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Show Hours:
10 am - 4 pm each day |
Broward
County Convention Center
1950
Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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NOTE:
No students, student groups, no one under 18 years
of age admitted. Business cards are required with
your attendance. No resumes/job seekers.
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The
information on the following pages
are reflective of the 2003 event!
"Creating
relationships that facilitate new business for the IT community.
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The Ft. Lauderdale
Computer & Technology Showcase (CTS) will be the premier
regional B2B forum for South Florida area IT managers and
business executives to evaluate the latest advancements
in Security, Data Storage, Mobile Communications, and more!
The
Ft. Lauderdale CTS is developed through partnership with
local Advisory Councils, regional business and government
leaders, as well as corporate and professional association
sponsors. By leveraging these regional spheres of influence
the CTS event most accurately matches the presented technology
and educational content with the needs of the marketplace;
thereby delivering the most qualified audience available
to the vendor participants. To view a partial list of
the 2003 Ft. Lauderdale CTS Advisory Council, CLICK
HERE.
The
Ft. Lauderdale CTS will feature manufacturers, and value-added
resellers, and will attract 2,000 attendees over the two-day
event. To view CTS Success Stories and Testimonials from
exhibitors, sponsors, and industry leaders, CLICK
HERE.
CTS
attendees are middle and senior-level management professionals
from SMB, corporate, academic and government organizations.
Department and Business Unit Managers from IT, Purchasing,
Finance, Business Development and Administration will be
represented. Each with the agenda to advance their organizational
and department objectives through active dialogue with targeted
IT solution providers, and interactive educational transfer
from regional business applications experts.
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Event
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Special
Panel Discussion on
"New Trends in Web Marketing"
Moderator - Alex Funkhouser
Presented by Industry Leaders from Herald.com, WebUnited,
Yahoo Latin America, and Gudema.com
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Special
Presentations by
SFJUG
(South Florida Java Users Group) |
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Special
Presentations by Flux
(Florida Linux Users Group) |
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Special
Panel Discussion on
"Microsoft Office 2003 - Pre Release Presentation"
New Office 2003 Editions are coming, and Microsoft is
offering a sneak peek! |
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Special
Event Promotion
Sponsored by Bayview Cadillac |
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Special
Event Promotion
Sponsored by WebUnited |
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Live
Radio Remote Broadcast |
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40
hours of Seminar Education |
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National Partners |
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Bronze Sponsors |
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a
division of WebUnited |
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division of WebUnited |
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division of WebUnited |
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division of WebUnited |
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Endorsement Letter |
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CLICK
HERE
to read Mayor Jim Naughle's Welcome & Endorsement Letter
to CTS
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Association, Users Group and Organization
Sponsors |
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Sponsored
by WebUnited, and divisions . . .
MultiPoint, ProtectPoint, CiberPoint and VoicePoint
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GIVEAWAY
PROMOTION!
WebUnited
will give away a 3-day Cruise to the Bahamas at
the conclusion of CTS. Visit our booth and receive
a WebUnited passport. Get it stamped upon visiting
our four divisions and be eligible to win the
cruise!
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SHOWCASE
DETAILS!
WebUnited
will showcase our ProtectPoint division’s
expanded portfolio of Managed Security Services,
MultiPoint’s robust suite of application
and web design/development/
hosting/colo/and server management offerings,
VoicePoint's Voice over IP service and CiberPoint's
full range of network and Internet Access solutions.
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SEMINAR
HIGHLIGHTS!
We
will host four seminars - Presenting the South
Florida Honeynet and ProtectPoint's suite of Managed
Security Services. MultiPoint's view of "what's
new in web design and hosting, and VoicePoint's
new Voice over IP services STAY TUNED!!!
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SPECIAL
EVENT PROMOTION
SPONSORED BY BAYVIEW CADILLAC
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Stop
by the Special Event Area and see Bayview's Cadillac
"CTS"
and "XLR" Models.
Enter to Win a Vacation package that includes a
3 nights stay at a selected Resort/Hotel!
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Presentation Highlights |
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Tuesday,
Sept. 23rd
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m
Located On The Show Floor!
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"New
Trends in Web Marketing"
Join
the Association of Internet Professionals panel program
where we will discuss New Tools, New Metrics, and
New Web Technologies to take your Web Marketing into
the future.
SEE
BELOW FOR PICTURES AND BIO'S OF PANEL MODERATOR AND
PRESENTERS.
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Tuesday,
Sept. 23rd
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m
Located On The Show Floor!
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Microsoft
Office 2003 - Pre Release Presentation
open to All CTS
Participants!
New
Office 2003 Editions are coming, and Microsoft
is offering a sneak peek!
This hands-on preview will give the Association of
Internet Professional members a chance to see how
they can increase their productivity with the new
Office Suite. Microsoft representatives will demonstrate
how Internet pros are using SharePoint Services, XML,
InfoPath, and other applications to collaborate more
effectively, make better business decisions, and gain
a competitive edge.
