
Intelecom Solutions
CHSLI
IT Megatrends Inc
Computer Design & Integration
JASConsulting, Inc.
Comview Corporation
KPMG LLP
Cooley LLP
Lean Agile Innovation LLC
Core BTS Inc
Lexmark
Cumulus Dynamics
Lincoln Computer Services
Custom Computer Specialists, Inc.
Long Island Rail Road
DataVail Corporation
M2 Low Voltage Wiring Contractor
David Lieberman
Mass Mutual
Delta Computer Group
Medical Action Industries
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
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MEMBER COMPANIES
Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP
SysDirections, Inc.
MetLife
Telco Experts
Midatlantic Professional IT
The First National Bank of Long Island
MindSHIFT Technologies
The Summit School
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
ThomsonReuters
Motorola, Inc.
Total Telecom Solutions, LLC
NBC Solutions Corp.
U Need 2 Travel Inc
NBTY, Inc.
Vanguard Funding
Neat Communications
Vicom Infinity, Inc
New York Institute of Technology
Vinci Consulting Corp.
Newsday Media Group
Viotech Solutions, Inc.
North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System
Williams Lea
NY GreenTech
Windstream Communications (formerly PAETEC)
NYU-Poly
workstream automation
Oasys IT Consulting, LLC
Your Troubleshooter for Troublemakers
ORANGE BUSINESS SERVICES
Pace University
Phoenix House Foundation
PSEG
Queensborough Community College
Rapid Access Communication Enterprises, Inc.
Robert Marston And Associates, Inc.
Sandata Technologies
Scicom
Secure Decisions
Seventh Wave Consulting
SGC Software, LLC
Sheehan & Company, CPA PC
Slomins Inc.
St. John's University
Stony Brook University
Suffolk County Community College
Suffolk County National Bank
Sulzer Metco (US) Inc.
SUNY Farmingdale State College
SVAM
October 2014
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
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MEMBER PROMOTIONS / APPOINTMENTS / MILESTONES
CONGRATULATIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO AITP-LI
MEMBERS WHO CELEBRATED
MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES
June 2014
Kenneth Mole — 15 years
Thomas Schmidt - 5 years
August 2014
Leo Klopsis — 10 years
September 2014
Vincent Luciani — 10 years
Charles Tabone — 5 years
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
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We value your membership with us. That is why we are continuously seeking ways to enhance the value of your AITP-LI membership. One of the
ways we try to add value to your membership is by securing significant discounts on business services and educational programs that promote personal and professional growth. These benefits are not available to the general public.
To take advantage of these great offers, please contact Ken Mole (kenmole@aol.com),
Membership Committee Co-Chair. Ken will put you in touch with the appropriate contact
person at each organization.
As always, we encourage our members who are interested in offering discounted programs and/or services to the AITP-LI chapter members to contact Ken. Once again, we
appreciate your support and look forward to another productive year!
National Discount Programs: Our national organization has arranged discounts from several
major companies in the IT world, including Microsoft, Dell and others. Please see
http://www.aitp.org and then click on “Partners and Affiliates”, on the left side of the screen, then
“Partners” for further information.
Local Discount Programs Offered by our Chapter:
Business and Financial Services:
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MassMutual Financial Group offers Long Term Care insurance from a number of providers. As a
member you are eligible to receive an additional 10% discount on plan premiums for the life of the
policy.
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Vanguard Funding is a full service mortgage bank offering expertise in every area of mortgage
lending - from purchase to refinance to construction lending – is offering free property appraisals,
to a maximum of $500 off closing costs, for AITP-LI member mortgage loans that they close.
Computer Hardware and Software:
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Hewlett-Packard has offered our members a “friends and family” discount on computer equipment.

FileStream, Inc., founded in 1988 on Long Island in New York, is an established global leader in
backup, compression, and photo editing PC software. FileStream offers our members 40% discount
on FileStream® TurboBackup® (Reg. $50) and 100 FREE licenses of FileStream TurboZIP® (Reg.
