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NPA Public Webinar: Ethical Integrity - The Second Annual Case Study Study    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 09/19/23 - Tuesday 09/19/23   8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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The NPA Public Webinar: Ethical Integrity - The Second Annual Case Study Study

The NPA invites you to join us for our September 19, 2023 Public Webinar: Ethical Integrity - The Second Annual Case Study Study

Ethical integrity is the commitment to upholding moral principles and values in the IT/Networking field. It encompasses the unwavering dedication to honesty, responsibility, and respect in all aspects of IT, from data handling to network security. In this second annual study of case studies, we will examine 6 ethical quandaries ripped from the headlines and explore how to handle them as an IT/Networking professional.

This event is open to the public. Register today at https://bit.ly/NPAEVENTS and attend on Tuesday, DATE at 8pm ET (5pm PT)! Not a member yet? Join at https://npa.org/join!

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the NPA
  • MindEdge Learning Course of the Month
  • NPA Bookstore Book of the Month
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Membership Has Its Benefits
  • The NPA Virtual Pub - Professional Networking
At the end of the webinar, you are invited to join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for some old fashioned professional networking and socializing. Relax, talk, exchange contact information.

For more information about the NPA, contact the NPA.

Since 1993, Network Professional Association (NPA) has been a trade association serving and advocating on behalf of IT/Networking Professionals under our Core Pillars of Professional Development, Career Growth and Ethical Integrity.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Member Advocator: Career Growth - Always Have A Plan    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 08/15/23 - Tuesday 08/15/23   8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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The NPA Member Advocator Meeting: Career Growth - Always Have A Plan

The NPA invites you to join us for our August, 2023 Member Advocator Meeting: Career Growth - Always Have A Plan

When you started your career, did you think you would be where you are today? Constant fast-paced technological innovation has rapidly pushed the IT/Networking profession in directions and beyond boundaries unimagined. Career Planning can offer structure and guidance to your long-term professional goals, aligning personal aspirations with practical steps to achieve your dreams. Join the NPA for our August Member Advocator event as we discuss Career Planning as part of our core Pillar of Career Growth on Tuesday, August 15th at 8pm ET (5pm PT).

Plus, the NPA MindEdge Learning Course of the Month and the NPA Bookstore Book of the Month!

Register today at and attend on Tuesday at 8pm ET (5pm PT)! Not a member yet? Join at https://npa.org/join!

Agenda:

  • Introductions and NPA Update
  • MindEdge Learning Course of the Month
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Membership Benefits and Opportunities
  • The NPA Virtual Pub - Professional Networking
At the end of the webinar, you are invited to join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for some old fashioned professional networking and socializing. Relax, talk, exchange contact information.

This event is open only to NPA members and their guests. For more information, contact the NPA.

Since 1993, Network Professional Association (NPA) has been a trade association serving and advocating on behalf of IT/Networking Professionals under our Core Pillars of Professional Development, Career Growth and Ethical Integrity.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA July Public Webinar - Professional Development - Highspeed Networking    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 07/18/23 - Tuesday 07/18/23   5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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The NPA Public Webinar: Professional Development - Highspeed Networking: Tripping The Light Fantastic

The NPA invites you to join us for our July, 2023 Public Webinar: Professional Development - Highspeed Networking: Tripping The Light Fantastic

Today's data has to travel further, faster and more reliably than ever before, and high speed networking has evolved to meet the technology demand. In our July Public Webinar, the Network Professional Association will explore the common types of, security challenges with, and applications for high speed networking. Plus, the NPA MindEdge Learning Course of the Month and the NPA Bookstore Book of the Month!

This event is open to the public. Register today at https://bit.ly/NPAEVENTS and attend on Tuesday 7/18/23 at 8pm ET (5pm PT)! Not a member yet? Join at https://npa.org/join!

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the NPA
  • MindEdge Learning Course of the Month
  • NPA Bookstore Book of the Month
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Membership Has Its Benefits
  • The NPA Virtual Pub - Professional Networking
At the end of the webinar, you are invited to join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for some old fashioned professional networking and socializing. Relax, talk, exchange contact information.

For more information about the NPA, contact the NPA.

Since 1993, Network Professional Association (NPA) has been a trade association serving and advocating on behalf of IT/Networking Professionals under our Core Pillars of Professional Development, Career Growth and Ethical Integrity.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Member Advocator: Ethical Integrity - Can An AI Engine Be Ethical?    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 06/20/23 - Tuesday 06/20/23   5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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The NPA Member Advocator Meeting: Ethical Integrity - Can An AI Engine Be Ethical?

The NPA invites you to join us for our June, 2023 Member Advocator Meeting: Ethical Integrity - Can An AI Engine Be Ethical?

It's everywhere. You can't escape Artificial Intelligence. It's in the media, chatbots, support tools, self-driving cars, financial management, healthcare, and over the last few months, consumer search engines. But can an AI engine be ethical? We're going to ask ChatGPT at the next NPA Member Advocator Meeting on June 20th, 8pm ET (5pm PT). You're not going to want to miss its answer! Plus, professional networking with real humans!

And don't forget, the NPA MindEdge Learning Course and NPA Bookstore Book of the Month!

Register today at and attend on Tuesday, June 20th 2023, at 8pm ET (5pm PT)! Not a member yet? Join at https://npa.org/join!

Agenda:

  • Introductions and NPA Update
  • MindEdge Learning Course of the Month
  • NPA Bookstore Book of the Month
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Membership Benefits and Opportunities
  • The NPA Virtual Pub - Professional Networking
At the end of the webinar, you are invited to join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for some old fashioned professional networking and socializing. Relax, talk, exchange contact information.

This event is open only to NPA members and their guests. For more information, contact the NPA.

Since 1993, Network Professional Association (NPA) has been a trade association serving and advocating on behalf of IT/Networking Professionals under our Core Pillar of Professional Development, Career Growth and Ethical Integrity.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Public Webinar: Career Growth - Navigating A Hybrid Work Environment    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 05/16/23 - Tuesday 05/16/23   5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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The NPA Public Webinar: Career Growth - Navigating A Hybrid Work Environment

The NPA invites you to join us for our May, 2023 Public Webinar: Career Growth - Navigating A Hybrid Work Environment

As IT/Networking professionals wander back into the office post-COVID, they could be forgiven for thinking things didn't feel the same. Eerily empty cubicles and lonely watercoolers, renewing connections with long lost coworkers, downsized conference rooms with large Zoom screens, it's a new normal with new rules and expectations. Whether you split time between home and office or are 100% onsite or remote, join the NPA for the May Career Growth Public Webinar to learn about tools that can you navigate hybrid work environments.

Register today at and attend on Tuesday at 8pm ET (5pm PT)! Not a member yet? Join at https://npa.org/join!

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the NPA
  • MindEdge Learning Course of the Month
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Membership Has Its Benefits
  • The NPA Virtual Pub - Professional Networking
At the end of the webinar, you are invited to join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for some old fashioned professional networking and socializing. Relax, talk, exchange contact information.

This event is open to the public. For more information, contact the NPA.

Since 1993, Network Professional Association (NPA) has been a trade association serving and advocating on behalf of IT/Networking Professionals under our Core Pillars of Professional Development, Career Growth and Ethical Integrity.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Member Advocator: Professional Development - The Value of Certification    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 04/18/23 - Tuesday 04/18/23   5:00 PM
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The NPA Member Advocator Meeting: Professional Development - The Value of Certification

The NPA invites you to join us for our April, 2023 Member Advocator Meeting: Professional Development - The Value of Certification

What certifications do you hold? Does your role require certification? Before you could demonstrate proficiency through experience in IT/Networking, there were certifications. In the 90's, vendor certifications documented your technical expertise. If you passed the test, you could do the job. But times have changed and there are more ways than ever to demonstrate your technical skills. Kids graduate high school proficient in programming, network engineering and data analysis tools. Which brings us to the question for the April NPA Member Advocator meeting - are certifications still necessary? Do they add value to your career, or do they just drain your wallet? Join us and weigh in!

Register today at and attend on Tuesday at 8pm ET (5pm PT)! Not a member yet? Join at https://npa.org/join!

Agenda:

  • Introductions and NPA Update
  • MindEdge Learning Course of the Month
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Membership Benefits and Opportunities
  • The NPA Virtual Pub - Professional Networking
At the end of the webinar, you are invited to join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for some old fashioned professional networking and socializing. Relax, talk, exchange contact information.

This event is open only to NPA members and their guests. For more information, contact the NPA.

Since 1993, Network Professional Association (NPA) has been a trade association serving and advocating on behalf of IT/Networking Professionals under our Core Professional Developments of Professional Development, Career Growth and Ethical Integrity.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Public Webinar: Ethical Integrity - The Ethics of Data Integrity    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 03/21/23 - Tuesday 03/21/23   5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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The NPA Public Webinar: Ethical Integrity - The Ethics of Data Integrity

The NPA invites you to join us for our March, 2023 Public Webinar: Ethical Integrity - The Ethics of Data Integrity

Do you trust other companies with your data? Should people trust your company with theirs? Data integrity is a critical issue in today's information- and data-driven world in which your PII (Personally Identifiable Information) can be bought and sold in legal and black markets. In this NPA Public Webinar on Ethical Integrity, we'll take a look at what is data integrity, why it is important, and how you can incorporate ethical practices to protect it and project trust to customers and consumers. Join the NPA for our March Public Webinar discussion on the Ethics of Data Integrity on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 at 8pm (5pm PT).

Register today at and attend on Tuesday at 8pm ET (5pm PT)! Not a member yet? Join at https://npa.org/join!

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the NPA
  • MindEdge Learning Course of the Month
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Membership Has Its Benefits
  • The NPA Virtual Pub - Professional Networking
At the end of the webinar, you are invited to join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for some old fashioned professional networking and socializing. Relax, talk, exchange contact information.

This event is open to the public. For more information, contact the NPA.

Since 1993, Network Professional Association (NPA) has been a trade association serving and advocating on behalf of IT/Networking Professionals under our Core Pillars of Professional Development, Career Growth and Ethical Integrity.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



Working with a Recruiter/Headhunter

Tuesday 02/21/23 - Tuesday 02/21/23   5:00 PM

The NPA Member Advocator Meeting: Career Growth:Working with a Recruiter/Headhunter

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a nonprofit trade association made up of and for IT/Networking professionals who share the common core pillars of Career Growth, Professional Development and Ethical Integrity.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

The NPA invites you to join us for our February, 2023 Member Advocator Meeting:Career Growth:Working with a Recruiter/Headhunter

If you have ever looked for a job, it probably felt like the odds were stacked against you. Applying for online jobs seems like a waste of time., and recruiters don't have a clue who you are. The February Member Advocators Meeting will explore how to successfully work with recruiters and headhunters. Join us and even the odds!

Register today and attend on Tuesday 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific time! Not a member yet? Join at https://npa.org/join!

Agenda:

  • Introduction and Association Update
  • MindEdge Learning Course of the Month
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Membership Has Its Benefits
  • The NPA Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for some old fashioned professional networking and socializing. Relax, talk, exchange contact information.

This event is open to NPA members and their guests. For more information, contact the NPA.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



Professional Development: Women in IT/Networking - Building Infrastructure

Tuesday 01/17/23 - Tuesday 01/17/23   5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The NPA Public Webinar: Professional Development: Women in IT/Networking - Building Infrastructure

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a nonprofit trade association made up of and for IT/Networking professionals who share the common core pillars of Career Growth, Professional Development and Ethical Integrity.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

The NPA invites you to join us for our January, 2023 Public Webinar: Professional Development: Women in IT/Networking - Building Infrastructure

Women have yet to reach the numbers of men in the area of IT/Networking, but with cloud computing, physical and wireless network architecture, women have more opportunities than ever to launch IT/Networking careers. Technology advances have created new opportunities for women as project managers, network managers, architecture designers, support engineers and more. Join the Network Professional Association for our first Public Webinar of 2023 on January 17th at 8pm ET (5pm PT), and explore the tools women need to break into cutting edge IT/Networking professions.

Join us and bring a fellow IT/Networking Professional on January, 17th 2023 at 8pm ET (5pm PT) for this Zoom Public Webinar!

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the NPA
  • MindEdge Learning Course of the Month
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Membership Has Its Benefits
  • The NPA Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for some old fashioned professional networking and socializing. Relax, talk, exchange contact information.

This event is open to the public. For more information, contact the NPA.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Member Advocator Annual Meeting

Tuesday 12/13/22 - Tuesday 12/13/22   5:00 PM

The NPA Member Advocator Meeting

Every Meeting has a feature presentation - insightful and relevant to IT Professionals

Tuesday, December 13th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.

NPA Members are invited to the 2022 Annual Meeting to look back at the past year and forward to 2023. Check out our progress building out the three Pillars of the NPA, vote for your Association Board of Directors and honor IT/Networking Porfessionals. Plus, win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!

Agenda:

  • Introduction and the NPA Review & Preview

  • NPA Board of Directors Election

  • Virtual Pub

You can become a member of the Network Professional Association today as Community or Professional member, then register for the NPA Member Advocator Meeting at https://bit.ly/npaevents

To attend as a guest, email membership@npa.org



NPA Public Webinar - Women In IT/Networking In Record Numbers

Tuesday 11/15/22 - Tuesday 11/15/22   5:00 PM

The NPA Public Webinar

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and for the Continuing Development in the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

We invite you to experience a sample of the benefits the NPA will be providing to our member IT/Networking community: New activities and events for the digital world to provide support and direction for continuing professional development.

Join us and bring a fellow professional on November 15th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our virtual webinar!

Long considered a male-dominated profession, women are making a welcome impression in IT/Networking. Join the NPA for our November Public Webinar discussion on the not-so-secret world of women IT/Networking professionals on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 8pm (5pm PT).

Agenda:

  • About the Network Professional Association (NPA)
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Benefits and Opportunities
  • Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing. No bar, no alcohol (unless you do so from your virtual chair), but a relaxed forum to talk, exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and share ideas.

Looking for more information, please contact NPA.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Member Advocator Meeting - Launching Your Career With an Internship

Tuesday 10/18/22 - Tuesday 10/18/22   5:00 PM

The NPA Member Advocator Meeting

Every Meeting has a feature presentation - insightful and relevant to IT Professionals

The Network Professional Association invites you to the NPA Member Advocator Meeting on Tuesday, October 18th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT


Title: Professional Development: Launching Your Career With In IT/Networking Internship

For newly minted IT/Networking professionals, an internship can be a great way to get your foot in the door. But how do you find the door in the first place, make an impression, and leverage it to launch your career?


Agenda:

  • Introduction & Association Update

  • Presentation

  • Member Announcements

  • Member Benefits

  • Virtual Pub

You can become a member of the Network Professional Association today as Community or Professional member, then register for the NPA Member Advocator Meeting at https://bit.ly/npaevents

To attend as a guest, email membership@npa.org



NPA Public Webinar

Tuesday 09/20/22 - Tuesday 09/20/22   5:00 PM

The NPA Public Webinar

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and for the Continuing Development in the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

We invite you to experience a sample of the benefits the NPA will be providing to our member IT/Networking community: New activities and events for the digital world to provide support and direction for continuing professional development.

