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******************* AT THE CENTER *******************
************* The electronic newsletter of the ************
*********** Silicon Valley World Internet Center ***********
**************** Tuesday, October 23, 2001 **************

 

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

EXECUTIVE SPONSORS

* Amdocs, Inchttp://www.amdocs.com
* Cable & Wirelesshttp://www.cw.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 Web site.

ALL PROGRAMS ARE HELD AT THE CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

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***CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT: TUESDAY, 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.

***PUB: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2001
"Uncovering Hidden Treasures: An Interactive Pub"
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m.

***IBM HALF-DAY FREE WEB SERVICES SEMINAR IN SAN FRANCISCO: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2001
"IBM developerWorks Web Services Developer Briefings"
Open to the public. No Fee. 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Register at: http://www6.software.ibm.com/reg/devworks/webservdb01-i
NOTE: Not a Center program or held at the Center.
Check dates below for other locations.

***INVITATION: PARTY WITH IBM DEVELOPERWORKS IN SAN FRANCISCO: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2001
"IBM developerWorks 2nd year Anniversary Celebration and Networking Event"
Open to the Public. No fee. 7:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Gordon Biersch Brewing Co, San Francisco.
Further information below. Register at: http://www6.software.ibm.com/reg/developerworks/events-i?S_PKG=event07
NOTE: Not a Center program or held at the Center.

***PUB: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2001
"Convergence of the European & American Wireless Experience"
By Mr. Tamas Szabo, Chief Executive Officer & President, KFKI Systems, Inc.
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m.

***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.

***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.)


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***CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT: TUESDAY, 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 SiliconValley 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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***PUB: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2001
"Uncovering Hidden Treasures: An Interactive Pub"
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m.

This week's Pub will be an interactive discussion with those in attendance on their thoughts about the various Internet-related topics and companies they would like to see represented at the Center's Thursday Pub. The Center will also introduce its new Tech Demo and Discussion Series for eBusiness. Come enjoy a relaxed conversation with the Center's staff and give your input on future topics and companies for the Pub.


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***IBM HALF-DAY FREE WEB SERVICES SEMINAR IN SAN FRANCISCO: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2001
"IBM developerWorks Web Services Developer Briefings"
Open to the public. No Fee. 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Register at: http://www6.software.ibm.com/reg/devworks/webservdb01-i
NOTE: Not a Center program or held at the Center.
Check dates below for other locations.

IBM, one of the Center's Executive Sponsors, invite those associated with the Center to attend its upcoming half-day seminar on Web service in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 30th. As part of the Center's community, we hope you will be able to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

IBM developerWorks Web Services Developer Briefings

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

* The Web services Framework - Technology standards roadmap for Web services under consideration by W3C and others
* SOAP -- Developing and deploying SOAP-enabled Web services
* UDDI -- Developing and implementing UDDI registries
* UDDI4J -- Extending current applications to support UDDI Registry using the UDDI4J Toolkit
* IBM Web services Workbench -- Extending existing applications as Web services
* Customer Reference Implementation -- How customers are implementing Web services today.

Attend this half-day technical briefing to learn the latest about Web services from IBM. IBM has been playing a leadership role in developing many of the critical Web services standards such as SOAP, UDDI, and WSDL and is among the first to market with tools and products that help developers build Web services solutions. This half-day, intensive seminar will provide developers, product and program managers, and software architects with an opportunity to learn about key Web services technologies, how these technologies are evolving and being implemented by IBM customers today using IBM's Web services offerings, the standards initiatives behind some of these technologies and their future roadmap.

Attendees will learn to develop and post SOAP-based services, implement UDDI registries and post services to them, and use the IBM WebSphere Studio to extend Java components as Web services using WSDL. Attending the seminar is a must for those who are seeking to enhance their skills with the latest industry trends. Additionally, each participant will receive IBM Software products that support Web services, development tools, helpful tutorials, and insightful articles.

Free Developer Toolbox!
The IBM DeveloperToolbox worth thousands of dollars will be raffled off at the end of every session! You must be present to win. The IBM DeveloperToolbox Enterprise Level is a complete set of 228 CDs in a leather binder, which includes technologies like WebSphere, MQSeries, DB2, Lotus Domino, VisualAge for Java and more! It also has more than 1,000 development tools, products and technical info currently available covering 16 platforms. More information on the IBM DeveloperToolbox:

http://www.developer.ibm.com/devcon/titlepg.htm

PREREQUISITES

Attendees are expected to be familiar with HTML, Java, XML basics, and basic networking concepts.

SCHEDULE OF SEMINAR DATES

Chicago, IL, October 22, 2001, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
New York City, October 24, 2001, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Bethesda, MD, October 25, 2001, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Seattle, WA, October 26, 2001, 8:30am - 12:00pm
San Francisco, CA, October 30, 2001, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Raleigh, NC, October 31, 2001, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Orange County, CA, November 2, 2001, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Toronto, Ontario, November 12, 2001, 1:00pm - 4:30pm Austin, TX, November 12, 2001, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Montreal, Quebec, November 13, 2001, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

For more information about the seminars, their locations, schedule as well as to register, please visit:
http://www6.software.ibm.com/reg/devworks/webservdb01-i


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***INVITATION: PARTY WITH IBM DEVELOPERWORKS IN SAN FRANCISCO: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2001
"IBM developerWorks 2nd year Anniversary Celebration and Networking Event"
Open to the Public. No fee. 7:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Gordon Biersch Brewing Co, San Francisco. Further information below.
Register at: http://www6.software.ibm.com/reg/developerworks/events-i?S_PKG=event07
NOTE: Not a Center program or held at the Center.

