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9
Mar

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) COO Selected To Return as a SBIR Phase I Commercial Reviewer for the National Science Foundation.

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) founder and COO, Heath P. Naquin, has been selected as a commercial reviewer for a Phase I Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) panel with the National Science Foundation (NSF). The panel will be held on March 10th with a focus on Engineered Materials.

The panel will draw commercialization and subject matter experts from across the country to review proposals for technical accuracy and economic viability. Approved proposals will be awarded research and limited operational funds targeted at helping small businesses develop cutting edge, innovative technologies with a focus on commercialization. Commercial Review is an important part of the SBIR process ensuring that tax dollars are wisely invested in technologies that have significant potential for commercial viability.

We are excited and honored to have Heath return and serve as a commercial reviewer for the NSF, Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer. “Programs like the NSF SBIR Grant program help ensure that start-up businesses are able to get the funding they need to complete critical research into their technologies on the path to commercialization. This panel is especially important because so many green/clean technologies work with a number of engineered materials.

Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program

The Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program at the NSF is designed to support innovation among our nation’s small businesses (less than 500 employees). The NSF SBIR/STTR Program supports innovation in seven broad topic areas: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Processes, Biotechnology, Chemical-Based Technologies, Electronics, Environmental Technology, Emerging Opportunities, and Information Technology.

The SBIR/STTR Program at NSF is divided into three phases: Phase I grantees receive up to $100,000 for a 6-month (SBIR) or 12-month (STTR) feasibility or proof of concept project. Phase II support is available for successful Phase I performers up to $500,000 for a 24-month concept refinement/ prototype development.

To be eligible for SBIR consideration a company must qualify as a small business (according to the federal government) and must submit a detailed application to the NSF during one of three submission windows.

If you would like to learn more about the SBIR program, feel free to contact us at partner@greentechnologyalliance.org. Let us know how we can support you.

About The GTA

The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions.The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

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5
Mar

Greening Innovation…Innovating Green

The green industry regardless of sector requires innovation and entrepreneurship strategies focused on viable commercialization opportunities. Microsoft and the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) are proud to sponsor this special innovation and entrepreneurship mini-conference.

Accelerating Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Opportunity

One technology may have many opportunities to develop funding, deliver a product and go to market. Different markets present different opportunities and that is the key to success according to global innovation expert, Heath Naquin, co-founder and COO of the GTA. The complexity of today’s global marketplace means that there is more opportunity than ever before but channeling that opportunity into viability is key.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to see Heath’s popular session, Evaluation, Validation and Opportunity: Strategies For Discovering The Real Value For Your Customers And Partners. This GTA I&E mini-conference will provide a strategic overview of the three key integrated aspects of driving an innovation to market.

The key is to access the viability of an innovation relative to the market. Sounds straightforward, but how do you access the true market viability of a technology? Through an integrated approach that addresses the three interdependent areas of technology commercialization. This special GTA event will offer more than just theory it will focus on real programs and opportunities to validate and effectively commercialize new technologies.

  1. Technology evaluation and validation of IP relative to market opportunity.
  2. Programs and partners that can accelerate your development cycle and time to market.
  3. Proven strategies to develop real global opportunity.

Special Sessions and Presenters

Special Guest: The GTA is proud to welcome Reed Benet the new Director of the Clean Energy Division, Austin Technology Incubator (ATI).Mr. Benet will present a unique and valuable perspective on the conference topics and provide an overview of the vision and future direction the ATI Clean Energy group will take.

Reed M. Benet has spent over a decade founding, funding, consulting to, or leading venture capital backed start-ups in cleantech, high-tech, and the life sciences. He is the co-inventor on four patents, an in-licensor of university technologies into his start-ups, and the out-licensor of these technologies to major corporate partners. His first venture capital backed start-up was sold to Eastman Chemical. His educational path includes an ongoing A.B.D. Ph.D. in the College of Engineering at the University of California Davis — with a focus on alternative fuels, vehicles and energy– an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, and an A.B. from Princeton University.

