Speakers to Teach How to Use Mobile Computing in Business

The 2012 Business Expo is about more than networking and making that deal on the exhibit floor. The 1,200 or so attendees at the on Friday, March 16 have opportunites to learn smart things about smart phone, and even how to stay safe while on the job.

9:45-10:30 a.m.–Fifteen minutes after the doors open on the exhibit hall, a hand-on workshop will teach you about "Powering your Business with Mobile Computing." Led by T-Mobile's Terence Caston, it's an interactive seminar. So bring your own device, and make sure it's charged.

Caston will disucss wireless trends in the workshop, and how devices impact your bottom line. Applications that matter–Line of Business applications–choosing the right mobile operating system for your device (Apple IOS, Android, Windows Phone 7, Blackberry 7) and other topics including products providing cellular backup to your business IP network.

10:45-11:30 a.m. "Smart Phones = Smart Business"

That's what Cox Media representatives will tell you. They plan to answer the hows and whys of mobile advertising and its impact on your business. Learn how to participate in the fastest growing media platform in the market and leverage its advantages to increase your bottom line. AJ Punjabi of Cox Media Group, Manager of Digital Strategy and Chris Harney, Digital Account Executive, share the latest and greatest insights.

2-3 p.m.– "Be Prepared, Defend Yourself!"
Do you want to feel safer when you travel for business? Or simply feel safer at home? You don't have to be a martial arts expert to take out an attacker. You don't even need to be in good shape. Join the safety experts from Revved Up Kids LLC for a self-defense workshop that will teach you simple, effective self-defense moves that work every time, and more importantly, how to use awareness to avoid dangerous situations. The workshop is open to all interested men and women, but space is limited. Come as you are. (You won't have time to change if you are attacked.)