Join us and bring a fellow professional on September 29th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our virtual webinar!

Title: The Ethics Intersection with Privacy and Security in IT/Networking

Subtitle: How is Ethics in IT defined? How do ethical actions interface with Privacy and Security in IT? Join us for a discussion based on the content of Ethics and Information Technology by Robert Schultz.

Agenda:

  • About the Network Professional Association (NPA)
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Benefits and Opportunities
  • Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing. No bar, no alcohol (unless you do so from your virtual chair), but a relaxed forum to talk, exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and share ideas.

Looking for more information, please contact NPA.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Member Advocator Meeting - How to Work with a Recruiter

Tuesday 08/23/22 - Tuesday 08/23/22   5:00 PM

The NPA Member Advocator Meeting

Every Meeting has a feature presentation - insightful and relevant to IT Professionals

The Network Professional Association invites you to the NPA Member Advocator Meeting on Tuesday, August 23rd at 8pm ET / 5pm PT

Agenda:

  • Introduction & Association Update

  • Presentation

  • Member Announcements

  • Member Benefits

  • Virtual Pub

You can become a member of the Network Professional Association today as Community or Professional member, then register for the NPA Member Advocator Meeting at https://bit.ly/npaevents

To attend as a guest, email membership@npa.org



NPA Public Webinar - Professional Development: How The NPA Migrated Website

Tuesday 07/19/22 - Tuesday 07/19/22   5:00 PM

The NPA Public Webinar

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and for the Continuing Development in the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

We invite you to experience a sample of the benefits the NPA will be providing to our member IT/Networking community: New activities and events for the digital world to provide support and direction for continuing professional development.

Join us and bring a fellow professional on July 19th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our virtual webinar!

Professional Development: How The NPA Migrated Its Website From Cold Fusion to Lucee

Driven by an outdated hosting environment, the NPA undertook a project to migrate its 20 year old website to a modern platform. But even the most prepared IT/Networking professional will encounter bumps and obstacles along the way. Learn how strategic planning along with flexible execution resulted in success for the NPA and its members. Plus, the KnowBe4 Tool and MindEdge Learning Course of the Month and more!

Agenda:

  • About the Network Professional Association (NPA)
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Benefits and Opportunities
  • Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing. No bar, no alcohol (unless you do so from your virtual chair), but a relaxed forum to talk, exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and share ideas.

Looking for more information, please contact NPA.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Member Advocator Meeting - Ethical Integrity: What Would You Do?

Tuesday 06/21/22 - Tuesday 06/21/22   5:00 PM

The NPA Member Advocator Meeting

Ethical Integrity: Ethical Case Studies – What Would You Do?

The Network Professional Association invites you to the NPA Member Advocator Meeting on Tuesday, June 21st at 8pm ET / 5pm PT

We all think we would do the right thing when presented with an ethical dilemma, but how sure are you what the right thing is? Join the NPA for its June Member Advocator Meeting as we explore several case studies ripped from the headlines. What would you have done? When it comes to ethical decisions, being prepared makes the right decisions easier. Plus, the KnowBe4 Tool and MindEdge Learning Course of the Month and more!

Agenda:

  • Introduction & Association Update

  • Presentation

  • Member Announcements

  • Member Benefits

  • Virtual Pub

You can become a member of the Network Professional Association today as Community or Professional member, then register for the NPA Member Advocator Meeting at https://bit.ly/npaevents

To attend as a guest, email membership@npa.org



NPA Public Webinar - Forget Everything You Know About Resumes

Tuesday 05/24/22    5:00 PM

The NPA Public Webinar

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and for the Continuing Development in the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

We invite you to experience a sample of the benefits the NPA will be providing to our member IT/Networking community: New activities and events for the digital world to provide support and direction for continuing professional development.

Join us and bring a fellow professional on May 24th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our virtual webinar!

Title: Forget Everything You Know About Resumes

Resumes summarize your entire professional life into two pages, but can be so much more! Join the NPA for our next Career Growth Public Webinar on how to craft your resume for IT/Networking roles. Plus, the KnowBe4 Tool and MindEdge Learning Course of the Month and more!

Agenda:

  • About the Network Professional Association (NPA)
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Benefits and Opportunities
  • Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing. No bar, no alcohol (unless you do so from your virtual chair), but a relaxed forum to talk, exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and share ideas.

This is a public event for IT/Networking professionals everywhere. Register today.

Not an NPA member? Join today at https://npa.org/join for as little as $40.

Looking for more information, please contact NPA.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Member Advocator Meeting

Tuesday 04/19/22 - Tuesday 04/19/22   5:00 PM

The NPA Member Advocator Meeting

Every Meeting has a feature presentation - insightful and relevant to IT Professionals

The Network Professional Association invites you to the NPA Member Advocator Meeting on Tuesday, April 19th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT

Title: Professional Development - Communications Skills

How To Not Have A Failure To Communicate

Every job description includes five dreaded words: Must have Strong Communications Skills. Join your fellow NPA Members for the April NPA Member Advocator Meeting as we explore just what are communications skills, how we can build them, and how we should use them.

Agenda:

  • Introduction & Association Update

  • Presentation

  • Member Announcements & Annual Meeting

  • Member Benefits

  • Virtual Pub

You can become a member of the Network Professional Association today as Community or Professional member, then register for the NPA Member Advocator Meeting at https://bit.ly/npaevents

To attend as a guest, email membership@npa.org



NPA Public Webinar - Ethics in IT/Networking

Tuesday 03/22/22    5:00 PM

The NPA Public Webinar

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and for the Continuing Development in the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

The NPA was founded on three core pillars: Career Growth, Professional Development and Ethics in IT/Networking. Central to the third Pillar is the NPA Code of Conduct. Join the NPA for the March Public Webinar as we explore the NPA Code of Ethics and how you can incorporate it into your IT/Networking career. Plus, the KnowBe4 Tool and MindEdge Learning Course of the Month and more!

Join us and bring a fellow professional on March 22nd at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our virtual webinar!

Title: Ethics in IT/Networking: The NPA Code of Ethics – Why does the IT/Networking Industry Need One?

Agenda:

  • About the Network Professional Association (NPA)
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Benefits and Opportunities
  • Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing. No bar, no alcohol (unless you do so from your virtual chair), but a relaxed forum to talk, exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and share ideas.

Looking for more information, please contact NPA.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Member Advocator Meeting - Career Development: Interview Tips

Tuesday 02/15/22    5:00 PM

The February NPA Member Advocator Meeting

Career Development: Interview Tips - How To Navigate Traps and Land Your Next Role

Nobody looks forward to a job interview - not even the interviewer. They are designed as much to weed out candidates as find the one rose in a bed of weeds. Join the NPA for the February Member Advocator Meeting where we will discuss how to avoid interview traps and improve your chances of landing your next role. Plus, the KnowBe4 Tool and MindEdge Learning Course of the Month and more!

Tuesday, February 15th 2022 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT

This is an exclusive event for NPA Members only.

Not a member? Join today at https://npa.org/join for as little as $40 and we'll see you on Tuesday!

Agenda:

  • Introduction & Association Update

  • Presentation

  • Member Announcements

  • Member Benefits

  • Virtual Pub

You can become a member of the Network Professional Association today as Community or Professional member, then register for the NPA Member Advocator Meeting at https://bit.ly/npaevents

To attend as a guest, email membership@npa.org



NPA Public Webinar - Professional Growth: Tips for Technical Writing

Tuesday 01/18/22    5:00 PM

The January NPA Public Webinar

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and for the Continuing Development in the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

We invite you to experience a sample of the benefits the NPA will be providing to our member IT/Networking community: New activities and events for the digital world to provide support and direction for continuing professional development.

You are invited to the first NPA Public Webinar of 2022 on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.

Title: Professional Growth - Tips For Technical Writing - How To Make Art Out Of 1000 Words

Technical writing is a skill many IT/Networking professionals are called upon to use in their roles, but it is not often taught in engineering and technical schools. For the January NPA Public Webinar, we will explore the purpose of technical writing, how to approach a project, and explore tips and best practices for putting words on paper.

Plus, attendees will receive a free Writing Tips PDF!

And check out the KnowBe4 Tool and MindEdge Learning Course of the Month!

Join your fellow IT/Network professionals for the first NPA Public Webinar of the new year!

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the NPA
  • KnowBe4 Tool & MindEdge Learning Course of the Month
  • Presentation: Professional Growth – Tips for Technical Writing
  • NPA Membership Has Its Benefits
  • NPA Virtual Pub – How To Escape The Winter Doldrums

The NPA is your trade association for IT/Networking professionals, and we encourage each of you to join us for this special event.

Register today!

Looking for more information, please contact NPA.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



The December NPA Member Advocator Annual Meeting

Tuesday 12/14/21    5:00 PM

The Next Chapter For Your NPA
A Look Back At 2021 and Ahead to 2022

All NPA Members are invited to the 2021 Annual Member Meeting to look back at the past year and forward to 2022 on Tuesday, December 14th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.

Learn about the new Pillars of the NPA, vote for your Association’s Board of Directors, learn how you can volunteer and gain leadership experience, and find out the winners of this year’s Awards for Professionalism!

Plus, you could win a free MindEdge Learning Course!

Join your fellow IT/Network professionals for the final NPA Member Advocator meeting of the year!

  • Introduction and the NPA Review & Preview
  • NPA Board of Directors Election
  • KnowBe4 Tool & MindEdge Learning Course of the Month
  • CNP and Awards for Professionalism Recognition
  • NPA Virtual Pub – IT/Networking Resolutions For The New Year

The NPA is your trade association for IT/Networking professionals, and we encourage each of you to join us for this special event.

Can not make the meeting? See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Public Webinar

Tuesday 11/16/21    5:00 PM

The November NPA Public Webinar

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and for the Continuing Development in the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

We invite you to experience a sample of the benefits the NPA will be providing to our member IT/Networking community: New activities and events for the digital world to provide support and direction for continuing professional development.

Join us on November 16th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our autumn virtual webinar!

Title: Navigating The IT/Networking Ladder

Subtitle: How To Plan For And Achieve The Next Stage of Your Career

Are you comfortable in your current role? Are you hoping for a promotion? Are you actively pursuing your next challenge? Join NPA Executive Director Jim Belasco as he explores ways you can design and realize your professional future. Plus, the KnowBe4 Tool and the MindEdge Learning Course of the Month! Register today for the NPA November Public Webinar on Tuesday, November 16th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.

Agenda:

  • About the Network Professional Association (NPA)
  • Feature Presentation
  • NPA Benefits and Opportunities
  • Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing. No bar, no alcohol (unless you do so from your virtual chair), but a relaxed forum to talk, exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and share ideas.

Looking for more information, please contact NPA.

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Advocator - How I Escaped a Life of Coding

Tuesday 10/19/21    5:00 PM

The October NPA Member Advocator Meeting

How I Escaped a Life of Coding
How the Evolution of IT Shaped My Career

The Network Professional Association invites you to the October NPA Member Advocator Meeting on Tuesday, October 19th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, featuring a career-bending presentation by NPA Member Michael Swartz!

Over four decades, Michael Swartz has seen it all. After studying programming, Michael exploded into network administration and launched his career path in IT/Networking. Explore how changes in IT/Networking impacted Michael's career and learn lessons that can help you along your own journey.

Agenda:

  • Introduction & Association Update

  • Presentation – "How I Escaped A Life Of Coding"

  • Membership Announcements & Annual Meeting

  • New Member Benefits – KnowBe4 and MindEdge

  • Virtual Pub – IT/Networking Halloween Horror Stories

You can become a member of the Network Professional Association today as Community or Professional member, then register for the October NPA Member Advocator Meeting at https://bit.ly/npaevents



NPA Public Webinar - KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

Tuesday 09/21/21    5:00 PM

The September NPA Public Webinar

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and we are happy to introduce our 2021 program for the Continuing Development of the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

We invite you to experience a sample of the benefits the NPA will be providing to our member IT/Networking community: New activities and events for the digital world to provide support and direction for continuing professional development.

Join us on September 21st at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our autumn virtual webinar!

Feature topic: KnowBe4 and NPA partner to bring you Security Awareness Training

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the NPA
  • Presentation
  • NPA Benefits and Opportunities for 2021
  • Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing. No bar, no alcohol (unless you do so from your virtual chair), but a relaxed forum to talk, exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and share ideas.

Are you a member? Take advantage of 25% discount on the KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training and Simulated Phishing Platform.

For more information, please visit https://npa.org or contact MemberServices@npa.org

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Advocator - WAN Latency

Tuesday 08/17/21    5:00 PM

The August NPA Member Advocator Meeting

How Much Do Waiters Make?
Is WAN Latency A Necessary Inconvenience?

The Network Professional Association invites you to our August NPA Member Advocator meeting on Tuesday, August 17th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, featuring a presentation by Leonard Kirchner of Riverbed.

Explore business cases in WAN optimization, learn about protocol compatibility and extend performance requirements to the home office. Join your fellow NPA Members for an introduction, demonstration, and discussion at the next NPA Member Advocator Meeting!

Plus, get a special inside preview of SharkFest ‘21 (Wireshark) sponsored by Riverbed on September 12th – 17th, 2021.

Register Today for the NPA Advocator

Agenda

  • Stump the Room
  • Introductions and NPA Update
  • Feature presentation
  • Chat with fellow members in the The NPA Virtual PUB. Make new contacts, Catch up with life: Stories from the Dog Days of Tech.

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) members believe NPA is a great place to improve your IT career. NPA is proud to continue our new campaign, Continuing Development for the IT/Network Professional through Continuing Education for the Network Professional.

Interested but not an NPA member? Email NPA Member Services your name and email address for a guest invitation.



NPA Public Webinar - Zero Trust (And I feel Fine)

Tuesday 07/20/21    5:00 PM

The July NPA Public Webinar – Zero Trust (And I Feel Fine)
Secure The Cyber Attack Chain with Microsoft Defender XDR

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and we are happy to introduce our 2021 program for the Continuing Development of the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

Now in 2021, we invite you to experience a sample of the benefits the NPA will be providing to our member IT/Networking community: New activities and events for the digital world to provide support and direction for continuing professional development.

Mark your calendar and join us on July 20th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our next NPA Public Webinar!

Using a multi-vendor approach for Zero Trust security has zero chance of success. Learn how Microsoft Defender XDR provides enterprise-class cybersecurity protection across the entire attack chain for organizations of any size or vertical. We will explore how XDR solutions shorten the mean time to detection as well as lower the total cost of risk when compared to a multi-vendor approach. Register for the free July Public Webinar on July 20th, 2021.

Presented by Dan Chemistruck, Chief Information Security Officer at Infused Innovations, Inc.

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the NPA
  • Presentation - Zero Trust (And I Feel Fine)
  • Membership Opportunities
  • Virtual Pub - Your Medalists in the Tech Olympics

For more information, please visit https://npa.org or contact MemberServices@npa.org

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Advocator - Technical & Non-Technical Lessons to Grow Your Career

Tuesday 06/15/21    5:00 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - member meeting - June 15 20 8 PM Eastern/ 5 PM Pacific

Continuing Education for the Network Professional
Technical & Non-Technical Lessons to Grow Your Career

Hi! Please consider stopping by. Everyone will get value from this month's topic and discussions.