Special Session: Microsoft’s new technology accelerator program– BizSpark. The GTA is proud to host a special information session within the conference on Microsoft’s new and innovative BizSpark program.

BizSpark is uniquely designed to accelerate a start-ups success by providing fast, affordable access to current, full-featured Microsoft tools and technologies, plus production licensing for hosted solutions. For support, BizSpark unites a global community of technology and entrepreneurial experts who can guide you through the hurdles of growing a new business. This unique community offers opportunity for both start-ups and business partners to help support the accelerated success of new technologies.

Conference Topics

  • Tools and techniques related to successfully validating an emerging technology in the green industry.
  • Partnering for success, using industry programs to develop, market and launch.
  • Develop awareness of the global commercialization programs for accelerated business development of emerging technology firms.
  • Green sector funding source methodologies and criteria.
  • Real world case study(s)demonstrating how one technology may have many applications to build market channels and drive adoption.
  • About The GTA

    The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions.The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

    Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

    Contact Information

    Green Technology Alliance
    Michelle C. Naquin
    (877) GTA-4114
    greentechnologyalliance.org
    partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

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    27
    Feb

    2009 The Power of One. The Power of Many.

    Come join us for an inspiring day that will energize and renew the power of you! Learn ways to expand your sphere of influence in your work, your personal life, your community, and the world.

    A special one day conference event sponsored by Austin’s AWT, is February 27, 2009. This year’s Women’s Business Conference includes keynote addresses from Nancy Graves, the Signature Coach and Consultant of Margaret Keys, and Marilyn Johnson, Vice President for Market Development at IBM. You’ll also be able to choose your own adventure with the offering of break out sessions, speed coaching and mentoring, a technology demo lab, networking, and exhibits from our generous sponsors. Continental breakfast and lunch are included in the price of admission, as well as coffee and snacks to keep you going.

    Michelle Naquin, CEO and co-founder of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) will be presenting on how green can be part of a positive power structure and help you and your organization succeed.

    Special Session Title: Green Power

    In the immortal words of Kermit the Frog, “It’s not easy bein’ green.” Today, it’s more important than ever that we build sustainability into all elements of our lives. Addressing better usage of our available resources can only happen when individuals and organizations understand what needs to be done and how to do it. This session provides powerful knowledge of the business value and trends emerging in the green arena, and helps identify success factors to begin building green into all areas of your organization’s operations and development. Regardless of your organizational role, improving efficiencies and reducing costs will help ensure the success of your company, your career and, ultimately, our planet.
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    About The GTA

    The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions.The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

    Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

    Contact Information

    Green Technology Alliance
    Michelle C. Naquin
    (877) GTA-4114
    greentechnologyalliance.org
    partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

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    23
    Feb

    Green Technology Alliance (GTA) COO Returns as a SBIR Phase I Commercial Reviewer for the National Science Foundation.

    Green Technology Alliance (GTA) founder and COO, Heath P. Naquin, has been selected as a commercial reviewer for a Phase I Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) panel with the National Science Foundation (NSF). The panel will be held on Feb 24th with a focus on Environmental Technologies and Water Treatment.

    The panel will draw commercialization and subject matter experts from across the country to review proposals for technical accuracy and economic viability. Approved proposals will be awarded research and limited operational funds targeted at helping small businesses develop cutting edge, innovative technologies with a focus on commercialization. Commercial Review is an important part of the SBIR process ensuring that tax dollars are wisely invested in technologies that have significant potential for commercial viability.

    We are very excited to have Heath return and serve as a commercial reviewer for the National Science Foundation says Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer. With the economy in the state it is with venture and other funding sources tightening it is programs like the NSF SBIR Grant program that will help ensure that we transition our economy to more sustainable technologies. This panel offers some very important technologies with its’ focus on clean water, a critical environmental concern.”

    Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program

    The Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program at the NSF is designed to support innovation among our nation’s small businesses (less than 500 employees). The NSF SBIR/STTR Program supports innovation in seven broad topic areas: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Processes, Biotechnology, Chemical-Based Technologies, Electronics, Environmental Technology, Emerging Opportunities, and Information Technology.

    The SBIR/STTR Program at NSF is divided into three phases: Phase I grantees receive up to $100,000 for a 6-month (SBIR) or 12-month (STTR) feasibility or proof of concept project. Phase II support is available for successful Phase I performers up to $500,000 for a 24-month concept refinement/ prototype development.

    To be eligible for SBIR consideration a company must qualify as a small business (according to the federal government) and must submit a detailed application to the NSF during one of three submission windows.

    If you would like to learn more about the SBIR program, feel free to contact us at partner@greentechnologyalliance.org. Let us know how we can support you.

    About The GTA

    The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions.The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

    Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

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    17
    Dec

    Green Technology Alliance (GTA) Founder, Heath P. Naquin, Chosen as Commercialization Instructor for UTEN/COLAB International Commercialization Internship.

    Green Technology Alliance (GTA) founder Heath Naquin has been selected as a commercialization instructor for the international University Technology Enterprise Network (UTEN) commercialization training program for international interns. Senior staff members from 6 leading tech transfer units in Portugal will arrive and receive training in several different aspects of commercialization ranging from analysis, market research networks, incubation techniques, funding strategies and IP protection.

    We are excited and honored to have Heath serve as a commercialization instructor for the International UTEN Commercialization Project. International collaboration centered on innovation, technology transfer and commercialization is critical to increasing the adoption of green technologies. — Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer.

    Representatives from the Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial, University of Porto, Universidade de Aveiro, University of Coimbra, University of Évora and the Tagus Park Incubator are a part of this exciting project. Each representative brings with them 2-4 technologies which will be thoroughly evaluated for US market potential.

    If you or your organization would like to learn more about technology commercialization training, feel free to contact us at partner@greentechnologyalliance.org. Let us know how we can support you.

    About The GTA

    The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions.The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

    Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

    Contact Information

    Green Technology Alliance
    Heath P. Naquin
    (877) GTA-4114
    greentechnologyalliance.org
    partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

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    28
    Nov

    Green Technology Alliance (GTA) Founder, Heath P. Naquin, Chosen as Instructor for IC² Training Programs for Commercialization Managers, Entrepreneurs and Technologists.

    The pilot project, headed by the University of Texas Global Commercialization Group (GCG) and funded in part by the US Department of State, is designed to provide Egyptian Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF) managers with best practices in commercialization. Instruction will be provided in different aspects of commercialization ranging from analysis, market research networks, incubation techniques, funding strategies and IP protection.

    We are excited and honored to have Heath serve as a commercialization instructor for the Egyptian Science and Technology Development Fund. International collaboration centered on innovation is critical to increasing the adoption of green technologies. — Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer.

    In the initial phase of the Egyptian project, 45 technologies were analyzed to determine those that had the most commercialization potential. Submitted technologies covered a range of industries including the medical, agricultural, material science and environmental fields. The top 10 technologies have been sent for analysis by commercialization experts in the United States. Heath will be working in tandem with STDF managers on several commercialization reports helping STDF managers determine the potential strengths and weaknesses of technologies in their portfolio as they relate to the US Market.

    The 10 finalists will make their presentations to a panel of three international judges in Cairo, Egypt on November 23 ‐ 24. The four technologies judged to have the highest potential for successful international commercialization will be awarded a minimum of USD$15K each by the STDF, as well as ongoing support and training to help bring the technologies to market.

    If you or your organization would like to learn more about technology commercialization training, feel free to contact us at partner@greentechnologyalliance.org. Let us know how we can support you.