$50).
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
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Education and Training:
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Hofstra University Continuing Education (Hofstra CE) is pleased to extend a 15% discount to
our members. Hofstra CE provides a broad range of courses, certificates, lectures, and events to
the Long Island and surrounding communities. Programs are designed for diverse audiences:
adult and youth, professional and novice.
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NETCOM Learning provides authorized IT and Soft Skills training and certification to corporations,
government agencies and individuals. NETCOM has offered to pay for a yearly membership to
ATIP-LI plus a number of meeting attendances for members who take NETCOM courses through
their companies.
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New Horizons Computer Learning Centers delivers a full range of IT training and business skills
training from basic application and desktop productivity tools to complex and IT systems. AITP
members receive a 15% discount on their training programs.
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New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is a global private institution of higher education provides career-oriented professional education and supports applications-oriented research that benefits the larger world. NYIT is offering discounts to our members on some of their events scheduled throughout the year.
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Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) proudly advances thought, research
and careers in technology, engineering and science. NYU-Poly offers our members a 15% discount on graduate level courses.
Note, there may be conditions associated with these offers and some offers may become discontinued
by the organization offering the discount.
Please take a minute to help us keep you informed by reviewing your contact information on our website. It is the only mechanism we have to keep you updated on news and events throughout the year.
If you need assistance with your log-in, please contact Ken Mole.
Ken Mole, (kenmole@aol.com), AITP-LI Executive Board Member & Membership Committee Chair
“Members working together make a better membership!”
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T h e IB M L I N U X L I N E
Author and Contributor:
Leonard J. Santalucia, AITP-LI Member & CTO—Viacom Infinity
The IBM LinuxLine: Published by IBM, The IBM LinuxLine provides a concise monthly report of news and insight of interest to
IT managers responsible for Linux deployments and the hands-on Linux community.. The IBM LinuxLine issues on alternating
weeks and keeps the IS professional in touch with the world of Linux in the enterprise.
To subscribe, click here.
IBM Linux Line - September 24, 2014
A concise monthly report of news and insight of interest to IT managers responsible for Linux deployments and the hands-on
Linux community.
L i n ux N ew s
Linux Foundation Launches New “Vault” Conference to Address Demand for Linux-Based Storage and
Filesystems
The Linux Foundation is launching a new conference to bring together the world's leading developers in filesystems and storage in the Linux kernel with related projects to collaborate on continued innovation and education in this important space.
"Vault" will take place March 11-12, 2015, at the Revere Hotel in Boston, MA
Linux is Everywhere – Keep Your Options Open
A new IBM blog by Adam Jollans, Program Director, Cross-IBM Linux Strategy, IBM explains how new workload demands and
greater hardware heterogeneity are placing Linux at the heart of IT innovation. Linux used to be the commodity play, doing
the same for less to help improve the bottom line, Jollans notes. But today, more than ever, Linux not only offers a price advantage but is a major force fueling innovation. That is why IBM continues to vigorously support Linux.
Mayo Clinic and IBM Use Watson to Improve Clinical Trial Research
Mayo Clinic and IBM are planning to use a specially designed version of Watson, the IBM's Linux-powered cognitive computer, to match patients more quickly with appropriate clinical trials. A proof-of-concept phase is currently underway, with the
intent to introduce it into clinical use in early 2015.
New IBM Research Paper Looks at Performance of VMs vs. Containers
A new IBM research report provides a performance comparison of virtual machines, specifically KVM, and Linux containers,
specifically Docker. As expected, Linux containers offer less overhead than full virtualization with KVM, but the difference is
surprisingly small in many cases especially for CPU and memory-intensive workloads.
Red Hat Announces General Availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.11
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.11, the final minor release of the mature Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Platform, is now available.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.11 reiterates Red Hat's commitment to a 10-year product lifecycle for all major Red Hat Enterprise Linux releases and offers a secure, stable, and reliable platform for critical enterprise applications.
