2009 BDPA Conference: Early Bird Registration Extended to 4/30/2009

Current information on 2009 BDPA Technology Conference

Diversity Intelligence, 4/8/2009 (National BDPA)

Organization Profile of the Week: Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA). BDPA is a global member focused organization of over 55 chapters throughout the United States serving thousands of IT professionals and students. BDPA is committed to excellence and providing a wide spectrum of resources to members, corporate sponsors, businesses, educational institutions and the community.

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Open Web Developer's Journal, 4/3/2009 (Frank Shines)

Google, APEX and Others Discover the Fast-Growing Digital Signage Market - by Frank Shines. Digital Signage is the fastest-growing marketing and communications medium in the world second only to the Internet and branded entertainment. It replaces conventional paper signs and posters with electronic signs using liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and plasma screens. Google has pursued a patent on digital signage and has recently launched a Google TV ads platform, which will likely revolutionize out-of-home and TV advertising in the coming years. APEX Digital Imaging is providing a total suite of digital signage services through a collaboration with the largest companies in the space.

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NOTE: Frank is BDPA Greater Tampa Bay chapter president (2008-2009)