    About The GTA

    The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions.The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

    Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

    Contact Information

    Green Technology Alliance
    Heath P. Naquin
    (877) GTA-4114
    greentechnologyalliance.org
    partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

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    10
    Nov

    Green Technology Alliance (GTA) Founder Chosen as Featured Panelist on Green Technology for Affiniscape National Partner Conference.

    Green Technology Alliance (GTA) founder Heath Naquin has been selected as a featured panelist for the Affiniscape National Partner Conference. He will be speaking on organizational best practices related to the adoption of green technologies.

    We are excited and honored to have Heath serve as a panelist for the Affiniscape National Partner Conference, states Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer. “Education and awareness on the impacts of green technologies across organizations is critical to the successful adoption of green business practices.

    Affiniscape is the leading source for technology, revenue services and affinity programs in the association industry. Committed to delivering superior offerings, Affiniscape collaborates with its partners to help them increase revenue, improve efficiency and increase member loyalty. With more than 100 combined years of deep industry expertise, business resources and a proven track record, Affiniscape can mobilize the right people, talents and technologies to help associations realize the value of their network. Affiniscape currently works with over 650 association partners making it one of the most trusted brand in the industry.

    About The GTA

    The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions.The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

    Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

    Contact Information

    Green Technology Alliance
    Michelle C. Naquin
    (877) GTA-4114
    greentechnologyalliance.org
    partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

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    6
    Nov

    The International Association of Software Architects (IASA) is the premier association focused on the architecture profession through the advancement of best practices and education while delivering programs and services to IT architects of all levels around the world.

    A special two day conference event sponsored by Sun Microsystems and hosted by the IASA is planned in Dallas for November 6th and 7th, 2008. Michelle Naquin, CEO and co-founder of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) will be presenting on the challenges and opportunities in greening your IT Architecture.

    Session Title: Building Energy Efficient IT Infrastructures… an Architect’s Challenge and Opportunity

    The primary function of the Architect regardless of role is to bridge knowledge from disparate parts into one whole. Nothing is more true or relevant when building green, clean and sustainable IT. In fact, the IT architect is THE critical component for success, whether you build software or a customer’s infrastructure. Bottom line, success will require the bridging skills of the architect to transform the challenges of sustainability into opportunity.

    Become part of the solution and learn how to ensure your organization’s green initiatives are successful. Learn how to engage your bridging skills to address the unique and amplified challenges of the green sector. This session will arm you with an understanding of the 5 key challenges to going green. More importantly, armed with that knowledge and your skills will help you build the bridges to help your company and customers Go Green Now!

    About The GTA

    The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions.The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

    Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

    Contact Information

    Green Technology Alliance
    Michelle C. Naquin
    (877) GTA-4114
    greentechnologyalliance.org
    partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

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    4
    Nov

    Microsoft, IBM and the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) are proud to co-sponsor this special GTA Green IT mini-conference. Sessions include an overview of the value of optimizing your datacenter, greening your IT infrastructure, case studies in optimized datacenters, and real world strategies for going green… from you!

    What exactly is a “Green Data Center” and how do you get one?

    Any organization with a server, email and the need to store data is a datacenter…

    The fact is that datacenters consume an incredible amount of power, according to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, data centers alone in 2000 used an estimated 12 billion kilowatt hours of electrical power which more than doubled to 23 billion in 2005. That rapid and accelerating power consumption means even a small change could have a huge impact.

    The energy consumption of servers and data centers has doubled in the past five years and is expected to almost double again in the next five years, to more than 100 billion kWh, costing about $7.4 billion annually. Existing green IT technologies and strategies could reduce typical server energy use by an estimated 25%, with even greater energy savings possible with advanced technologies.

    So what can you do?

    Optimize your systems and storage.

    Data is at the heart of the datacenter. There are new technologies and systems that not only cost less but are multiple factors more efficient. Additionally, you can reduce archaic and redundant information or software that’s only needed some of the time if at all for a huge impact. How can outsourcing provide a solution for archival information. From consolidation to power management to redesign of the floor plan there are many opportunities to green your datacenter. Our panel of industry experts will offer best practices that can help you make over your datacenter and go from red to green.

