Connect 2002 – Online Agenda

Salt Lake City, UT – University Park Marriott Hotel – Dec 12, 2002

Attendance at Connect is by invitation only.  For more information, please call 877-622-6627.

 

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  7:30  Registration

  8:00  Interactive Welcome Program

  9:00  Breakout Session #1

10:00  Breakout Session #2

11:00  Breakout Session #3

12:00  Breakout Session #4 & Lunch Session A

  1:00  Breakout Session #5 & Lunch Session B

  2:00  Breakout Session #6

  3:00  Breakout Session #7

  4:00  Prize Drawing (over $20,000)

Exec

Executive Briefings
(overview)

D&S

Dollars & Sense
(ROI, TCO)

CB

Crystal Ball Briefings

(future issues)

Panel

Panel/Group

Discussions

Tech

Technical Briefings
(nuts & bolts)

Gov

Government Briefings

(public sector)

TB

Teddy Bear Briefings
(for beginners)

 

 

 

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Over 100 Executive-level Technology Briefings

 

Title Sponsor

 

www.zionsbank.com

Banking / Finance

 

ZIONS BANK

1st South Main

Salt Lake City, UT  84111

Tel: (801) 594-4839

Front Cover Title Sponsor

Zions Bank is proud to be a title sponsor for Connect 2002.  Zions Bank operates nearly 150 full-service branches throughout Utah and Idaho, and more than 200 ATMs in the two states.  In addition to a wide range of traditional banking services, Zions offers a comprehensive array of investment, mortgage and insurance services, and has a network of loan origination offices for small businesses nationwide. Through its subsidiary, Digital Signature Trust, the company is a leader in providing trusted Internet identity credentials. The company is also a leader in providing electronic banking services, including electronic municipal bond trading, and is the only primary government securities dealer headquartered west of the Mississippi River.  From the vision of founder Brigham Young to the reality of one of the nation's most impressive banking organizations, Zions continues to be a pioneer in banking.

PRIZES: (2) two flashlight sets.($)

Title Sponsor

 

www.3com.com

Networking

 

3COM

3930 West Parkway Blvd

West Valley City, UT 84119

Tel: (801) 320-7000

Wireless LAN Present and Future (Exec 9,12,2)

With continuous changes in technology and standards, learn what to require from vendors and how to use the new standards to deploy a secure wireless network.

Voice Over IP / LAN Telephony (Exec 10,1)

Learn how to address your cost conscious, voice integration and telephone system management concerns.

Security Defense in Depth (Exec 11,3)

Greater network access has increased both productivity and vulnerabilities.  Learn how to protect your network without sacrificing productivity.

PRIZES: (1) 3Com® 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Card ($119)
(1) 3Com® NJ100 Network Jack ($140)

Title Sponsor

www.ikon.com

Office Solutions

 

IKON Office Solutions

10713 S Jordan Gateway #200

South Jordan, UT 84095

Tel: (801) 619-3000

It’s 10:00 O’clock; Where Are Your Documents? (SS Exec 10,2)

Don’t be afraid of the documents.  Learn how your company’s third largest expense can become an opportunity for you.

EXHIBITOR (Providing BAGS for Attendees)

IKON Office Solutions is a leading provider of products and services that help businesses communicate.  IKON provides customers with total business solutions for every office, production and outsourcing need, including copiers and printers, color solutions, distributed printing, facilities management, imaging and legal document solutions, as well as network design and consulting, and e-business development.

PRIZES: (2) Print Assessments ($1,995ea)

(2) IKON Logo Basket w/ Golf Apparel and Accessories ($150ea)

Title Sponsor

 

www.wnspat.com

IP Law

 

Workman Nydegger & Seeley

60 E South Temple #1000

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Tel: (801) 533-9800

Intellectual Property - An Overview (Exec 9,1)

What do executives need to know about IP?  What are copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and patents?  How can you use them to your benefit?  Securing and protecting your rights.

Trademarks - The Value of Name-Calling (Exec 10,2)

The public is trademark conscious.  What can you do to protect your trademarks?  How can you pick a good trademark, and what do you need to do to strengthen it?  Common Law, Statutory Law, and the registration process.

Patents - How to Avoid Patent Pitfalls (Exec 11,3)

What is patentable and what goes into preparing a patent?  Important rules for managers to know so you can avoid accidental loss of rights.  A case study showing how care in crafting patent claims can make a difference. What even experienced inventors lose sight of.