[complete newsletter]
Leonard J. Santalucia
CTO | Business Development Manager | Certified Specialist
Vicom Infinity, Inc.
IBM Premier Business Partner
One Penn Plaza - Suite 2010
New York, New York 10119
Office............................212-799-9375
Cell…….........................917-856-4493
Fax……………………..212-799-9375
My Blog http://www.infinite-blue.com/blog/
Vicom Infinity http://www.vicominfinity.com
Infinity Systems http://www.infinite-blue.com
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CELEBRATING OUR AITP-LI 60TH
THE PICTURES TELL THE STORY… WELL SOME OF IT!
uthor and Contributor:
Bob Barone, AITP-LI Board Member &
Assoc. Dean / Director Planning & Budget–St. John’s University—College of Professional Studies
The Northport
YachtClub
Northport, NY
Where?
AITP-LI
Celebrates 60th
Anniversary (1954—
2014)
What?
August 21, 2014
When?
Welcome
Timeless Beauty
THANK YOU!
To Joe DeCarlo and Bob
Barone For The Autos,
Welcoming At The
AND
Front Door
To Sergio Diaz For The
Photography
Who?
How?
Members, Friends and
Family
—
Lots
Of Them!
Celebrating 60 Years of
Success!
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AITP-LI
OUR STORY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Since its creation in 1954, the AITP Long Island Chapter has grown to be the largest chapter of the AITP
in the United States, with more than 200 members. The AITP LI Chapter has won numerous awards
through the years, recently named the national “Association Outstanding Chapter” in 2007 and receiving a “Chapter Outstanding Performance Award” for 2013.
Originally called the National Machine Accountants Association (NMAA), the nationwide organization
was subsequently renamed the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA) in 1962. And, to
keep pace with the quickly changing IT industry and the dynamic needs of members, the name was
changed in 1996 to the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP).
TECHNOLOGY MILESTONE TIDBITS:
Year 1—10 - Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States, the Boeing 707 commercial airliner
took its maiden flight, and the last episode of The Lone Ranger was aired on radio. The First Generation of
computers were in full swing. Vacuum tubes were their main logic elements. Punch cards were used to
input and externally store data. Magnetic tapes and hard disks replaced punch cards as external storage
devices. Magnetic drums were used for internal storage of data and programs. Programs were written in
machine language and assembly language, and required a compiler. Flat files were common. The Soviets
launched Sputnik. First computer game invented. Second Generation of computers evolved. IBM announced System 360. Vacuum tubes were replaced by transistors. High-level programming languages
(e.g., FORTRAN and COBOL) were introduced.
Years 11 - 26 - Operating systems were created. The ARPAnet—the world’s first multiple-site computer
network was created in 1969. DEC introduced the PDP-8 minicomputer. BASIC programming language
was developed. Database systems and relational databases emerged. The mouse, the first microprocessor, and the 8” and 5 1/4 “Floppy Disks” were developed. Ethernet computer networking was born. C programming language was invented. First e-mail programs written in 1972. Microsoft came on the scene in
1975. Apple Computer founded in 1976. Home computing was born.
Years 27 - 59 - Microprocessors with entire CPU’s were developed. IBM PC with MS-DOS introduced in
1981. Commodore 64 was introduced. Apple MAC released in 1984. Lotus 1-2-3, dBase, Microsoft Word,
etc. and Graphical User Interfaces for PCs came on the scene. The WWW was created. CD’s, optical discs,
flash drives, DVD’s, zip drives, and memory cards emerged. Linux was introduced. Yahoo was founded.
Apple introduced MacBook Pro. C++ used to develop applications. Microsoft launched Windows 7 & 8.
iPod mini was introduced. YouTube.com was launched. Apple unveiled the iPad. Tablets and eReaders
flood the market. Cloud computing became the rage. Gadgets, gadgets everywhere!
