The Pridelands

Lotusphere 2012: Say Hello to me and OpenNTF at booth 516

raybilyk — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:44:57 +0000

OpenNTF will be participating in the Lotusphere 2012 Product Showcase at pedestal number 516 and look forward to having you stop by! Members of the OpenNTF community will be hand to discuss all things OpenNTF. We have some really great OpenNTF stickers to give out as well.

Please also ““Follow Us” on Twitter.

If you are looking for me (and who isn’t), you can find me there on Monday from 10AM-12:30PM and 6PM-8PM, on Tuesday from 9:30AM-12:30PM, and on Wednesday from 12:30PM-3:30PM. Here’s a picture of the layout with the OpenNTF booth highlighted:

Lotusphere 2012 – I’m here!

raybilyk — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:29:35 +0000

From the moment I got off the plane, I’ve had one thing on my mind… Sorry, can’t tell you what it is, but if you care, feel free to ping me @raybilyk on Twitter or just stop by the OpenNTF booth this week and ask.

What I didn’t expect, is all the love I’ve received from everyone… These people are like a second family to me, and I have some really strong friendships from attending this event. It feels like home…

What I know I will get out of this event is more outstanding knowledge, and even stronger friendships… I hope to get something else, but I can’t what it is in this forum… (See paragraph 1).

I will try to update this blog with whatever I can. Please be patient if I’m ‘a bit late’…

Time to go see more of ‘my second family’!

Lotusphere 2012 – It’s True! It’s Damn True!

raybilyk — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:38 +0000

As some of you figured out by now thru Twitter and Facebook, I’m heading down to Orlando to visit my ‘Lotus’ family and catch up. I will be working a pedestal for OpenNTF, so make sure you stop by and see me… I want to see EVERYONE this week.
I have other reasons for coming to #LS12, but this is not the best venue to explain… see me for details. Let’s just say that I’m testing the power of “Social Business” and “Community” to help me. It’s never failed me so far…
Ping me when you get down there, or ping me if you want updates on something specific…

Lotusphere 2012: Weather update in Orlando as of 2012-01-12

raybilyk — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:24:02 +0000

Things are looking good for #LS12 (Lotusphere 2012)… From orlando.justweather.com -

I wonder why I care so much… Hmmmm….

Lotusphere 2012: What a difference a day makes in weather

raybilyk — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:58:32 +0000

This is from orlando.justweather.com:

Weather for Orlando as of 2012-01-10

A little cooler than I hoped for #LS12

Lotusphere 2012: It’s looking good…

raybilyk — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:56:11 +0000

According to Weather.com, it’s looking good down there for #LS12:

Lotusphere 2012: Something I don’t get about Lotusphere Online… er, I mean, Social Business Online

raybilyk — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:11:43 +0000

OK, if anyone reads this, it will upset a few people… It’s just something I don’t get….

It seems that Lotusphere ‘attendees’ can now access what used to be called “Lotusphere Online” at http://www.socialbizonline.com/

Here’s my issue… Some #LS12 attendees aren’t ‘attendees’, but attend Lotusphere. They are the ones that are registered as EXHIBITORS. They don’t get to attend any sessions, but get to participate in some of the Lotusphere fun.

I guess that’s okay, but they are not even given access to Lotusphere Online (now known as “Social Business Online 2012″) so they can keep up with everything.

If Lotusphere is about “Business. Made Social.”, then why can’t the EXHIBITORS be given access to these SOCIAL BUSINESS elements?

I guess it’s a bit disappointing, but it will make sense some day… Can anyone help me with this?

Lotusphere 2012 – It’s not too late to submit a BOF (Birds of a Feather) Session!

raybilyk — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:47:06 +0000

They opened a community for Lotusphere on Lotus Greenhouse. (Go HERE to access it! MUST REGISTER FOR LOTUS GREENHOUSE FIRST) In this community, there is an Ideation Blog where you can vote on what BOF’s you are interested in attending. What they also have is a link where you can submit new BOF ideas. (Some people have already submitted new good ideas.)

Deadline is in the next 2 days, so get your ideas in now!!!

Help my friend Tim help someone in need

raybilyk — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:27:01 +0000

Tim is a cool guy, and he’s not the type to ask for help unless he really needs it. Take a look at his site, and try to give whatever you can:

http://xmage.gbs.com/blog.nsf/d6plinks/TTRY-8PY95D

I know that I’m late to the game on this, but every little bit counts… and at any time possible!

Thanks for helping!!!

It’s here! The Turtle Partnership mobilizes the Lotusphere 2012 Sessions app

raybilyk — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:53:33 +0000

I mentioned in my last post that it was only a matter of time before The Turtle Partnership will do something for mobile devices with the AWESOME Lotusphere 2012 Sessions application. Now it’s here (well, not here… you get the idea…)

Go check out the details here!

Once again, WE ALL THANK YOU!