PRIZES:

Title Sponsor

 

 

www.itexinutah.com

Business Barter

 

 

 

ITEX in Utah

4692 North 300 West #210

Provo, UT 84604

Tel: (888) 244-0909

Barter Is Not A 4 Letter Word (TB 9,1)

Learn How To: Increase Sales, Reduce Cash Expenses, Move Idle Inventory, Open New Markets, Build Cash Profits

Think Outside The Bank (D&S 10,2)

Cashless Transactions, Alternative Financial Systems, Bottom Line?  Improve Yours.

Modern Barter An Electronic Currency(CB 11,3)

ITEX - An Internet Based Trade Exchange, Online Transactions , Internet Directories, Online Account Management, What The Future Holds

Trade Solutions For Manufacturers (D&S 12)

Moving Dated Inventory, Utilizing Idle Capacity, Reducing Cash Costs

EXHIBITOR

The ITEX Retail Trade Exchange is the world's largest retail trade and barter exchange. Over 20,000 businesses in over 100 offices in the United States and Canada have discovered how ITEX helps them increase sales, reduce cash expenses, open new markets, move idle inventory, and build cash profits. The ITEX Retail Trade Exchange currently generates over $200 million (USD) in trade transactions per year. ITEX has grown enormously since its inception in 1982 and throughout that time has continually maintained its status as a leader in the barter industry.

PRIZES: (2) Gift Cert for Bellezza Salon Crossroads Mall ($50ea)

(2) Gift Certs for Hale Center Theater in WVC ($50ea)

(2) Gift Certs for Orbit Restaurant at 540 W. 200 S ($50ea)

Title Sponsor

 

 

www.directpointe.com

 

Outsourcing

 

 

Direct Pointe

333 S 520 W #200

Lindon, UT 84020

Tel: (801) 805-9700

Avoid Using Technology for Technology Sake (TB 9)

How does an executive really understand where their technology expenditures make a difference?  What technology will employees use and what will they avoid?  This session will help you look past the propaganda and implement technology that truly benefits the employees.

Technology Costs 101 (D&S 10,1)

With all the hype around TCO and ROI, it can be difficult to determine both your tangible and intangible technology costs.  This session will help understand your specific costs and the impact to your business instead of relying on industry data.  Receive a free copy of DirectPointe Cost Analysis Tool at the session.

Always Connected: The Future is Here (Exec 11)

Emerging mobile devices have integrated wireless communications to bring true mobile convergence that is always connected.  In addition to a mobile phone, you can have real-time, wireless access to e-mail, the Internet, and corporate systems.  Learn how this technology provides immediate gains in productivity and responsiveness.

Outsourcing: Headache or Help? (Exec 12,3)

Although there are clear advantages to outsourcing technology, it’s important to understand your internal expertise before making decisions.  This informative session will help you evaluate the specific advantages and avoid potential pitfalls related to IT outsourcing for your business.

Data: An Asset Worth Protecting? (Exec 2)

All of the benefits of a “wired” world increase the need for a more holistic view of securing corporate data.  This session provides an overview of the fundamental areas to consider when protecting your data.

EXHIBIT

DirectPointe provides a simple yet comprehensive computing environment for small and midsize businesses.  The company delivers a complete solution that is simple, manageable, and affordable so you are free to focus on your business.  A subscription-based solution is an integrated computing service that includes all of the necessary equipment, software, services, and support for one consistent monthly fee. Instead of working with multiple vendors to evaluate, acquire, deploy, and support technology, you have one company to efficiently handle all of your computing needs.

PRIZES: (1) Compaq iPAQ Handheld ($500)

(2) Six Months Free Remote Data Backup ($150ea)

Title Sponsor

 

 

www.satel.com

 

TRUSTED SECURITY SOLUTIONS

 

Industry

 

 

Satel

295 Chipeta Way

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Tel: (801) 584-6600

Building and Deploying Security Policies (Exec 10,1)

Learn some of the pitfalls of building a security policy, promoting it throughout your organization and monitoring both awareness and understanding.  A very useful way to help with this process will be demonstrated.

Securing Your Wireless Infrastructure (Exec 9,2)

Wireless networking is an awesome new technology, however, it introduces a lot of risk into your company's infrastructure.  Learn what the issues are, how easy they are to exploit - AND how to defend against them, by securing the WLAN technology.

Identity Management (Exec 11)

Learn how to incorporate access management into your Information Security Program.  There is finally a way to integrate Password management (reset and synchronization), Single Sign-On, and Access management.  Identity Management will allow you to control who has access to what and the actions they take.  Wrap all of that into a strong authentication model and you are on your way to a more secure infrastructure.  Come learn how to integrate and see where the industry is headed.

Firewall Design for the Next Generation (Exec 12pm)

Chances are you have a firewall, but are you sure it has been designed and configured to withstand the ever changing landscape of HACKING?  Come listen to the world’s leader in firewall technology, Check Point, discuss the effective design of firewall solutions.  Also, learn what things are changing to make firewalls more effective and affordable for small to medium businesses.

