****************** AT THE CENTER ******************
************* The electronic newsletter of the ***********
*********** Silicon Valley World Internet
Center **********
*************** Tuesday, November 6, 2001 ************
The Silicon Valley World Internet Center thanks its Sponsors for
their continuing support:
EXECUTIVE SPONSORS
* Amdocs, Inc http://www.amdocs.com
* Cable & Wireless http://www.cw.com
* Deutsche Telekom http://www.dtag.de/english/index.htm
* Fujitsu http://www.fujitsu.com
* IBM Corporation http://www.ibm.com
* SAP http://www.mysap.com
* Sun Microsystems http://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 Web site.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE HELD AT THE CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
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***CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT: OCTOBER 23, 2001
"Center launches new Tech Demo & Discussion Series: Uncovering Hidden
Treasures for eBusiness"
eBusiness-related software, service, and technology companies
encouraged to apply. Further information
below.
***INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2001
"The Impact of Current and Future Technology Impacts on eBusiness"
By Mr. Dave Allison, Program Director, IBM Global e-business
Software Strategy &
By Mr. Donald O'Toole, Director, eBusiness Marketing Strategy
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Registration and Networking
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Panel
Open to the Public. $10 fee (No fee to Center Sponsors).
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Registration
information below.
NOTE: This panel is in place of the Center's Thursday Pub.
***THINK TANK SESSION: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001
"Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Next Step in eBusiness or Just
Another Hype Wave?"
Invitation-only. 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
See below for possible participation.
***PUB: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2001
"Pattern Recognition in Fundamental Stock Analysis"
By Dr. Robert C. Smithson, President &
Chief Executive Officer, Anava Corporation
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m.
***NO PUB: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2001
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be NO Pub this
week.
***CHALLENGE-THE-EXPERT: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001
"Net Attitude" From IBM's Internet guru -- a revolutionary approach
to instilling a Web-savvy culture throughout your organization
By Mr. John M. Patrick, Vice President, Internet Technology
IBM Corporation
Open to the Public. $20 fee, payable in cash or check day of program.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Registration & networking.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Presentation and Q&A/interactive discussion with
audience participants.
REGISTRATION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED due to limited seating. Registration
information below.
Location: Vintage Room, Stanford Barn, Palo Alto. (Behind
the California Cafe and below the Center at the Stanford Barn.)
***CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT: OCTOBER 23, 2001
"Center launches new Tech Demo & Discussion Series: Uncovering Hidden
Treasures for eBusiness"
Autumn/Winter 2001 & Winter/Spring 2002
eBusiness-related software, service and technology companies encouraged
to apply. Further information below.
The Silicon Valley World Internet Center is providing a neutral
environment for start-up and emerging companies to demonstrate and
market their "out-of-the-box" eBusiness-related software, service,
or technology to selected Center clients. A few companies will be
invited to participate in this program on a quarterly basis. Companies
currently in contact or associated with the Center (non-clients
of the Center) are especially encouraged to submit an application.
For the immediate future, there is no fee to companies selected
to participate.
Companies with an interest are encouraged to contact the Center's
Director of Programs, listed below.
BENEFITS FROM PARTICIPATION
Ability to demonstrate and market your eBusiness-related
software, service, or technology to global technology clients of
the Center;
Feedback on your eBusiness-related software, service, or
technology from the Center's Technology Council and/or Business
Council, made up of Silicon Valley thought leaders and visionaries;
Promotion of your Tech Demo (product, service, or technology)
in the Center's weekly eNewsletter (goes out to 5,000+ local and
global individuals) and Center Web site;
Ability to network in a professional environment with high-level
peers; and
Possible funding (preliminary at this point, but a longer-term
possibility).
APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Those interested in being considered for this opportunity are
asked to submit as much as possible of the following items. **
This information will assist the Center to match your service, product,
or technology as well as your objectives with interests and objectives
of Center clients.
1) Executive summary of the company, including:
a) overview of its service, product, or technology
b) target market
c) business and/or revenue models
d) company history
e) listing of executive-level team (and board members if applicable)
f) current level of funding with list of private or public funding/investment
sources;
2) Current objectives of the company for the next 12-18 month
market (strategic marketing, partnerships, business development,
funding, executive search and other areas);
3) Name, title, and biographical sketch of the potential presenter,
including current role in the company with past experience;
4) If participated in past Center programs, send date of program
and name of company representative; and
5) Additional information considered pivotal for application consideration.
