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Technology Council

Introduction

The Technology Council is a group of MACNY members interested in the role of technology in successful business. The Technology Council was formed in the recognition that manufacturing has always been and continues to be the expression of technology in real world practical applications. As such, technology is a strategic imperative for modern manufacturers, even more than it is for other businesses.

The role of information technology makes this even more clear. Information Technology is an increasingly central strategy for manufacturers and the Technology Council recognizes this in its programming.

The Technology Council is an excellent opportunity to network with people with similar interests and challenges.

Sign up for the Technology Council now! The MACNY Calendar has a listing of the Technology Council's events. We hope that you can participate. Register now for the next Technology Council event! 

Download Information from Recent IT Council events (Members Only)

Recent Programs

For a copy of the 2009-2010 Information Technology Council Agenda, Click Here!

In the past two years we have had programming on the following topics

• Social Networking and Web 3.0
• Lean Manufacturing and ERP
• Business Intelligence/Corporate Performance Management/Data Warehousing
• Prioritizing IT Spending
• SharePoint 2010 Overview and Product Demo’s
• Deploying Windows 7
• New Rules for Electronic Records Retention  
• IT Tools for Lean Manufacturing
• IT Governance
  ERP for SMB
• Vulnerability Assessment/Security Update
• Business Continuity Planning
• ERP Implementation and Tour of Seneca Data
• Digitizing Documents
• Empowering Remote Workers: Mobile Solutions
• Wireless Networks: Design and Cost Considerations
• Nanotechnology Update
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008
• Storage Solutions
• FAB LAB's
• IT Tools for Sales
• Competitive Intelligence
• VoIP
• Web 2.0 (with the Business Development Council)

How to get involved

MACNY members can sign up for the Technology Council and participate in the Council events for free. Dues are $50 per year.  Other MACNY members can participate in Technology Council events for $50 per event, and attend future events for free. A corporate membership is $100 per year. Dues are used for Council expenses including food at our events.

Technology Council Executive Committee

Like all MACNY Councils, the Technology Council is managed by an Executive Committee. The Executive Committee sets the Council's agenda and manages its budget.

The current Executive Committee Members are:

• Chair: Jim Shea, President, Cyber Defense Institute
  Matthew J Smith, Director & Gen Mgr Business Consulting, J.C. Jones & Associates LLC
  Rob Morris - Vice President, Revonate Manufacturing, LLC (an affiliate of Seneca Data Distributors, Inc.)
  Tom Conklin - IT Manager, ESCO Turbine Technology
  Michael Spoont -  Partner, Visory Group
  Michael LoSapio, Sr - Account Manager, Synergy Resources LLC
  Andrea Venuti - Chief Information Officer – Onondaga Community College
  Bob Mozo – Engineering/Sales - Morse Manufacturing
  Todd Bregande - Sr. Account Executive - IPLogic
  Robert Burbank - IT Director, Loretto - IT Director
  Staff Liaison - John Lawyer

Why join the Tech Council?

• Expert Information Technology resources for manufacturers
• Educational seminars and site visits
• Learn from others who have implemented IT solutions
• Networking and business opportunities
• Learn about latest technology systems and trends
• Benchmarking and best practices  

Who Should Join

• IT Professionals
• Engineers interested in new technology
• Managers planning or implementing IT solutions
• Executives who drive business strategies that utilize Technology