INTRUSION! To Detect or To Prevent (Exec 3)

Intrusion Detection has helped thousands of companies identify attacks in progress, how would you like to be able to Prevent the attacks from being completed? Come learn the differences between the technologies, and how to use both of them successfully.

EXHIBITOR

Founded in 1994, Satel Inc. is the Intermountain West's premier security company, offering a full range of information security solutions to businesses of all sizes, tailored to meet any budget requirements. Our product and service offerings include:  Security Consulting Services, Managed Security Services, and Secure Co-location and Hosting.  In addition, Satel's staff of expert networking and communications specialists, offer a broad range of complementary IT services, including: Network Design and Implementation, Application Design and Development, and Project Management and IT Staffing.  Satel's highly-trained and highly-motivated consultants have won acclaim among customers in Banking and Finance, Medical and Healthcare, Legal, Energy, Mortgage Lending and Technology market sectors nation wide. Special project work has taken us as far afield as Russia and the People's Republic of China. High profile clients include Wells Fargo Bank, the Williams Company and The 2002 Winter Olympics. Satel was the main resource in providing the information security leadership and engineers for the 2002 Winter Olympics.

PRIZES: (1) Free Vulnerability Scan/ Penetration Test ($1500)*

(1) “Information Security Policies Made Easy” ($595)

(2) Books by Bruce Schneir on Security incl “Secrets & Lies”(45ea)

Title Sponsor

 

www.comtechsolutions.net

E-Mail Marketing

 

Comtech Solutions

310 E 4500 S #250

Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Tel: (801) 266-6544

CRM - The Basics (Exec 9,1)

A primer on customer relationship management, what it means to your business, and why it is a business necessity in today's marketplace.

Building an Online Customer Database (Exec 10,12,3)

See how Comtech's exclusive online database system will enable better online messaging with click-through tracking, full web site integration and data collection.

10 Steps to Successful CRM Implementation (Exec 11,2)

What you should consider when deploying Customer Relationship Mgmt.  How to optimize profitability, revenue and customer satisfaction

PRIZES: (1) Six Month Premier Web CRM Package ($269)

(1) Four Hour Online Marketing Consultation ($480)

 

www.xo.com

XO Communications

111 E Broadway #1000

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Tel: (509) 444-8538

Hassle Free Email Systems (Exec 9,10,3)

Boost your productivity and save money with Hosted Microsoft Exchange.  An efficient, high-availability corporate e-mail solution is vital to a productive business.

Experience the Efficiency of IVR (Exec 11,1,2)

Interactive Voice Response from XO reduces costs, increases customer satisfaction and offers flexible self-service options. Case studies will be reviewed.

PRIZES: (2) Executive Themed Gift Basket ($ea)

www.ml.com

Merrill Lynch

60 E South Temple #200-61

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Tel: (801) 535-1300

Who Needs a Bank Anyway? (Exec 9,12,3)

This executive briefing will provide some insights on how you can spend more time running your business and less time managing cash.  Including techniques on how to get a better return on corporate cash flow and reduce loan costs.  Sometimes knowing the right question to ask your bank can immediately tilt the banking relationships in your favor.  It is a very competitive market place for banking services, which, as all business people know, drives down costs.  Don’t miss this cost reducing/revenue producing opportunity.

After a 2 ½ year Bear Market, What Can You Do? (Exec 10,1)

Has your 401(k) been slaughtered?  Is your portfolio down 50%?  Are you tired of 1% money market rates?  Are you saying to yourself:  “I’ll come back to the market when things settle down.”  This executive briefing uses history as a guide to assist you in repositioning your portfolio to take advantage of, or protect yourself from, the current market environment.

Commercial Real Estate in Our Local Market (Exec 11,2)

This executive briefing will provide insight into the commercial real estate market along the Wasatch Front.  Specifically focusing on various property types, return on investment and financing techniques.

EXHIBITOR

With more than 90 years of experience. Merrill Lynch is a leader in wealth management services.  Our clients are among the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals and families, with $1.4 trillion in U.S. Private Client accounts.  Our resources and state-of-the-art technology may be customized to address almost any financial situation.

PRIZES: (2) Financial Foundations Plans ($1000ea)

www.fonix.com

Fonix

180 W Election Rd #200

Draper, UT 84040

Tel: (801) 553-6600

Speak@Me for Beginners (TB 9,1)

Dial one telephone number and access the rest of your contacts by voice. This is the launch of a new speech solution from Fonix.

Speak@Me for Executives (Exec 10)

Increase the image and efficiency of your organization.. Learn how you can use Speak@Me, voice activated telephone system to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.

