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GT Alliance and Macromedia presents:
"Experience Matters: The business Impact of Rich Internet Applications"

Description: This presentation we will demonstrate how Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) improve business results, deliver a better customer experience, and how they fit in to your existing technology strategy. Learn how leading companies like IBM, Nike, E*TRADE and BMW are using RIAs to achieve strong ROI via increased revenues and lowered operational costs. RIAs combine the power of desktop software applications with the broad reach and low-cost deployment of web applications-resulting in significantly more intuitive, responsive, and effective user experiences for your customers, employees and partners. RIA technology is cross-platform and can be used with .NET, Java, ColdFusion, XML and industry-standard web services.
Speaker Bio: Peter Goldie is Vice-President of Corporate Marketing at Macromedia and is currently focused on digital experiences and Rich Internet Applications. Since joining Macromedia he has served as a general manager of the Rich Media business unit, and led product management and marketing for a variety of products including Macromedia Flash, FreeHand and Director. Prior to joining Macromedia, he was general manager of the entertainment business unit of Alias/Wavefront, responsible for the Oscar-Winning Maya software product, and prior to that was a brand manager at Procter & Gamble.
Date & Time: May 6th, Rooms C101-C107, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Presenting Company: Accounting Systems, Inc. - ASI
Topic: "CRM and Accounting Solutions Integration"
Presenter: Bredt Eggleston
Time: May 6, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. and May 7, 8:30 a.m. in Technology Theater #4
Description: Business workflow with front to back office integration.

Presenting Company: AccuCode
Topic: : "Mobile Computing for Industry"
Presenter: Darren Shaffer
Time: May 6, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. in Technology Theater #3
Description: Increasingly, the impetus for many mobile/wireless solutions includes the improved accuracy, efficency, and mobility of automatic data capture. Frequently, these solutions are targeted for rugged and harsh environments, making devices and connectivity selections more critical than ever to project success. In this presentation, we will explore the decisions you are likely to face in architecting your mobile solutions, why this industry is at an exciting inflection point, and some "from the trenches" advice on what works and what doesn't in common situations.

Presenting Company: American Barcode
Topic: "Barcoding: Enabling the Mobile Workforce"
Presenter: Gary Randall and Dan Trainor
Time: May 6, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. in Technology Theater #1
Description: American Barcode will show how using the latest data collection technology will make your mobile workforce more efficient and error free.

Presenting Company: American Power Conversion
Topic: "APC's InfraStruXure"
Presenter: Dan Driban
Time: May 6, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #4
Description: APC's InfraStruX closes the gap between advancements in IT technology and supporting power and cooling requirements. Paralleling the streamlining of IT systems, InfraStruXure is power and cooling architecture made up of modular, highly manageable, pre-engineered components, providing a seamless, secure foundation upon which to build your entire IT environment.

Presenting Company: Apropos Consulting
Topic: "HEAT Service & Support and Goldmine Sales & Marketing"
Presenter: Kimberlee Quello and Mark Cutts
Time: May 7, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. in Technology Theater #1
Description: Introducing award-winning Goldmine and HEAT, which offer the highest value, industry-specific, integrated solutions to rapidly optimize all your customer relationship/management needs. Goldmine offers full-featured, yet affordable solutions to manage every facet of prospect and customer relationships. The Heat family of software products delivers rapid results to your service and support organizations.

Presenting Company: Boulder Corporation
Topic: "Managing Disparate Enterprise Storage Solutions"
Presenter: Lori DeBane
Time: May 6 & 7, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. in Technology Theater #4
Description: BrightStore CA-Vantage Storage Resource Manage: BrightStore CA-Vantage Storage Resource Manager manges, monitors and automates enterprise storage systems including the z/OS Enterprise Server. It automatically manages by exception, maintains desired states, provides consistent policies across platforms and storage technologies and enables organizations to track, forecast and trend enterprise storage information. The ability to dynamically adapt to changing business models, platforms and procedures make this solution an SRM market leader.

BrightStor Enterprise Backup: Discover the unlimited scalability and unparalleled performance in BrightStor Enterprise Backup, the uncompromising solution for data protection of enterprise Windows NT/2000 and UNIX environments. This powerful solution can provide capabilities that significantly reduce backup windows and an easy-to-use GUI to centrally monitor and administer consistent backup policies throughout the enterprise. BrightStor Enterprise Backup also has unmatched implementation flexibility, extensive platform support, extensive application and new technologies support, and more.

Presenting Company: Business Vision, Inc.
Topic: "Growing Your Business With Business Vision"
Presenter: Michael DeBarros
Time: May 7, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. in Technology Theater # 3
Description: A live product demonstration of the Business Vision 32, a real-time accounting software solution designed primarily for entrepreneurial and mid-sized companies. Since 1987, Business Vision has offered these companies features once only available to larger corporations. Now available with 18 fully integrated modules, Business Vision 32 is the high-performance business management system you will never outgrow!