Year 60 (2014) - The AITP Long Island Chapter celebrated its 60th Anniversary at a networking party on
Thursday, August 21, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Northport Yacht Club.
“With the fast pace of change in the information technology industry, one thing is constant,” said
Barbara Viola, president, AITP Long Island Chapter, “it still takes people to get the job done. For 60
years, the AITP LI Chapter has helped our members to keep current with the trends and new
technologies in the IT industry, while simultaneously building a network of colleagues for professional
growth and career development. On the occasion of our 60th anniversary, we thank our loyal
membership, and we look forward to serving the Long Island information technology and business community for a long time to come.”
The focus on member needs is a driving force behind the growth and longevity of the chapter. Always
looking toward the future, the AITP LI chapter is a sponsor of two local AITP student chapters, at St.
John’s University and Hofstra University. In addition, the chapter sponsors an annual student
scholarship program to assist college-bound high school students with their education.
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TECHNOLOGY GALLERY— 60 YEARS OF MEMORIES
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TECHNOLOGY GALLERY— 60 YEARS OF MEMORIES
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TESTIMONIALS
“Be proud of your great, longstanding and successful organization. Remember, it is because of you and so many of your colleagues and predecessors over the years that AITP-LI became, is and will remain such a
great organization. “
“The AITP LI chapter has provided me with a network of professional contacts
that was very helpful in my career, ...it also provided me with a network of
friends and acquaintances that I socialize with as well. The AITP is more than
a technology trade association – it’s more like an extended family.”
“AITP-LI is a dynamic organization that delivers ongoing support to its
members by providing valuable opportunities and resources to cultivate and advance their IT careers .
Thanks for your ongoing support.”
“AITP Long Island has been an outstanding resource for me as an IT professional. Members benefit from the numerous information-filled local chapter
meetings, and various social and networking events held in and around Long
Island throughout the year, all with the support of a solid national organization behind it. The true energy of AITP LI, however, comes from its passionate
members who are dedicated to the advancement of the information technology profession and have been doing so for the past 60 years.”
“I’ve enjoyed being a member of AITP for the last six years, because it has given me the opportunity to learn how information technology is leveraged
across many industries, and to participate in field trips, from a visit to Blue
Gene at Brookhaven National Laboratory to a chapter tour of the East End
vineyards of Long Island. All that, plus I made contact with a group of smart,
friendly people along the way.”
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BROADWAY HOSTS THE AITP-LI
Author and Contributor:
Bob Barone, AITP-LI Board Member &
Assoc. Dean / Director Planning & Budget–St. John’s University—College of Professional Studies
VIACOM hosted a group of 30 AITP-LI enthusiasts at their global VIACOM headquarters on the gay white way, at
1515 Broadway and 45th Street, in the heart of Times Square in New York City, on Tuesday September 23.
An iconic tower, 1515 Broadway is the international corporate headquarters of Viacom, Inc. A $60 million renovation was completed in 2010. The new sleek design includes a stainless steel storefront and canopy, with new
grey Pietra di Bedonia stone paving.
The sweeping ceiling heights in the elevator lobby are complemented by Lens Limestone and bamboo accents.
In 2011, two state of the art LED super signs were erected on the facade of the building, providing unprecedented advertising opportunities.
Home to such popular media brands as MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, BET and CBS, we were accorded
a light dinner followed by a tour of the company's state of the art IT support center - view the company's employee-centric gaming lounges and understand why VIACOM is such a well-regarded employer.
Among the benefits of employment was a Help Desk (AKA a Genius Desk in some circles.) Still under development, it is planned that employees bring their digital devices, laptops, desktop, tablets, cell phones etc. for trouble shooting and limited repair.
Attendees were also given a tour of the print center where they were provided full access hi-tech printers enabling photos, posters and canvasses to be produced of their favorite photos. It was interesting to note that each
VIACOM employee is awarded $100 per month in photo production, and that the unused monthly amounts are
cumulative. Nice perk! Another highlight of the tour was a visit to a “yet to be aired” TV show set.
