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– Online Agenda Tempe, AZ –
University of Phoenix
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descriptions may change. A final
printed agenda (laid out in a time grid) will be available at the event. Connect
includes over 100 briefings presented in seven one-hour breakout sessions at
9,10,11,12,1,2&3. We kickoff with
a welcome & orientation at 8:00AM, serve a buffet lunch from 12noon to
2:00PM, and wrap up with a mixer at 4:00PM (where we give away a mountain of
prizes). Attendance at Connect is by invitation only. For more information, please call
888-901-8021. |
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Executive Briefings |
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D&S |
Dollars & Sense |
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CB |
Crystal Ball Briefings (future issues) |
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Government & |
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Panel/Group Discussions |
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Technical Briefings |
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Teddy Bear Briefings |
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Adult Degree Programs University of Phoenix 4605 E Elwood St Phoenix, AZ 85072-2076 Tel: (480) 804-7400 |
Hands-on A+ Lab (Lab-9,12,3) A “hands-on tour” of basic computer concepts and terminology. Creating Value: Technical Certifications (Lab-10,2) Technical certifications ensure mastery of specific competencies businesses need to compete effectively in today's market. E-Business: Get There! (Lab-11,1) Learn why it takes more than a Web page to get a piece of the $40 billion e-commerce marketplace. Exhibitor |
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DataCom Hardware Cisco Systems 2390 E Camelback Rd #120 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Tel: (602) 912-1800 |
See Convergent for Briefing Descriptions The Cisco representatives will be partnering with and presenting briefings with their local distributor, Convergent Communications. See Convergent’s briefing descriptions below. |
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Business Media Business Journal 3030 N Central Ave #1500 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Tel: (602) 230-8400 |
E-Commerce Panel (Panel-3) A self-moderated panel of experts answer your questions about implementing e-commerce solutions both small and large. Exhibitor |
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IT Training Lightpoint Learning Solutions 2121 S 48th Street #101 Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (602) 431-1100 |
Migrating from NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 (Tech-3) This program will discuss some of the key features of Windows 2000 in comparison to Windows NT 4.0. E-Learning versus Classroom Learning (Exec-11) Learn what you can do to maximize your resources and precious training dollars by comparing e-learning and classroom learning Isolating Network Problems...NOW! (D&S-10, Tech-2) The network's down - what to do about it, cost of lost productive time, tools/processes available to solve network problems, ROI for people trained to use these tools, and case studies. Computer Forensics/Cyber Security (Exec-9,1) The new list of computer viruses and security breaches are overwhelming. Is your company ready to counter and investigate internal and external IT security threats? |
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e-Biz Specialists Integrated Information Systems 1560 W Fountainhead Pkwy #200 Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (480) 557-4060 |
Why E-enable Our Company? (Exec-12,3) What really determines the reason for creating a web presence, how do we fit it into our overall strategy and does it ultimately make business sense? Web Tech 101 (Exec-9,11) An interactive walk through of the latest web technologies including N-Tier Application structure, XML, Java, database access, ActiveX and more. Web Enabled Legacy Systems (Exec-10,2) Learn how companies are making legacy mainframe data and transaction programs available to Internet users in real time. Wireless Solutions (Exec-1) Learn how wireless technologies can be applied to your company in creating value added services for your employees and clients. |
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Advanced Technology Training University of Advancing Computer Technology 2625 West Baseline Road Tempe, AZ 85283 Tel: (602) 383-8228 |
Technology Trends & Training Solutions (Exec 9,11,2) Overview of today's technology trends, their impact on business operations and training solutions to enhance tomorrow's productivity. High Impact Web Design Tools (Lab-10,1,3) Discussion and hands-on demonstrations of today's newest and most productivity enhancing internet design tools. Exhibitor
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Software Application Training New Horizons Computer Learning Centers 725 S Rural Road #C-207 Tempe, AZ 85281 Tel: (480) 736-9300 |
