Top-level business executives, educators, and community leaders from throughout Kentucky were at The Center for Rural Development last week to learn how they can move their organizations to higher levels of efficiency and productivity at a one-day technology event, “Executive Outlook — Information Technology Trends of 2014.”

Representatives from 28 businesses and organizations received the latest information on technology trends, managed technology services, and updates on the state of broadband access and adoption in Kentucky.

The program included presentations by Keith Schraffenberger, data trends and utilization expert, Hewlett-Packard (HP); Bryan Jackson, chief technology evangelist and trends expert, NetGain Technologies; featured speaker Josh Anderson, former Atlanta Braves Outfielder; Robin Proctor, Commonwealth Office of Broadband Outreach & Development; and Elizabeth Burton, director of business development and public relations, The Center for Rural Development.

The event, held Oct. 30, was sponsored by The Center’s Your Center of Learning training program, NetGain Technologies, and HP.

Click here to view a complete gallery of photos taken at the technology event.

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