What is a BOF and why should I attend one?

A Lotusphere BOF – is a Birds of a Feather Session “Ok” I hear you say “What is all that about” Well, a birds of a feather session or BOF as they are most commonly referred to – are sessions that have no presentations, slides or hand outs. These sessions are informal, interactive discussion groups […]

Pre LS12 fun

No ICS / Lotus Community members were harmed during the production of this video 🙂   Although – Cole was reduced to tears   Thanks to all involved for being good sports .. enjoy 🙂  

Well it is official … I am off to LS12

It’s official now – I am possibly to be the sole representative of Applicable at Lotusphere 2012 (watch this space for more news on that)  – so no pressure on gathering information then !!! Hotel and Flight are all booked, just waiting for the session announcements coming  early December to see if I will be […]

I made the Lotusphere podcast

Today I was asked by Mr Stuart McIntyre to record an episode of the Lotusphere Podcast, which I was more than happy to do. In episode 27, Stuart McIntyre speaks with Sharon Bellamy of Applicable Limited(a British IBM partner), about her experiences of Lotusphere 2011, her tips for newcomers, hopes for this year and more… […]

lotusphere tips site

All the talk of Lotusphere got me thinking (dangerous I know) Last year I was a Lotusphere virgin – 2011 was my very first Lotusphere and I had no idea what to expect – other than what my good friend Mr Stuart McIntyre had told me and some of the lovely people I follow on […]

well the lotusphere abstracts are open then

Later than we were expecting the call for the Lotusphere 2012 abstracts are now open : Lotusphere 2012 – Call for Abstracts You only have until the application deadline: Sunday, November 6th 2011 so not long at all .. This years tracks  : Jump Starts & Master Class Sessions: Audience: Developers, system administrators and technologists, […]

What ever happens – Lotusphere is still the best name for the conference

I’ve been thinking …. …… dangerous I know  – but with all the talk of the brands going away and the software group becoming a big happy mish-mash of products and solutions and the much chat around “if there is no Lotus what is Lotusphere going to be called” chat – to be it still […]

Wow – Lotusphere really is as cool as they say

Well I am into my 3rd day of being in Orlando and Lotusphere has really kicked off. I arrived late Friday night – pulled a 25 hours day – so just ate then slept Saturday was a great day .. after breakfast my friend (who isn’t a geek and has come for *the ride*) hit […]