ConnectMe for VAR’s (Tech 11,3)

ConnectMe is “The Voice Access Phone Directory” of the future.  Fonix developed this highly scalable system using ASR and TTS in a drop in format that is ODBC compliant.  We are now looking for technical partners with client relationships.  Learn about the VAR program.

ConnectMe for Government (Gov 12)

ConnectMe answers phone calls within two rings,  and in a clear voice prompts the caller to speak the name of a person or department to be reached. Learn about Government applications.

Speak@Me for the Dollars and Sense Minded (D&S 2)

The latest and greatest in automated speech recognition is not coming at the greatest price.  Learn how Speak@Me can pay for itself and save long distance charges.

PRIZES: (1) ISpeak for Pocket PC ($)

(1) Voice Central for Pocket PC ($)

www.globalaccess.com

Global Access

5434 S 1900 West #8

Roy, UT 84067

Tel: (801) 509-3994

Piper Cub to F16 (Exec 9,1)

What’s Hot and What’s Not in Wireless Internet.  Transition to 3G.  Do you have anywhere anytime access to the Internet yet?

Bigger is Not Always Better (Exec 10,2)

A side-by-side comparison of the top cellular providers in Utah.  Who’s got the best plans?  What’s on the horizon?

PDA Cellular Handsets, Are They Worth It?? (D&S 11,3)

Comparison of new PDA combo phones.  Palm vs Pocket PC?  Handspring Trio, Audiovox, Toshiba, Blackberry, Aircards.

EXHIBITOR

Global Access is a full service cellular phone and wireless access company. We specialize in the business and professional markets.  We offer all eight major cellular providers and can customize a plan that best meets the needs of your company and the service it provides. We have retail locations, as well as a highly trained executive consulting staff that can meet at your convenience.

PRIZES: (1) Golf Bag with your company logo ($200)

(1) upgrade your cell phone ($100)

www.dataimage.net

Dataimage

3752 W 2270 S #B

Salt Lake City, UT 84120

Tel: (801) 977-0066

From Paper Mess to Paperless (TB 9,3)

Outsourcing, In-house Systems, or Web Hosted -- Understanding the options and associated costs for Document and Content Management Solutions.

Regulatory Compliance for Data Retention (Exec 10,1)

Data & Document retention laws and regulations apply to both private and public companies.  Learn how Optical storage solutions fulfill these requirements permanently and cost-effectively.

Fundamentals of "Enterprise Content Management" (Exec 11,2)

What you need to know about "ECM"; Problems/Business Challenges, Processes, Standards, Typical Configurations, Optional Components, Improved Efficiencies, Integration & Workflow Considerations.

The Bottom Line on Document Management (D&S 12)

Is your approach to document management rendering much of your critical business information “content” inaccessible …… and therefore worthless?

EXHIBITOR

Founded in 1980, Dataimage has grown to be a leader in the document management industry. Located in a modern facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, Dataimage offers practical solutions to help companies manage important business documents.  Our exhibit booth at Connect 2002 will feature a demonstration of the electronic document management process – prep, scanning, indexing, retrieval, storage, etc.

PRIZES: (2) Certificate for 1000 Pages Scanned to CD ($ea)

www.continue.utah.edu

University of Utah

1901 East South Campus Drive #1202

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Tel: (801) 585-0911

Retooling and Opening Revenue Streams (Exec 9)

Whether you are scaling up, looking for a “cross-over” product to open new revenue streams, or perhaps, coping with downsizing, identifying and overcoming roadblocks is essential to your success.  Creative thinking helps businesses and non-profits generate plans of action and mentor teams toward successful execution.

Managing Government Information with Technology (Gov 10)

A perspective on how different technologies work together to create an enterprise solution that involve the Databases, GIS, wireless technologies, telephony, etc. Look at the enterprise approach which has common ramifications dealing with major events such as disasters, terrorist attacks, etc.

How to be a Successful Project Manager (Exec 11)

Successful project managers are not born, they’re made. The difference they make to companies and their clients (meeting deadlines, sticking to budgets, maintaining quality control) is immeasurable. Preview the concepts and techniques to build individual and organizational capacity to manage projects successfully.

What Kind of Leader Are You? (Exec 12,3)

Leaders at all organizational levels must be competent in four leadership bases to be effective. Every attendee will take a simple three step self assessment test to determine his or her personal strengths and weaknesses.

Working with People: Managing and Balancing Change (Exec 1)

The human element of change -- the reciprocal effects of change on your staff and vice versa.  Triggering change and forecasting or anticipating influential drivers.  The process of managing and balancing change for a maximal productivity.

