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CAMELBACK — Microsoft and Camelbeach have joined forces to bring the latest Microsoft technology to the Pocono Mountains. Microsoft at Camelbeach, an innovative family event, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camelbeach in the Pocono Mountains, located at Exit 299, I-80, 1 Camelback Road. Microsoft at Camelbeach will showcase the Microsoft Across America Truck featuring its latest and greatest technologies including Xbox 360, SharePoint 2007, Windows Server , Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software. The event will also feature a free seminar series on managing “Business Continuity” by leading professionals in the industry. “Business Continuity” refers to the concept of providing a business with continued operations given some form of catastrophic event, from a hurricane to an employee accidentally losing a laptop in a coffee shop. “The Pocono Mountains is an ideal business meetings location where you can stay connected to technology and nature at the same time,” said Carl Wilgus, President and CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. Camelbeach will extend a preferred rate of $20.95 to guests who register through Microsoft; walk-up / day-of guests will be subject to regularly published rates. The printed Microsoft Registration Form must be presented at the gate to qualify for the discount. Microsoft at Camelbeach is designed for any business owner/ manager/ educator / or stakeholder who values the information they manage. It is recommended for any company that manages critical information. Additionally, high school students or anyone seeking a professional career change in Information Technology (IT) should attend as well. Seminar participants will learn about current trends in the industry and talk to industry leaders, including East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU), about exciting careers in IT and computer science. ESU, a National Security Agency (NSA) accredited Center of Excellence in Information Assurance, features cutting edge academic programs and has proven leadership nationwide in computer security. The seminar series includes: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. SharePoint Managing your Information Workflow, Keep it on the Server, Bryan Harvey, Ethixa Solutions, LLC. 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Lunch and Learn - Questions and Answers, Panel of leading technology experts representing Microsoft, Ethixa Solutions, LLC, The Technology Alliance of the Poconos (TAP), ESU. 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Virtualization with a Data Center, Ted Panebianco, Ethixa Solutions, LLC. 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Business Continuity Education, Training and Awareness Program, Dr. N. Paul Schembari, Professor of Computer Science/Computer Security, ESU 3 to 3:50 p.m. Windows , Steve Deming, Microsoft. The sponsors of the event are Microsoft, Camelbeach, ETHIXA Solutions, LLC, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, Technology Alliance of the Poconos (TAP) and East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Raffles and giveaways will be offered throughout the day! For more information: Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau 570-421-5791 x 3128 (prdept@poconos.org) Ricky Durst at Camelbeach, 570-629-1661 x 1132 (ricky@skicamelback.com) Ethixa Solutions, LLC., 610-871-3734 East Stroudsburg University, 570-422-7920