WHAT:

IDG World Expo today opened its Call For Papers for Next Generation Data Center Conference & Expo(TM) (NGDC(TM)), the only strategic IT event focused on the complete end-to-end solution and new technologies for the data center. NGDC, now entering its second year, will be collocated with LinuxWorld Conference & Expo. The deadline for submissions is February 22, 2008.

WHERE:

WHEN:

Conferences: August 4-7, 2008

Expo: August 5-7, 2008

WHO:

HOW:

Proposals can be submitted using the following url: http://www.ngdcexpo.com/live/11/speakers//callforpapers

DETAILS:

-- Applications

-- Virtualization

-- Networking Services and Data Center Optimization

-- Adaptive Facilities Management and Planning

-- Data Center Security

-- Data Center Storage, sponsored by SNIA

Sessions: Sessions are one hour in length, and include panels, case studies from customers, and technical sessions.

Tutorials: In addition to these tracks we are also looking for proposals for Tutorials - 3 hour workshops on each topic - attendee workbooks required.