    • Do blade servers and virtualization really save money?
    • What other technologies are on the horizon that can potentially help save space, power and cooling?
    • What can we do if we can’t start from scratch with a new facility?
    • Is outsourcing still a viable model, or are they facing the same issues?
    • Does it make sense to consolidate multiple datacenters into one?

    Gartner estimates that power and cooling costs are upwards of 40% of an IT departments operating budget, and that 85% of datacenters are currently running out of power and/or space.

    Special Event Notice:
    Over the last several months and as a result of all the great solutions and knowledge out there we have learned about we have decided to open up this mini-conference to YOU! For the first time in a GTA event we are including in our conference a round table discussion! The topic… A Solutions Round Table: Green Technologies and Processes That Deliver Value.

    SCHEDULE:

    8:30-9:00 am Registration & Networking

    9:00-9:30 am Session Overview

    Green Datacenters: Not Just An Enterprise Solution

    Presented by: Michelle Naquin– CEO, Green Technology Alliance

    9:30-10:15am Session One

    Green IT a Global Imperative

    Presented by: Carl Anderson— IBM Fellow/STG CTO Office, IBM Systems & Technology Group

    10:30-11:15am Session Two

    A Case Study in Innovation: Microsoft’s Green Datacenters

    Presented by: Phillip Wheat– Architect Evangelist, Microsoft

    11:30-12:30 pm Session Three

    A Solutions Round Table: Green Technologies and Processes That Deliver Value

    Moderated by: Leslie Keller–Serviceability Engineering, Sun Microsystems

    Presented by: YOU!!!

    12:30-1:00pm Networking and Q & A


    About The GTA

    The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions.The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

    Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

    Contact Information

    Green Technology Alliance
    Michelle C. Naquin
    (877) GTA-4114
    greentechnologyalliance.org
    partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

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    16
    Oct

    The GTA hosted a full conference track dedicated to Green IT including a Green IT Pavilion in the InnoTech Austin exhibit area.

    Industry experts from across the Green IT spectrum from world class organizations including, Aperio Marketing, Applied Materials, Austin Energy, Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy, ClearCube, Chatsworth Products, Green Planet Energy, IBM, Rackspace, Sun Microsystems, and TechTurn presented on a variety of Green IT topics. The conference program included sessions and panels on greening the datacenter, supporting emerging green technologies, best practices in Green IT evaluation and implementation as well as the first steps in greening your organizations operations.

    Dr. Webber opened the day long event with a standing room only opening session on the “economic state of the environment.” He engaged the audience in a rousing discussion on the connections between energy and the economy, and the critical energy technologies of the future that be brought online to solve the problem without upending the economy. The sessions continued with case studies and rousing panel debates on the best approaches for an organization going green. Virtualization was of course discussed but it became clear that the best benefit for green from virtualization is the ability to more effectively track and monitor usage and energy consumption. This and many other valuable insights from the day long series of events kept many in their seat long after the sessions ended.

    InnoTech Austin is a one day focused event where education, innovation, peer-to-peer networking and the latest technology and business solutions are all available specifically for IT professionals. The fourth annual Austin InnoTech assembled the leading business and technology executives in the region for a day of answers to IT issues, real world case studies and is the best chance to see the latest products and solutions that support your business.

    Green is a hot topic and a strategic area for all IT organizations and InnoTech Austin is proud to partner with the GTA, an organization at the forefront of innovation in the Green IT space, to help create and support our first dedicated Green IT conference track and Green IT pavilion at the InnoTech conference. — Sean Lowery, Executive Director, Prospera Events.

    About The GTA

    The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions.The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

    Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

    Contact Information

    Green Technology Alliance
    Michelle C. Naquin
    (877) GTA-4114
    greentechnologyalliance.org
    partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

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