As an NPA member in good standing, join together with us.

Arrive fifteen minutes early and Stump the Room with your thoughtful challenge questions.

Register Today for the NPA Advocator

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the web meeting.

  • Stump the Room
  • Introductions and NPA Update
  • Feature presentation
  • Chat with fellow members in the The NPA Virtual PUB. Make new contacts, Catch up with life.

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) members believe NPA is a great place to improve your IT career. NPA is proud to continue our new campaign, Continuing Development for the IT/Network Professional.

Interested but not an NPA member? Email NPA Member Services your name and email address for a guest invitation.



NPA Public Webinar - Is There Anything You Can’t Do In The Cloud Yet?

Tuesday 05/18/21    5:00 PM

The May NPA Public Webinar – Is There Anything You Can’t Do In The Cloud Yet?

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and we are happy to introduce our 2021 program for the Continuing Development of the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

Now in 2021, we invite you to experience a sample of the benefits the NPA will be providing to our member IT/Networking community: New activities and events for the digital world to provide support and direction for continuing professional development.

Join us on May 18th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our third virtual webinar of the new year!

Feature topic: Is There Anything You Can’t Do In The Cloud Yet? A Cumulus Guide to Cloud Computing by David Deitch

Join the Network Professional Association as we shed sunlight on Cloud Computing. Get grounded in the concepts of Cloud Computing, from the types of Clouds, to the Advantages and Disadvantages of Airborne Networking, and the different applications trusted to the Cloud.

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the NPA
  • Presentation
  • NPA Benefits and Opportunities for 2021
  • Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing. No bar, no alcohol (unless you do so from your virtual chair), but a relaxed forum to talk, exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and share ideas.

For more information, please visit https://npa.org or contact MemberServices@npa.org

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Member Advocator - When the Front Door is left unlocked

Tuesday 04/20/21    5:00 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - member meeting - April 20 8 PM Eastern/ 5 PM Pacific

Hi! Please consider stopping by. Everyone will get value from this month's topic and discussions.

IT Security Case Studies
When The Front Door Is Left Unlocked

Explore six case study horror stories from an experienced IT Networking consultant. Learn about how to invite ransomware infections, expose your LAN to worms, how social engineering fails the trust exercise, and much more. Don't ignore the warnings - learn how to secure your network at the next NPA Advocator Member Meeting! Not a member yet? Secure a Community Membership today for just $35 and join us on April 20th, 2021 at 8pm ET/5pm PT for the April NPA Advocator Member Meeting!

Arrive fifteen minutes early and Stump the Room with your thoughtful challenge questions.

Memebers, Register today for the NPA Advocator

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the web meeting.

  • Stump the Room
  • Introductions and NPA Update
  • Feature presentation
  • Chat with fellow members in the The NPA Virtual PUB. Make new contacts, Catch up with life.

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) members believe NPA is a great place to improve your IT career. NPA is proud to continue our new campaign, Continuing Development for the IT/Network Professional.

Interested but not an NPA member? Email NPA Member Services your name and email addres for a guest invitation.



NPA Webinar - The Race to the Edge - Pushing VPN Security To Its Limits

Tuesday 03/16/21    5:00 PM

NPA Public Webinar

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and we are happy to introduce our 2021 program for the Continuing Development of the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

Now in 2021, we invite you to experience a sample of the benefits the NPA will be providing to our member IT/Networking community: New activities and events for the digital world to provide support and direction for continuing professional development.

Join us on March 16th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our second virtual webinar of the new year!

Feature topic: The Race to the Edge - Pushing VPN Security To Its Limits

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the NPA
  • Presentation – The Race to the Edge - Pushing VPN Security To Its Limits
  • NPA Benefits and Opportunities for 2021
  • Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing. No bar, no alcohol (unless you do so from your virtual chair), but a relaxed forum to talk, exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and share ideas.

For more information, please visit https://npa.org or contact MemberServices@npa.org

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Advocator - IT Policies and Procedures for Off-Boarding

Tuesday 02/16/21    5:00 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - member meeting - February 16 8 PM Eastern/ 5 PM Pacific

Hi! Please consider stopping by. Everyone will get value from this month's topic and discussions: "IT Policies and Procedures for Off-Boarding" - It happens everyday, people depart. Share your best and worst experiences. What policies and procedures work best?

As an NPA member in good standing, join together with us.

Arrive fifteen minutes early and Stump the Room with your thoughtful challenge questions.

Register Today for the NPA Advocator

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the web meeting.

  • Stump the Room
  • Introductions and NPA Update
  • Feature presentation by Jim Belasco
  • Chat with fellow members in the The NPA Virtual PUB. Make new contacts, Catch up with life.

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) members believe NPA is a great place to improve your IT career. NPA is proud to continue our new campaign, Continuing Development for the IT/Network Professional.

Interested but not an NPA member? Email NPA Member Services your name and email addres for a guest invitation.



NPA Webinar - Virtual Networking for an IRL Career

Tuesday 01/19/21    5:00 PM

NPA Public Webinar – Virtual Networking for an IRL Career

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) is a great place to improve your IT career and we are happy to introduce our 2021 program for the Continuing Development of the IT/Network Professional.

Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession promoting ethics and professionalism in government, academia, and industry.

Now in 2021, we invite you to experience a sample of the benefits the NPA will be providing to our member IT/Networking community: New activities and events for the digital world to provide support and direction for continuing professional development.

Join us on January 19th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our first virtual webinar of the new year!

Virtual Networking for an IRL Career

During this public webinar, we will explore how to network professionally in a digital environment and learn more about the NPA and upcoming programs in the new year!

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the NPA
  • Presentation – Virtual Networking for an IRL Career
  • NPA Benefits and Opportunities for 2021
  • Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing. No bar, no alcohol (unless you do so from your virtual chair), but a relaxed forum to talk, exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and share ideas.

Register today for the NPA Public Webinar – Virtual Networking for an IRL Career

P.S. The NPA has a Career Board to provide free career services to IT/Network computing professionals. Log into the NPA Website for more information!

P.P.S. The NPA is launching a Blogger and Vlogger network. If interested, contact SocialMedia@npa.org.

P.P.P.S. The NPA is offering Community Members a special offer to upgrade to Professional Member status. Visit the NPA website for more details!

For more information, please visit https://npa.org  or contact MemberServices@npa.org

The Network Professional Association - Where IT/Network Professionals Gather



NPA Annual Member & Planning Meeting 2021

Thursday 11/19/20    5:30 PM

NPA Annual Member & Planning Meeting 2021

This is the annual business meeting for NPA members. Professional and CNP members have voting rights and will be asked to approve specific items, e.g., Board of Directors slate. Everyone will be asked to provide opinions on activities, topics and other areas of interest to IT Professionals.

AGENDA

  • Introductions
  • Vision of NPA 2021
  • Calendar of Events 2021
  • Acceptance of Board of Directors slate
  • NPA Social media connections
  • NPA Programs/Sponsors
  • Governors Council - we build the NPA for you!
  • Virtual Pub - Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing.

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Advocator - Cyber Threat Hunting From End Point To End Point

Tuesday 10/20/20 - Tuesday 10/20/20   5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event. October open to the IT public.

Hi! Please consider stopping by. Everyone will get value from this month's topic and discussions: "Cyber Threat Hunting From End Point To End Point" - Helping Businesses Quickly Detect Cyber Security Attacks

As an NPA member in good standing, join together with us..

Arrive fifteen minutes early and Stump the Room with your thoughtful challenge questions.

Register Today for the NPA Advocator

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the web meeting.

NPA Advocator is your opportunity for NPA members to connect with other NPA member professionals. The idea is simple, get advice when you need it from your peers.
NPA Advocator is here to help promote you as a network professional:

  • Stump the Room
  • Introductions and NPA Update
  • Feature presentation by Mike Seden
  • Chat with fellow members in the The NPA Virtual PUB. Make new contacts, Catch up with life.

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA – How to Get Hired into a Quality IT Company

Tuesday 09/29/20 - Tuesday 09/29/20   3:00 PM - 4:30 AM

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) members believe NPA is a great place to improve your IT career. NPA is proud to continue our new campaign, Continuing Development for the IT/Network Professional.

Experience what the new NPA is providing to our IT community. The NPA is refocusing to meet the needs and desires of IT professionals in a virtual world. New activities and events are planned to provide direction for continuing professional development benefiting our members and of the IT/Network computing industry at large. As an IT Professional you belong in the NPA community,

After the event join us in our Virtual Pub. All IT professionals have the overwhelming desire to meet and socially exchange information. The NPA Virtual Pub is the place. No bar, no alcohol unless you do so from your virtual chair, but yes, an enjoyable means to exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and exchange ideas.

Join us on August 25th at 6pm Eastern time (3pm Pacific time) for a special virtual meeting where you can experience a sampling of what the NPA has to offer. During the webinar, you will:

  • Explore NPA membership categories and benefits.
  • Enjoy a feature presentation on How to Get Hired into a Quality IT Company

    - Conrad Agramont, CEO, Agile IT shares what it means to get hired at Microsoft centric, award winning IT company
    - Learn how to recognize you are the right person
    - Learn where to find the current hiring needs
    - Learn how working for Agile IT can elevate your career
    - Learn what Agile IT looks for in next IT candidates
    -Show your talent, learn specific guides lines to get considered
    - Learn company culture matters

  • Get your special offer to join the NPA and an invite to gain a certification.
  • Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing.


NPA Advocator - AI Paradigm Shift - How to survive as an IT Professional

Thursday 09/17/20 - Thursday 09/17/20   3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event. September open to the IT public.

Hi! Please consider stopping by. Everyone will get value from this month's topic and discussions: AI Paradigm Shift - How to survive as an IT Professional

The world of IT and the technology behind it is changing. Companies are adopting the 'new' rapidly. What should you be doing to survive as a IT Professional

Arrive fifteen minutes early and Stump the Room with your thoughtful challenge questions.

Register Today for the NPA Advocator

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the web meeting.

NPA Advocator is your opportunity for NPA members to connect with other NPA member professionals. The idea is simple, get advice when you need it from your peers.
NPA Advocator is here to help promote you as a network professional:

  • Stump the Room
  • Introductions and NPA Update
  • Feature presentation by Ron Salazar of MR2 Solutions
  • Chat with fellow members in the The NPA Virtual PUB. Make new contacts, Catch up with life.

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Workshop - SOHO Mojo Optimizing Home Networks for Working from Home

Thursday 08/27/20 - Thursday 08/27/20   8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Exclusive NPA member benefit
Members Workshop: “SOHO Mojo Optimizing Home Networks for Working from Home”.

NPA hosts an online, hands-on 4 hour workshop that shows how to optimize a home wireless LAN using the 10 Best Practices benchmarks. This workshop will include the guided use of four of the most popular Wi-Fi scanning tools. You will learn to use these high-powered utilities to evaluate your conformance to the 10 Best Practices and verify the effects of your adjustments. This workshop and certification are free to NPA members.

When: Aug 27, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time / 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
You must register in advance for this workshop. You must be an NPA member in good standing.

Instructor: Rick Murphy
•Certified Wireless Network Expert (CNWE) #10
•LAN/WAN field engineer and instructor, 1984 – present
•Passionate to share and mentor IT professionals

Rick Murphy is a pioneer in the WiFi industry and the engine of WiTS. Rick is the Wireless Curriculum Director and author of AirMagnet Academy’s course ware for WiTS. He is the current President of the Wireless LAN Association, longstanding member of the IEEE Standards Association, established member of the BICSI Wireless SC, as well as a major contributor for ANSI/BICSI 008. Rick is also a Board Member of the Network Professional Association, and founding member of the CWNE Roundtable. Rick is an authority on WiFi, and is well known for his brilliant graphics that are often used to help understand WLAN concepts. Rick’s attention to detail, ability to clearly communicate, presentation techniques, and explanation of the foundations of WiFi, make him an invaluable resource to WiTS students, clients, and his peers. He is currently working on some exciting projects for our training students and WiFi solutions education.

Learn how to take control of the home network, help others to optimize their wireless experience. Gain the WiTS Academy Practitioner Certification, wireless certification for your resume. Use the 10 Best Practices for SOHO Wi-Fi to make the wireless connection the best experience. Hands on workshop covers wireless band selection, reducing channel collisions, improving security, hands-on Wi-Fi scanners and router optimization. Includes online and back-end support. This workshop is designed to help you be the solution solver for your wireless peers. You will use one of four popular and high-powered Wi-Fi scanning tools to evaluate and correct your home network in accordance with the 10 Best Practices for SOHO Wi-Fi. Following the instructional workshop you may submit visual examples of your optimization results for validation by the instructor.

Offered through the cooperation of the WiTS Academy  

NPA Professional members be sure to pair the workshop with you member benefit How Wireless Works - Wi-Fi training resources, including training courses, hand-crafted  interactive resource tools, and much more! *a $700 value. Upgrade your NPA membership to professional and check you NPA member web page for details and invitation.

 

Course Minimum Requirements and Information

Each participant will need a laptop (MacBook or Windows) with Ethernet and Wi-Fi integrated.  You will need to be able to login to your Residential Gateway as admin.  Everyone will need to have a telephone handy so they can call-in the Zoom dial-up number if they lose Internet access. First we will document your existing configuration settings in case of problems during the reconfiguration steps.  Next we'll diagnose each location together using Zoom screen sharing and devise a remediation plan.  Each person will begin implementing their selected changes.  A couple of engineers available to answer questions and walk-through any snafu's. 

 

ABOUT
 WiTS Academy Practitioner Certification
•This course is eligible for certification through WiTS Academy as part of the entry-level, Practitioner competency framework.
•This certification includes a digital badge recognized by Open Badges (https://openbadges.org/ ) which is valid for two years.
•The course and certification are sold separately by WiTS Academy and represent a $249 value.
•WiTS Academy is the training partner and learning platform for leading Wi-Fi technology companies, including Fluke Networks, NetScout, Apple, 7 Signal, GoGoAir, Philips Healthcare, Delta Airlines, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Philips 66, Hertz, University of Colorado, Direct TV, Princeton University, United Airlines, and many others.



NPA ADVOCATOR - AI affects Job Candidates

Tuesday 08/18/20    6:00 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member only event

Hi! Please consider stopping by. Everyone will get value from this month's topic and discussions: AI Assessment & Surveillance Affects Job Candidates

What do you know about AI and the affect it has on your job search? Is your company using AI to qualify candidates? Has your job search been affected by background checks, financial history, social media presence? Was there an extrapolation (AI) in the process? Please come to share your experience, impressions, and advise.

As with all NPA Advocate sessions, bring your questions or concerns to get comment from our community

Member Only Registration for NPA Advocate
(found on your NPA member page)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the web meeting.