Another tour highlight was a Telepresence demonstration where life-sized video displays of distant meeting participants were projected in a conference room containing a conference table replicated at a distant site in such a
way that it appeared the distant participants were in the same room. Sound quality, video quality, and room configurations were such that you thought you were sitting across the table from the distant participants. It was
astonishing when a distant participant reached out his hand so as to shake ours. Most reacted automatically
and raised their hands to complete the handshake. All broke out in smiles.
One member was overheard saying that “VIACOM is an example of a world that has gone fully digital.”
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Annual Technology Showcase & Economic Forecast
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Showcase (11am), Luncheon and Panel (Noon - 2 PM) Pre-register today - save $10 per seat.
Keynote Speakers:
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Gary Kaminsky - Morgan Stanley; Vice Chairman, Wealth Management—Frequent panelist on
CNBC’s “Squawk Box”, author of Smarter Than the Street: Invest and Make Money in Any Market
Gary Bixler - CompTIA Faculty, presenting “CompTIA IT Industry Outlook and Trends to Watch”
Pre-register today - save $10 per seat.
At this meeting:
Long Island economic and employment forecasts for 2015
Networking with your peers in technology
See the latest from vendors in the Technology Showcase
Agenda: Technology Showcase (exhibits open from 11 am - noon, and again from 2-3 pm)
The Technology Showcase will feature leading Long Island technology companies. Network, visit the company exhibits, and
support your local Long Island economy.
Join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres at 11a.m., and finish with coffee, desserts and raffles from 2-3 p.m.
Exhibit space available - sign up today! Register Now!
Exhibit table registration includes one free luncheon for table attendee, plus an ad in our annual Technology Showcase
guide. Exhibit space is limited and available on a "first-come, first-served basis." Sign up for yours today!
Event Details:
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 11:00 AM to 3 PM
Location: The Hilton Long Island/Huntington. 598 Broad Hollow Road (Route 110), Melville, New York 11747-5002.
Fee (includes lunch):
o Pre-registration: Members - $35, Non-members - $45
o At the door: Members - $45, Non-members - $55
o Full-time Students - $25
o Sponsor This Event: Includes Table and Advertisement. Cut-off Date for Journal
11/14/2014. Members - $250 Non-members $350.
o Members bring one guest at the member price. Contact Ken Mole, kenmole@aol.com, to
do so.
Want to attend a meeting for free?
RENEWAL & NEW MEMBER INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
Join or renew your AITP-LI professional membership before April 30, 2015 to receive a $35 meeting credit.
Unemployed Special:
If you are a member of AITP-LI and are currently unemployed please contact Barbara Viola, President of AITP-LI, (631-630-4640) to receive special pricing for this event of only $25. This must be done before registering for the event. If an unemployed member has already
registered at the $35 price, please contact Barbara to receive a partial refund or credit. The same rules apply to non-members, except that
the price will be $35 per unemployed non-member. Please contact Barbara before registering for the event
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AITP-LI CALENDAR & EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
A I T P Lo ng I sl and C ha p t er
S ch e d ul e o f E v en t s
2014
Date
Event Type
Event Title
Time
Location
November 5
Annual
Meeting of Members—2015 Planning &
Voting
5:30p – 7:30p
TBD
November 8
Annual
Winery Tour
9:00a—6:30p
(See Announcement)
November 20
Annual
Technology Showcase
11:00a – 3:00p
Huntington Hilton
December 6
Annual
Holiday Social
7:00p - ?
TBD
AITP-LI 2014 Board Calendar (Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
November 4
December 2
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MANY THANKS TO OUR LOYAL AITP-LI MEMBERS FOR 60 SUCCESSFUL YEARS OF
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING AND LEADERSHIP
Happy Holidays
Happy New Year
NEXT ISSUE—JANUARY 2015
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