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****************** AT THE CENTER ******************
************* The electronic newsletter of the ***********
*********** Silicon Valley World Internet Center **********
*************** Tuesday, June 12, 2001 ***************

 

The Silicon Valley World Internet Center thanks its Sponsors for their continuing support:

EXECUTIVE SPONSORS

* Amdocs, Inchttp://www.Amdocs.com
* Deutsche Telekomhttp://www.dtag.de/english/index.htm
* Fujitsuhttp://www.Fujitsu.com
* IBM Corporationhttp://www.ibm.com
* SAPhttp://www.mysap.com
* Sun Microsystemshttp://www.sun.com

KNOWLEDGE NETWORK PARTNERS

* Inclusion, Inc.http://www.inclusion.net
* Internet Wire.http://www.internetwire.com
* High Performance Resources.http://www.hpresources.com

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:http://www.worldinternetcenter.com

Past copies of our newsletters and directions to the Center are available on the website.

ALL PROGRAMS ARE HELD AT THE CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

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***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2001

"HOT DRIVERS FOR eBUSINESS FOR NEXT 6 MONTHS: FEEDBACK FROM MAY 11 PUB ATTENDEES"

****PUB TALK: THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2001
"DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT USING FUZZY TECHNOLOGY"

By Mr. Vijay Rangarajan, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer, Rebus Technology, Inc.
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: JUNE 20-21, 2001 & JULY 18-19, 2001
"SAP INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION TWO-DAY eBUSINESS SEMINARS"

Further information below.
LOCATION: Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Not a Center program and not held at the Center.

***WEB DEVELOPMENT BREAKFAST SEMINAR: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001
"NEW ZEALAND: THE CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL EDGE"
Co-sponsored by the New Zealand Group & the Silicon Valley branch of the Center for International Trade Development
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Open to the public. No fee. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Palo Alto.
NOTE: Not a Center program. Not held at the Center. Registration information below.

****SPECIAL PUB: SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION!! THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2001
"NETWORKING AT ITS FINEST"

Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Meet Center Sponsors, Knowledge Network Partners, Fellows, Council and Advisory Board Members.

***THINK TANK SESSION: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2001
"mCOMMERCE: FORGET THE HYPE -- LET'S GET DOWN TO "REAL" MARKET OPPORTUNITIES!"

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. By Invitation-only. Information below for possible participation.

***INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2001
"CATCHING THE P2P WAVE: ADOPTION AND DIFFUSION OF PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKS FOR BUSINESS USE"

A Program presented by the Silicon Valley World Internet Center & CommerceNet.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Registration & Networking.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Panel.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Networking.
LOCATION: Vintage Room, Stanford Barn (Behind the California Cafe)
Open to the Public. $20 with pre-registration and $25 at the door.
Further information below.
REGISTRATION: http://www.commerce.net/events/meetings/p2p/reg.html

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***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2001

"HOT DRIVERS FOR eBUSINESS FOR NEXT 6 MONTHS: FEEDBACK FROM MAY 11 PUB ATTENDEES"

Pub attendees at the May 11th Pub shared their insight on the hot drivers for the eBusiness market for the next 6 months. Below are the results. From the postings and the dialogue during the evening, many of the Pub attendees agreed that realistic business models are key to drive forward this market.

Thanks to all who contributed to this knowledge exchange!

HOT DRIVERS FOR eBUSINESS

* Money/profits (8 postings)
* Rational, venue-focused business models (5 postings)
* Confidence (with customers and partners; in core values) (5 postings)
* Internet security and privacy issues (3 postings)
* An easy payment system/mciropayments/online orders & transactions (3 postings)
* Supply chain monitoring/ online enterprise integration (2 postings)
* Staying Power (2 postings)
* Embedded pervasive intelligence
* An improved economy
* Another Gold Rush
* Wireless
* Databases and Database Tools
* Increased bandwidth access
* Outsourcing
* Improved response time and user interfaces
* An immersive experience
* Corporate eCommerce
* Streaming Media
* A re-invigorated investment community
* Web self service
* Electricity and Fuels
* Number of people going online
* Global localization
* Information about the integration and marriage of the old and new economies
* Why we are in a growth economy!!
* Telemedicine in many of numerous forms
* Patience
* Right now the economy is NOT driving it
* Persistence
* Execution of Vision
* World Wide Economy
* Real value for real customers (home, SoHo, kids)
* Issues of knowledge management and information resourcing
* Technology software infrastructure
* Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
* Power management
* A boom in the economy

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**** PUB TALK: THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2001

"DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT USING FUZZY TECHNOLOGY"
By Mr. Vijay Rangarajan, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer, Rebus Technology, Inc.
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Businesses today have made substantial investment in information technologies enabling efficient communication between their partners, employees and customers. But 80 percent of business documents are created and stored in unstructured formats like paper, fax, processing documents, PDF, HTML, email, etc. that are not easily accessible.