** The information submitted will be kept confidential and will
not be distributed to other parties. Information will be considered
privileged and only shared with those in attendance at the Tech
Demo & Discussion once application has been approved. Proprietary
information should NOT be submitted to the Center.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Companies will be selected on the following criteria:
Uniqueness of the eBusiness-related software, service,
or technology; and
Short- and long-term market potential of the eBusiness-related
software, service, or technology.
FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION & FURTHER INFORMATION
Dr. Venilde Jeronimo
Director of Programs
Silicon Valley World Internet Center mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com
T: 650.462.9800
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***INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2001
"The Impact of Current and Future Technology Impacts on eBusiness"
By Mr. Dave Allison, Program Director, IBM Global e-business
Software Strategy &
By Mr. Donald O'Toole, Director, eBusiness Marketing Strategy
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Registration and Networking
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Panel
Open to the Public. $10 fee (No fee to Center Sponsors).
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Registration
information below.
NOTE: This panel is in place of the Center's Thursday Pub.
PROGRAM
At this Panel, Dave Allison and Don O'Toole will discuss the impact
of current and future technology on eBusiness. From Linux to GRID
computing, Web services to e-sourcing, IBM Research & Development
teams have embraced Internet standards to make a digital, border-free
enterprise possible. IBM calls this future marketplace: "Dynamic
e-business," and it is part of IBM's perpetually unfinished eBusiness
strategy to help customers solve their business problems. In support
of "Dynamic e-business," IBM and its partners are providing flexible,
innovative and proven infrastructures that are focused on the transitions
that organizations face during their eBusiness journey. Research
indicates technology is now ready to help enterprises dynamically
adapt business processes and associated systems to support changing
business strategies and tactics.
Come hear about these developments during the first half of this
two-hour Panel. During the second hour, audience participants will
have the opportunity to engage in a lively, knowledge exchange with
the panelists.
ABOUT THE PANELISTS
Mr. Dave Allison, Program Director, IBM Global e-business Software
Strategy
Dave Allison is responsible for creating the technology market
strategy for IBM's eBusiness infrastructure software portfolio,
which utilizes business innovation and emerging technologies to
provide flexible, innovative and proven infrastructure for enterprises.
He consults worldwide with customers, business partners and IBM
groups on their e-business strategies. Mr. Allison's team consults
with thousands of customers and business partners each year. He
is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars. He has worked
with Interpol and U.S. Congress on Internet Defense policies. He
recently discussed Internet Privacy issues with Ralph Nader on a
Forbes.com Webcast series. He formally held the position of IBM
Framework for e-business Market Manager, VisualAge Market Manager,
Worldwide Manager of Sales Support (AD), Product Development Manager,
and various engineering, programming, sales and managerial positions
during his twenty-seven year career at IBM. Mr. Allison is author
of numerous white papers including IBM's Application Development
Strategy and IBM's Application Framework for e-business.
Mr. Donald O'Toole, Director, e-business Marketing Strategy
Donald O'Toole is Director of Web Services Marketing for International
Business Machines Corporation (IBM). His role includes market segment
analysis, technology and product positioning and assessment of IBM's
Web Services strategy and portfolio. Mr. O'Toole has nearly 20 years
extensive expertise in network computing and e-business. His experience
with the Internet dates back to 1993 when he was a Brand Manager
for IBM's TCP/IP software products. In 1995, Mr. O'Toole led the
business development and market launch of IBM's Internet Connection
software family, which included IBM's first Web browser and server
offerings. Mr. O'Toole joined IBM's Internet Division in 1996 and
was a key member of the team that developed IBM's e-business strategy.
Over the course of his career with IBM, he has held a variety of
positions in IBM's hardware, software and services businesses. Mr.
O'Toole holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill and a BS from Syracuse University.
ABOUT IBM CORPORATION
IBM (http://www.ibm.com) strives
to lead in the creation, development, and manufacture of the industry's
most advanced information technologies, including computer systems,
software, networking systems, storage devices, and microelectronics.
IBM's worldwide network of solutions and service professionals translate
these advanced technologies into business value for its customers.
REGISTRATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Registration is not necessary, but recommended due to limited
seating. To register, please send your name, title, company and
email address to:
Ms. Glenda Garcia
mailto:garcia@worldinternetcenter.com
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***THINK TANK SESSION: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001
"Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Next Step In eBusiness Or Just
Another Hype Wave?"
No fee. At the Center.
Invitation-only. 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
See below for possible participation.
