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Storm FX Tech Breakfast - Data Center Architecture
12 Jun 2013 (08:30) - 12 Jun 2013 (11:30), Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Australia

Building virtualised data centers and cost efficiently optimising your existing one. Broken down into two session this workshop will cover Data Center Optimisation and Virtual Computing Platforms. Session 1 – Data centre optimisationJoin us for compelling expert advice on ways to address energy efficiency in your data center. Learn how factors such as airflow and temperature impact the running costs of your data center. Gain insight on how to improve these factors and save money. Agenda Low-cost and no-cost ways to improve the efficiency of your data center. Improving data center energy efficiency in line with the Code of Conduct on Data Center Energy Efficiency. Why IDC predicts huge growth in Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) in the next 5 years and why a DCIM solution will become an essential tool in any data center. New methods to help your business save money on energy bills.  Session 2– Virtual Computing PlatformsTake a closer look at next-generation datacenter infrastructure solutions and understand how Virtual Computing Platforms converge storage and server resources into a single appliance that can run any virtual workload. See how Virtual Computing Platforms provide high performance, linear scale-out and predictable economics, bringing Google-like scale and simplicity to any size enterprise. Agenda     Traditional Virtualisation Architecture     How Cloud Providers Do it Differently     Traditional vs Google     Eliminating Bottlenecks     Next Generation Converged Infrastructure     Nutanix Distributed File System (NDFS)     Nutanix vs SAN-based Architecture     Linear Scale-out     Dynamic Cluster Expansion     Nutanix Capacity Optimization     Software-defined Snapshots/Clones Presenters Jason Rylands - Data Centre Architect -DPSA Vignesh Shashidhar - Territory Manager Nutanix

Storm FX Tech Breakfast - Network Technologies
15 May 2013 (08:30) - 15 May 2013 (11:30), Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Australia

Networks and Scale-out Storage Session 1: How to design a future-proof network: Design Characteristics of Modern Networks. Discover traditional and cutting-edge Ethernet technologies, their differences and benefits.Learn how to upgrade your company network costs efficiently using the right technology. Session 2: NAS technologies: Understanding scale-out storage.What you need to know to achieve an optimised scale-out architecture. An in depth review of the technical concepts behind scale-out storage and what you need to consider if you want to implement future proof storage architecture at your facility. Presenters Dr. Chris Stacey - Senior Technologist at EMC Corporation Lincoln Dale - Principal Engineer at Arista Networks Inc.

Storm FX Tech Breakfast - Data security and Virtualisation
30 Apr 2013 (08:30) - 30 Apr 2013 (11:30), Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Australia

How to prevent data leakage from your company and leverage virtualisation for high-end graphics applications. Concerned about your valuable data hitting the internet or be stolen by unauthorised parties?Learn about existing technologies that can protect your intellectual property. In the second session we will discuss how to virtualise desktops to further enhance data security.We will also show and explain the cutting-edge cloud technology that allows you to outsource 3D visualisation software into the cloud.  - Business drivers for virtualizing design engineer workstations and apps- Important technology considerations as it relates to selecting a virtualization solution that meets the expectations of design engineer users and the IT experts that need to support them.- Solutions; with an overview of products and capabilities- Real life scenarios - Case studies Presenters:Ian Farquhar, Advisory Technology Consultant and Technology Evangelist, RSANabeel Youakim, VP Products & Microsoft Alliance, CITRIX

Animation Tips & Tricks : Rig A Character In The Blink Of An Eye
30 Nov 2012 (13:00) - 30 Nov 2012 (14:00), Online, Webinar

Come join David Zwierzchaczewski with special guest presenter Kim Allen in this Meet the Experts webinar. Kim Allen is one of Australia's leading Cinematic animators for AAA computer games. A few of Kim's credits include Dark Siders II, Saints Row the Third, Neverwinter. Kim is currently lecturing at Acadamy of Interactive Entertainment, Sydney, where he is training up the next generation of cinematic animators. Kim will walk you through the best pipeline tricks he has used during his career, and show you what to look out for. Wonders of the Maya Shelf The Hotbox Editable Animation Trails Set up a Cat rig in 3DS Max