Join IBM for the developerWorks 2nd year Anniversary Celebration and Networking Event in San Francisco on the evening of October 30th. There is no charge for this informative, fun event.

LOCATION

Gordon Biersch Brewing Co.
2 Harrison Street (at Embarcadero)
San Francisco, California
T: 415.243.8246

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS

Are you developing Web services solutions? Thinking about it? Having played a leadership role in the development of many of the critical emerging Web services standards such as SOAP, UDDI, and WSDL few companies are better qualified to give you the latest insights than IBM.

Mr. ROD SMITH, the Vice President of Emerging Technology for IBM's Software Group, will discuss leading-edge Web services technologies. Topics include: How Web services tools are evolving, the standards initiatives behind these technologies and where they're heading.

Dr. JAWAHAR MALHOTRA, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder of local Web services technology company interKeel, will do a live demo of their Web services brokering and management solution, which is built on the IBM WebSphere 4.0 platform.

Afterwards, help developerWorks celebrate two years of bringing resources and relevant information to the developer community.

REGISTRATION & FURTHER INFORMATION

The event is free of charge. Space is limited. Register at: http://www6.software.ibm.com/reg/developerworks/events-i?S_PKG=event07

The event is brought to you by ibm.com/developerWorks, IBM's resource for developers offering tools, code and education for open standards-based development. developerWorks covers product and technology information related to Java, Linux, XML, Web services and emerging technologies. Connect with your fellow developers for a free night of education, entertainment, food and drink.

As part of the celebration, enter to win a copy of the IBM DeveloperToolbox worth $1,499! This leather bound set of 228 CDs includes technologies like WebSphere, MQSeries, DB2, Lotus Domino, VisualAge for Java and more. It also has over 1,000 development tools, products and technical information that covers 16 platforms. For more information on the IBM DeveloperToolbox, go to:
http://www.developer.ibm.com/devcon/titlepg.htm

You will also have a chance to win a copy of the IBM WebSphere Studio Advanced Edition 4.0, valued at approximately $2,000. Remember: You must be present to win.


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***PUB: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2001
"Convergence of the European & American Wireless Experience"
By Mr. Tamas Szabo, Chief Executive Officer & President, KFKI Systems, Inc.
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m.

At the Pub Talk, Tamas Szabo will focus on the mobile wireless business, which is developing rapidly on a global scale. Coming from Europe with significant experience in mobile telephony as well as working closely with Nokia and Ericsson, Mr. Szabo will present a brief comparison of the wireless systems in Europe and the USA from both technical and business perspectives. Is the European wireless industry really way ahead of the American market? Mr. Szabo will also give a short introduction of KFKI Computer Group, one of Central Europe's largest IT companies which might be your gateway to Europe. He will also speak about the possibilities and benefits of cooperation in the fields of wireless, biotechnology, and offshore software development.

ABOUT TAMAS SZABO

Tamas Szabo is CEO and President of KFKI Systems, Inc. based in Burlingame, California. For the past 10 years, Mr. Szabo has been working for IQSoft (Hungary), a sister company of KFKI Systems. He has been Managing Director of IQSoft for the past four years, responsible for the daily operations of the company. During his time as Managing Director, the company doubled its revenue figures and significantly increased its profitability. Mr. Szabo started his career at IQSoft as an Oracle Sales Manager. He successfully introduced Oracle to the Hungarian software market, therefore, playing a key role in shaping the country's software industry. He then went on and repeated his success, this time spreading the use of Object Oriented technology in the Hungarian market. His leadership abilities coupled together with his accomplishments prompted him becoming Head of Application Development Department and later Managing Director. Early this year, Mr. Szabo initiated the founding of KFKI Systems, the US arm of the KFKI Group. His vision for the company is to become a major player in the software industry while leveraging the outstanding intellectual capacities of the organization's international pool of resources. Mr. Szabo still actively participates on the Board of KFKI Group and is a member of the Board of Directors of IQSoft. The Hungarian eBusiness magazine recently chose him as --Independent Consultant of the Year --.

ABOUT KFKI SYSTEMS, INC.

KFKI Systems, Inc. (http://www.kfkisystems.com) is the US subsidiary of the KFKI Computer Systems Group, a leading European provider of IT solutions and services. With offices in the U.S., U.K,, Germany, and Hungary, KFKI has a broad range of capabilities from consulting and systems integration to outsourcing and software development services. KFKI offers companies highly targeted and customized solutions in response to specific needs and strategic objectives. The company's experts support the pharmaceutical, telecommunication, and financial/insurance vertical markets. KFKI utilizes years of experience, best practices, and proven methodology enjoyed by its partners and recognized by its diverse client base.

Established in 1990, KFKI Computer Systems Group presently deploys a workforce of over 1000 highly qualified consultants with a wealth of expertise in eBusiness, business and technology consulting, systems integration, and application development. Over 80 percent of the programming staff holds either a Masters degree or Ph.D. in computer science or related field. Through the company's understanding of real world problems facing businesses today, its success is attributed to its focus on delivering business results achieved by harnessing the expertise and knowledge of its people, its collaborative approach, and its hardware and software independence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Mr. Tamas Szabo
Chief Executive Officer & President
KFKI Systems, Inc.
E: mailto:tszabo@kfkisystems.com
T: 650.373.2128


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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
T: 650.462.9800


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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).

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