Social information (our preferences, shares, tags, comments, collections, etc.) is the fastest growing and most valuable type of information on the web.  We have given the responsibility of stewarding that data to just a couple companies.  This is a problem. We need to rethink social.  Does it need to be an end-to-end service where the price of participation is the forfeiture of our data?  Does it need to have just a single interface, designed and served by the company that sells our data? Or ca …

… The OWA Mobile-Cloud OS core is basically converging the wireless OS optimizing multiple air-interfaces and services OS optimizing mobile social networking, mobile security and mobile applications, which is truly user-centric rather than carrier-centric. This group is hosted by Prof. Willie W. Lu, former Stanford Professor and chief architect of Open Wireless and Mobile Cloud architecture for about 20 years with over 20 patents in this field. 

This is the meetup headquarters for the Bay Area chapter of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). This group is dedicated to bringing together the massive amount of Bay Area web application security talent and interest in the form of presentations, talks, conferences, and any other kind of get-together we want to come up with. We're looking to facilitate all types of meetings between members, from formal conferences to little meetups at a Bay Area coffee shop. The key advantage of m …

… Our Vision: Build a vision for women in technology, and spotlighting thought leaders within the industry Provide problem solving for issues and challenges in Highly Scalable Environments Create a platform that would allow women to be recognized and promoted as role models Enable Women in the industry to succeed Join our meet-up to meet with women in technology in the following fields: Web Technology Open Source Cloud Computing High Scalability Security Systems Administration As a mem …

Interested in learning how you can can integrate the best CMS on the planet into your website projects? Come join us at our Bay Area Joomla Users Group meetings. Whether you are a newbie just trying Joomla out for the first time or an advanced user interested in creating your own custom extensions, this is the right place to expand your skills and knowledge. The Bay Area Joomla Users Group is a public group. To engage, join the group by clicking "Join Us" at the top right hand side of the page. …

… Topics to address include: * Design * Documentation * Managing multiple APIs * Working with cloud APIs * Supporting developer communities * API standards and interoperability * Security/managing access and permissions with APIs * What makes a good API (or a bad one) * Enterprise adoption * Tools, PaaS and vendors in the API economy * Other ideas welcome!! Since it has become such a hot topic, this first meetup will focus around cloud APIs, how cloud computing impacts the way we use A …

"Ahead of the Fashion" (AF) is an accelerator program for technology start-ups in the consumer, fashion, and retail industries. For more information, please visit www.afaccelerator.com. Each month, AF gathers entrepreneurs, investors, excutives, and professionals who share the same passion and interest for technology, consumer goods, fashion, and retail. Its primary goal is to secure business and technology partnerships, launch customers who can help companies gain initial market traction, and e …

… This is accomplished by listing the stock in the "ALERT" group on our designated stock tracking web site, and sending an email through our group communication channel to all active members, listing the industry group, the stock/equity symbol and its pivot point. You have the option to pick your industry group from the unpicked list of industry groups, and notify me by email of your selection. To help you get started, you will be assigned an industry group if you don't make your own selection i …

… We're all trying to figure how to run a fast, efficient application/website delivery system, so this is a great place to share what works and what doesn't. 

Apache Shiro is a powerful and easy-to-use Java security framework that performs authentication, authorization, cryptography, and session management. With Shiro’s easy-to-understand API, you can quickly and easily secure any application – from the smallest mobile applications to the largest web and enterprise applications. We recommend you start with the 10 Minute Tutorial which gives you a feel for Shiro and its API. Then feel free to get started using Shiro in your own applications. If you hav …

Cloud Computing and Virtualization are transforming the technology industry. The SVForum Cloud Computing and Virtualization SIG meets monthly to discuss the impact these new technology platforms is having on infrastructure, operations, and applications from a user and vendor perspective. For more information visit: http://www.svforum.org/cloudservicessig. The cost to attend is $20.00 (note if you are an SVForum member with proof of membership - it is free to attend).

We are Tech in Motion: Silicon Valley. This group is designed for anyone and everyone interested in technology. If you are a tech lover, an expert in the field or simply want to know more about the industry this is the place for you. Tech in Motion is designed for you, so let’s make this group amazing and help bring the sprawling Silicon Valley Tech community closer and do something great! Have something cool you want to hear discussed? Tell us about it!   We already have 2 staffing firms dedica …

… BACE Timebank Mission •Build a more resilient, sustainable, fair and decentralized local economy based on relationships, trust and the sharing of resources and skills •Building and maintaining an accessible, sustainable Timebank - an online directory, reputation and hour-based accounting system - that facilitates better communication of needs and resources and a more abundant means of exchange •Strengthen community bonds to improve emotional and economic security by creating an interconnected we …