NPA Advocator is your opportunity for NPA members to connect with other NPA member professionals. The idea is simple, get advice when you need it from your peers.
NPA Advocator is here to help promote you as a network professional:

  • Meet NPA members
  • Self Help tips, counseling, guidance
  • Ability to share your expertise
  • Get a second opinion of your resume
  • Help with the job search process
  • Guidance to improve in your current professional position
  • Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement
  • How to be a better manager

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA – Building a Successful Career as a Trusted Advisor (East US)

Thursday 07/23/20 - Thursday 07/23/20   3:00 PM - 4:30 AM

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) members believe NPA is a great place to improve your IT career. NPA is proud to continue our new campaign, Continuing Development for the IT/Network Professional.

Experience a sample of what the new NPA is providing to our IT community. The NPA is refocusing to meet the needs and desires of IT professionals in a virtual world. New activities and events are planned to provide direction for continuing professional development benefiting our members and of the IT/Network computing industry at large.

And, to meet the overwhelming desire to meet and socially exchange information, NPA announces the Virtual Pub. No bar, no alcohol unless you do so from your virtual chair, but yes, an enjoyable means to exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and exchange ideas.

Join us on July 23rd at 6 pm Eastern time (3 pm Pacific time) for a special virtual meeting where you can experience a sampling of what the NPA has to offer. During the webinar, you will:

  • Explore NPA membership categories and benefits.
  • Enjoy a feature presentation on Building a Successful Career as a Trusted Advisor

    - Learn how being a Trusted Advisor can elevate your career
    - Learn the Three Pillars of being a Trusted Advisor
    - Learn the Tools and Resources for becoming a Trusted Advisor
    - Learn how to be on the front line of emerging Technology Solutions as a Trusted Advisor.

  • Get your special offer to join the NPA.
  • Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing.

Register today for the NPA Continuous Development Webinar - Building a Successful Career as a Trusted Advisor



NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member only event

Tuesday 07/21/20    6:00 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your reservation on the NPA member page.

NPA Advocator is your opportunity for NPA members to connect with other NPA member professionals. The idea is simple, get advice when you need it from your peers.
NPA Advocator is here to help promote you as a network professional:

  • Self Help tips, counseling, guidance
  • Ability to share your expertise
  • Get a second opinion of your resume
  • Help with the job search process
  • Guidance to improve in your current professional position
  • Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement
  • How to be a better manager

This month's In-house Topic:

Make Meetings Great Again

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA – Continuing Development Webinar for the IT/Network Professional (West)

Thursday 07/09/20    5:00 PM

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) members believe NPA is a great place to improve your IT career. NPA is proud to announce our new campaign, Continuing Development for the IT/Network Professional.

Experience a sample of what the new NPA will be providing to our IT community. Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession with members in government, academia and industry. NPA has been a continuous advocate for ethics and professionalism. Now, in 2020, the NPA is refocusing to meet the needs and desires of IT professionals in a virtual world. New activities and events are planned to provide direction for continuing professional development benefiting our members and of the IT/Network computing industry at large. And, to meet the overwhelming desire to meet and socially exchange information, NPA announces the Virtual Pub. No bar, no alcohol unless you do so from your virtual chair, but yes, a enjoyable means to exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and exchange ideas.

Join us on July 9 at 5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain time for a special virtual meeting where you can experience a sampling of what the NPA has to offer. During the webinar, you will:

  • Explore NPA membership categories and benefits.
  • Enjoy a technical presentation on SOHO Mojo - Optimizing Home Networks for Working from Home. Home networks are now a business critical resource. Learn how to optimize wireless networks for your friends and neighbors who are now working from home.
  • Get your special offer to join the NPA.
  • Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing.

Register today for the NPA Continuous Development Webinar - SOHO Mojo - Optimizing Home Networks for Working from Home

 

P.S. Oh yes, NPA has a dedicated Career Board to provide free services to IT/Network computing professionals.

For more information, please visit NPA.org or contact Member Services@npa.org



NPA – Continuing Development Webinar for the IT/Network Professional (East)

Thursday 07/09/20    3:00 PM

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) members believe NPA is a great place to improve your IT career. NPA is proud to announce our new campaign, Continuing Development for the IT/Network Professional.

Experience a sample of what the new NPA will be providing to our IT community. Since 1993, NPA has been a community for the IT/Network computing profession with members in government, academia and industry. NPA has been a continuous advocate for ethics and professionalism. Now, in 2020, the NPA is refocusing to meet the needs and desires of IT professionals in a virtual world. New activities and events are planned to provide direction for continuing professional development benefiting our members and of the IT/Network computing industry at large. And, to meet the overwhelming desire to meet and socially exchange information, NPA announces the Virtual Pub. No bar, no alcohol unless you do so from your virtual chair, but yes, a enjoyable means to exchange business contacts, meet smart people, and exchange ideas.

Join us on July 9 at 3pm Pacific time / 6pm Eastern time for a special virtual meeting where you can experience a sampling of what the NPA has to offer. During the webinar, you will:

  • Explore NPA membership categories and benefits.
  • Enjoy a technical presentation on SOHO Mojo - Optimizing Home Networks for Working from Home. Home networks are now a business critical resource. Learn how to optimize wireless networks for your friends and neighbors who are now working from home.
  • Get your special offer to join the NPA.
  • Join your fellow IT/Networking professionals in the NPA Virtual Pub for professional networking and socializing.

Register today for the NPA Continuous Development Webinar - SOHO Mojo - Optimizing Home Networks for Working from Home

 

P.S. Oh yes, NPA has a dedicated Career Board to provide free services to IT/Network computing professionals.

For more information, please visit NPA.org or contact Member Services@npa.org



NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member only event

Tuesday 06/16/20    6:00 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your reservation on the NPA member page.

NPA Advocator is your opportunity for NPA members to connect with other NPA member professionals. The idea is simple, get advice when you need it from your peers.
NPA Advocator is here to help promote you as a network professional:

  • Self Help tips, counseling, guidance
  • Ability to share your expertise
  • Get a second opinion of your resume
  • Help with the job search process
  • Guidance to improve in your current professional position
  • Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement
  • How to be a better manager

This month's In-house Topic:

Understand SPF, DKIM and DMARC

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Governors Council

Friday 06/12/20    12:00 PM

The virtual meeting of the Governors Council. The mandate of the Governors Council is to manage meetings and activities of our NPA community. We discussed history, vision, ideas, and next steps. The next meeting will focus on a virtual meeting for the IT Public. Interested parties should contact: Member Services.


NPA Governors Council

Friday 05/29/20    12:00 PM

The virtual meeting of the Governors Council. The mandate of the Governors Council is to manage meetings and activities of our NPA community. We discussed history, vision, ideas, and next steps. The next meeting will focus on a virtual meeting for the IT Public. Interested parties should contact: Member Services.


NPA Governors Council

Friday 05/22/20    12:00 PM

The fourth virtual meeting of the Governors Council. The mandate of the Governors Council is to manage meetings and activities of our NPA community. We discussed history, vision, ideas, and next steps. The next meeting will focus on a virtual meeting for the IT Public. Interested parties should contact: Member Services.


NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member only event

Tuesday 05/19/20 - Tuesday 05/19/20   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your reservation on the NPA member page.

NPA Advocator is your opportunity for NPA members to connect with other NPA member professionals. The idea is simple, get advice when you need it from your peers.
NPA Advocator is here to help promote you as a network professional:

  • Self Help tips, counseling, guidance
  • Ability to share your expertise
  • Get a second opinion of your resume
  • Help with the job search process
  • Guidance to improve in your current professional position
  • Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement
  • How to be a better manager

This month's In-house Topic:

SOHO MOJO - Optimizing Home Networks for the "Work from Home" Crowd

With everyone working from home on the home network, it is now a business-critical channel. Home networks are in the spotlight as not working correctly, particularly wireless networks. In the past, IT pros seldom got called on for home networks.
As we are ethical professionals, do we have the duty to assist with home networks? The members of the NPA think so.

NPA will be providing a series of short seminars to train pros on how to help with wireless networks. We will begin with back haul and speed determination then troubleshoot and band width, some free tools.
Join us this month for the member only NPA Advocator. This event will be a preview to our public offering coming in June '20.

As with all NPA Advocator sessions, bring your questions or concerns to get comment from our community.

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Governors Council

Friday 05/08/20 - Friday 05/08/20   12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The third virtual meeting of the Governors Council. The mandate of the Governors Council is to manage meetings and activities of our NPA community. We discussed history, vision, ideas, and next steps. The next meeting will focus on a virtual meeting for the IT Public. Interested parties should contact: Member Services.


NPA Governors Council

Friday 05/01/20 - Friday 05/01/20   3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The second virtual meeting of the Governors Council. The mandate of the Governors Council is to manage meetings and activities of our NPA community. We discussed history, vision, ideas, and next steps. The next meeting will focus on a virtual meeting for the IT Public. Interested parties should contact: Member Services.


NPA Governors Council

Wednesday 04/22/20 - Wednesday 04/22/20   1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The first virtual meeting of the Governors Council. The mandate of the Governors Council is to manage meetings and activities of our NPA community. We discussed history, vision, ideas, and next steps. The next meeting will focus on a virtual meeting for the IT Public. Interested parties should contact: Member Services.


NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member only event

Tuesday 04/21/20 - Tuesday 04/21/20   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your invitation on the member page.

Bring your questions and needs.
    Share your expertise.
         Suggestions, get a second opinion of your resume?
              Help with the job search process?
                   Guidance to improve in your current professional position?
                       Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement?
                            How to be a manager?
                                 Share a new technology.

This month's Topics

  • Cyber Resilience - Office 365 dealing with RansomwareTBD

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member only event

Tuesday 03/17/20 - Tuesday 03/17/20   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your invitation on the member page.

Bring your questions and needs.
    Share your expertise.
         Suggestions, get a second opinion of your resume?
              Help with the job search process?
                   Guidance to improve in your current professional position?
                       Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement?
                            How to be a manager?
                                 Share a new technology.

This month's Topics

  • Winning Tech Talent for Your Company
  • What Can You Do to Help Your Customers Address the Latest Cyber Threats to Their Businesses

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Advocator

Tuesday 02/18/20 - Tuesday 02/18/20   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your invitation on the member page. Bring your questions and needs. Share your expertise. Suggestions, get a second opinion of your resume? Help with the job search process? Guidance to improve in your current professional position? Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement? How to be a manager? Share a new technology.

This month's Topics

  • 6 Key Metrics for Professional Service Organizations
  • A Top Notch Resume is Your Gateway to the Job Interview

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Advocator

Tuesday 01/21/20 - Tuesday 01/21/20   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your invitation on the member page. Bring your questions and needs. Share your expertise. Suggestions, get a second opinon of your resume? Help with the job search process? Guidance to improve in your current professional position? Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement? How to be a manager? Share a new technology.

This month's Topics
    The Power of Innovative Thinking to improve your Career
    Your Personal Information - What NPA Collects - How Information is Used

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Member Meeting

Tuesday 12/17/19 - Tuesday 12/17/19   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for Holiday Cheer, a look at NPA history, and discussion of next steps for 2020.

Volunteers are requested for NPA management in 2020.

Register for NPA Member Meeting



NPA Advocator & Management Meeting

Tuesday 11/19/19 - Tuesday 11/19/19   6:00 PM - 7:30 AM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event, will be immediately followed by an NPA Management meeting.

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your invitation on the member page. Bring your questions and needs. Share your expertise, give suggestions, get a second opinion (of your resume?). Get help with the job search process or guidance to improve in your current professional position? How about recommendations for training, education, self-improvement? How to be a manager? Share a new technology with us?

This month Difficulties in Achieving Compliance and Windows Virtual Desktop is now in General Availability

NPA Management Meeting/ Board of Directors - You are invited to discuss the future direction of the NPA. More participants are need on the management team, NPA Board members and/or volunteers. Join us. We will discuss the successes of 2019, challenges and plan for the annual membership meeting and Director elections and appointments.

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Advocator

Tuesday 10/22/19 - Tuesday 10/22/19   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your invitation on the member page. Bring your questions and needs. Share your expertise. Suggestions, get a second opinon of your resume? Help with the job search process? Guidance to improve in your current professional position? Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement? How to be a manager? Share a new technology.

This month Seven Job Skills in High Demand and How Professionalism is Reflected in IT

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Advocator

Tuesday 09/10/19 - Tuesday 09/10/19   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your invitation on the member page. Bring your questions and needs. Share your expertise. Suggestions, get a second opinion of your resume? Help with the job search process? Guidance to improve in your current professional position? Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement? How to be a manager? Share a new technology. Topics: Top Certifications in 2019 and Assuage the Disgruntled Customer

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Advocator

Tuesday 08/13/19 - Tuesday 08/13/19   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your invitation on the member page. Bring your questions and needs. Share your expertise. Suggestions, get a second opinon of your resume? Help with the job search process? Guidance to improve in your current professional position? Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement? How to be a manager? Share a new technology.

Highlights of the NPA Advocator - August 13th, 2019. (link to deck)(link to recorded presentation)
NPA Advocator was conceived by Jim Belasco and Richard Allan Kelley to fulfill the most sought-after desires of Network Professionals: Mentoring, Workplace and Situational Support, Referrals and Resources, Professional Opinions and Recommendation, and Peer Interaction.

24:50     NPA Job Board (presented by Jim Belasco)

The NPA Job Board is a network of many career boards, free resume reviews. Totally free for people seeking work. Discounts for NPA employees for are looking to hire. NPA Job Board web site.

29:05     The Importance of Professionalism in the Workplace (presented by Richard Allan Kelley)

How can I improve myself and be a better professional? This is one of the reasons I am involved in the NPA.
Read on the NPA About page “What defines a professional?” In the accompanying meeting deck there are sources speaking to the importance of professionalism in the workplace.

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Advocator

Friday 07/19/19 - Friday 07/19/19   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

NPA ADVOCATOR - THE MONTHLY member event - NPA is a fine resource for the Network Professional - get your invitation on the member page. Bring your questions and needs. Share your expertise. Suggestions, get a second opinon of your resume? Help with the job search process? Guidance to improve in your current professional position? Recommendations for training, education, self-improvement? How to be a manager? Share a new technology.

Highlights of the inaugural of the inaugural NPA Advocator - July 9th, 2019.
NPA Advocator was conceived by Jim Belasco and Richard Allen Kelley to fulfill the most sought-after desires of Network Professionals: Mentoring, Workplace and Situational Support, Referrals and Resources, Professional Opinions and Recommendation, and Peer Interaction.

When the next step is a job, consider a position on a help desk as a great way to expand experience. Expand on your CCENT looking at Network + and Security+ and Information Assurance possibly a degree in Cyber Security. Complete your CCENT2. Government contracts require IA certification.

Options for self-education, distance learning without Internet access: Book resources… Cisco Press and Microsoft Press.

When you are looking to expand your career, consider your aptitude, desires and what open doors you already have. Review job postings to explore new ideas. Expanding on fiber optics look at postings by fiber providers (Cox, Verizon, AT&T, etc.). What is hot? Which can you train to achieve? Look at resources at the International Communications Union – working groups conferences & summits like Telecomm World. IEEE sets standards and has specialty areas. Look at leaders in IT found in the NPA Interviews. Government contractors can be good employers for those with fiber experience and education.

