Re: [86attendees] Snack BoF: Data Center Issues: Location

[Nalini Elkins <[e-mail]>]

Eric,

Sorry you couldn't  make it to the BoF.

As far as your comment:

"Good luck selling your consulting services, though!"

I hope I am not misunderstanding but you seem to be implying that I am doing this as a marketing activity for my company.   To be blunt, we don't need to.   We make plenty of money and have almost more business than we can handle.

So, we are in a position to try to do something for the common good.  I think it is in the long term best interests of both data center operators and the IETF to have more engagement.   I have also found that conversations in an informal setting often lead to more productive outcomes.  People are more relaxed and open to exchanging ideas.  That is one of the advantages of face to face conferences. That was the reason for the Snack BoF.

I am actually getting behind on my paid work while being here at IETF.  (As I am sure are many others.)  But, I will say that the idea of working for the common good, and trying to do it over and above your "day" job,  resonates with many people at IETF that I have talked to.  Because many IETFers have been doing just this for many years.  For this, I commend them and I thank them.  

Thanks,

Nalini Elkins
Inside Products, Inc.
[phone]
www.insidethestack.com



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From: Eric Burger <[e-mail]>
To: "[e-mail]" <[e-mail]> 
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: [86attendees] Snack BoF: Data Center Issues: Location


8.5 hours is a bit short notice. Regrets.

Good luck selling your consulting services, though!


On Mar 13, 2013, at 8:39 AM, Nalini Elkins <[e-mail]> wrote:

IETFers,
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>The Snack BoF to discuss issues of large, medium, and small data center operators will be at 17:10 today (Wed.)  in the Caribbean Foyer.  The table will be set up in front of where the lunch service is.    It will be in between the Caribbean rooms and the IETF lounge.  (To provide adequate routing information!)
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>This is an informal session & we look forward to a lively discussion!
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>Thanks,
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>Nalini Elkins
>Inside Products, Inc.
>[phone]
>www.insidethestack.com
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