LinuxWorld Summit New York 2005: Driving Innovation and Adoption in the Linux and Open Source Ecosystem

Strategic Insights -

IDG World Expo's LinuxWorld Summit New York 2005, a conference-driven event, took place at the New York City Marriott Marquis on May 25-26, 2005. The event brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and visionaries to deliver a comprehensive educational program addressing the needs of IT professionals and business executives. The conference explored the current and critical topics impacting Linux and Open Source adoption, with keynotes featuring panelists from prominent organizations such as CitiGroup, ETrade Group, and Nokia.

Key Takeaways:

  • The conference showcased the real-world success stories of implementing Linux in complex IT environments, highlighting the cost savings and mitigation of IT risks through case studies from CitiGroup, ETrade Group, and Cendant TDS.
  • Panelists from Nokia and Columbia University Law School examined the benefits and impacts of Linux and Open Source on organizations, emphasizing the importance of addressing these factors to maintain innovation and momentum.
  • The conference featured 2 days of sessions, keynote presentations, and exhibits, addressing topics such as building a business on Linux and Open Source software, Linux and Open Source security, and data center and virtualization issues involving Linux.
  • Speakers included industry experts, thought leaders, and visionaries from companies and organizations like Sourcefire, Dell, IBM, Novell, HP, AMD, Sybase, OSDL, and Enterasys.
  • Platinum sponsor Nokia was joined by silver sponsors IBM, Novell, Sybase, Alebra, Aspeed, WRQ, Gillani, Etagon, and Devicelinux.org in supporting the event.
  • Media sponsors included InfoWorld, OSTG, Wall Street Technology Association, LinuxWorld Magazine, Linux.com, Linux Journal, LinuxQuestions.org, and Linux Magazine.

Statistics:

  • The conference took place on 2 days, May 25-26, 2005.
  • The event featured a comprehensive educational program with keynote presentations, sessions, and exhibits.
  • The event brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and visionaries from over 20 leading organizations and companies.

Sources:

  • "LinuxWorld Summit New York 2005" press release, May 2005
  • LinuxWorld Conference & Expo website, www.linuxworldexpo.com
  • IDG World Expo website, www.idgworldexpo.com
  • IDG International Data Group website, www.idg.com