Retired recently from the working world? Participate in private/public schools technology programs. Bill (William) Miller NPA interview – describes volunteering with a non-profit Is a great way to improve peer leadership management skills. NPA is a great vehicle for volunteering.

NPA Job Board (presented by Jim Belasco)
The NPA Job Board is a network of many career boards, free resume reviews. Totally free for people seeking work. Discounts for NPA employees for are looking to hire. Does it really work? Yes, one example: Since 1st of June, received 5 job solicitations from having posted my resume. Quick tour of part of the NPA Job Board web site. Other resources besides NPA .. look at various questions and responses to improve your interview technique.

The Importance of Professionalism in the Workplace (presented by Richard Allan Kelley)
How can I improve myself and be a better professional? This is one of the reasons I am involved in the NPA. When you do not have professionalism in the workplace, you do not get promoted and do not achieve life balance.

See the recording on your member page under "ADVOCATOR Journal Notes"



NPA Board of Directors & Member Meeting

Tuesday 03/12/19    6:00 PM

NPA Board of Directors & Member Meeting-

Location: Skype Meeting

Monthly the second Tuesday of every month 6:00 Pacific time

Join Skype Meeting

Join by phone: +1 213 443 6208 (Dial-in Number)

Find a local number

 

Conference ID: 44839321

More Conference Dial-in Numbers

 

2019 Board Members

Jim Belasco
Richard Allan Kelley
Stephen Ibaraki

 

Objectives for 2019

  • Cater to Personas (us)
  • Define a new vision as The Resource for IT Professionals
  • New web store
  • NPJ/Blog/Information Flow
  • Improve Job search by persona
  • Update web presence
  • Update backend payment processing

The board will entertain additional members. To be considered please attend or extend an invitation to attend the Board meeting March 12. Please be prepared to provide the information posted at: http://ww= w.npa.org/public/about_leaders_bod_election.cfm


IT Go Professional - Answers for IT Professionals

Tuesday 05/15/18 - Tuesday 05/15/18   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

“IT Go Professional”

2018: A new program designed to offer advise and guidance. Held the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5 PM Pacific Time. An open member meeting. Questions get answered about professional directions in IT. Discuss options for sticky situations. Find resources to meet your IT profession needs.


Online: Skype for Business session here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco. Interested is participating as a panel advisor? Contact Jim Belasco, listed in NPA member directory.


IT Go Professional - Answers for IT Professionals

Tuesday 04/17/18 - Tuesday 04/17/18   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

“IT Go Professional”

2018: A new program designed to offer advise and guidance. Held the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5 PM Pacific Time. An open member meeting. Questions get answered about professional directions in IT. Discuss options for sticky situations. Find resources to meet your IT profession needs.


Online: Skype for Business session here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco. Interested is participating as a panel advisor? Contact Jim Belasco, listed in NPA member directory.


IT Go Professional - Answers for IT Professionals

Tuesday 03/20/18 - Tuesday 03/20/18   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

“IT Go Professional”

2018: A new program designed to offer advise and guidance. Held the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5 PM Pacific Time. An open member meeting. Questions get answered about professional directions in IT. Discuss options for sticky situations. Find resources to meet your IT profession needs.


Online: Skype for Business session here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco. Interested is participating as a panel advisor? Contact Jim Belasco, listed in NPA member directory.


IT Go Professional - Answers for IT Professionals

Tuesday 02/20/18 - Tuesday 02/20/18   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

“IT Go Professional”

2018: A new program designed to offer advise and guidance. Held the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5 PM Pacific Time. An open member meeting. Questions get answered about professional directions in IT. Discuss options for sticky situations. Find resources to meet your IT profession needs.


Online: Skype for Business session here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco. Interested is participating as a panel advisor? Contact Jim Belasco, listed in NPA member directory.


Calling All Atlanta Area Network Professionals     Kennesaw Chapter

Thursday 02/15/18 - Thursday 02/15/18   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kennesaw, Georgia

Mike Seden has formed a new NPA chapter in Kennesaw Georgia (near Atlanta). Join Mike and local professionals for new local meetings.

For more information, contact Mike.


IT Go Professional - Answers for IT Professionals

Tuesday 01/16/18 - Tuesday 01/16/18   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

“IT Go Professional”

Starting January 2018, a new program designed to offer advise and guidance. Held the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5 PM Pacific Time. An open member meeting. Questions get answered about professional directions in IT. Discuss options for sticky situations. Find resources to meet your IT profession needs.


Online: Skype for Business session here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco. Interested is participating as a panel advisor? Contact Jim Belasco, listed in NPA member directory.



NPA Board of Directors meet

Tuesday 01/09/18 - Tuesday 01/09/18   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

What: Network Professional Association - Board of Directors Meeting
When: First Tuesday of Month at 5:00 PM Pacific
Request an invitation as a guest of a current Board Member.


Network Professional Association Member Meeting

Tuesday 10/17/17 - Tuesday 10/17/17   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

What: Network Professional Association Member Meeting
Topic: One person’s opinion
When: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 5:00 PM Pacific
Online: here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco - Open discussion

Organize your IT before disaster hits.


Network Professional Association Member Meeting

Tuesday 07/18/17 - Tuesday 07/18/17   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

What: Network Professional Association Meeting
Topic: Mark Smed (NPA) speaks on ITIL, a set of practices for IT service management (ITSM) that focuses on aligning IT services with the needs of business.


When: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 5:00 PM Pacific
Online: Skype for Business session here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco, NPA



Network Professional Association Member Meeting

Tuesday 06/20/17 - Tuesday 06/20/17   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

What: Network Professional Association Meeting
Topic: Elements of a Successful Meeting - Review of HBR Guide to "Making Every Meeting Matter” (ISBN: 9781633692176 Harvard Business Review Press).

Every project or organized effort requires a meeting. Let's discuss the clear and concise features for your next meeting success. An excellent read. Very digestible in short segments.

When: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 5:00 PM Pacific
Online: Skype for Business session here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco - Open discussion


No Member Meeting in May 2017

Tuesday 05/16/17 - Tuesday 05/16/17   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM


Network Profesional Association Member Meeting

Tuesday 02/21/17 - Tuesday 02/21/17   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

What: Network Professional Association Meeting
Topic: Awards for Professionalism— “Professionalism and the recognition of excellence”
When: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 5:00 PM Pacific
Online: here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco - Open discussion


Network Profesional Association Member Meeting

Tuesday 01/17/17 - Tuesday 01/17/17   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

What: Network Professional Association Meeting
Topic: CNP— “New directions for 2017”
When: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 5:00 PM Pacific
Online: here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco - Open discussion


NPA Member Meeting, December 20, 2016    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 12/20/16 - Tuesday 12/20/16   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Web Hosted

What: Network Professional Association Meeting
Topic: Defining the NPA Board of Directors for 2017
When: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 5:00 PM Pacific
Online: here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco - Open discussion

On December 20, a web meeting will be held to appoint the new board of Directors for 2017. Read about what is means to be a Director for the NPA.


Network Professional Association Member Meeting November 15, 2016    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 11/15/16 - Tuesday 11/15/16   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Web Hosted

What: Network Professional Association Meeting
Topic: Defining the NPA Board of Directors for 2017
When: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 5:00 PM Pacific
Online: here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco - Open discussion

On November 15, a web meeting will be held to define new board of Directors for 2017. Read about what is means to be a Director for the NPA.

Network Professional Association Member Meeting October 18, 2016    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 10/18/16 - Tuesday 10/18/16   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Web Hosted

What: Network Professional Association Member Meeting
Topic: One person’s opinion
When: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 5:00 PM Pacific
Online: here.
Moderated by Jim Belasco - Open discussion


Network Professional Association Member Meeting    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 07/19/16 - Tuesday 07/19/16   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Web Hosted
What: Network Professional Association Member Meeting Topic: One person’s opinion When: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 5:00 PM Pacific Online: here. Moderated by Jim Belasco - Open discussion

“Improve your Project Management” – One person’s opinion    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 06/21/16 - Tuesday 06/21/16   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Web Hosted
What: Network Professional Association Member Meeting
Topic: “Improve your Project Management” – One person’s opinion
When: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 5:00 PM Pacific
Online: here. Moderated by Jim Belasco - Open discussion

“Effective results with the NPA job search tool” – One person’s opinion    Online Global Chapter

Tuesday 05/17/16 - Tuesday 05/17/16   5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Web Hosted
What: Network Professional Association Member Meeting
Topic: “Effective results with the NPA job search tool” – One person’s opinion
When: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 5:00 PM
Moderated by Jim Belasco - Open discussion of the NPA Job Site, features, ease of use. Opportunities for members and employers. The focus of your resume – story & objectives, what to avoid. NPA Job Site resources to assist in the job process. How personality tests are affecting the job hire process.

January 2016 NPA Member Meeting    Online Global Chapter

Wednesday 01/20/16 - Wednesday 01/20/16   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Web Hosted

Topic: Open Discussion/TBD


December 2015 NPA Member Meeting    Online Global Chapter

Wednesday 12/16/15 - Wednesday 12/16/15   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Web Hosted

Topic: Open Discussion/TBD


November 2015 NPA Member Meeting    Online Global Chapter

Wednesday 11/18/15 - Wednesday 11/18/15   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Web Hosted

Topic: Open Discussion/TBD


October 2015 NPA Member Meeting    Online Global Chapter

Wednesday 10/21/15 - Wednesday 10/21/15   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Web Hosted

Topic: What are the top 10 networking trends? What are the top 10 networking threats? What are the top 10 networking best practices?

Register here.


September 2015 NPA Member Meeting    Online Global Chapter

Wednesday 09/16/15 - Wednesday 09/16/15   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Web Hosted

Topic: What are the top 10 networking trends? What are the top 10 networking threats? What are the top 10 networking best practices?

Register here.


August 2015 NPA Member Meeting    Online Global Chapter

Wednesday 08/19/15 - Wednesday 08/19/15   6:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Web Hosted

Awards for Professionalism: The Network Professional Association® (NPA) proudly announces the 2015 Awards for Professionalism, which honors IT workers for their commitment to the ideals of the NPA. Candidacy is open to all networking professionals worldwide through an online nomination process is now open. Winners selected best exhibit a commitment to technical proficiency, ethical business practices, credential advancement, and ongoing achievement.


Awards for Professionalism 2015    Online Global Chapter

Wednesday 08/19/15 - Wednesday 08/19/15   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Web Hosted

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) proudly announces the 2015 Awards for Professionalism, which honors IT workers for their commitment to the ideals of the NPA. Candidacy is open to all networking professionals worldwide through an online nomination process is now open. Winners selected best exhibit a commitment to technical proficiency, ethical business practices, credential advancement, and ongoing achievement.


July 2015 NPA Member Meeting    Online Global Chapter

Wednesday 07/15/15 - Wednesday 07/15/15   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Web Hosted

Topic: Open Discussion/TBD


June 2015 NPA Member Meeting    Online Global Chapter

Wednesday 06/17/15 - Wednesday 06/17/15   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Web Hosted

Awards for Professionalism: The Network Professional Association® (NPA) proudly announces the 2015 Awards for Professionalism, which honors IT workers for their commitment to the ideals of the NPA. Candidacy is open to all networking professionals worldwide through an online nomination process is now open. Winners selected best exhibit a commitment to technical proficiency, ethical business practices, credential advancement, and ongoing achievement.


May 2015 NPA Member Meeting    Online Global Chapter

Wednesday 05/20/15 - Wednesday 05/20/15   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Web Hosted

Topic: Open Discussion/TBD

Register Here: May 20, 2015

April 2015 NPA Member Meeting    Online Global Chapter

Wednesday 04/15/15 - Wednesday 04/15/15   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Web Hosted

Open Discussion with NPA Chairman


Register Here: April 15, 2015 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM .

Bring your questions and be ready to discuss them with the NPA Chairman.


Join the NPA's LinkedIn group for community discussion and answers.

Do you have ideas for upcoming meetings, e-mail me at memberservices@npa.org



SD NPA local meeting    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 09/24/13 - Tuesday 09/24/13   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
San Diego, California

Discussion of modern public folders. How have you been using Exchange public folders? How is this different in Office 365 (Exchange 2013) with modern folders? The conversation will go where interest lies.
Sandwich combo is under $10. I will provide the first $2 to each person. we do need to patronize the establishment in return for the meeting place.



NPA Webinar - Advanced Fiber & Systems    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 08/27/13 - Tuesday 08/27/13   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
San Diego, California

The Network Professional Association - San Diego Chapter and Optical Cable Corporation are pleased to present a webinar "Advanced Fiber & Systems" on Tuesday August 27.

The webinar will include an introduction to 10 Gigabit cabling, migration plans for 40 and 100 gig in the data center; Low Water Peak glass; Bend Tolerant designs; Parallel Optics.

The session will be broadcast at 10:00am PDT. The session is expected to last between 45 minutes to 1 hour.

The presenter will be John Awad RCDD/NTS, Western Region Technical Specialist for OCC.<\p>


SD NPA Webcast w/ OCC Cabling and DATA - Meeting, Dinner    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 05/21/13 - Tuesday 05/21/13   6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
San Diego, California

Specific detail to come... Webcast followed by dinner for local members. If you would like to assist or add a similar meeting in your area contact memebrservices@npa.org.



SD NPA web cast - Enterprise Architecture     San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 03/26/13 - Tuesday 03/26/13   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
San Diego, California

Enterprise Architecture – What is it? Who is setting the standards?

This web event was brodcast from Richmond Virginia broadcast to the general NPA membership.

The Federation of Enterprise Architecture Professional Organizations (FEAPO) is a worldwide association of professional organizations which have come together to provide a forum to standardize, professionalize, and otherwise advance the discipline of Enterprise Architecture (EA).

The Network Professional Association is a founding member of FEAPO. Inconspicuously NPA leaders participate in a number of world organization and activities focused on Professionalism and the NPA core values. Through involvement in NPA leadership members are requested to be involved in beneficial, mutual interest projects.

Join as our NPA representative, Barry Sellers, speaks about his experience founding in the formation of The Federation of Enterprise Architecture Professional Organizations and the treatise before NPA members for comment.

Unfortunately the recording of this event failed. If you would like information about Enterprise Architecture and FEOPA please email memberservice@npa.org



SD NPA with Agile IT present “Deployment of Office using Microsoft Intune”    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 02/26/13 - Saturday 02/16/13   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
San Diego, California

This event was held live at the Agile IT Office in San Diego and broadcast to the general NPA membership.

Microsoft Intune is the management tool for Windows Desktops whether domain joined, stand-alone, remote or on your desk. In addition to managing updates, software and hardware inventories, spam/virus detection and general health monitoring, Microsoft Intune is used to deploy applications and provide an App Store based on policy access. Agile IT will discuss the fine points of deploying Microsoft Office with Intune in a way that allows deep configuration for the office suite as well.