At this Pub Talk, Vijay Rangarajan will discuss how Rebus Technology offers a unique way of searching and retrieving any type of documents by using its patented full-text Fuzzy search technology. Fuzzy search technology is especially useful when searching paper and fax-based documents that may contain misspelled or run-together words resulting from the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) process. With the proliferation of digital copiers in business environments, which can be used as document filing and distribution systems, it becomes all the more important for applications to have Fuzzy search capabilities.

ABOUT VIJAY RANGARAJAN

Vijay Rangarajan is the chief architect of Rebus technology and has been involved in image processing and pattern recognition technologies since 1983. He has designed and managed the development of several successful products in the areas of scanning, OCR, and document management technologies since 1984. As a project manager at Caere Corporation, he helped design and manage the industry's most successful OCR product, OmniPage from conceptualization through three releases for both PC and Macintosh platforms. As a software design engineer at DEST Corporation, Mr. Rangarajan helped design the software for the first successful desktop scanner in 1985. He is a recipient of PC Magazine's Technical Excellence award for his contribution in the development of OmniPage product. He also holds two patents in the areas of Fuzzy search and Automatic Page registration which have been incorporated in the Recollect product line.

ABOUT REBUS TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Founded in 1990, Rebus Technology Inc. develops and licenses document imaging and knowledge management products that enable individuals and organizations to easily search and retrieve information stored in paper-based and electronic documents. Rebus is in the process of establishing strategic alliances with digital copier manufacturers and offering a solution to make digital copiers a centralized document filing and distribution system.

Rebus provides a complete range of powerful digital document and knowledge management solutions that provide all the capabilities required for capturing, storing, managing, retrieving and distributing documents. It also provides solutions in converting unstructured data into structured data using XML technology. Rebus' products are specifically designed for organizations that desire faster access to paper based information, typically the legal, human resources, finance/accounting departments of corporations and government offices. Rebus' products are interoperable and sharable over networks including Internet and corporate Intranets.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Mr. Vijay Rangarajan
Rebus Technology Inc.,
6489 Camden Ave., Suite 202
San Jose, CA 95120
408.835.8637
mailto:vijayr@netgate.net

or

Ms. Leslie Barrett
Morrs & Cabot
415.288.2206

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***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: JUNE 20-21, 2001 & JULY 18-19, 2001

"SAP INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION TWO-DAY eBUSINESS SEMINARS"
Further information below.
LOCATION: Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Not a Center program and not held at the Center.

SAP, one of the Center's Executive Sponsors, is inviting those associated with the Center to attend two of their upcoming two-day Seminars. The first is on "eBusiness Futures," scheduled for June 20 & 21 while the second is on "eBusiness Strategy," scheduled for July 18 & 19.

We hope you will be able to take advantage of these programs being held at SAP's corporate headquarters in Pennslyvania.

ABOUT THE JUNE 20-21 eBUSINESS FUTURES SEMINAR

The SAP Institute for Innovation announces eBusiness Futures, a two-day interactive seminar for e-business executives on June 20 and 21. The series is facilitated by thought leaders from the business and academic worlds.

Session leaders for the eBusiness Futures seminar include:

* Thomas H. Davenport, June 20
Tom Davenport is author of the recent book "Mission Critical: Realizing the Promise of Enterprise Systems: and co-author of the just-released "The Attention Economy: Understanding the New Currency of Business.

* Ravi Kalakota, June 21
Ravi Kalakota co-author of the recent "E-Business 2.0: Roadmap for Success" and the forthcoming "M-Business: The Race to Mobility."

REGISTRATION

To register for this focused and informative seminar, contact SAP Education:

Mention course code: WNAEBF
Tel: 888.777.1727

ABOUT THE JULY 18-19 eBUSINESS STRATEGY SEMINAR

The SAP Institute for Innovation also announces eBusiness Strategy, a two-day seminar for eBusiness executives. Join us Wednesday July 18 and Thursday, July 19 for this dynamic, interactive event. The series is facilitated by thought leaders from the business and academic worlds.