Presenting Company: CheckPoint
Topic: "TBD"
Presenter: TBD
Time: May 7, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #4
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Presenting Company: Colorado Technical University
Topic: "The Essentials of IT Project Management"
Presenter: Dr. Debra Telfer
Time: May 7, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #1
Description: Projects: They're a fact of life and so are the priorities, limited resources and deadlines that go with them. In today's fast-paced environment, corporate leaders look to project management as an essential skill set for organizational success. This presentation will address hi-tech organizations' use of this prefer management technique.

Presenting Company: Creo, Inc.
Topic: "Finding Information in the Digital Sea"
Presenter: Mark Lemmons
Time: May 6, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #1
Description: Because Computers have more memory than before, individual users now find it easy to save email from three years ago, and to store hundreds of images, documents and their various revisions. But if saving data is no longer a problem, finding data is. Attend this session and discover how you can find islands of relevant information awash in the digital sea.

Presenting Company: CTI Communications, LLC
Topic: "Voice Over IP - Is It Right For Your Company?"
Presenter: Braun Mincher
Time: May 6, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in Technology Theater #3
Description: If you are considering VoIP or want to learn more about how it actually works, or if you have multiple locations and/or remote employees that you want connected together, this seminar is for you!We will explain VoIP from a practical application standpoint and also outline the necessary components to create a business case for implementation.

Presenting Company: Digitalmedix
Topic: "Computer Forensics in Corporate America"
Presenter: Jeremiah "Bray" Weaver
Time: May 7, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #3
Description: Exploring the scope and impact of computer crime on corporate America, including topics on post 9/11 issues and cyber terrorism. Additionally we will briefly touch on computer forensics investigative services for litigation, electronic evidence gathering, data recovery, and post hack analysis.

Presenting Company: Engineering Computer Consultants and Secure Computing
Topic: "Eliminate Password Risk: Build Manage & Enforce Authentication Policy Across VPN, Web, Wireless & Network Applications"
Presenter: William Leichter
Time: May 6 & 7, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. in Security Theater #2
Description: Authentication systems vary widely from tokens and smart cards to biometrics. Organizations need practical ways to manage graded authentication - creating access policies that control the strength of authentication required for each type of users and application.

Presenting Company: General Networks
Topic: "Johnny Q. Hacker"
Presenter: Gene McGowan
Time: May 7, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #1
Description: Get a hacker's view of network security, and a guide to products and services that are designed to protect your business.

Presenting Company: Hewlett Packard / Attain Technologies
Topic: "How Vulnerable Is Your Network?"
Presenter: Scott Navratil
Time: May 6, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #1
Description: From hackers to internet risks to international threats, computer networks face an increasing number of threats. This seminar will discuss those threats and the steps that you can take to reduce those threats.

Presenting Company: Hutton Communications, Inc.
Topic: "Practical Applications With Wireless Data Levies"
Presenter: Brian Capone
Time: May 6, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #1
Description: Use of wireless applications in everyday business. Will offer case studies and examples.

Presenting Company: ICG
Topic: "When Voice And Data Converge: What Business Have to Gain"
Presenter: TBD
Time: May 7, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #4
Description:

Learn how your business can take advantage of convergence
When to Implement
Benefits of out-sourcing

Presenting Company: Internet Security Solutions
Topic: "Intrusion Detection/Protection"
Presenter: TBD
Time: May 7, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #3
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Presenting Company: Iron Mountain
Topic: "Managing the Data Protection Challenge"
Presenter: Craig Wacaser
Time: May 6, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in Security Theater #2
Description: With data growth rates over 50% annually, the storage management challenge is becoming increasingly difficult. I will discuss technology solutions that address elements of disaster recovery and fast restoration. Some of the drivers include mirroring solutions, disk to disk backup, electronic vaulting, and off-site data protection with traditional tape rotation. New solutions are available because of innovative compression techniques, inexpensive disk and lower bandwidth costs. Remember, without your data, there is no recovery!

Presenting Company: ManagedStorage International
Topic: "Hassle Free Data Protection Services"
Presenter: Roman Alexander
Time: May 6, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in Technology Theater #1 and May 7, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in Technology Theater #3
Description: Learn how to affordably protect your company's valuable data from Roman Alexander, SVP of Marketing for the Broomfield-based ManagedStorage. The company delivers guaranteed data protection services to customers in the US, UK, and Japan. Their industry leading outsourced solution allows customers to properly protect their data in secure, off-site locations. With ManagedStorage your data protection is guaranteed.

Presenting Company: Metrocall Wireless
Topic: "Wirelessly Devoted To You"
Presenter: Gabriell Sharkey and Mark Baker
Time: May 7, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in Technology Theater #1
Description: You won't believe your eyes. Everything you've ever wanted is here - wirelessly! We invite you to sit a spell and experience the powerful and innovative communications solutions brought to you by Metrocall Wireless, Eizel Technologies, Nextel Communications, AT&T and of course, Blackberry.

Presenting Company: Micro Center
Topic: "Micro Center and Verge 1 Bring You Networked Telephony Solutions And Carrier Facilities"
Presenter: Larry Illian and Linda Cole
Time: May 6, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #3
Description: 3Com Networked Telephony NBX solutions using VolP; T2 Technologies providing IP carrier facilities, locally and regionally.