CONTENT
This Think Tank Session focuses on the integration of artificial
intelligence (AI) (and agent technologies as one form of AI) into
enterprise-level software, specifically, in the area of Supply Chain
Management (SCM). Eighteen to twenty invitation-only participants
will have the opportunity to brainstorm with one another as thought
leaders and have the opportunity to:
* Acquire an understanding of the potential of AI to add
unique features to collaborative software in the area of SCM for
the
next 12-18 month market.
* Gather information on future 18-36 month market opportunities
and challenges.
* Become familiar with the current and potential players
in this space.
* Be seen and heard as a thought leader in group discussions and
breakout sessions.
* Network for professional and business development opportunities.
KEY QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED
* How can AI be used to automate or semi-automate SCM processes,
like inter-company collaboration, for instance, to address questions
regarding increasing responsiveness and information sharing?
* Speed may require that decisions be made locally rather
than globally. How can AI help?
* In a cross-company situation, there are security and data
sharing concerns. How can AI address these?
* How can AI be applied to automating the procurement process?
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & POSSIBLE PARTICIPATION
Participation is limited to twenty thought leaders. Those with
an interest in participating need to meet the following requirements:
* A technology background in AI and/or agent technologies.
* Able to contribute to a discussion on how artificial intelligence
(AI) (and agent technologies) can be applied to enterprise-level
software, specifically, in the area of Supply Chain Management (SCM).
Participants are required to be verbal and contribute to knowledge
building during the day in large group discussions as well as in
small breakout groups. Return participants enjoy the interaction
with the other thought leaders and the opportunity to network.
If you meet these qualifications and are interested in *possible*
participation, send your name, title, company, email address and
short bio to:
Ms. Susan Barich
Director of Communications
Silicon Valley World Internet Center
mailto:barich@worldinternetcenter.com
T: 650.462.9800
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***PUB: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2001
"Pattern Recognition in Fundamental Stock Analysis"
By Dr. Robert C. Smithson, President & Chief Executive Officer,
Anava Corporation
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m.
How can an independent-minded value investor with a day job find
good companies in a market like this? We all know that there are
good values out there today and that we should find them before
the rest of the market does. The trouble is that it takes a long
time to do a good job of fundamental analysis. At the Pub this week,
come learn from Dr. Bob Smithson from Anava Corporation about pattern
recognition and how to deal with these questions.
The Internet makes the necessary information available to anyone,
but while it is easy to find out about a particular company, it
is hard to know which companies out of thousands of possibilities
you should be looking at. You cannot type in 8,000 different symbols
on the NASDAQ web page. Pattern recognition technology, working
from examples alone, can allow an investor to find interesting investment
candidates in minutes, using fundamental screening techniques. There
is no need for the investor to specify particular screening criteria.
The methods developed by Anava can provide immediate answers to
questions like, "Can you find me some companies that look now like
what Cisco looked like two years ago, but in biotech?" The speed
of the method allows a fundamental investor to adjust a portfolio
to follow changing market conditions with a minimal investment of
time and effort. It forms the basis for "Investor's Aide," a new
software product from Anava Corporation.
ABOUT ROBERT C. SMITHSON
Robert C. Smithson is the President and Chief Executive Officer
of Anava. Dr. Smithson founded the company with two other members
of the Lockheed Research Labs to commercialize technology licensed
to them by Lockheed. For the first five years, the company was a
custom software and consulting company. In the last year, concentration
has been on products to aid decision-making for fundamental investors.
Prior to Anava, Dr. Smithson worked at Lockeed Martin Missiles &
Space in various positions since 1971. He holds a Ph.D. in physics
from California Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Physics from
the University of Washington.
ABOUT ANAVA CORPORATION
Anava Corporation intends to become the leading supplier of a
new class of tools for investment analysis and risk management.
Avana applies advanced analysis techniques to give its customers
far better performance and ease of use than competing products.
Its targeted customers are financial services companies who can
supply Anava products as value-added services to end-users. From
this market entry niche, Anava will build a line of products for
institutional investors and investment advisors, followed by a line
of products for general financial risk management.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Anava Corporation
2 North First St., 4th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Mr. Robert C. Smithson
President & Chief Executive Officer
Em: mailto:smithson@anava.com
T: 408.918.9331
Ms. Kathryn A. Robbins
Chief Financial Officer
Em: mailto:kathi@anava.com
T: 408.918.9331
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***NO PUB: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2001
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be NO Pub this week.
The Center wishes everyone a happy and safe Holiday Weekend!
The Pub will resume next week, November 29th.
