Swindon's Technology & Innovation Forum

We were treated to an informative session this morning at The County Ground, focusing on technology and innovations, hosted by Excalibur and the Thames Valley Chamber.

Speakers included Microsoft, Blackberry, and Vodafone. Here are a few of the highlights to come out of the event: 

Data will grow 4x in the next 4 years. #excaliburtech

— Alex Pollock (@socialPolly) November 7, 2012

Microsoft now no longer an "IT company". More about products and devices. #excaliburtech

— Alex Pollock (@socialPolly) November 7, 2012

82% of worlds online population engages in social networking. #excaliburtech #socialmedia

— Liz Ledger (@LizLedge) November 7, 2012

#ExcaliburTech @office 365 presentation to a packed room twitter.com/ExcaliburCom/s…

— Excalibur Comms (@ExcaliburCom) November 7, 2012

Microsoft will help you "get things done whilst having fun". Office 365 for you there.. #excaliburtech

— Alex Pollock (@socialPolly) November 7, 2012

Microsoft speaking @ #excaliburtech forum motto "getting things done while you're having fun"

— SwindonBusinessNews (@SwindonBiz) November 7, 2012

Touch screen Blackberry to "deliver and surpass" the experience of Apple/Android #excaliburtech

— Alex Pollock (@socialPolly) November 7, 2012

Being shown next year's new Blackberry. Looks pretty mint! Has 2 distinct separate features: business and work. #excaliburtech

— Alex Pollock (@socialPolly) November 7, 2012

'Get rid of desks' is Vodafone's key message #excaliburtech

— Alex Pollock (@socialPolly) November 7, 2012

Vodafone work force have no personal work space #excaliburtech more flexible working

— Hayley Always Wright (@OConnorhayley) November 7, 2012

Now for the expert panel Q&A at #ExcaliburTech - great questions about 'Bring Your Own Device' and #4g so far twitter.com/ExcaliburCom/s…

— Excalibur Comms (@ExcaliburCom) November 7, 2012