Click to see a replay of this presentations/webcast on the NPA website



NPA SD with Agile IT present “SharePoint for the Masses using Office 365     San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 01/29/13 - Tuesday 01/29/13   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
San Diego, California

First in the 2013 series of web meetings for NPA members and an opportunity to use the web meetings as a launching point for your own local meetings. For this first event: NPA with Agile IT present “SharePoint for the Masses using Office 365 – Non-developer approach”

This event was held live at the Agile IT Office in San Diego and broadcast to the general NPA membership. Office 365 is the leading cloud based communications and collaboration tools for professionals and small business to enterprises. Included in Office 365 is Exchange Online, Lync Online, and SharePoint Online. The complete feature set of Office 365 allows you to use existing Microsoft Office applications as well as web based client. Use Office 365 from virtually any device anywhere with an Internet connection.

Join Agile IT for a look at the simplicity of using SharePoint, the power of the online management tools, and customization you can do with no special tools.



San Diego Chapter Meeting - APC NOC Site Tour    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 10/23/12 - Tuesday 10/23/12   5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
San Diego, California

Please join us for a data center tour at American Specialty Health where we will showcase next generation data center architectures from APC. This data center employs fault tolerant, scalable and modular power and cooling technologies. Thermal containment and In Row cooling is being used to improve cooling efficiency in excess of 30% and provided a 100% predictable cooling system.

Reservations and NPA membership are required.

Host: American Specialty Health - Sponsors: APC, TekWorks, Optical Cable Corporation, LDP Associates, Inc



San Diego Chapter Member Events    San Diego Chapter

Wednesday 09/26/12 - Wednesday 09/26/12   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
San Diego, California

Setting Calendar and Process for Upcoming Chapter Events in San Diego

Join us at Chili's Grill & Bar

Please drop us a note to expect you.


In October the San Diego Chapter will begin meetings with technical and peer content. This Wednesday we are looking to confirm the upcomng meetings. While a variety of venues will be accepted our basic program will consist of a Technical Online Webcasts followed by personal invitations for in-person member technical meet-and-greet

Presenter/sponsor guidelines and calendar will be discussed and approved at this meeting

Your suggestion by mail or in person are welcome.



Launching Chapter Events in San Diego    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 08/28/12 - Tuesday 08/28/12   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
San Diego, California

Meeting - August 28, 2010 Tuesday 6:00 P.M.

TOPIC: Launching Chapter Events in San Diego

Join for dinner/drinks at 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant 8885 Balboa Ave San Diego
Look for Jim Belasco - Preparing for our first new events



Launching Chapter Events in San Diego    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 07/24/12 - Tuesday 07/24/12   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
San Diego, California


Awards for Professionalism 2012

Monday 05/07/12 - Monday 05/07/12   6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Awards for Professionalism winners will be honored with dining and celebration during INTEROP in Las Vegas Nevada, Monday May 7, 2012, at 6:30 pm at the Mandalay Bay - Bayside Buffet… The profiles and achievements of the 2012 winners will be on display as models of professionalism. Cost: less than $35 to restaurant. Use your receipt to credit $50 to your new NPA Professional membership. Dinner is Free for Current NPA Professional members with RSVP before May 5! rsvp@npa.org



Working in the Cloud with Office 365

Saturday 11/05/11 - Saturday 11/05/11   9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Network Professional Association invites you to join us for a webinar.

Working in the Cloud with Office 365

Presenter: Jim Belasco, DF/NPA, CNP, MCP
Date: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Pacific time , November 5th 2011

Description: Microsoft launched Office 365 some time ago to make it easier for small businesses to use Microsoft Office. By eliminating the need for setting up own infrastructure and by simplifying the licensing model, this new web based solution is all set to change the way we work. Join me in this webinar as I dive into the nuances of the product and tell you how you can use it to your advantage. A demo is included.

Specifics: Productivity wins with Office 365 (Power Point)
Level of Presentation: End-user to intermediate.

Agenda:

- 365 Demo
- Federation for IT Professionals (Power Point)
- NPA announcements , Presentation , Remaining time for Q&A.

About the Speaker: James Belasco has served as a member of the NPA Board of Directors since 2000 for the Network Professional Association (NPA) and most recently as Chairman. James has represented the NPA in the forming of what today is known as GITCA. He supports the NPA websites: NPA.org, AwardsforProfessionalism.org, CNP.org as well as the NPA Job Board. His passion for ethics and professionalism is exemplified his participation in the Certified Network Professional, Awards for Professionalism, and College of Distinguished Fellows.

See the presentation deck: PowerPoint Archive (35mb)



Awards for Professionalism 2011

Wednesday 05/11/11 - Wednesday 05/11/11   5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Network Professional Association® (NPA) proudly announces the 10th annual Awards for Professionalism, honoring IT workers for their commitment to the ideals of the NPA. Candidacy is open to all networking professionals worldwide. Winners selected best exhibit a commitment to technical proficiency, ethical business practices, credential advancement, and ongoing achievement.

Awards for Professionalism winners will be honored with dining and celebration the evening of May 11, 2011 in Las Vegas Nevada. The profiles and achievements of the 2011 winners will be on display as models of professionalism. Award winners receive a personalized trophy and valuable gifts. Program details and descriptions of previous winners may be viewed at AwardsforProfessionalism.org



INTEROP New York

Monday 10/18/10 - Friday 10/22/10   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Interop New York
October 18-22, 2010
Javits Convention Center
www.interop.com/newyork

See all the latest IT solutions at Interop New York’s comprehensive conference and expo. IT and business leaders attend Interop to learn about cloud computing, virtualization, networking and other innovations that drive productivity and cut costs. Don’t miss the leading business technology event. Register with priority code CNSCNY15 for 20% off the on-site price of conference passes or a Free Expo Pass.


INTEROP Mumbai

Tuesday 09/28/10 - Thursday 09/30/10   9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Interop is the best place to gather information to build your IT roadmap, and identify ways to make your business more agile and efficient. The three day Conference provides comprehensive thought leadership in key IT areas driving the business technology market in India.


Solutions in The Cloud Replace Traditional IT Disaster Recovery    San Diego Chapter

Thursday 07/29/10 - Thursday 07/29/10   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
San Diego, California

“These days anything Cloud-related is quite topical, especially considering the virtues of what the Cloud brings to the table, such as minimizing the complexity of managing on-premises resources while reducing overall IT administration costs.

In this exclusive Lunch & Learn webinar for NPA members only, Geminare’s CEO and Founder Joshua Geist will compare and demonstrate how high availability solutions in The Cloud are replacing traditional IT disaster recovery offerings, making it possible for small and medium sized enterprises to have real-time application and data server protection and recovery that is on par with larger enterprises, without incurring the associated in-house operational costs.”



Awards for Professionalism 2010

Wednesday 04/28/10 - Wednesday 04/28/10   6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Network Professional Association® (NPA), along with Interop, Microsoft, GITCA, and Cisco Press, will announce the winners of the 9th annual Awards for Professionalism, which honors IT workers for their commitment to the ideals of the NPA. Swlwctws from networking professionals worldwide, the Winners best exhibit a commitment to technical proficiency, ethical business practices, credential advancement, and ongoing achievement.

Awards for Professionalism winners will be honored with dining and celebration at 5:30pm, the evening of April 28, 2010 in Las Vegas Nevada at the Mnadalay bay China Grill. Cost for this event is $75.

The profiles and achievements of the 2010 winners will be on display as models of professionalism. Award winners receive a personalized trophy and valuable gifts. Program details and descriptions of previous winners may be viewed at AwardsforProfessionalism.org



Interop Las Vegas

Sunday 04/25/10 - Sunday 04/25/10   8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Interop Las Vegas
April 25-29, 2010
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
www.interop.com

See the latest IT solutions at Interop Las Vegas' comprehensive IT Conference and Expo. It’s the only event to give you a comprehensive and unbiased understanding of the latest innovations—including cloud computing, virtualization, security, mobility and data center advances—that will help position your organization for growth. Don't miss the leading business technology event.

Entrance to show floor is free for all IT professionals.

NPA members get 30% off conference - use information link below


San Diego Chapter Meeting    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 01/05/10 - Tuesday 01/05/10   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
San Diego, California

Join the NPA for our first organizational meeting in 2010 at the Rock Bottom Brewery. Please let us know you are coming. All attendees will purchase their own lunch and drinks. The purpose of the meeting its to plan events and interests for 2010.

What do we want to achieve in 2010?


Holiday Mixer    Los Angeles Chapter

Monday 12/14/09 - Monday 12/14/09   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Los Angeles, California
Yes, the Los Angeles NPA Chapter is restarting. Join us for a Holiday mixer. Meet company representives and IT professioanls interested in a great new chapter.

Holiday Get Together    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 12/08/09 - Tuesday 12/08/09   5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
San Diego, California

Join the NPA for HOLIDAY FESTIVITY at:

Fidel's Little Mexico

One drink and Hors d'oeuvres provided.

Sponsor/Presenter opportunity is available for this event. Contact the Chapter Leadership

This is a non-sponsored meeting an entrance fee is required...
 NPA Members - $0
       Non-members - $20
 Entrance fee includes attendance at the meeting and lunch.


Inland Empire NPA and ISSA     Inland Empire Chapter

Tuesday 11/24/09 - Tuesday 11/24/09   5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Riverside, California

Inland Empire NPA will be joining
Inland Empire ISSA for November 2009 Meeting

Guest Speaker --

Andy Spruill, Encase Software

Speaker Bio--
Andy currently serves as the head of Risk Management for Guidance Software, the maker of EnCase(r)- the world's leading digital investigative platform. In this position, Andy combines his expertise as a security professional and digital forensic investigator to help Guidance identify and mitigate areas of potential risk.

Andy began his professional career by serving overseas as a Special Agent with US Army Intelligence. During his time in the military he actively took part in numerous intelligence operations in support of the Cold War and the first Gulf War. After several years of distinguished service, Andy left the military and entered into the information technology industry.

In 2001, after establishing a successful career in the IT industry, Andy was approached by the Westminster, California Police Department to help them create a unit specializing in computer forensics and high technology crime. Andy also makes time to share his knowledge and experience by teaching a year long Computer Forensics certificate course at California State University, Fullerton. This course focuses on preparing students for entry into the Digital Forensics discipline.

Topic -- e-Discovery

Fees:     Member-Fee/ Student Fee $15.00     Non-Member Fee $20

Payment Types Accepted:     Checks        Cash


Monthly Meeting (lunch)    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 11/03/09 - Tuesday 11/03/09   11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
San Diego, California

Building a toolkit (or a trunk of stuff) for the IT Diagnostician

You are a consultant or techncian. You need to appropriately diagnose, treat the issues and protect the data of your client. What tools and practivces are ranked best by your peers?

Join us for lunch and a panel discussion.


NPA On The Town    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 10/27/09 - Tuesday 10/27/09   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
San Diego, California

On The Town
San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 10/27/09 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dine with fellow IT business professionals. Designed to provide opportunities to reflect and socialize, this open community group plans to meets at various locations about San Diego for an event of food and enjoyment. Spouse, partners, and guests welcome. Diner's expected cost $20-$40 usually an open menu.


Lunch and Learn - Antivirus/Spam protections    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 10/06/09 - Tuesday 10/06/09   11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
San Diego, California

Antivirus and Spam protections for networks and endpoints or individual PCs

The members of the San Diego Chapter of the Network Professional Association are meeting for an open discussion over lunch about antivirus and spam protections for networks and endpoints or individual PCs. Network administrators are asked to share their solutions and concerns. Consultants and integrators are asked to share their recommendations and what they seeing at different installations.

Entrance fee required



NPA Inland Empire Kick Off     Inland Empire Chapter

Wednesday 09/30/09 - Wednesday 09/30/09   12:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Riverside, California

NPA Inland Empire Kick Off

Meeting: Come join us for “Wine and Cheese”

The Inland Empire Network Professional Association Chapter

Presents: VMWARE and NetApp

Join us for a discussion and demonstration on how virtualization can help your company:

  • Reduce hardware and operating costs by as much as 50% and energy costs by 80%, saving you more than $3,000 per year for every server workload virtualized
  • Decrease downtime and improve reliability with business continuity and built-in data disaster recovery
  • Increase utilization of existing hardware from 5-15% up to 80%
  • Eliminate planned downtime for common maintenance operations
  • Reduce hardware requirements by a 10:1 ratio or better
  • Recover rapidly from server failures with automatic restart of systems
  • Reduce the cost of disaster recovery

On The Town    San Diego Chapter

Tuesday 09/22/09 - Tuesday 09/22/09   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
San Diego, California

IT Professionals meet over dinner for social networking and contacts

NPA On the Town

Dine with fellow IT business professionals. Designed to provide opportunities to reflect and socialize, this open community group plans to meets at various locations about San Diego for an event of food and enjoyment. Spouse, partners, and guests welcome. Diner's expected cost $20-$40 usually an open menu.

Arrivals at the door welcome; please arrive early so we can add a seat at the table for you.

Non-NPA members are asked to contribute $10 to the San Diego NPA Chapter in addition to the cost of the meal.


SDNPA Chapter Lunch & Learn    San Diego Chapter

Wednesday 09/09/09 - Wednesday 09/09/09   11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
San Diego, California

The members of the San Diego Chapter of the Network Professional Association are meeting over lunch Wednesday September 9.

This meeting will be conducted by NPA member Joe Clark. He will present for our discussion:

"Forecast of Economic Recovery and Emerging Markets - The Hood Robbin Campaign"
and Joe's viewpoint, "Rebuilding the American Dream" by establishing principles of integrity at all levels and within all segments of the Economy.


Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Workshop     Orange County Chapter

Wednesday 07/22/09 - Wednesday 07/22/09   11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Irvine, California

Presented by: Dell EqualLogic, Force10 Networks and Telekenex

Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SAN
This workshop provides the opportunity for attendees to see and experience the data protection and recovery functions of the pS Series Storage Array in a real world scenarios. In this live workshop, use the features of the PS Series solution to recover individual files, entire volumes, collections of volumes, bootable volumes, and SQL databases. We’ll showcase how to capture and recover data and from crash consistent and application consistent snapshots and replicas. You’ll learn how to save and restore data locally using snapshots, as well as across WAN links using Deplication.

Why Force10 Networks with Dell EqualLogic?
Performance, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness have made Ethernet the networking technology of choice in the Enterprise. Each new generation of Ethernet has proven this value proposition to be a constant. And with the increasing volume of data traffic in the enterprise, the decision has already been made: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) will be the next backbone technology. High-performance 10 GbE from Force10 Networks gives Enterprises the functionality and scalability they need to build their next-generation backbones cost-effectively. And as the world and workforces disperse, there must be fast and reliable connections from anywhere at any time for the data center to help increase efficiency and competitiveness.

Learn how Force10 can answer the challenges from the following technology changes: High performance, cost-effective computing; High-speed storage access and backup; Embedded security and dynamic denial of service protection; High-speed, congestion-free networks; Virtualizing a centralized network and assets.

TELEKENEX
Data Centers offer a secure environment to host your servers, mission critical applications and private data. Many data centers also offer redundant power feeds and fiber feeds into the building with back up generators which for all intent and purposes should keep your company up 99.999% of the time. Come learn how data center colocation plays an integral part in every companies disaster recovery plan.