How to Manage Change and Live to Tell About It (Exec 2)

In our fast-paced world, managing change and the resistance to it is one of today’s greatest challenges. In this presentation you will learn how to identify the core reasons people resist change, and develop specific ways to make change work for you instead of against you. You will learn methods to help your people effectively navigate the change transition and you will learn how to develop a plan for creating an organization that can thrive on change.

EXHIBITOR

Strategy for Success.  For you.  For your organization.   Today, developing a strategy for success means adopting new technology, acquiring additional skills to manage change, and incorporating new information.  For over 20 years, the University of Utah has provided educational solutions to help individuals and organizations face today's business challenges.  Our programs are designed to meet the needs of professionals from diverse industries and professions:  government and nonprofit agencies, private organizations, higher education leaders and individuals.   Course topics include:  Leadership, People Management, Budget & Finance, Operations & Project Management, Writing & Communication and Technology.  Turn to the “U” for everything you need to know about building your career or improving your organization

PRIZES: (2) Tickets to a UofU Basketball Game ($)

(2) Tickets to a Pioneer Theatre Production ($200)

www.sgstech.com

SGS Technology

4155 S Harrison Blvd #300

Ogden, UT 84403

Tel: (801) 532-4929

Microsoft Business Solutions Vision (Exec 9)

Wave of the future…..empowering business to realize it’s full potential.  A presentation on Microsoft Business Solutions, one of the seven core business strategies of Microsoft Corporation.  Learn about the bold initiatives Microsoft is taking towards providing solutions that address business needs.

Score!!  Build Profitable Customer Relationships (Exec 10,12)

Microsoft ® Customer Relationship Management helps small and medium-sized businesses build more profitable customer relationships.  Easy to deploy and use, it’s accessible from Microsoft Outlook and the Web and integrates with other business systems.

Shoot Out!  Compare The Top 3 - Ready, Aim, Fire! (Exec 11,1)

Microsoft Great Plains, MAS 90 and MAS 500.  A high level demonstration showing navigation and functionality of the world’s leading middle market business accounting software systems.

Supply Chain Mgmt - Turning Technology into Profit (Exec 2)

A high level wholesale distribution demonstration showing the tools for efficient sales order management, purchasing, inventory control, warehousing logistics and integration with suppliers.

Powerful Report Writing (Exec 3)

The more you know….The more you grow.  A high level demonstration showing powerful business report designer tools Crystal and FRx.  Provides managers and executives the tools and information to monitor the status of their business, without the need for an IT professional.

PRIZES: (1) One Day of FRx Training ($345)

(1) Two Days of Crystal Report Training ($625)

(1) Microsoft Office XP ($479)

www.viawest.net

ViaWest Internet Services

30 E Broadway #200

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Tel: (801) 994-8800

Impress Your IT Director  Tech Terms Explained (TB 9,3)

From BGP and ASP, all the way to 10BaseT.  Enough acronyms - lets talk plain English We’ll prepare you for the next time somebody lays a 10 cent Internet word on you.

Affordable Business Continuance Strategies (Exec 10,12,2)

This process helps you minimize the negative effects a disaster has on your business so that you may resume mission-critical functions as quickly as possible

What Would A Technology Failure Cost You? (Exec 11, 1)

In this cost-analysis workshop you’ll put pen to paper to see what threats you need to protect against in your business and what data protection is worth to your overall business strategy.

PRIZES: (1) Cert one yr  FREE dial-up Internet Access ($240)

(1) Cert for $240 off any T1 or collocation, on annual contract.

www.ppch.com

Penna Powers Cutting Haynes / ProClix

1706 S Major St

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Tel: (801) 847-4800

Ten Rules for Branding on the Web (Exec 11,3)

If your website were an employee would you fire them? Is your website fulfilling your objectives? Have you clearly identified your websites niche in your company? We’ll show you what to look at.

Gaining Market Share in a Tough Economy (Exec 9,12,2)

How to be proactive and take advantage of a tough economic situation. Learn how many of the Fortune 500 companies have used tough times to grow market share.

Behavior Modification Marketing (Exec 10,1)

When marketing works too well, an Olympic Transportation case study. How did UDOT convince the majority of the citizens of Utah to alter their travel patterns during the Olympic Winter Games? Learn what it takes to alter behavior.

PRIZES: (2) Comprehensive Website Audits (1,000ea)

www.junglegroup.com

Jungle Group

563 W 500 S #230

Bountiful, UT 84010

Tel: (801) 294-0000

20 Questions Executives Should Ask IT (Exec 9,12,3)

Is the IT department an asset or liability?  20 critical things senior executives need to know and understand about the IT department.

Facing the New Economy (Exec 10,1)

Surviving and thriving in real-time … Learn how the MindShare framework incorporates Business Intelligence, Knowledge Workplace, and Enterprise Optimization.