Session leaders for the eBusiness Strategy seminar include:

* Dr. Louis A. Lefebvre, July 18
Louis Lefebvre is Director of the Center of Expertise in Electronic Commerce and past President of the International Association for the Management of Technology.

* Ravi Kalakota, July 19
Ravi Kalakota is co-author of the recent "E-Business 2.0: Roadmap for Success" and the forthcoming "M-Business: The Race to Mobility."

REGISTRATION

To register for this focused and informative seminar, contact SAP Education:

Mention course code: WNAES
Tel: 888.777.1727

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****SPECIAL PUB: SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION!! THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2001

"NETWORKING AT ITS FINEST"
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m

Meet Center Sponsors, Knowledge Network Partners, Fellows, Council and Advisory Board Members.

This is the Center's second annual Summer Solstice Celebration! Come join the Center Sponsors, Knowledge Network Partners, Fellows, Council, and Advisory Board Members for a rousing celebration of the height of the summer and the achievements at the Center.

The Knowledge Network Partners: Inclusion, Internet Wire, I.C. Growth and High Performance Resources will share their new applications and service. This is a great time to meet the members of our Advisory Board as well as members of the Technology Council and International Council. Dr. Susan Duggan, the Center's CEO, will share the vision for the Center and current work with its Sponsors for the remainder of 2001. At this Pub, you will also hear about new opportunities to access the services and benefits of the Center.

Join us in your best-of-summer casual garbs. Bring your ideas and inspirations for the Internet Economy to share with this savvy group. We look forward to seeing you!

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***WEB DEVELOPMENT BREAKFAST SEMINAR: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001

"NEW ZEALAND: THE CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL EDGE"
Co-sponsored by the New Zealand Group & the Silicon Valley branch of the Center for International Trade Development
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Palo Alto. Open to the Public.
NOTE: Not a Center program. Not held at the Center. No fee.
Registration information below.

On behalf of the Center, we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about Web development from New Zealand companies at this breakfast seminar.

ABOUT THE BREAKFAST SEMINAR

Situated on the edge of the Pacific is New Zealand. New Zealanders are not just geographically on the edge, but also on the creative and technical edge. It is this edge that could be your company's greatest advantage! We want your company to share in the wealth of New Zealanders smart high-tech solutions, and the creative power of this young Pacific nation.

Four New Zealand companies, each delivering quality high end Web solutions, are in Silicon Valley this June at the Breakfast Seminar. At the Seminar, the companies will share how their creativity and ingenuity can add value to your business and client base as well as ensure your company always delivers on time, every time!

VENUE

Crowne Plaza Cabana
4290 El Camino Real
Palo Alto

REGISTRATION & FURTHER INFORMATION

By Tuesday, June 12 to:
mailto:LAX.guest@tradenz.govt.nz to reserve your reservation

For inquiries, contact:
Mr. Jim Cooper, Trade New Zealand
T: 310.207.2685
http://www.tradenz.govt.nz/kiwi-ingenuity

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***THINK TANK SESSION: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2001

"mCOMMERCE: FORGET THE HYPE - LET'S GET DOWN TO "REAL" MARKET OPPORTUNITIES!"
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. By Invitation-only. Information below for possible participation.

The development of the mobile commerce (mCommerce) space will yield some significant investment opportunities over the next five years. At this Think Tank Session, twenty participants will come together as thought leaders to identify short-term, medium-term, and long-term opportunities.

POSSIBLE PARTICIPATION

For possible participation, please send your name, title, company name, email address, and telephone number along with a bio to:

Dr. Venilde Jeronimo
Director of Programs
mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com
T: 650.462.9800

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***INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2001

"CATCHING THE P2P WAVE: ADOPTION AND DIFFUSION OF PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKS FOR BUSINESS USE"
A Program presented by the Silicon Valley World Internet Center & CommerceNet.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Registration & Networking.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Panel.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Networking.
LOCATION: Vintage Room, Stanford Barn (Behind the California Cafe).
Open to the Public. $20 with pre-registration and $25 at the door.
Further information below.
Registration: Registration: http://www.commerce.net/events/meetings/p2p/reg.html

