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Be sure to view these sessions on offer at Symposium/ITxpo to round out your experience.
How to Get the Most from Gartner Research
(21D)
9:30 - 10:30 11 November 2003
Betsy Burton Geoff Johnson
Get a breakdown of the research terminology you will hear and see at Symposium, as well as glimpsing into the world of the Gartner analyst, understanding their methodologies. Learn about radar screens, hype cycles, Magic Quadrants and strategic planning probabilities.
How to Get the Most from Symposium/ITxpo 2003
(21E)
9:30 - 10:30 11 November 2003
Craig Baty
It lasts for four days, features more than 100 Gartner sessions, dozens more from leading IT vendors and has an array of other opportunities to learn and network with peers...attend this session and get the most from this year's Symposium/ITxpo.
Powerhouse System Vendors: IBM, HP, Sun, Dell
(23E)
14:00 - 15:00 11 November 2003
Betsy Burton Matthew Boon
Consolidation is quickly creating a small number of global powerhouse system vendors. Their strategies have a direct impact on clients and even have ramifications for entire industries. This no-holds-barred session gives the Gartner view on their futures and what it means to you.
- What are the dominant system vendor strategies
- Will the competitive environment for systems change in the near future
- In what way will clients change their relationship with powerhouse system vendors
Powerhouse Software Vendors: Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, IBM
(25D)
16:45 - 17:45 11 November 2003
Betsy Burton Kristian Steenstrup
Mega-vendors are still trying to lock-in customers for life despite their championing of openness and componentry for packaged software. Learn how to evaluate compatibility of a vendor's industry strengths and technical and service strategies.
- How have the powerhouse software vendors evolved their strategies in the marketplace
- What 'lock-in' risks exist with the different powerhouse software vendors
- How can clients better manage their relationships with powerhouse software vendors
Top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2004
(32A)
10:00 - 11:00 12 November 2003
Bob Hayward
Innovation continues even in the current economic climate. It brings opportunity for those who embrace technology appropriately but challenges for those who miss the mark. Discover which technologies and architectures will become mainstream in the next two years.
- What information and communication technologies are fast approaching mainstream
- How will organisations exploit and manage these new technologies
Case Study in Strategic Sourcing
(41H)
9:00 - 11:00 13 November 2003
Ben Millrood Meredith Allen William Bangert Tom Dissing Michael Gale Mark Probyn Michael Smart
This exciting, interactive, two-hour case study, presented 'Theatre in the Round' style, is based on actual client engagements from the Strategic Sourcing practice of Gartner Consulting. While the company in the case study is fictional, the scenarios are based on real life managerial dilemmas and represent calls for help most frequently heard by our experts. The suggested solutions are based on advice most applicable to the greatest number of organisations. The case study is a self-contained exercise with a common starting point where attendees will gain pragmatic and usable advice that relates to their business.
Emerging Technologies: The Radar Screen 2005-2014
(42A)
10:30 - 11:30 13 November 2003
Bob Hayward
Discover where technology will take you and your organisation in the next decade. Gartner's technology radar screen illustrates the evolution of IT with a focus on disruptive and high-impact technologies that will transform the capabilities and role of IT.
- Which emerging technologies should early adopters examine for competitive advantage
- What are the most disruptive trends and best opportunities arising from emerging technology
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