Business Intelligence: Better Decisions Faster (Exec 11,2)

Actionable Business Strategies that turn knowledge into profit.

PRIZES: (1) 4-hours Contingency Planning Consulting ($400)

(1) Certificate 4-hour BI Consultation ($400)

www.consonus.com

Consonus

180 E 100 S

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Tel: (888) 452-8000

Protecting Against Downtime (SS Exec 9,11)

What does it cost when your data isn’t available?  Experts will teach you ways to protect your data and your bottom line.

Best Business Continuity Practices For Data (Exec 10,1)

44% of businesses that lose their data never reopen their doors again.  Learn how to protect your business by protecting your data.

Monitoring Your Network in the Real World (Exec 9,3)

Experts will show you how to better monitor your network and head off downtime, preventing lost revenue and lost productivity.

The Business Sense Behind Outsourced IT (Exec 11,2)

Experts will show you how to take advantage of economies of scale by outsourcing portions of your IT infrastructure.

PRIZES: (2) Gastronomy Restaurant Gift Certificates($100ea)

www.gateway.com

Gateway County

194 E Winchester Street

Murray, UT  84107

Tel: 801-270-0002

EXHIBITOR

Gateway Country Computers is a one stop shopping experience to handle almost every computer need you have.  We can take of all of your business, training and consumer needs. We also offer a wide variety of digital solutions.  Stop by and see “A Better Way.”

PRIZES: (2) 17” Computer Monitors ($189ea)

www.tc-technology.com

 

TC Tech

6303 E 1900 N

Eden, UT 84310

Tel: (801) 745-9285

Java and Your Enterprise (Tech 1)

Rein in the dizzying complexity of your computing projects by using a popular, portable programming language.

XML Untangles the Web (Exec 2)

Where did XML come from and why is it one of the most widely recognized acronyms in IT circles?

Java and XML: Dynamic Duo (Exec 3)

The latest and greatest technologies for Internet Programming and Web Development.

EXHIBITOR

TC Technologies is a technical training and consulting company that provides high-end instruction on computer programming languages, Web technologies, and enterprise development to corporations of all sizes with diverse information technology needs.

PRIZES: (2) Gift Albums ($50ea)

www.colorcorrect.net

Color Correct Photo Lab

2050 S 950 E

Provo, UT 84606

Tel: (801) 374-6449

Trade Show Graphics - Have You Ever Felt Ripped Off? (Exec 1)

Get "Factory Direct" cost comparisons on different types of graphics and expert input as to what kind of graphic you really need.

Trade Show Graphics - Can You Do Them in House? (Exec 2)

Get suggestions on just what can be done to save money when producing trade show graphics.  See what can be saved when you cut out the middleman.

Bigger is Better, But is it Worth It? (Exec 3)

Hear pros and cons on the production and use of large graphics.  Get advice on everything from prepress layout to shipping considerations.   Gain an overview of the whole process.

PRIZES: (2)Cert for Digital Photographic order ($100ea

www.protelnetworks.com

ProTel Networks

1336 S 1100 E

Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Tel: (801) 485-1107

Phone Systems = Your Tool for Profits (D&S 9,11,2)

An overview of how your phone system can drive down your costs and rev up revenues.

Call Centers on $teroids (Exec 10,1,3)

Proven examples of how new enhancements make it easier for your customer to buy more products from you

PRIZES: (1) Inter-Tel Golf Umbrella ($ea)

(1) Dozen Inter-Tel High Performance Golf Balls ($ea)

www.doxtek.com

DoxTek

724 N 1890 W

Provo, UT 84601

Tel: (801) 356-2230

Increase Employee Productivity Through Electronic Forms (D&S-9 ,GOV-11, Exec-2)

Electronic forms give organizations the ability to publish internal and external business forms as interactive PDFs allowing for quick and efficient information capture and management.

Decrease the High Costs of Paper Processing and Storage (GOV-10, Exec-1)

Through high-speed scanners and scanning software, organizations can significantly decrease the time and resources used in paper processing and storage.

Reduce Manual Data Entry Through Scanning Solutions (Exec-12, D&S-3)

Solutions for organizations who spend significant time manually entering data from business forms (i.e. time cards, invoices, applications, insurance information, tax forms, survey, health insurance claims, etc…)

PRIZES: (1) Canon Flatbed Scanner ($150)

(1) Olive Garden Gift Cards($30)

www.radware.com

 

Radware

575 Corporate Drive #205

Mahwah, NJ 07430

Tel: (303) 683-9255

Preparing Your Network for the Unexpected (Exec-9,11, D&S-1)

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning rank among the top initiatives today across many industries.  If your business is reliant on mission critical applications, join us to learn how other leading organizations have prepared their networks for the unexpected.