PANEL

Dr. Susan J. Duggan, Chief Executive Officer, Silicon Valley World Internet Center (Moderator) http://worldinternetcenter.com

Mr. Mark Resch, Chief Executive Officer, CommerceNet
http://www.commerce.net

Dr. Christopher S. Thomas, Chief e-Strategist, Solutions Channels Group, Strategic eMarketing, Intel Corporation
http://www.intel.com

Dr. Li Gong, Distinguished Engineer & Director of Engineering, Peer-to-Peer Networking, Sun Microsystems
http://www.sun.com

...And others

A distinguished lists of panelists will discuss the transactional infrastructure necessary to complement the communications infrastructure that will accelerate the adoption and diffusion of P2P technology for enterprise use. During the second half of the evening, a facilitated, interactive discussion will take place with audience participants engaged in a knowledge exchange with the panelists.

Those in attendance will have the opportunity to network prior to and after the Panel Discussion in a business-casual environment.

CONTENT & ISSUES

The discussion today on P2P is mostly centered on understanding the technology underpinning of the network, specifically, the communicability and connectivity of P2P networks. This is obviously an important endeavor. However, an equally important and critical endeavor is to understand the business use of P2P technology.

Recently Oculus CO, a P2P start-up in Boston, announced that Ford Motor Company decided to use Oculus' technology to design and produce more fuel-efficient automobiles. The Oculus solution allows Ford design teams to evaluate quickly and change design options to find the best fuel economy solution. Groove Networks announced its first deal with the sale of 10,000 licenses to drug giant GlaxoSmithKline Plc to facilitate dynamic collaboration between geographically dispersed workgroups scientists and others. Examples such as these-where P2P solved a critical business need-are the focus of this Interactive Panel Discussion.

Transactional infrastructure issues to be discussed:

* What are the key intra-enterprise and inter-enterprise applications that can be developed to enable a more widespread business use of the technology?
* Are there boundary conditions (processes, functionalities, security) that limit the scale and scope of its adoption and use by enterprises?
* What kinds of business models are necessary for P2P to enter into mainstream intra-enterprise and inter-enterprise transactions?
* Will there be an emergence of middleware applications that can integrate proprietary P2P networks, P2P and enterprise applications, as well as P2P and front-end commerce applications?
* Are P2P marketplaces going to replace their brethren Web-based marketplaces? If so, what will motivate price makers and price takers to participate in P2P marketplaces to create sustainable pools of liquidity?
* What role will transparency play in the business use of technology? Are there different types and appropriate levels of transparency that will manifest and perhaps be necessary in a P2P context to drive the business use of the technology?
* Are there any innovations - specifically financial derivatives--that can be introduced in a P2P setting?
* What are the business risks and opportunities that are likely to unfold as the use of this technology becomes more pervasive?
* Will there be a need for decision support and optimization engines as transactions migrate to P2P networks?
* Where is the impact of P2P (industry, functions, etc.) most likely to be recognized in the near future?

REGISTRATION

Web registration is available until June 27 at the following:
http://www.commerce.net/events/meetings/p2p/reg.html

Registration will also be accepted at the door by cash or check, day of program.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Venilde Jeronimo
Director of Programs
Silicon Valley World Internet Center
mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com
Tel: 650.462.9800
http://www.worldinternetcenter.com

Mr. Ash Vasudevan
Director, CommerceNet Investments Initiatives
CommerceNet Consortium
mailto:ash@commerce.net
Tel: 408.446.1260
http://www.commerce.net

ABOUT COMMERCENET AND THE SILICON VALLEY WORLD INTERNET CENTER

The following Web sites provide further information on both organizations:

http://www.commerce.net
http://www.worldinternetcenter.com

***JOIN US FOR OUR WEEKLY PUB
Come join us for our weekly pub, every Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The Pub Talk begins at 6 p.m. The Pub gathers 100-120 mid- to high-level executives every week and, as always, is a great place to come and meet people from the Silicon Valley and all over the world. Representatives from small start-ups and major companies to venture capital and academic join in the exchange at the Center Pub. It's...

--- The best reason to take off work early on Thursdays ---

For directions, please visit http://www.worldinternetcenter.com and click on directions. The dress is casual and there is no fee to attend. Just bring your good ideas!

Companies with an interest in giving a Pub Talk should contact Venilde Jeronimo, the Center's Director of Programs (mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com).

For inquiries, send an email to mailto:info@worldinternetcenter.com