Microsoft Excel 2000 Basics (Lab-9,12,2) Learn how to create and edit worksheets using Excel 2000. This lab will help you make better spreadsheets using auto sum, formulas and formatting. Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Tips and Tricks (Lab-10,1) This hands-on lab will demonstrate how to use Word art and clip art. Use the drawing toolbar and animation effects to add flair to your presentations. Timesaving Tips Using Microsoft Word 2000 (Lab-11,3) Learn to quickly create Word documents using Auto-Text, Auto-Formatting and how to link Excel spreadsheets into your Word documents. |
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XO 3930 East Watkins St #200 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Tel: (602) 324-NEXT |
Overview of Telecommunications and Data (TB-9,12) An overview of the industry, why so many companies, changes, how do these changes help me run my business more effectively? The Internet and E-Commerce (TB-10,1) The what, where and how of the internet. An in-depth discussion of what the internet is, different means to connect, and how to use it to your advantage. Convergence of Technologies (CB-11,2) What lies ahead, different technologies. Combining Telecommunications Technologies (Exec-3) How does it all fit together? How can I maximize different services to be both cost-effective and efficient? |
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Open Technologies 5869 S Kyrene Rd #2 Tempe, AZ 85283 Tel: (480) 777-8900 |
E-Commerce Network Designs (Exec-9, 11) Foundry Networks presents next generation E-commerce network designs, growth concerns, migration issues and solutions for a gigabit-networked world. From Paper Mess to Paperless (D&S-12,2) RightFAX presents briefings on industry leading, labor saving, fax and e-fax solutions for all companies. Scalable, affordable and reliable. Solutions for Your Data Collection Needs (Exec-10) Award-winning e-form solutions for automating manual data capture on business forms in paper, PDF and HTML formats with Cardiff's Teleform software. Turn Your Paper into Gold (Exec-1,3) IMR representatives will be presenting document imaging solutions that build document databases with low-cost storage, retrieval & output options. |
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Viking Systems 2501 West Dunlap, Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85021 Tel: (602) 678-5544 |
Linux: The Open Source Revolution (Lab-9,11,1,3) A hands-on non-technical survey of the Linux Operating System and the Open Source model. Face the FUD (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt) factor, and try out Linux hands-on. Open Linux Lab (Lab 10,12,2) Sit down and dig into the Linux Operating System, supported by a team of experts who will guide you through key features and capabilities. |
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ePartners, Inc. 1445 E Guadalupe #104 Tempe, AZ 85283 Tel: (480) 456-4440 |
Digital Transformation: Changing Times (Exec-9,1) Learn to radically transform your business processes, corporate culture and IT systems to adapt to change. Transform your company for competitive advantage. Who is Minding Your Customers? (Exec-10,2) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is revolutionizing the way that you interact with customers. Compare SaleLogix 2000, Siebel Front Office, and Onyx. E-Strategies for the Middle Market (Exec-11,3) Analyze relationships between your online presence and your internal IT systems. Case studies of B2C and B2B e-commerce models. Decision Making at the Speed of Light (Exec-12) The New Economy moves at a daunting pace. Demos of tools available to summarize information from various sources and keep your business on track: Cognos, PowerOLAP and Microsoft Digital Dashboard. Exhibitor ePartners is the leading eBusiness solutions provider for emerging middle market companies with revenues from $1M to $250M. As a total solutions provider, we design, implement, integrate, host, manage and support comprehensive eBusiness solutions. Our solutions extend from the backoffice (financials) to the front office (CRM or customer relationship management) and encompass the leading eERP, eCRM, ePSA, infrastructure, eBusiness integration, and eIntelligence technologies on the market. |
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Convergent Communications 1121 West Warner Rd #103 Tempe, AZ 85284 Tel: (480) 763-3457 |
eBusiness Success Secrets (Exec-10,3) Three case studies of PROFITABLE businesses ON the NET. What are they doing right? Internet Business Practices (D&S-2) How world-class business practices contribute millions of dollars to Cisco’s profits - YOUR BUSINESS CAN TOO! Converging Communications (Exec-9) Discussion of business benefits of integrated voice, data and video technologies. Cost Justifying E-Commerce (D&S-12) When is too little and What is too late. Linking business growth and e-commerce solutions! Voice over IP (Exec-11, 1) A lively discussion of industry trends, voice over a WAN/LAN, IP Telephony and common migration strategies. Exhibitor Convergent Communications Inc is a single source communications solutions provider to small and medium-sized business customers in 35 markets as an ICP (INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER) Convergent Communications, Inc. is a rapidly growing integrated communications provider (ICP) of single-source eBusiness, network services, IP Broadband services and systems integration solutions offering the leading