Intelligent Intrusion Prevention (Exec-10, D&S-2)

Like many organizations, your most valuable assets are information related.  Are your information assets at risk?  Are you concerned about GLBA, HIPAA compliance and/or Homeland Security?  Learn about common security vulnerabilities and how to mitigate risk through application aware intrusion prevention.

Route-Control: Gaining Control in Uncertainty (Tech 12,3)

This is a high level overview of the emerging market of Route-Control.  If you currently have, or are planning on multiple data circuits to maintain a highly available network, join us for this session.  In this interactive session, we’ll discuss route-control solutions through real world case studies.

PRIZES: (2) Certificates for Gastronomy Restaurants ($100ea)

www.aldenmedia.com

Alden Media

5818 S 900 E

Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Tel: (801) 328-1411

What’s So Great About DVD? (Exec 9,2)

Come to this fun briefing to watch Hollywood’s best DVD’s  with the experts.  All your DVD questions will be answered.  What is Surround sound, DTS, and a special feature?  What are multiple angles, multiple languages, multiple ratings and subtitles?  Learn why DVD players are the fastest selling consumer item in history.  Learn how DVD is revolutionizing advertising and employee training.  (Prize DVD’s will be given away)

Where will TV and the PC Converge? (CB 10,12)

How will the Internet and DVD affect this convergence? This session will enlighten you to the future of video and multimedia on your TV, PC and the Internet.  What’s next, video and multimedia on your cell phone, Palm or Pocket PC?  How will this effect marketing, training, and advertising?

Throw Out Your Employee Handbook (Exec 11,3)

Come learn how great multimedia will save you money, dramatically enhancing employee training and increasing your sales? Come see award winning multimedia examples used for marketing, training and even OSHA and EPA compliance.  With new design techniques, multimedia allows you to distribute your media in Print, on TV, VHS tape, DVD, CD-ROM and the Internet with greatly reduced production costs.

Lawyers: The Digital Courtroom of the Future (Exec 1)

How is multimedia being used in the courtroom to win over juries and judges?  How can multimedia get rid of paper clutter and enhance your presentation.  This will be an entertaining and informative demonstration class.  Lawyers can’t afford to miss this one.

PRIZES: (1) 60min Video Moved to a DVD ($780)

(1) Digital Business Card w/ Video & Links, 100 copies($1620)

www.tomthumbsoftware.com

Tom Thumb Software

P.O. Box 700

Pleasant Grove, UT  84062

Tel: (801) 785-8854

What’s your Silver Bullet (Exec 9,11,2)

How companies use mobile computers to their benefit.  Is there software that would improve your business, reduce your expenses or improve your service to customers?

Handhelds - Are they worth it? (Exec 10,1,3)

Is there software that makes purchase and support of mobile computers worthwhile?  What does it take to support handhelds? What performance you can expect?

Prizes: (2) Time to Time for Pocket PC ($50ea)

(2) Mile to Mile for Pocket PC ($30ea)

www.ecenturion.com

eCenturion

P.O. Box 95187

South Jordan, UT 84095

Tel: (801) 233-0021

Information security: Looking beyond the Hype (Exec )

Understand the myth vs. the reality of information security, and what you can really do about securing your company's future.

Regulation of Information Security, and Privacy (CB)

GLBA, HIPAA, and the Dept. of Homeland Security regulate how you protect data.  Increase in government regulations can impact your business, we'll show you how.

The true cost of Information security(D&S)

Security is no longer a luxury it is a necessity. We'll answer your questions and show you what security really costs you.

Prizes: (2) Security Analysis, Company Wide ($750ea)

www.gopeopletech.com

People TECH Inc

10150 Centennial Parkway #400

Sandy, UT 84070

Tel: (801) 456-3522

BioMetrics: Are You Prepared to be Assimilated? (CB 9,12,2)

Fingerprint scanning, iris-scanning, voice recognition.  Where we are now.  Where we are going.  Find out how your Enterprise can benefit from Biometric identification technologies available today.  Demonstrations.

HandHeld Magic: PDA Applications for your Enterprise (CB 10,1)

Observe how proprietary and consumer based handheld solutions can successfully expand your corporate presence and increase the speed of information flow within your Enterprise.

IT Outsourcing … Out of the Box. (D&S 11,3)

A fresh approach to outsourcing your software project needs.  Think about the many ways outside programmers can benefit your bottom line.

PRIZES: (2) Consulting on Oracle, SQL, or VB ($1000ea)

www.desktopvisuals.com

Desktop Visuals

411 W 400 S

Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Tel: (801) 359-5808

Smoke and Mirrors: Spectacular Events! (Exec 1,3)

It’s not what you say but how you say it!  Supercharge your meetings.  Learn why Fortune 500 companies around the nation are using TBA Entertainment to add more “show” to every association meeting, product launch, and corporate presentation.

