Another Nov 9-11 event....Akamai, Go2Net and Quokka at Broadband Expo--Keynoters.....
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Three Powerful Leaders from Akamai, Go2Net and Quokka at Expo Slated to Keynote at Port Austin Expo
AUSTIN, Texas, Sep 28, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Three Powerful Leaders from Akamai, Go2Net and Quokka at Expo Slated to Keynote at Port Austin Expo Nov. 9-11, 2000.
Three of broadband's leading technologists will share their insights and views at Port Austin, broadband industry's exciting new event scheduled for Nov. 9-11, 2000 at the Austin Convention Center. Port Austin will feature Michael Riccio, CEO of Go2Net, Jonathan Seelig, VP of Akamai Technologies, and Chief Creative Officer Michael Gough of Quokka Sports.
Go2Net's vision is to be the Internet's premier destination. Their virtual communities are designed to help users conduct research, access financial information, play exciting games, and effectively participate in the electronic marketplace.
A member Go2Net's board of directors since 1997 and now the company's CEO, Michael Riccio is brilliant in directing Go2Net's strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and business development. Prior to Go2Net, Riccio was a corporate attorney, where he represented Go2Net in its 1997 IPO. His extensive Internet industry experience includes serving as lead outside corporate counsel for Lycos, and representing CMG@Ventures and a number of its portfolio companies, and Highland Capital Partners.
It was only a few years ago that three world-class MIT computer scientists developed a set of breakthrough algorithms for intelligently routing and replicating content over a large network of distributed servers -- without relying on centralized servers typically used by Web site owners today. Now Akamai is recognized as being first to the table for many new relationships and having the largest content distribution network of its type in the world.
For example, in first-ever agreements, gavel-to-gavel and live Webcasts of both the Republican and Democratic national conventions was provided via Akamai, which also syndicated content for use by other interested Web properties.
Akamai's Jonathan Seelig, VP of Strategy and Corporate Development and co-founder, will talk about his company and the industry. In addition to being in charge of technology and business partnerships, Seelig heads up the Akamai Accelerated Network Program, whereby ISPs the world over can become part of Akamai's network.
The 2000 Olympics is providing a perfect example of how important the Internet is for getting current information on events happening around the world -- even those in time zones a day ahead. Quokka Sports, a Web site dedicated to the immersive, interactive sports experience, is using ever-increasing processor power to create the Quokka Sports experience. In terms of intensity and involvement, some claim it is almost as valid as the real experience.
Chief Creative Officer Michael Gough, a keynote speaker at Port Austin, is an accomplished public speaker. Known for his views on the future of digital media and entertainment, he has spoken at many conferences, including the Jupiter Communications Consumer Online Forum, Herring on Hollywood, Internet World, and PC Forum. Trained as an architect, Gough left the industry to focus on digital media, as a founder and creative director at Construct Internet Design, designing for Virtual Reality environments. Now, at Go2Net, Gough is part of a high-performance management team of veterans in professional sports, advertising, and broadcasting. Gough promises to bring a unique perspective to Port Austin.
Hear all three industry leaders at Port Austin at the Austin Convention Center Nov. 9-11, 2000. For more information, go to www.portaustin.com.
About Port Austin
Port Austin broadband expo will celebrate and explore all aspects of life with high-speed networked access and content, while simultaneously showcasing the convergence of technology, infrastructure and digital content. Webcasts of speakers and live music will be part of the experience, and national and Austin-based companies will demonstrate how they are leading this revolution. The event is especially for those interested in business development, professional development, networking and job opportunities.
Hosted by the Port Austin Group, a non-profit trade association, the event's key sponsors and partners include Aperian, Austin Software Council, Austin Ventures, Blade Technologies, BroadJump, Concero, Cox Interactive Media's Austin360.com, FG SQUARED, frogdesign, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, GSD&M, Hire.com, Hewlett-Packard, Human Code, Quidnunc, TateAustin Public Relations, Team Tech International, Texas Association of Broadcasters, ThemePark, Time Warner/Road Runner. Media sponsors include CMP Media publications Dr. Dobb's Journal, Game Developer, MSDN, Software Development and Web Techniques.
For more information on this event, please visit www.portaustin.com.
About Akamai Technologies
Akamai is interested in anything it can do to fight Internet congestion and help its partners Akamai delivers the world's most popular Web content, streaming media and applications with unmatched performance, reliability and scalability. The company's patented algorithms have resulted in such products as EdgeAdvantage,a platform that enables the interactivity demanded by today's successful eBusinesses. Akamai Technologies 201 Cambridge, Mass. 02139, 617/250-3000, 877/425-2624. www.akamai.com
About Go2Net
Go2Net is one of the Internet's leading networks, providing consumer services, business services and enabling services. The company offers through the World Wide Web a network of branded properties and aggregated content in the categories of search and directory, personal finance, multi-player games, small business services and ecommerce solutions. The company also develops Internet technologies for its own network and for license to strategic partners. The Go2Net Network(sm) is home to many of the Internet's leading vertical destinations, including: MetaCrawler(R), Silicon Investor(sm), the HyperMart Network(R), PlaySite(sm), Dogpile(sm) and 100hot(R). Media Metrix ranks. The Go2Net Network as the 10th most-trafficked network on the Internet (November 1999). Go2Net Inc., Pier 70, 2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 200, Seattle, Wash. 98121 USA 206/357-4000 phone, 206/357-4950 fax, www.go2net.com/
About Quokka Sports
Quokka Sports is a digital sports entertainment company pioneering as Quokka Sports Immersion (QSI) productions. By creating interactive environments for global audiences using the Internet and other digital media, Quokka is changing the way people experience sports. Quokka Sports productions and their dedicated fans provide unique and valuable opportunities for sports governing bodies, sponsors, advertisers and merchandisers. Quokka covered the Whitbread Round The World Race 1997-98 and is currently producing www.motograndprix.com, trango.quokka.com and other sites. Quokka Sports has offices in San Francisco, New York and London. In San Francisco, Quokka Sports, 525 Brannan Street, Ground Floor, San Francisco, Ca. 94107, 415/908-3800 voice 415/908-1841 info@quokka.com.
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