Presenting Company: Micro Center
Topic: "Micro Center and Verge 1 Bring You Networked Telephony Solutions And Call Center Solutions"
Presenter: Larry Illian and Rick O'Connell
Time: May 7, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #3
Description: 3Com Networked Telephony NBX solutions using VoIP, Call center and contact center applications running on the NBX.

Presenting Company: NeoCertified
Topic: "Messaging In An Insecure World"
Presenter: Peter Schaub and Matt Sully
Time: May 7, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. in Security Theater #2
Description: Presenting on how individuals and enterprises, large and small, can take meaningful steps to protect their privacy and security.

Presenting Company: NetIQ
Topic: "How To Manage Security And Security Policies"
Presenter: Scott Scharf
Time: May 6, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in Security Theater #2
Description: NetIQ's VigilEnt Security and Policy Management solutions provide the only cost effective way to secure your business by helping to enforce security policies, administer users/systems, and minimize vulnerabilities. We'll be discussing security best practices and the use of VigilEnt solutions to optimize administration and protect your information assets.

Presenting Company: Nokia
Topic: "IP Security Platform"
Presenter: TBD
Time: May 6, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #3
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Presenting Company: Ocx Network Consultants, LLC & Peak Communications Systems
Topic: "Managed Services"
Presenter: Steve Rubin
Time: May 6, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in Technology Theater #4
Description: Managed ServicesPresenting on Managed Communication Services & How to reduce communication costs including PBX equipment, IP, Local, Long Distance, Audio Conferencing & Security.

Presenting Company: Peak Technologies
Topic: "Wireless LAN Security"
Presenter: Bob Russell
Time: May 7, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in Security Theater #2
Description: A review of security considerations in Wireless LAN's (WLAN). Topics covered include; common threats, how to combat the threats, how to secure your WLAN, who should be concerned, 8011a, b, g, and future considerations.

Presenting Company: Progressive Technology Group
Topic: "Layered Security: A Best Practices Approach "
Presenter: Progressive Technology Gropu & Lanis Networks
Time: May 6, 2003 at 12:30 pm in Security Theater #2
Description: Network security is now a mission-critical concern for enterprises, government agencies, and organizations of all sizes. This paper introduces you to a layered approach for securing your network. The layered approach is both a technical strategy, espousing adequate measures be put in place at different levels within your network infrastructure, as well as an organizational strategy. The layered-security approach centers on maintaining appropriate security measures and procedures at five different levels within your IT environment.

Perimeter / Network / Host / Application / Data

In this presentation, we�ll define each of these levels and provide an overview of the various security measures that operate on each.

Presenting Company: Sapéreon
Topic: "Forensic Analysis and Security Incident Recovery"
Presenter: TBD
Time: May 7, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in Security Theater #2
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Presenting Company: SmartPower Systems, Inc.
Topic: "Another Level of Reliability"
Presenter: Vincent DeMaio
Time: May 7, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #1
Description: We will look at ways in which performance and reliability is (or is not) addressed in the market today. Designers will follow and ideal standard based on past practices. Today's designs of increased production open the need for a new standard in power protection filtration. SmartPower Systems Transformer Based Filter (TBF) can deliver that standard and performance.

Presenting Company: Symantec
Topic: "Protecting Your Organization In A Networked World"
Presenter: Neils Johnson
Time: May 6 & 7, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in Security Theater #2
Description: As businesses open up their networks to provide more access to employees, customers and partners, the need for an integrated security approach becomes ever more critical. The Web, e-mail, instant messaging, peer-to-peer technologies, and online collaboration tools can boost productivity - or wreak havoc if not properly managed. Learn how to keep business networks secure from intrusion, viruses, and worms while providing secure, access for clients, prospects, partners and employees.

Presenting Company: Trend Micro
Topic: "Malicious Code & Spam: Best Practics To Counter The Threat"
Presenter: Jon Clay
Time: May 7, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #4
Description:

Presenting Company: Vericept Corporation
Topic: "Information Protection Understanding Exposure of Confidential Information And What You Can Do To Address It."
Presenter: Michael Reagan, VP of World Wide Indirect Sales
Time: May 6, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #3
Description: Corporate assets - whether its a patients' medical information, a client's financial record or general company confidential Information - are at the core of un organization's success and reputation. Little attention has been giving to the actual flow of this information into, out of and around on organization. Yet one leak can destroy a company. Gain a better understanding of your points of exposure to loss of confidential information and steps you can take to mitigate information leaks.

Presenting Company: XO Communications
Topic: "Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity"
Presenter: Brad Eisenstein
Time: May 6, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. in Technology Theater #4
Description: Business disruptions take many forms and are costly to organizations of all sizes. XO Communications will discuss the present state of business continuity planning, how many companies are protecting themselves today, industry best practices, and cost effective solutions that can build upon existing infrastructures to maximize overall uptime.