Plano Centre
2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, Texas 75074
972-422-0296 (Phone)
972-424-0003 (Fax)

"Create an opportunity that facilitates
profit and growth for vendors and a content rich environment
for attendees, in our I.T. events nationwide."

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The Dallas Computer & Technology Showcase (CTS) has been designed to be THE premier regional B2B forum for IT managers and business executives to evaluate the latest advancements in IT Security, Storage, Mobility, as well as other solutions for every part of your business. Learn about today's Hot Buttons in Technology! Find Products and Services designed for your company to succeed while maximizing your company's bottom line.

The difference between CTS and other events is our ability to meet the needs of the IT professional based upon their region. We utilize an Advisory Council of esteemed local IT professionals. Having the pulse on the local community sets CTS apart from other technology events. This Advisory Council's main focus are the areas of SMB, commercial, education, as well as government. At CTS we always welcome insight from Advisors, Exhibitors and attendees alike.

The Dallas CTS will feature 100+ IT manufacturers and value-added resellers exhibiting hundreds of products and services. This event will attract more than 2,000 attendees over the two-day event.

Continue to check this site for event updates and exciting new developments, and don't forget to register to attend...it's FREE!

National Partners Title Sponsor Bronze Sponsors Featured Partners Plus 2 Featured Partners Special Presentation by NTLUG Official Endorsements Special Event Promotion Health Center Driven to Succeed Partnered Associations, User Groups, Councils and Chambers A/V Sponsor	Print Media Sponsor Display Sponsor Lounge Sponsor Pubilication Sponsor Print Imaging Sponsor Radio Sponsor Staffing Sponsor Host Hotel Exhibiting Information Attending Information Register for a Complimentary Event Pass

! ! ! RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY ! ! ! You are invited to the Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the 1st Annual Dallas Computer & Technology Showcase at the Plano Centre The Honorable Mayor Evans and Carolyn Purcell, Chief Information Officer, State of Texas will preside over the launch of The Technology Event of The Year! Tuesday, June 24, 2003 9:45 a.m. At the Entrance of the Exhibit Doors

Greetings! I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the City of Plano as you kick off your 1st Annual Computer & Technology Showcase. We are very excited to be able to offer our hospitality to you while you are here. I'm sure that you will be highly satisfied with the accommodations at Plano Centre. It is an excellent location for your event. While you're here, please take some time to visit our wonderful restaurants and discover our many unique retail shops and malls. We have a common goal in wanting to restore and strengthen our ailing economy. The greatest challenge we all face is to find new and innovative ways to "turn the tide" affecting our entire nation. The importance of technology in today's business world is indisputable and remaining on the cutting edge is critical to any successful venture. We hope you enjoy your visit to Plano. I wish you the very best of success with your event. Please let us know if we can assist in any way. Sincerely, Pat Evans MAYOR

" The 1st Annual Dallas Computer and Technology Showcase promises to be a very exciting event for one of the most exciting industries in Texas! The Showcase at the Plano Centre will be a chance for CIO's and other computer enthusiasts to meet, compare notes and find solutions and shortcusts to the furture. I am certainly looking forward to a visit to the showroom floor to see the latest in technology innovation and application." Carolyn Purcell Chief Information Officer State of Texas

Hear Presentations On Topics such as: Seamless Integration Between Windows and Linux Network Troubleshooting Using Linux and more!

Breakfast Presentation

The MTBC Information Technology Executive Breakfast (ITEB) presents a special breakfast program in cooperation with Computer Technology Showcase (CTS) on Tuesday, June 24th Located in the WINDHAVEN Conference Room 8:00 a.m. - Networking & Registration 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast & Program 9:30 a.m. - Program Concludes 9:45 a.m. - Opening CTS Ceremony 10:00 a.m. - CTS Exhibits Open Cost: $15 per MTBC Members & CTS Exhibitors $20 per Non-Members RSVP: Deadline for RSVP is noon, Friday, June 20th Click here for a reservation form. Featured Program “What Identity Management can do for security and your bottom line” Bruce Amendt, MBA, CISSP, PMP Sr. Manager, Security Services Deloitte & Touche       Bruce Amendt is a Senior Manager for Deloitte & Touche Security Services in Dallas. Bruce leads the Identity Management consulting practice in the Mid-America Region. He has 30 years professional experience with an emphasis in e-business, information security, and information technology. He joined Deloitte & Touche after 29 years at Texas Instruments. As the Internet Manager for the TI Semiconductor Group, Bruce created the TI&ME portal in 1995, the first business web site to utilize personalization, database marketing and customer relationship management, which generated millions of dollars in cost savings and new revenue. Bruce built extranets using public key infrastructure (PKI) and developed processes for managing user identities. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Bruce has MBA and BSEE degrees. Presentation Identity Management implementations can be time-consuming and expensive or they can be efficient with a quick ROI. The key differences are typically not technology, they are often people, processes and organizational alignment. This presentation will outline the recommended Identity Management architecture and a practical roadmap to achieving business value.

Special Panel Discussion

11am - 12:30pm June 24, Located on the Show Floor Cyber Crime and Enforcing the Law: As business owners, what do you need to do to defend yourself and re-coop damages under the law. Presented by three top leading defenders and prosecutors in Texas.

Technology Seminars

CLICK HERE to see the full seminar schedule for all additional technology seminars taking place over the two days of the event, totaling over 40 hours of presentations on Hot Topics including: Disaster Recover * Backup * High Availability * Security * Storage * Networking * VoIP * AV * Linux * Applications * Training * Wireless Security * Demand Creation * ..... and many more *

Click here to instantly book your hotel reservation on-line and you will then receive an automatic confirmation of the group rate and reservation.
The group rate of $79 per night is available for dates of June 23, June 24, June 25 and/or June 26 only.
Group rate is only available upon room availability.
If you wish to extend your stay outside of these dates,
you will need to book a separate reservation on the web or contact us
directly at 1-972-881-1881 please mention CTS to get these special rates.

For Exhibit, Sponsorship, Presentation and Space Availability, contact by phone at 800-422-0251 or by email at info@techshows.com

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