The Week Ahead
NBDPA event calendars are enhanced by
High School Computer Competition (HSCC)
& IT Showcase (ITSC)
Local Leaders Keynote National HSCC & ITSC
2010 Kick-Off events
Washington--The following Black Tie or Professional "IT" fund-raising events are recommended for BDPA Members, Stakeholders, and HSCC/ITSC student participants seeking grants, contracts, scholarships, internships or new career opportunities in 2010. Support for local chapter events defrays travel or lodging costs and provides budget relief for local high school students seeking scholarships at annual HSCC competition events or internships at National BDPA Technology Conferences. For 2010, all roads lead to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for annual NBDPA events covering July 28-31, 2010 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
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Local BDPA Program/Community:
Detroit; Washington, D.C.
Local BDPA Holiday Events:
Atlanta; New York; New Jersey; Southern Maryland; Washington, D.C.
Upcoming Local BDPA Fund-Raisers and Banquets:
Chicago; Philadelphia
Congress:
U.S. Senate
Reconvenes, Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Convenes to begin a period of morning business and resumes consideration of H.R.3590, regarding healthcare reform.
U.S. House of Representatives
Community: Other BDPA/IT Events Near You
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 BDPA PhiladelphiaAnnual Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser
Keynote Speaker: Allan Frank
Chief Technology Officer,
City of Philadelphia
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, Center City, 1101 Arch Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
The BDPA - Philadelphia Chapter, the oldest chartered BDPA Chapter in the United States, is a non-profit 501(c) (6) organization comprised of professionals working in the IT industry or anyone having an interest in information technology. BDPA's Philadelphia Chapter has successfully captured Chapter of The Year for three consecutive years.
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Acronym of the Day
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BGAN
BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) is a mobile communications system created to transmit broadband wireless voice and data communications almost anywhere on the earth's surface. The system, developed by Immarsat, Inc., consists of a constellation of geostationary satellites working in conjunction with portable, lightweight, surface-based terminals about the size of a laptop.
BGAN was developed to provide cost-effective connectivity in remote locations where cellular and wireless data networks do not currently exist. The system works anywhere on the planet, except those regions immediately surrounding the north and south geographic poles. Regional BGAN (R-BGAN) is currently deployed across Europe. The global BGAN system become fully operational by 2007.
BGAN terminals are capable of supporting multiple users, and will support data, voice, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi. The electrical power may come from utility lines, batteries, or generators. Connection speeds are up to approximately 500 Kbps, depending on the type of terminal. In contrast to most geostationary satellite communications systems, BGAN employs terminals with omnidirectional antennas. They are easier to set up, requires less complex maintenance, and functions in aeronautical and marine environments as well as from fixed dry-land surface points.
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NROTC Scholarships
now on deck @ BDPA!
Cover story in bdpatoday
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ARRA Broadband Technology Opportunity
Grants and Funding
Congress will be submitting a national broadband plan to the FCC by February 17, 2010. This plan shall seek to ensure that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability and shall establish benchmarks for meeting that goal. What is NBDPA's Message to Congress? Did your local BDPA Chapter "OPT IN"?
Call Washington!
1.800.727.BDPA (2372)
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broadbandusa.gov
A portal for BDPA Chapters to apply for broadband funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
Follow related stories in bdpatoday
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FALL 2009 Print Edition
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