Speaker:
Cameron Jackson, Microsoft Technical Representative,
CLICK HERE FOR BIO
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Alex
Funkhouser
MODERATOR,
President
South Florida Chapter, Association of Internet Professionals
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Daniel
Gudema
President
Gudema.com
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Kathleen
Kowall
Manager
Yahoo
Latin America
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Kim
Marcille
General Manager
Herald.com
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Freddie
Laker
Director
Internet Development Sales
MultiPoint,
a Division of WebUnited
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Key Event Sponsors, Partners & Exhibitors |
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Marketing Sponsors |
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Bag
Sponsor
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Passport
Sponsors
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Event Sponsors |
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AV
Sponsor
Providing a complete line of Audio-Visual
and Computer rental equipment for all your show needs.
On-site delivery and complete tech support before,
during and after the show. CTS exhibitors receive
special show rates! Call toll free 866-355-3013 today.
Ask for Dan Sigmund or email him at dan.sigmund@alliantevents.com
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Business
Service
Center Sponsor
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Event
Guide Sponsor
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Display
Sponsor
CTS Exhibitors and Attendees
will receive a 30% discount on the purchase of displays
and/or graphics. Call Today! 877-344-4872
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Printing
Sponsor
SPECIAL FOR CTS EXHIBITOR'S
AND ATTENDEES
!!! MAKE AN IMPACT!!!
5,000
Full-Color Catalog Sheets - $499
5,000 Full-Color Postcards - $175
5,000 Full-Color Business Cards - $99
Mention This Show when calling!
888-678-3552 * 954-489-2250
www.stellarconcepts.com
vaughn@stellarconcepts.com
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Host
Hotel
Special Rates Available!
See below for a full descriptions of the
Marina Marriott and special rates for CTS.
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Radio
Sponsor
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Sign
Sponsor
If you need any signs, banners, etc. call today!
CTS Exhibitors will receive special pricing.
Call Cesar Sanchez at 561-432-1313
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Staffing
Agency Sponsor
For
any staffing needs call
Grant Plummer at 954-424-9331
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Media Sponsors |
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Cyber Café |
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Breezin'
Java/Cyber Café
Location:
outside lobby of Hall D
open during show hours
for all CTS Participants
No Charge!
The
Breezin' Java/Cyber Café is the perfect spot
to access your email or surf the web while having
a bite to eat. The café offers 8 permanent
terminals and at least 8 more plug-in table locations
for laptops. Designed to convey the tropical environment
of South Florida through the use of artwork and the
cypress floor, the café features Starbuck's
coffees, as well as specialty foods & beverages
and our television monitors feature CNN/MSNBC news.
The Breezin' Java/Cyber Café is one of the
many state-of-the-art amenities we offer and we look
forward to seeing you.
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Rental Sponsor |
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Hotel |
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Marina
Marriott, Ft. Lauderdale
1881 S 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 1-954-463-4000
Fax: 1-954-527-6705
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Special
Rates during the dates of the event are $79 per night.
TO RESERVE THESE RATES,
CALL 954-463-4000, ASK FOR RESERVATIONS AND MENTION
CODE: "CTS"
TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM ONLINE, GO TO www.marriott.com/reservations/Availability.asp?marshacode=FLLFL
ENTER CODE: "CTSCTSA" IN THE GROUP CODE
BOX AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE TO CONFIRM THE SPECIAL
DISCOUNT PRICE.
The
Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott is a first class hotel
located on the edge of Florida's Intercoastal Waterway
at Port Everglades. Because of the hotels proximity
to the Broward County Convention Center, as well as
Ft. Lauderdale's beach front and airport, it is an
ideal choice for mixing business with pleasure. The
hotel staff prides themselves on their dedication
to bring service and comfort to all of their guests.
The Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott has resort amenities
without the resort price.
The
guest rooms are tastefully appointed with a South
Florida décor, light oak furniture, and great
views of Florida's Intercoastal Waterway. These rooms
are spacious, comfortable and cheerful. A floral bedspread
adds to the feeling of endless summers. The hotel
is minutes to fine dining, shopping, and entertainment.
http://www.marriott.com/epp/default.asp?MarshaCode=FLLFL
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Exhibiting Information |
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For
Exhibit Space, Sponsorship Positions, Presentation Opportunities
and Space Availability, contact Marla Cook by phone
at 800-422-0251 or by email at info@techshows.com |
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HERE to
read a very recent "INDUSTRY
QUOTE" on
tradeshows that highlights
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the
importance of Face-to-Face and a study overview of why
"Face-to-Face meetings continue to be an effective
marketing tool for exhibitors."
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read "THE
BOTTOM LINE"
on why you should Exhibit
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Read
about the Benefits! Exhibiting with CTS Ensures ROI! |
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Attendee Information |
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To
Attend This "Must See" Event, Register for a
Complimentary Pass by clicking here...
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