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***CHALLENGE-THE-EXPERT: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001
"Net Attitude" From IBM's Internet guru -- a revolutionary approach
to instilling a Web-savvy culture throughout your organization
By Mr. John M. Patrick, Vice President, Internet Technology
IBM Corporation
Open to the Public. $20 fee, payable in cash or check day of program.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Registration & networking
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Presentation and Q&A/interactive discussion with
audience participants.
REGISTRATION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED due to limited seating. Registration
information below.
Location: Vintage Room, Stanford Barn, Palo Alto. (Behind
the California Cafe and below the Center at the Stanford Barn.)
The technology exists. So why do so many businesses crash and
burn when it comes to launching successful eBusiness strategies?
Why do flashy Web sites send customers to a 1-800 number that can
be accessed only during "normal" business hours? Why do executives
who market toys and games refuse to listen to their own children?
According to IBM's Internet guru, Mr. John R. Patrick, it's all
about attitude!!
Our inability to harness the full power of the Internet has much
less to do with the technology itself than with the cultural and
psychological barriers that straitjacket our thinking about it.
In his book, "Net Attitude," he reveals the strategies and more
important, the mindset, that will allow you and your company to
flourish in the age of connectivity. Drawing from a wide range of
examples from the worlds of business, technology, politics, education,
and popular culture, during the first hour of this program, Mr.
Patrick will explore the profound implications of adopting an Internet
attitude and how it will transform you and your business. Audience
participants will be able to interact with Mr. Patrick during the
second hour in a facilitated, knowledge exchange.
Mr. Patrick's book, "Net Attitude," can be pre-ordered through
Amazon.com.
ABOUT JOHN M. PATRICK
Mr. John M. Patrick is Vice President of Internet technology at
IBM Corporation. As IBM's chief Internet technology officer, he
leads the company's efforts for the next generation of the Internet.
Mr. Patrick is also closely involved in IBM's aggressive backing
of the red-hot Linux movement. However, if you read between the
lines of Patrick's official job description -- or have heard him
deliver cutting-edge remarks at conferences throughout the world
or read one of the many articles he's been featured in -- you'll
see that John's unofficial title is Internet visionary. It is one
of the reasons why Business 2.0 recently named him as one of the
industry's most intriguing minds, and why Network World called him
one of the 25 most powerful people in networking.
Mr. Patrick was a founding member and is now the chairman of the
Global Internet Project, a founding member of the World Wide Web
Consortium at MIT in 1994, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers, and a member of the Internet Society
and the ACM. He is an advisor to several new Internet companies,
including Lou Dobbs' and Sally Ride's Space.com and Mary Furlong's
ThirdAge Media. He is also an advisor to IntraLinks and Neoteny,
a new incubator in Japan.
While at IBM, Mr. Patrick has created a number of innovative programs
including the alphaWorks Web site, which is IBM's on-line research
and development laboratory for advanced Internet technology, and
IBM's successful "Get Connected" program to expand the use of the
Internet both within the company and to serve as a model for other
companies. Mr. Patrick joined IBM in 1967 and spent the first half
of his career in various sales, marketing and management positions.
He was a pioneer and developer of IBM's leasing business at IBM
Credit Corporation, today the largest computer leasing company in
the world. He was subsequently the chief financial officer of various
business units of IBM and was also vice president of operations
for IBM's Computer Integrated Manufacturing Business. In 1992, Mr.
Patrick became vice president of marketing for Personal Systems
and was responsible for creating the successful ThinkPad brand.
He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University
and an M.S. in Management from the University of South Florida.
He also has a law degree (LL.B.) from LaSalle University, which
he earned during his military service. An individual who leads by
example, you can access further information about Mr. Patrick and
his activities through his innovative personal web site: http://www.ibm.com/patrick.
REGISTRATION
Registration is not necessary but highly recommended due to limited
seating. To register, send the following information: name, title,
company, email address, and phone number to:
Ms. Glenda Garcia
Operations Assistant
Em: mailto:garcia@worldinternetcenter.com
ABOUT IBM
IBM (http://www.ibm.com) strives
to lead in the creation, development, and manufacture of the industry's
most advanced information technologies, including computer systems,
software, networking systems, storage devices, and microelectronics.
IBM's worldwide network of solutions and service professionals translate
these advanced technologies into business value for its customers.
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***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 80-100 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's 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 about upcoming Center programs, send an email to
mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com
To unsubscribe from this eNewsletter, contact Ms. Glenda Garcia
at mailto:garcia@worldinternetcenter.com
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