voice, data, and video systems. Inside our customers' premises we provide communications networks and professional services, such as the design, installation, management and monitoring of those networks. Outside our customers' premises, we provide a broad range of eBusiness, data and voice products and services. We are a member of the Cisco Powered Network program, which recognizes a select group of service providers worldwide based on commitments to high-performance, reliable networking services. Through our strategic relationship with Cisco, we will be deploying a "next generation," multi-service switch platform that will serve each of our current 35 markets and additional markets we intend to enter. We provide a broad range of products and services on a stand-alone or integrated solutions basis. Our products and services include: eBusiness, IP Broadband Services, Network Services, Systems Integration, Enterprise Managed Services (EMS), Financing |
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ProNet Solutions 5240 N 16th Street #105 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Tel: (602) 650-1100 |
Network Solutions 101 (TB-9; Exec-11,2) Reduce end-user downtime and increase efficiency. How to implement a proactive network support strategy. What is a Thin Client? (TB-10) What is thin client computing? How does it reduce costs? Which systems are right for your business? Thin Client Computing (D&S-1,3) What is thin client computing? How does it reduce costs? Compare Win2000 Terminal Services with Citrix MetaFrame 2000. |
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Binary Office 4368 N Civic Center Plaza #101 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: (480) 970-6900 |
Automating Manual Data Entry Processes (Exec-10,1) Automated forms processing software eliminates manual data entry labor. Automatically read forms, and transfer data to your back office computer. Migrating Paper Processes to the Web (Exec-11,2) Replace tedious manual paper forms with Adobe PDF eForms posted to your website. Electronically capture, route, and process any business form. Computer Based Network FAX (Exec-9,12,3) Eliminate labor waste - Fax directly from PCs, Email, ERP, Mainframe, Host or Legacy systems. Great for customer statements, POs, invoices. Exhibitor Dedicated to helping business stop processing paper manually. Automating manual processes can typically increase productivity by 200-300%! Processes targeted typically include: 1) Manual data entry from paper forms. 2).Manually faxing paper documents. 3) Manaully Storing and Retrieving paper documents. |
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SunGard Business Continuity and 7499 E Paradise Lane #108 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Tel: (480) 367-4120 |
Guaranteed eBusiness Processing (Exec-9,12,2) An examination of cost effective strategies that ensure non-stop customer access to your eBusiness environment. "Up-to-the-Minute" Data Protection (Tech-10,1) How do you survive if you can't synchronize your data backups or don't have time to restore data from tape? Business Continuity Planning (Exec-11,3) If you fail to plan you are planning to fail! Business Continuity Planning is the key to surviving unexpected events. Exhibitor |
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Employee Solutions 6225 N 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85016 Tel: (602) 955-5556 |
Best Hiring Practices (Panel-9) Learn seven proven techniques that lead to successful hiring decisions and employee retention. Ergonomics in the Workplace (Exec-10) Cumulative Trauma Disorders account for 34% of all lost workday injuries. Learn the benefits of an Ergonomics program. Liability in the Workplace (Panel-11,2) Understanding and managing employer/employee relationships. Keeping in check with federal & state regulations. Luncheon Sponsor (Panel-12) Join Employee Solutions for lunch. Q&A about employee recruiting, retention, ergonomics, and outsourcing. Outsourcing to Achieve Growth (Exec-1,3) Learn the benefits of outsourcing your non-revenue producing human resource components. |
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3Com 2390 E. Camelback Rd #300 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Tel: (602) 553-1038 |
Converging Voice & Data (Exec-1,2,3) Converging Voice & Data over the LAN & WAN discusses the rapid trend toward a single platform for business communications and utilizing voice over Internet protocol (VoIP). Wireless Networking (Exec-9,10,11) Wireless networking, what is new and why you should care. An overview of Wireless technologies (Local Area Network and Bluetooth); increase mobility while maintaining access to your information. |
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BCS Tech Center 1350 East Boadway Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (480) 731-9300 |
E-Commerce “e” Can Be Profitable (Exec-9,12) Results do matter. The integration and "in-house" management of "e" with your back office system is easier than you might think. 21st Century Financial Mgmt Tools (D&S-10,1) Navison is scalable, delivers CPA centric functionality, delivers real time data anywhere - anytime, and provides roll-back disaster protection. XBRL What the heck is it? (CB-11,2) Do I really need one of those? Demand for financial data “anywhere anytime anyway” makes for alphabet soup HTML, XML, B2B, B2C and now XBRL. Mobile (Remote) Access (Exec-3) Mobile access to business data is no longer optional. Keeping the work 'On track', 'On-time', and 'Billed on time' is the difference between losing and winning. |
