IEEE Conference on Open Systems 2011

CALL FOR PAPERS (CFP): IEEE CONFERENCE ON OPEN SYSTEMS 2011 (ICOS 2011)

Dear Friends and Colleagues;

INVITATION

CALL FOR PAPERS (CFP): IEEE CONFERENCE ON OPEN SYSTEMS 2011 (ICOS 2011)

25 – 28 September 2011, Langkawi Island, MALAYSIA

Website: http://cs.ieeemalaysia.org/ICOS2011/

Submission dateline: 15 March 2011

Sponsors: IEEE Malaysia Computer Chapter and IEEE Malaysia PELS/IE/IA Chapter

The Proceedings of ICOS 2011 will be included in the IEEE Xplore database and will be indexed in SCOPUS

ICOS 2011 TOPICS

Papers on original works are solicited from prospective authors. Topics include; but not limited to the following tracks:

A. OPEN SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES
· Smart, Adaptive & Intelligent Systems
· Automation & Robotics
· Information Retrieval & Knowledge Management
· Embedded & Real-Time Systems
· Processor Architectures
· Parallel & Distributed Systems
· Grid and Cloud Computing
· Communication and Networks

B. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND TOOLS
· Programming Languages
· Operating Systems
· Software Requirements Engineering
· Systems Integration
· Critical Systems Specification
· Software Testing and Analysis
· Models of Reuse
· Agile Development
· User Interface Design & Human Factors
· Usability, Scalability, Maintainability & Quality Issues

C. OPEN SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
· Engineering & Industrial Applications
· Bio-Tech & Medical Applications
· Web & Content Management Applications
· Educational, e-Learning Games Applications
· AI & Neural Networks Applications
· Virtual Environments & Games Applications
· Wireless & Mobile Applications
· Remote Sensing & GIS Applications
· E-Commerce Applications
· Social Networks

D. SECURITY
· Security in Mobile Applications
· Cyber Security and Strategies
· Secure Communications
· Encryption and Cryptography
· Security and Privacy Standards
· Tools in managing security and privacy

E. OPEN SYSTEMS IN PUBLIC SECTOR
· Health Service Management & E-Health
· E-Government & e-Governance
· E-Services

F. STANDARDS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
· Open Infrastructure
· Software Standards
· Communication Standards

G. BUSINESS, LICENSING AND LEGAL ISSUES
· IPR and Legal Implications in Open Systems
· Business Models & Strategies in Open Systems
· Innovation in Open Systems
· Case studies of Open Systems deployment and migration models

IMPORTANT DATES

Paper Submission Dateline : 15 March 2011

Notification of Acceptance : 15 June 2011

Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15 July 2011

Final registration & payment Deadline : 15 Aug 2011

Final Camera Ready Paper Submission : 01 Sept. 2011

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY/LIASON
Tony Wasserman (IEEE Fellow; Carnegie Mellon University, USA)
Arif Ghafoor (Purdue University, USA)
Sajal K. Das (University of Texas, Arlington, USA)
Rajkumar Buyya (University of Melbourne, Australia)
David Zhang ( Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)
Zaiki Awang, (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)
Chua Tat Seng (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Thanos Demiris (Intracom, S.A. Telecom Sys., Greece)
Mukesh Mohania (IBM, India)

Regards,

Mohamed Rawidean Mohd Kassim
General Chair
ICOS 2011

General Information

The IEEE Conference on Open Systems 2011 will be held in Langkawi, Malaysia from 25 until 28 September 2011. The conference will be organized to invite international delegates to Langkawi; the islands of legends and folklore, renowned internationally as the archipelago of 99 tropical islands, the ultimate holiday paradise to share their latest research findings in Open Systems besides getting to know Malaysia.

ICOS 2011 will be sponsored by the IEEE Malaysia Computer Chapter and IEEE Malaysia PEL/IE/IA Chapter

For more information, kindly visit the conference website at http://cs.ieeemalaysia.org/ICOS2011/

Important Dates:

Paper Submission Dateline : 15 March 2011

Notification of Acceptance : 15 June 2011

Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15 July 2011

Final registration & payment Deadline : 15 Aug 2011

Final Camera Ready Paper Submission : 01 Sept. 2011

Date and Time: 25 – 28 September 2011

OSCON 2010

At OSCON, you’ll participate in hundreds of sessions covering open source languages and platforms, practical tutorials that go deep into technical skill and best practices, inspirational keynote presentations, an Expo Hall featuring dozens of the latest projects and products, fun networking events and activities, and the best “hallway track” around.  In Oregon, USA.

See http://www.oscon.com/oscon2010

Date and Time: July 19 – 23, 2010

Open source and free software: in business, in government

Guest of Honour: Karsten Gerloff, President, Free Software Foundation Europe

This seminar will look at the use and deployment of free and open source software (FOSS) for business and the public sector. The event will look at the positive and negative aspects of adopting FOSS, the challenges it may pose for training and how UK usage compares internationally.

Other confirmed speakers include: Juan Crosby, Senior Associate, CMS Cameron McKenna; Dr Chris Francis, Government Programmes, IBM; Mark Taylor, Chief Executive, SiriusIT and a senior representative, Canonical. Further senior speakers are being approached.

http://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/forums/event.php?eid=131

Date and Time: 23rd September 2010, 8.45 – 2.00pm

FrOSCamp 2010 Zurich

FrOSCamp is a multilingual two-day event taking place on the premises of the ETH Zurich in Switzerland in September. It is completely free of charge and no preregistration for visitors is required. The event consists of an exhibition, talks, workshops and hackfests featuring free and open source software, free content, open standards, open systems and digital sustainability. People and projects are invited to demonstrate their work and to explain visitors said topics. The event is free of any commercial offerings (save swag, snacks and beverages) and is open to any visitor.

http://froscamp.org/

Date and Time: 2010-09-17/18 09:00-18:00 CEST

Kieler Linux und Open Source Tage

Es ist in diesem Jahr zehn Jahre her, daß im KITZ zum ersten Mal ein “Linuxtag” stattfand, auf dem die Vorzüge freier Software präsentiert wurden. Zum damaligen Zeitpunkt wurde nicht an eine Wiederholung gedacht, aber 2002 gab es dann doch eine Fortsetzung – und seit 2005 finden die Linuxtage jährlich statt. Waren die Linuxtage zunächst die Veranstaltung eines engagierten Unternehmens im KITZ, wurde mit steigendem Zuspruch eine neue Organisationsform notwendig, die Kieler Linuxinitiative entstand. In ihr arbeitet das KITZ mit einer kleinen Gruppe engagierter Personen zusammen. Gemeinsam wird das Programm der verschiedenen Veranstaltungen erstellt, die über das Jahr verteilt im KITZ stattfinden. Denn inzwischen beschränkt sich unser Angebot nicht auf die Kieler Linux und Open Source Tage, sondern seit 2007 gibt es zusätzlich Abendveranstaltungen rund um Themen der freien Software. Alle Veranstaltungen können kostenfrei besucht werden, dies wäre ohne die Hilfe von Sponsoren nicht möglich.

Freuen Sie sich schon jetzt auf spannende, unterhaltsame und informative Abende im KITZ – und natürlich auf die 8. Kieler Linux und Open Source Tage am 01. und 02. Oktober 2010!

Date and Time: 01. and 02. October 2010