Telekenex Data Center Colocation helps organizations establish a physical presence in a new market without the expenses related to additional staffing and office space. We offer customers the option to lease space in our Point-of-Presence POP) to securely place your own telecommunications equipment to increase network reliability and drive down costs.


NPA Los Angeles Chapter Meeting    Los Angeles Chapter

Tuesday 05/26/09 - Tuesday 05/26/09   6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Los Angeles, California
Topic to be announced


Introducing Asempra - Instant Recovery solution for Microsoft® Server    Orange County Chapter

Wednesday 05/20/09 - Wednesday 05/20/09   11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Irvine, California
What would happen if your Exchange or SQL servers crashed?  How long would it take to restart the application, put all the data back and get users back on line?  If you’ve ever experienced an outage you know the pain of this scenario.  As Exchange and SQL become mission-critical applications in your IT infrastructure, what are you doing to safeguard your business from loss of data and the associated costs of downtime? 

Introducing Asempra - The industry's only OneClick, Instant Recovery solution for Microsoft® Exchange, SQL applications and Windows File Servers.  Come and join us in our product demo presentation and learn how you can accomplish the following:

  • Restores Exchange and SQL applications to service in 30 seconds
  • Delivers instant recovery of data from any point in time
  • Eliminates the risk of data loss
  • Simplifies operations via automated protection and one-click recovery
  • Integrated, easy to manage storage reduces complexity
  • Dramatically cuts IT costs for protection and recovery

Join us and discover some new technology that will allow you to restart your Exchange and SQL applications within 30 seconds, after a failure or corruption, and get users back online and productive immediately.   Come learn how you can protect your most critical applications at a very reasonable cost.

Awards for Professionalism Recognition Dinner and 2009 NPA Annual Meeting

Wednesday 05/20/09 - Wednesday 05/20/09   6:00 PM - 10:00 PM



Lunch and Learn with Telekenex includes Data Center Tour    Orange County Chapter

Wednesday 04/29/09 - Wednesday 04/29/09   11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Irvine, California

"What is Data Center Colocation?
      -Colocation and Business Continuity
- Data Center Tours"

SPEAKER(s): Joel Ciniero
Director of Solution Architecture- Telekenex
 
Aaron Kanahele
Senior IP Consultant- Telekenex   akanahele@telekenex.com

Telekenex Data Center Colocation helps organizations establish a physical presence in a new market without the expenses related to additional staffing and office space. We offer customers the option to lease space in our Point-of-Presence (POP) to securely place your own telecommunications equipment to increase network reliability and drive down costs.

Data Centers offer a secure environment to host your servers, mission critical applications and private data.  Many data centers also offer redundant power feeds and fiber feeds into the building with back up generators which for all intensive purposes should keep your company up 99.999% of the time.

Come learn how data center colocation plays an integral part in every companies disaster recovery plan.  And please stay and join us for complementary data center tours at the end of our session.

MORE INFORMATION: Visit: www.telekenex.com Delivering World Class IP Solutions"


Lunch & Learn w/ SharePoint    San Diego Chapter

Wednesday 04/08/09 - Wednesday 04/08/09   11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
San Diego, California
Join your fellow IT Professionals for the April technology meeting of the Network Professional Association - San Diego Chapter. This month we will look at case studies of SharePoint installations looking to observe the best practices and qualities when building SharePoint Solutions. Microsoft Gold Certified Partner DynTek, Inc. leads a 45 minute exploration of how it used MOSS 2007 to transform cash flow processes for two different companies and saved them both millions of dollars.

Dinner & Learn w/ Laserfiche - Document Management     Los Angeles Chapter

Tuesday 03/24/09 - Tuesday 03/24/09   6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Los Angeles, California
Join your fellow IT Professionals for the March technology meeting of the Network Professional Association - Los Angeles Chapter.

TOPIC: "Laserfiche - Document Management for Today"

SPEAKER(S): Allen Adjamian, President & Pat Kinnard, Senior Sales Executive of Adjamian Affiliated, Inc. Adjamian Affiliated is an authorized Laserfiche re-seller

Our speaker, Allen Adjamian, graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Information & Operations Management from the Marshall School of Business. He also holds an e-business certificate from University of California, Los Angeles. In addition, Mr. Adjamian is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and a Certified Document Imaging Architect.


NPA On The Town    San Diego Chapter

Monday 03/23/09 - Monday 03/23/09   6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
San Diego, California

Dine with fellow IT business professionals. Designed to provide opportunities to reflect and socialize, this open community group meets at locations about San Diego for fine dining and enjoyment. Spouse, partners, and guests welcome.

Reservations please
Diner's expected cost $25-$40.


Lunch & Learn w/ Laserfiche - Document Management     Orange County Chapter

Wednesday 03/18/09 - Wednesday 03/18/09   11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Irvine, California
Join your fellow IT Professionals for the March technology meeting of the Network Professional Association - Orange County Chapter. Pat Kinnard of Adjamian Affiliated Inc. will present the latest in document management and Laserfiche Adjamian Affiliated, Inc. is one of the most successful Laserfiche resellers in the country.

Lunch & Learn w/ Laserfiche - Document Management     San Diego Chapter

Wednesday 03/11/09 - Wednesday 03/11/09   11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
San Diego, California
Join your fellow IT Professionals for the March technology meeting of the Network Professional Association - San Diego Chapter. Pat Kinnard of Adjamian Affiliated Inc. will present the latest in document management and Laserfiche Adjamian Affiliated, Inc. is one of the most successful Laserfiche resellers in the country.

NPA On The Town    San Diego Chapter

Monday 02/23/09 - Monday 02/23/09   6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
San Diego, California

Dine with fellow IT business professionals. Designed to provide opportunities to reflect and socialize, this open community group plans to meets at various locations about San Diego for an event of food and enjoyment. Spouse, partners, and guests welcome.

Reservations are required by February 20th please
Diner's expected cost $25-$40.



Lunch & Learn w/ ExaGrid Disk-based Backup System     Orange County Chapter

Wednesday 02/18/09 - Wednesday 02/18/09   11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Irvine, California

In the storage world, one can be certain that the quantity of data that must be managed and be protected will never go down. A major factor that is adding to this data growth is that many of the same or similar files are being stored over and over again and then repeatedly copied into the backup and archive storage. Significant savings could be possible if the redundancy could be reduced or eliminated.   This is the promise of data deduplication - an enabling technology that offers the potential for taming the growth of data.

This lunch & learn event  will highlight new data protection solution and technology like data deduplication, data compression & replication to help accomplish the following:

  • Reduce backup windows
  • Improve data recovery speeds
  • Simplify data retention
  • Provide cost-effective disaster recovery
  • And more


Lunch and Learn - EMC    San Diego Chapter

Wednesday 02/11/09 - Wednesday 02/11/09   11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
San Diego, California

"How to integrate, extend and accelerate your Virtual infrastructure with EMC".

EMC Integrates, Extends and Accelerates VMware Infrastructure 

  •  Storage Technology Innovations
  •  Backup and De-duplication built for VMware
  •  Disaster Recovery with Site Recovery Manager
  • Mission Critical Applications on VMware with EMC
    Management tools for VMware Infrastructure

NPA On The Town    San Diego Chapter

Monday 01/26/09 - Monday 01/26/09   6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
San Diego, California
Dine with fellow IT business professionals. Designed to provide opportunities to reflect and socialize, this open community group plans to meets at various locations about San Diego for an event of food and enjoyment. Spouse and guests welcome.
Please join us for our first event: January26 (Chinese New Year) at Chins Restaurant .... Miramar Rd. Reservations are required by January 23rd. Diner's expected cost $25-$40.
This is the inaugural event of NPA On The Town.

NPA Elections for Board of Directors - Balloting Open

Monday 01/12/09 - Thursday 01/15/09   8:00 AM - 11:59 PM

NPA members (current in dues) cast your ballot for new members to the Board of Directors. Elections close Thursday 2/15/09 Midnight Pacific time.

Chapter Leadership and Organization meetings

Thursday 01/01/09 - Wednesday 04/01/09  

Join your local chapter or form a chapter - Rocky Mountain Chapter, WiPro Chapter (virtual), Raleigh Chapter(NC) now starting

Holiday Party    San Diego Chapter

Wednesday 12/10/08 - Wednesday 12/10/08   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
San Diego, California

Join the NPA for HOLIDAY FESTIVITY at:

Fidel's Little Mexico             Directions
607 Valley Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-5292

We need a head count! Please RSVP before 12/8 to rsvp-sd@npa.org

Hors d'oeuvres provided.

Holiday Prize Raffle. (donations accepted)

NPA Monthly Network Meeting - Tentative     DANPA Chapter

Thursday 11/06/08 - Thursday 11/06/08   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dayton, Ohio
DANPA meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7:00PM at New Horizons in Fairborn, OH. Please join us for presentations, people networking, refreshments, door prizes, and opportunities for involvement.

NPA Monthly Network Meeting - Tentative    Inland Empire Chapter

Tuesday 10/14/08 - Tuesday 10/14/08   6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Riverside, California
Come join your fellow Inland Empire Network professionals for a FREE Dinner and Learn opportunity.

Final Part of our Virtualization Serie - SUSE Linux    San Diego Chapter

Wednesday 10/08/08 - Wednesday 10/08/08   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
San Diego, California
Join the NPA and Global Document Storage Systems (GDS2) at our October Kunch and Learn.

This month is the Final Part of our Virtualization Series.

Part Four focuses on the technical features and benefits of SUSE Linux Virtualization.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 is an open source virtualization solution.
What is the open source answer to proprietary virtualization implementations?
How does the SUSE Linux Xen virtualization compare and contrast to other solutions?

Antony Atkinson
President, San Diego Chapter
MCSE MCDBA MCNE CISSP CCA

NPA Monthly Network Meeting - LANDesk®     DANPA Chapter

Thursday 10/02/08 - Thursday 10/02/08   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dayton, Ohio
Presenting LANDesk
Speaker: Doug Burgdorf
Please join us on Thursday October 2nd 7-9pm when Doug Burgdorf will present LANDesk.

Easy-to-use LANDesk® systems, security and process management solutions are developed to help you and your enterprise do more with less effort, expense and training—and with little or no new infrastructure.
Experience an enterprise management platform that helps make your workdays less stressful and the value you bring your enterprise more noticeable.

Manage All Your Systems : Get a grip on IT Inventory, What’s on your network and asset and license compliance.

Keep your Systems Secure – Detect vulnerabilities and deploy patches with security management from a single console.

Automate Redundant Tasks – Create consistent, predictable IT workflows to streamline manual tasks, reduce errors and manage change.

This is a great opportunity for learing about Landesk and to network with your peers. You won't want to miss it!

Lunch and Learn with Telekennex    Orange County Chapter

Wednesday 08/20/08 - Wednesday 08/20/08   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Irvine, California
Cisco Hosted VoIP
Data Center Tour
3D Holographic Video Conferencing (High Def 1080p)

Internet Explorer 8.0     DANPA Chapter

Thursday 08/14/08 - Thursday 08/14/08   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dayton, Ohio
Coming Back to my roots at DANPA - August 14th
Matt Hester - Microsoft will be at the meeting on the 14th. "It has been too long since I have been back and I am very excited that I have the opportunity to reconnect with everyone!"

"Dawn Gordon (Digital Controls Corp.) and I will be having a fun conversation with you about Internet Explorer 8. We are going to be talking about some of the great enhancements around security, easier use and reliability. So if your in the area, please come out and have some fun! I look forward to seeing you!"

Part Three of Virtualization Series - Hyper-V    San Diego Chapter

Wednesday 08/13/08 - Wednesday 08/13/08   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
San Diego, California
Join the NPA and Gilham Consulting at our August Lunch & Learn. We continue this month with Part Three of our Virtualization Series focusing on the technical features and benefits of Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualization, as well as a brief introduction to App-V (formerly SoftGrid) and System Center Virtualization Manager 2008.

Part Two of Virtualization Series - Citrix    San Diego Chapter

Wednesday 07/09/08 - Wednesday 07/09/08   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
San Diego, California
Join the NPA and GTC Systems at our July Lunch & Learn. We continue this month with Part Two of our Virtualization Series. Part Two focuses on the technical features and benefits of Citrix Virtualization.

Vista Adoption Event     Orange County Chapter

Wednesday 06/25/08 - Wednesday 06/25/08   6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Irvine, California
Dinner and Learn Meeting - Join your fellow IT Professionals for the next technology meeting of the Network Professional Association - Orange County Chapter. Speaker: Boris Jocoy, and Richard Allan Kelley presenting Microsoft Vista Adoption Event. Door Prize Microsoft Software provided by Culminis

Part One of Virtualization Series - VMware    San Diego Chapter

Wednesday 06/11/08 - Wednesday 06/11/08   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
San Diego, California
Join the NPA and GTC Systems at our June Lunch & Learn. Over the next few months we will present our Virtualization Series. Part one of the Virtualization Series focuses on technical discussions of VMware.

Network cameras, Video Servers and NVRs Convergence is here!    San Diego Chapter

Wednesday 05/14/08 - Wednesday 05/14/08   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
San Diego, California
By 2010, IP systems will make up about 1/3 of the security cameras shipped. The combined market for network cameras, video servers and NVRs is forecast to exceed $2.6 billion in 2010. Convergence is here, are you prepared?

Join the NPA and SimplexGrinnell at our May Lunch & Learn.

Awards for Professionalism

Sunday 04/27/08 - Friday 05/02/08  

The Network Professional Association® (NPA), in conjunction with Interop, Network World Magazine, Culminis, Cisco Press, and InformationWeek is proud to announce the winners of NPA's seventh annual Awards for Professionalism program, which honors individuals for their outstanding achievements as professionals within the network computing industry.

NPA Monthly Network Meeting    Inland Empire Chapter

Friday 03/28/08 - Friday 03/28/08   6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Riverside, California
Come join your fellow Inland Empire Network professionals for a FREE Dinner and Learn opportunity sponsored by Time Warner Cable Business Services and Cisco System Inc.

Cisco System, Inc.
Cisco Self Defending Network Secure Wireless

- The Business Case For Wireless

Enterprise-wide Wireless and Mobility Deliver Benefits for Everyday Workers via Business Process Improvement, Sustained Competitive Advantage, and Revenue Growth

- Wireless Security Risks

Open air, Standard 802.11 protocol, Unlicensed and Wi-Fi Security Myths

- Self Defending Network - Secure Wireless

Mobility dissolves traditional security boundaries and drives a shift towards securing information as opposed to securing perimeters

Speaker : Damon D. Bagley
Systems Engineer, Cisco Systems

Time Warner
- Business Class data rates on their Hybrid Fiber Coax (cable modem) infrastructure from 3 Mbps X 384 Kbps to 10 M

Dinner and Learn with Computek and VMware    Inland Empire Chapter

Tuesday 03/18/08 - Tuesday 03/18/08   6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Riverside, California
VMware Infrastructure 3 offers SMB organizations a scalable and cost-effective way to optimize utilization of technology assets, simplify IT management and protect the data and IT environments that run their businesses.

