Whether we knew it or not wireless communications has been a part of our lives since the 60s.  However the next few years we will see changes like never before.  Advancements in wireless have taken strong hold, but it won't just be a spate of new technologies or products that impact the airwaves. Sure, technology will still be a major part of wireless building steam again next year as it continues to snowball to ubiquity, but other considerations like sociology and legislation are certain to impact various spectrums and how they are used.  Come learn as we discuss the impacts of Net-neutrality, 802.11n, Bluetooth, WiMAX, SMS, Dual Mode and Millimeter Wave will have on our lives and businesses.

 

Biography

Mike Ballard, CEO, 1Velocity

Mike brings more than 20 years of experience in information technology and communications industries to 1Velocity. 

Mike's focus on assembling a world-class team, delivering customer-driven technology solutions and ensuring operational excellence has proven to be instrumental in 1Velocity achieving market leadership.  The company was named one of the Top 50 Emerging Companies in the U.S. and was Start Up Company of the Year for Nevada in late 2009. 

Prior to joining 1Velocity, Mike was CFO and a board member of Switch Communications Group, a leading colocation company.   He helped Switch and three related companies grow from five to more than 30 employees and revenues grow seven-fold in less than three years.  Mike led the recapitalization of the company and managed the development of the first S+S, Tier 4 Data Center in Nevada.

Prior to Switch, Mike was chief operating officer of Systems Research & Development.  In his three years involved with the company, first as a consultant and eventually as COO, he helped grow revenues six-fold and the staff by 300 percent.  The company was initially funded by the CIA's venture capital firm, In-Q-Tel, as well as SAIC Venture Capital Corporation and Reed Elseveir Investments.  The company sold to IBM in January of 2005.

In 1992, he founded Ballard Communications, one of the most successful and award-winning Public Relations firms in Nevada and the West.  For the better part of a decade, it was the largest independent PR firm in Nevada.

Mike is a past chairman of the Vegas Valley Angels and a past president of the Technology Business Alliance of Nevada.   Mike also sits on the board of the local chapter of Communities in Schools.  He is also an active member of the Las Vegas Rotary.

Meeting Agenda:
5:30pm   - Registration and Networking
6:00pm   - Dinner   
6:30pm   - The Future of Wireless Telecommunications: – Mike Ballard, CEO, 1Velocity

Meeting Location:

Cili Resturant at Bali Hai Golf & Country Club
5160 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89119-3232

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