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MichaelSoft 8280 E Gelding Dr #103 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Tel: (480) 998-9898 |
Internet Enable your Business (Exec-9,1) Discuss methods for implementing an online store. Demonstration of online store creation and operation. Microsoft’s New Internet Strategy (CB-10,2) Microsoft.Net – How does Microsoft’s newly announced Internet strategy affect you today and in the coming years? A sneak peek at what’s to come. Computing Trends in Construction (Exec-12) A look at how technology is being used today to assist construction companies in automating and streamlining internal operations. Networking without Breaking the Bank (Exec-11) Tools and methods to network a business economically. Includes a discussion of benefits, and hardware and software requirements. E-Commerce Solutions and Strategies (Exec-3) Discuss benefits/risks of implementing an e-commerce strategy in your organization. |
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HorizonEvents.com PO Box 22037 St Paul, MN 55122 Tel: (888) 901-8021 |
Searching the Internet (Lab-11,3) Hands-on Tips & Tricks with Internet Explorer 5.0, plus an overview of search and reference sites. Savvy Surfing (Lab-9,12) What surfer dudes know that you may not about napster, dialpad, eBooks, audible, webvan, Internet security, and more. Virtual Business Tools (Lab-10,2) The best of the web for small business, including eFax, eGroups, babelfish, paymybills, payme, registryweb, acculeads, and more. |
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Office Depot 7500 S Priest Dr Tempe, AZ 85283 Tel: (480) 839-9766 |
E-Commerce Made Easy (TB-9,1) Purchase Pro connects suppliers and buyers online, streamlining purchasing systems, and offering your products to a global marketplace. E-Commerce Marketplace in 45 Days (Exec-11,3) Learn to rapidly deploy a B2B e-commerce branded marketplace. Explore ASP-model e-procurement and virtual distribution systems. Office Depot Presents Website Pros (Exec-10,12,2) How do you create a custom look for your business on the web, setting yourself apart from your competitors? |
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Omniserve Wireless 725 S Rural Rd #C-102 Tempe, AZ 85281 Tel: (480) 557-6694 |
Reduce Cellular Costs (D&S-3) A side-by-side comparison of rate plans and business discounts from AT&T Wireless, VoiceStream, and others. The Wireless Web (Exec-10) Overview of existing and future wireless Internet web phones and services. |
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KVG Consultants |
KVG Consultants 4227 N 32nd Street #201 Phoenix, AZ 85018 Tel: (602) 953-1372 |
IT Staffing and Outsourcing (Exec-9) The automation brought by computers left our society with a growing problem, the software development cost problem. Any answers? |
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Capitol Systems 5150 N 16th Street #C-156 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Tel: (602) 263-8182 |
CRM2 Total Customer Experience (Exec-9,2) Tour our total interaction Customer Relationship Management Solution for Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Project Management & Human Resources. |
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Inquest Market Research 2162 E. Nantuckett Drive Gilbert, AZ 85234 Tel: (480) 813-7785 |
How to Choose an Office PC (Exec-10) A non-technical comparison of computing platforms, examining CPUs, graphics, memory, chip sets, and more. |
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Telco Ltd. 1505 E Weber Drive #107 Tempe, AZ 85281 Tel: (480) 945-1963 |
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Paramount Promotions 2149 E 5th Street #101 Tempe, AZ 85281 Tel: (480) 946-4136 |
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Synergy 2104 W Southern Ave Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (602) 438-0500 |
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Saved to Serve PO Box 87151 Phoenix, AZ 85080 Tel: (623) 214-1467 |
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ugive.com 7975 N Hayden Rd #A105 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Tel: (480) 648-1800 |
Exhibitor UGIVE.COM can help you instantly reward staff, thank customers, offer an incentive, or promote your product or business. The UGIVE Folio is a customized online catalog delivered via email to your desired recipients. A Folio is easily branded with your company's logo and message, then filled with enticing products. Recipients choose the item they like best, never seeing a price. You, in turn, only pay when your recipients redeem their Folios! |
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Phoenix Area 201 N Central Ave, 27th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85073 Tel: (602) 495-2195 |
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Tempe Chamber 909 E Apache Blvd Tempe, AZ 85285 Tel: (480) 967-7891 |
Co-Host & Exhibitor |
