Graybeards Internet Technical Service

Tel:  +1.408.246.8253 Fax:  +1.408.273.6464 675 Spruce Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA www.graybeards.net

Mission Statement	Ensure consistent, inexpensive, convenient, reliable Internet access for participants in major, public, Internet technical events
The Need	Internet access is essential for participants at technical events Event hosts often lack specialized operations or facilities Access is too important to leave to chance Consistent configuration parameters and available services will enhance participant benefit
Host Assistance Activities	Standardization of services and equipment among events Acquisition of shared components Pre-event planning Event team organizing Site analysis Equipment staging Event Set-up Volunteer team for set-up & tear-down
The Approach	Non-profit assistance group Standardized facilities Experienced volunteers
Finances	Donations Equipment Expenses Volunteers
Services Provided	Internet gateway Intranet routers Servers Storage Mail Web Printers Laptop drops