The Uptime Institute’s Fall 2012 Uptime Network conference opened on a somber note as Martin McCarthy, CEO of Uptime Institute and The 451 Group, explained that Institute founder Ken Brill could not attend the event because of a serious health concern. Brill, he explained, had played a central role in the development of the Uptime Network, which he had envisioned and brought into existence almost 20 years ago.
McCarthy noted the many changes that 451 Research had brought to the Uptime Network since purchasing the Uptime Institute in 2009 while playing tribute to Brill during an hour-long address. Later in the day, Mission Criticalobtained this more detailed statement from McCarthy, “Ken Brill has had surgery for the removal of a Glioblastoma brain tumor. Although a terminal diagnosis, he remains optimistic and views this as a new chapter in his life with unlimited possibilities. He is pursuing an aggressive treatment plan over the next few months and is looking forward to engaging with friends and colleagues while continuing to make a meaningful contribution. “