Akibia Hosts Seminar with Novell on Linux and Open Source Virtualization and High Availability Featuring Leading IT Research Firm

Akibia, a leading independent IT services provider, announced today that it will host a seminar on open source virtualization and high availability with Novell in New York City on Thursday, December 1, 2005. The seminar will feature Linux and Open Source expert George Weiss, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner.

Virtualization and high-availability are emerging as a key focus of many CIOs and architectural planners as they continue to deploy Linux in the data center. With the upcoming commercial release of new virtualization technologies, such as Xen, this seminar will focus on how Linux virtualization, when combined with high-availability best practices, will enable IT organizations to maximize uptime and deliver more efficient and reliable IT services.

WHAT: Linux and Open Source Virtualization and High Availability
Seminar

WHO: George Weiss, vice president and distinguished analyst, Gartner;
Ken Mclaurin, senior Linux services marketing manager, Akibia; and
Carl Drisko, Novell Consulting Principal, Linux and Open Source.

WHERE: New York Marriott East Side Hotel, 525 Lexington Ave, New York,
NY

DATE: Thursday, December 1, 2005

TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Data center managers and IT executives who are
interested in understanding how they can leverage open source and
virtualization for more cost-efficient and effective data centers.

Interested attendees should register at www.akibia.com/seminars

About Akibia, Inc.

Akibia provides enterprise-class IT solutions that enable leading companies worldwide to maintain and optimize their data center environments and security infrastructure. From Data Center Support and Managed Infrastructure Services, to Network and Security Solutions, Akibia partners with its customers to develop flexible, cost-effective solutions that enhance the availability and performance of their mission-critical IT infrastructure. Founded as Polaris Service in 1988 and headquartered in Massachusetts, Akibia is an independent IT services company with offices across the United States and Europe.

Akibia is a registered trademark of Akibia, Inc. All other product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.

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