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The Silicon Valley World Internet Center thanks its Sponsors for their continuing support: EXECUTIVE SPONSORS * Amdocs, Inchttp://www.Amdocs.com KNOWLEDGE NETWORK PARTNERS * Inclusion, Inc.http://www.inclusion.net 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. *************************************** ***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2001 ***THINK TANK SESSION: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2001 ***PUB: THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2001. ***INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2001 ***NO PUB: THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2001. *************************************** IBM and SAP, two of the Center's Executive Sponsors, are expanding their existing eBusiness alliance. This development was announced at the SAP sponsored trade show, Sapphire, in Orlando last week. On behalf of the Center, we want to acknowledge this development and reinforce the concept of 'coopetition,' which the economy continues to espouse. For the full story: *************************************** 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 * Ravi Kalakota, June 21 REGISTRATION Mention course code: WNAEBF 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 * Ravi Kalakota, July 19 REGISTRATION Mention course code: WNAES ************************************** The Silicon Valley World Internet Center is very pleased to announce Cable & Wireless (http://www.cw.com), the worldwide telecommunications group, as the Center's newest Executive Sponsor, joining a prestigious group of global technology companies, including Amdocs, Deutsche Telekom, Fujitsu, IBM, SAP, and Sun Microsystems as existing Center Sponsors. As part of Cable & Wireless' strategy to increase visibility in key markets around the world and strategic communications with existing and new partners, the company has chosen to take advantage of the networking, branding and partnership opportunities, as well as the knowledge exchange and innovation available through the Center, its Sponsors, and services. As a leading global provider of data and Internet Protocol (IP) solutions to businesses and a major carrier of the world's Internet traffic, Cable & Wireless participation in the Center is a natural extension of the company's commitment to delivering the Internet promise. Cable & Wireless, which operates twenty-three data centers around the world including a state-of-the-art data center in Santa Clara, is firmly committed to being an active participant in Silicon Valley, a leading center of Internet innovation. As an Executive Sponsor, Cable & Wireless will also showcase its IP services and solutions as well as perspective on market trends to Center participants, hold panel discussions with Sponsors and other Internet thought leaders, and participate in customer showcases and special events. Cable & Wireless will also be a regular participant at the Center's weekly Pub gatherings. ABOUT CABLE & WIRELESS Cable & Wireless is a major worldwide telecommunications business with revenue of over £8 billion (US$11 billion) in the year to March 31, 2001, and customers in 70 countries. Cable & Wireless' focus for future growth is on IP data services and solutions for business customers. It is developing advanced IP networks and value-added services in the US, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region in support of this strategy. With the capability of its global IP infrastructure and its strength in key markets, Cable & Wireless holds a unique position in terms of global coverage and services to business customers. *************************************** What will it take to shape the future of eBusiness in the next 12 to 19 months? This question was put to Center Pub goers on Thursday, June 21. Answers were clustered into economic factors, business factors, technology, and other. Here are the results: TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS OTHER *************************************** 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 *************************************** MODERATOR Dr. Susan J. Duggan, Chief Executive Officer, Silicon Valley World Internet Center PANEL Mr. E. Russell Braziel, President & Chief Executive Officer, Netrana Dr. Li Gong, Distinguished Engineer & Director of Engineering, Mr. Mark Resch, Chief Executive Officer, CommerceNet Dr. Peter Schaefer, Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Christopher S. Thomas, Chief e-Strategist, Solutions Channels Group, Strategic eMarketing, This distinguished list 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? REGISTRATION Web registration is available until June 27 at the following: Registration will also be accepted at the door by cash or check, day of program. FURTHER INFORMATION For further information, please contact: Mr. Ash Vasudevan ABOUT COMMERCENET AND THE SILICON VALLEY WORLD INTERNET CENTER The following Web sites provide further information on both organizations: http://www.commerce.net *************************************** On behalf of the Center, we wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday! The weekly Pub will resume the following week. ***JOIN US FOR OUR WEEKLY PUB 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 |