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The Silicon Valley World Internet Center thanks its Sponsors for their continuing support: EXECUTIVE SPONSORS * Amdocs, Inc http://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 Web site. ALL PROGRAMS ARE HELD AT THE CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. *************************************** ***INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: THURSDAY, ***THINK TANK SESSION: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001 ***PUB: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2001 ***NO PUB: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2001 ***CHALLENGE-THE-EXPERT: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001
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; 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: 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 FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION & FURTHER INFORMATION Dr. Venilde Jeronimo
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
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 * Be seen and heard as a thought leader in group discussions and
breakout sessions. 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? 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. 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
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 Mr. Robert C. Smithson Ms. Kathryn A. Robbins
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 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 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. 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...
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 For inquiries about upcoming Center programs, send an email to mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com To unsubscribe from this eNewsletter, contact Ms. Glenda Garcia
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