SPEAKER: John Ridgeway of VMWare

VMWare ESX Server allows IT organizations to:

Increase Hardware uitlization and dramatically decreases capital and operating cost by sharing hardware resources across a large number of virtual machines that run side-by-side on the same server

Improve service levels even to the most resource-intensive applications with advanced resource management, high availability, and security features.


The use of VMWare ESX Server in the Enterprise:

Implement Production Server Consolidation and Containment. Contain server sprawl by running software applications in virtual machines on fewer, highly scalable, reliable enterprise-class servers.

Provide Advance Business Continuity Protect


Lunch and Learn at the Data Protection Summit 2008    Orange County Chapter

Wednesday 03/12/08 - Wednesday 03/12/08   12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Irvine, California
TOPIC: Securing the Virtual Client

DOOR PRIZE: Microsoft Software

SPEAKERS: Feliciano Rivera, CTO of Secuware

MPLS & Verizon Private IP Services    Los Angeles Chapter

Wednesday 02/20/08 - Wednesday 02/20/08  
Los Angeles, California
Dinner Meeting

MPLS – Multi-Protocol Label Switching and Verizon Private IP and Secure Gateway Firewall Services

Verizon Business and The Beacon Group
DOOR PRIZE: Apple iPod Shuffle
SPEAKERS: Jim McElwain, Verizon Eric Lehwald, The Beacon Group

Learn about Verizon Private IP Service is based on Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology and how it works


Awards for Professionalism

Sunday 05/20/07 - Friday 05/25/07  



SMB Nation

Friday 05/04/07 - Saturday 05/05/07  

We are excited to announce that we are offering a 10% discount for the SMB Easy Conference in New York on May 4th and 5th.


Server Blade Summit

Tuesday 05/01/07 - Thursday 05/03/07  

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get the latest information on two of the hottest IT trends today. Learn everything from the basics to in-depth implementation knowledge. Leave with the expertise to evaluate, implement and manage blade systems and virtualization solutions to improve IT operations while cutting costs!

Extensive NEW IT business and technical tracks on Server and Desktop Virtualization, Server Consolidation, Blade Implementation and Management, Power and Cooling, Saving Energy in the Datacenter…

NEW user Tutorials on Blade essentials, Virtualization essentials, SANs, networking technologies, determining ROI for Consolidating with Blades and Virtualization, preparing your data center for blade servers, and more Keynotes from Microsoft, IBM, and Countrywide Financial and speakers from AMD, Sun Microsystems, Cisco, Brocade, Citrix, XenSource, Eaton, APC, Symantec, Hitachi, Avocent, Broadcom, QLogic, Emulex, LSI Logic, Brocade, DMTF, Ethernet Alliance and other industry leaders

NEW Virtualization and Blades Planning Lab with practical ROI, TCO, blade capacity, and consolidation planning tools



e-Gov Forum

Tuesday 08/30/05 - Wednesday 08/31/05  

e-Gov Forum & Expo
2005 Government & Health Technologies Forums. The Leading IT Event for Government & Health Sectors August 30-31, 2005, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ottawa , Canada

The 2005 Government Technologies Forum and 2005 Health Technologies Forum are the premier learning and networking events for IT professionals from all levels of government and health services in Canada , including the federal and MASH (Municipalities, Academic Institutions, Schools and Hospitals) sectors. Both of these important IT conferences will be hosted simultaneously at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Ottawa . Delegates at these events will discuss many Government and Health initiatives and solutions, including Information Management, Privacy, Security, Government to Citizen (G2C) Electronic Service Delivery, e-Health, Government Portals, Health Technologies, IT Outsourcing and many others. Receive your promotion code and receive a free 1-Session Conference Pass or to purchase Conference Day passes.



NetWorld+Interop Las Vegas 2005

Sunday 05/01/05 - Friday 05/06/05  

NetWorld+Interop Las Vegas 2005 is the most comprehensive IT infrastructure event and is the only event to address today’s challenges and opportunities with a systems-wide approach by focusing every aspect of the event around six key themes - Network Infrastructure and Services, Wireless, Security, Performance, VoIP and Collaboration, Data Management and Compliance.

Networld+Interop, May 1-6, 2005 - Your Complete Source for Building a Better IT Infrastructure. NPA Members can receive $100 off educational products.



IT Program Management Office Best Practices

Monday 12/13/04 - Wednesday 12/15/04  

Improve Project Success Rates by Implementing Standard Practices. This event will take place on Dec 13-15, 2004 at the Hotel Intercontinental in Miami FL.

Attend this conference to find out what 90% of the top organizations do that you can leverage on to ensure successes to your IT projects. Their successes are simply by adhering to a common project methodology managing IT projects through a permanent Program Management Office. PDU Certification Points available for this conference. NPA members are entitled to a 10% discount!



e-Financial WorldExpo

Tuesday 09/14/04 - Wednesday 09/15/04  

The e-Financial WorldExpo is the largest international exposition and conference that covers all major technologies used by financial institutions. As Toronto is the financial and technological capital of Eastern North America, the e-Financial WorldExpo will be the ultimate international event for all professionals involved with banking, insurance, security and other financial institutions. Topics covered: Web Services, Security, Database Management, Real-Time Business & Collaboration, Financial Services Convergence, CRM, Outsourcing, E-Commerce...

NPA members - You can enjoy a 15% discount on exhibition space and sponsorship package for 2004 e-Financial WorldExpo and 10% discount on all conference passes.



Enterprise Messaging Decisions

Tuesday 05/04/04 - Thursday 05/06/04  

At Enterprise Messaging Decisions you'll get a front row seat to experieince Howard Marks discuss protecting your Exchange and Domino systems from disasters small and large. In addition to Howard Marks, Mark Minasi, best-selling author of Mastering Windows NT Server will discuss "Yukon Coming to the Operating System and More: Microsoft OS Update."



Microsoft Office System Sneak Preview

Friday 10/17/03   

The NPA and Microsoft Present:

Microsoft Office System Sneak Preview
for NPA Members

October 17, 2003 - save the date and join us online AND bring a friend.

 

When: October 17, 2003 10:00 PDT (1:00 EDT)

Where: Web Cast

Cost: FREE

HOW TO REGISTER/ HOW TO CONNECT: Office event registration

 

The new Microsoft Office System is coming, and Microsoft is offering YOU a special preview. This firsthand look will provide you with the opportunity to see how you can maximize your productivity at home and at the office, with new Microsoft Office technologies. Microsoft has developed a series of interactive pre-launch events and activities that demonstrate how the latest Microsoft Office System is loaded with all-new features that make it better than ever.

This web cast and your NPA membership will qualify you for a copy of Office Pro Enterprize 2003 (NFR), available December 2003.

Register today to reserve your seat.

Questions? Call NPA at (888) NPA-NPA0 or email Steve Delahunty, Executive Director. Look here for more info about this benefit offer and free software.

The decade-old non-profit Network Professional Association (NPA) is the leading organization for network computing professionals worldwide. To be identified as true professionals, the NPA's international membership adheres to a code-of-ethics and strives for continual growth. The impartial strength of the NPA is a result of vendor neutrality and self-regulation. The Association's focus is to support and promote the role of the network professional. For more information, visit www.npa.org or call 714-573-4780.



Windows Server 2003 Security Enhancements

Friday 05/23/03   

The NPA and Microsoft Present:

Windows Server 2003
Security Enhancements

As part of its commitment to reliable, secure, and dependable computing, Microsoft has reviewed every line of code underlying the Windows Server 2003 family as part of an enhanced effort to identify possible fail points and exploitable weaknesses. Learn about the changes you need to understand including: Security Benefits, Group Policy Enhancements, Authentication, Object-based Access Control, Security Policy, Auditing, Active Directory and Security, Data Protextion, Network Data Protextion, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Trusts. Get an important roadmap for other security sessions at TechEd, as well as point to resources to follow up on each of these key enhancements.

Windows Server 2003 Security Enhancements

When: May 28, 2003 2:30 PDT (5:30 EDT)

Where: Web Cast

Cost: FREE -- Registration Requested

The Network Professional Association (NPA), in coordination with Microsoft, invite you to join us at a new web cast that addresses the tactics and technology behind the enhanced security features of Server 2003.

Join us, individually or in groups along with the industry leaders Microsoft as we address the importance of security in Server 2003.

This web cast and your NPA membership will qualify you for a 25 cal copy of SERVER 2003, available June 2003.

Register today to reserve your seat.

Questions? Call NPA at (888) NPA-NPA0. Look here for more info about this benefit offer and free software.

The decade-old non-profit Network Professional Association (NPA) is the leading organization for network computing professionals worldwide. To be identified as true professionals, the NPA's international membership adheres to a code-of-ethics and strives for continual growth. The impartial strength of the NPA is a result of vendor neutrality and self-regulation. The Association's focus is to support and promote the role of the network professional. For more information, visit www.npa.org or call 714-573-4780.



Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery

Wednesday 11/20/02   

The NPA and Network Computing Magazine Present:
Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery
November 20, 2002 - Herndon, Virginia
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

When: November 20, 2002 from noon to 5:00 p.m. (included working lunch)
Where: Novell MultiMedia Auditorium, Herndon Virginia

The Network Professional Association (NPA), in coordination with Network Computing Magazine, held a highly successful seminar that addressed tactics and technologies available to ensure business continuity and safeguard mission critical information assets. With a focus on Prevention, Planning and Recovery, the seminar covered a variety of important issues and featured presentations from industry leaders including Sun Microsystems, IBM Global Services, Novell, ServerVault, Fat Pipe, Recoverypoint Software, IpSwitch, and Connected Workplace Solutions.

Attendees came from a diverse cross-section of companies and governmental agencies, including the General Accounting Office, Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen, Mitretek Systems, Perdue Farms and Sprint. The Association of Contingency Planners was also represented by a large contingent of members.

The following material was presented at the
Business Continuity/Disaster Seminar


Spread the Word!

Join IT Professionals for happy hour with an eye to opening the Orange County NPA Chapter for business this September. Join the leaders - be a leader - volunteer or be part of the interested. We need you and your IT friends.

Time:
Wednesday September 22nd, 2005 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: Atrium Hotel
Address: 18700 MacArthur Blvd Irvine , CA 92612 -
Phone: (949) 833-2770 or (800) 854-3012
Sponsors: Aruba Networks

Jeff Posner of Nextlevel Internet leads the team to launch an NPA Chapter in Irvine.

  • October Event Interested Sponsor Neat-Patch and Graybar.

We are looking for ideas, high energy, interest, topics, facilities, venue, and leaders.

This is a great opportunity to build relationships and improve your professional position.

To learn more about NPA:  888-NPA-NPA0

San Diego Chapter promotes balance of work and fun. Our chapter is providing a Happy Hour for NPA memebrs and guests. Reservations are required. Join us for a hosted social event to meet and greet new and old acquaintances.

Time: August 4, 2005 5:00p.m.

Location:  94th Aero Squadron
Address:  8885 Balboa Ave   San Diego, CA 92123
Cost: Your Business Card
Sponsor: APC/Southland Technologies, RedRock Cabling, Inc. and Microsoft

There's education, too. Visit the truck for to see and touch an APC ISX -- Complete rack based systems with power, cooling, management and services fully integrated
Door Prize:    A very nice backpack!


Door Prize:  Two Padre tickets on the field lower box - Winner chooses game (subject availability)


Door Prize:  Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit

Spread the Word!

Join IT Professionals for happy hour with an eye to opening the Orange County NPA Chapter for business this September. Join the leaders - be a leader - volunteer or be part of the interested. We need you and your IT friends.

Time:
Wednesday July 16th, 2005 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: 
El Torito Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
18512 MacArthur Blvd Irvine , CA 92612 (949) 833-8230

Jeff Posner of Nextlevel Internet leads the team to launch an NPA Chapter in Irvine.

  • Meet Jeff at El Torito's for happy hour.
  • This will be our third meeting and things are looking very good.
  • Help define the future of the chapter.
  • Finalize plans for the first technology event in Sept '05

We are looking for ideas, high energy, interest, topics, facilities, venue, and leaders.

This is a great opportunity to build relationships and improve your professional position.

To learn more about NPA:  888-NPA-NPA0

Let us know you are coming:  rsvp-oc@npa.org

e-Gov Forum & Expo



http://gov.wowgao.com2005 Government & Health Technologies Forums. The Leading IT Event for Government & Health Sectors August 30-31, 2005, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ottawa , Canada

http://gov.wowgao.com

The 2005 Government Technologies Forum and 2005 Health Technologies Forum are the premier learning and networking events for IT professionals from all levels of government and health services in Canada , including the federal and MASH (Municipalities, Academic Institutions, Schools and Hospitals) sectors. Both of these important IT conferences will be hosted simultaneously at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Ottawa . Delegates at these events will discuss many Government and Health initiatives and solutions, including Information Management, Privacy, Security, Government to Citizen (G2C) Electronic Service Delivery, e-Health, Government Portals, Health Technologies, IT Outsourcing and many others.

Login to receive your promotion code and receive a free 1-Session Conference Pass or to purchase Conference Day passes.

For more information about the 2005 Government & Health Technologies Forums , please contact 1-416-292-0038 ext. 821 or visit: http://gov.wowgao.com

June 13-15, 2005, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona

Why You Should Attend
Are mobile and wireless technologies pushing your enterprise envelope? Is the proliferation of more devices challenging your organization's ability to stay on the cutting edge? Do you need to learn how other companies and industries apply the latest and greatest mobile and wireless tools? Then attend Computerworld's Mobile & Wireless World Conference, the place where you can gain first-hand, cutting-edge knowledge that can enhance your organization's mobile and wireless strategies.

Learn more

NPA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
May 4, 2005 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Excalibur Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas , NV

June 23, 2004 12PM EST- NPA Webcast - Windows malware likes to hide and how to eradicate it. The Network Professional Associaton and Windows & .Net Magazine invite the network computing technical community.

This event will take place on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 (12:00 pm EDT)

Join us for a quick and fact-filled journey detailing where

Also, hear about the NPA "2004 Awards for Professionalism" winners.

Speaker: Roger A. Grimes, Senior Computer Security Consultant
(CPA, CISSP, MCSE: Security (NT/2000/2003/MVP), TICSA) Windows computer security consultant. Recently awarded Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Windows Server 2003 Security. Author of Malicious Mobile Code: Virus Protextion for Windows (O'Reilly) and Honeypots for Windows (Apress).

To see the details and register for the open event jump to: http://www.winnetmag.com/seminars/npa/malware

** Product discount included with webcast

May 10-11, 2004 - Member Meeting and Awards for Professionalism The NPA at Las Vegas: Come to the party Awards

March 31, 2004 3PM EST- NPA Webcast - Batten Down the Hatches: Patch Management with Software Update Services provided by Windows & .NET Magazine Info You may now view the archive of this event.  Find yourself surrounded in relevant, timely, how-to information with a subscription to Windows & .NET Magazine, or one of their other products.

April 29, 2003 - Las Vegas, Nevada The Network Professional Association (NPA) presents the second annual Awards for Professionalism ceremony at NetWorld+ Interop 2003. The awards program, in cooperation with NetWorld+Interop, honors individuals for their outstanding achievements within the network computing industry. Each winner received a specially designed, personalized trophy.

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