Autodesk, Pausefest, and APDG Pre-Pausefest Event.
07 Nov 2012 (18:00) - 07 Nov 2012 (21:00), Sydney, Australia

Simplifying Complexity: Revolutionizing Traditional Production -  Pre-Pausefest Event   The very best in the industry stay ahead of the curve by constantly tuning their pipeline to improve productivity without compromising their creative vision. This year we are bringing you the very best the industry has to offer to share their incredible story of staying ahead of the curve. Do not miss this rare opportunity to meet Jason White from the award-winning, design-focused U.S. production studio Leviathan as he shares his experience working on Amon Tobin's phenomenal "ISAM Live" global concert series, and scores of sensational projects across all markets and industries. Jason will take us behind the scenes of some of the studio's most innovative projects and show how the use of Autodesk® Softimage®, Autodesk® 3DS Max® and Autodesk® Maya in conjunction with other tools from the Autodesk® Entertainment Creation Suite® is putting Leviathan and its clients at the forefront of innovation. In addition, David Zwierzchaczewski of Autodesk will showcase how Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite tools can be used to streamline production and allow your creative vision to be realised faster. Simplifying Complexity: Revolutionizing Traditional ProductionJason White, Leviathan After first achieving wide recognition as a fine artist, Jason White began his rise in the field of animation by co-founding Lift Motion Design in Chicago, where he forged strong collaborative relationships with leading advertising agency creatives for a Who's Who of brands. He then helped launch Leviathan as its executive creative director, and after just two years, the studio has emerged as an industry leader in creating phenomenal visual experiences across all media platforms. "ISAM Live" is among the studio's most high-profile projects to-date (featured in the 2012 Communication Arts Interactive Annual and nominated in the 2011 Association of Independent Music Awards and the 2012 AICP Next Awards), along with other buzz-worthy feats for musical artists Drake and Skrillex, as well as for major brands including Callaway, Dodge, HP, Samsung and The North Face, to name but a few. Leviathan will also soon release "Lilith," its first dramatic short film, which will have its world premiere at Pause Fest 2012. Realising Your Creative Vision FasterDavid Zwierzchaczewski, Autodesk ANZ With shortening project leadtimes and increasing project complexities, a streamlined production can hold the key to success. David Zwierzchaczewski will be showcasing how the tools in Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite can be used to streamline production and allow your creative vision to be realised faster. Register Today

GCAP 2012
22 Oct 2012 (09:00) - 23 Oct 2012 (18:00), Melbourne, Australia

Game Connect Asia Pacific 2012

Inspire Returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and partnering with the Game Masters exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, the Game Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) 2012 conference is once again shaping up to be another landmark event for the Australian game development industry. For 2012 we have chosen Inspire as the central theme. The keynotes at GCAP 2012 Inspire will be delivered by industry participants that have changed the way game makers think and create content. The sessions this year will be longer, making certain that delegates have an appropriate amount of time to learn, and come to grips with, best practices in the modern games industry. Tools and technologies will be presented in a series of practical workshops and tutorials to ensure the application of any new system into a studio environment is as effortless as possible. The conference will also focus on the future opportunities available to game developers, beyond the current and popular formats, and explore new technologies on the horizon. Program GCAP 2012 Inspire will consist of a number of tracks, including design and production master classes, technical lectures and in-depth dissections of the two most popular technologies used by developers today, Unity and UDK. The event will also feature detailed discussion of the free-to-play space and explore platform opportunities beyond the current app markets. Speakers Robin Hunicke Chris Avellone Lesley Mathieson Mark Rowley Jeff Lyndon Sherri Graner Ray James Tan Brian Sapp Russ Morris Andy Brammall Seon Rozenblum   GCAP 2012 App GCAP is going eco-friendly and smart. In 2012 we are minimising our environmental impact by limiting printed materials and creating an optimised mobile app that doesn't require a download and runs on all popular platforms, including the iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Palm, Windows Mobile, Nokia, as well any tablet device such as the iPad and Galaxy. The app will feature an interactive agenda; attendees can create and edit their schedule on the go. Speakers and sessions are easily searchable. Attendees can create detailed profiles and search the entire listing to find exactly the right people they want to meet.