Supercharge Your Corporate Events (Exec 2)

Learn how to turn a bland corporate meeting into a supercharged event.  We will teach you the secret strategies that effectively communicate brand and corporate messages.

EXHIBITOR

We help you creatively communicate your ideas in large and small events. We incorporate high-end graphics, video, and audio into your presentations for awesome impact with your clients.

PRIZES: (1) Zen Remote Control Mouse ($129)

(1) Day Free Rental of LCD Projector ($225)

 www.imaginit-tech.com

IMAGINiT

3115 E Lion Lane #200

Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Tel: (800) 733-8941

Homeland Security In the Information Age (Gov 1)

Get the information you need, where and when you need it to make the best decisions, with the Autodesk Homeland Security Initiative

Evolution of Architectural Drafting and Autodesk Revit (Exec 2)

Drafting has evolved from a pen and paper to the computer and now to Revit.a parametric building modeler.

The Next Generation of Mechanical Design and PLM(CB 3)

Fix the design bottleneck.  Autodesk Streamline™ is an easy-to-use hosted project collaboration service built for the manufacturing industry..

PRIZES: (1) AutoCAD Training - 3 Day Class ($550)

(1) NFR copy of AutoCAD LT ($635)

www.redcliffsolutions.com

Red Cliff Solutions

1780 W 9000 S #160

West Jordan, UT 84088

Tel: (801) 718-2700

State-of-the-art Internet Security Solutions (Exec 9)

This will be a "broad stroke" which includes what a company should be doing in regards to their Internet security.  We will discuss firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion detection & prevention systems, remote vulnerability assessments, and more.

Live Hacking Demonstration (Exec 10)

This will show how someone can access the inside of a network through a firewall.  We will have a live environment setup and take the participants step by step through the hacker’s methods.  We will also discuss how these attacks may be prevented.

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (Exec 11)

Participants can get a first hand look at the brand new, next generation in intrusion detection systems.  The new NetScreen IDP not only detects but can prevent attacks from reaching the network.  It also identifies and reacts to a much broader scope of attacks than traditional signature based systems.

PRIZES:

www.cciintellisys.com

Intellisys

2451 S 600 W #100

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Tel: (801) 975-7466

Voice over I.P.  The Who, What, Why and Where (Exec 9,10,11)

A conversational look at the manufactures of VOIP products, what VOIP can do now and what it will do in the future, why you should know about it and where it fits in.

PRIZES: (2) Cordless Phones (150ea)

www.turnerinsight.com

James W Turner & Co

7667 Mountain Estates Dr

Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Tel: (801) 944-1099

Defy Geography: Accounting Anytime Anywhere! (Exec 9,11)

Learn how remote, secure and reliable distributed accounting and reporting access is available NOW without the investment in staff and infrastructure!

Welcome to the Future of Accounting (CB 10)

Explore the emerging ASP and VPN models for accounting anytime, anywhere.  Contrast these alternatives, their benfits, and speculate about which will prevail.

QuickBooks 2003 – What’s New (Exec 12)

An overview of new features and benefits of the world’s best selling accounting solution.

PRIZES (1) Snail Mail Kit ($125)

(1) $50 Certificate to Singing Cricket Café

www.mapconsulting.com

Map

1964 Falcon View

Sandy, UT 84092

Tel: (801) 816-9195

Nine Keys to Exponentially Increase Profits in 2003 (Exec 1,2,3)

Ready! Set! Grow!  Learn the only three ways to grow a business.  Pull three levers to consistently reduce expenses.  Unlock the combination to three direct impacts to the bottom line.  Nine keys for your business success – NOW.  PLUS: SPECIAL BONUS –  1000 Business Growth Prescriptions

PRIZES:

www.netwize.net

NetWize

3110 W California Ave #B

Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Tel: (801) 994-2040

Is Your Company's Data at Risk? (Exec 9)

Managing data growth and protecting your company's critical information.  State-of-the-art storage equipment will be on hand with live demonstrations.  Come see how a Storage Area Network can benefit your business.  A Home DVD player will be given away at each session.

Protecting Your Data in a Challenging Time! (Exec 10)

The market leader in providing data protection solutions to insure your data is protected against any type of failure.  Presented by Veritas.  A Home DVD player will be given away at each session.

New Developments in Network Security Management (Exec 11)

Symantec will introduce the Secure Enterprise for both small and large networks.  Presented by Symantec.  A Home DVD player will be given away at each session.

PRIZES:

www.paypro-inc.com

PayPro Payroll Professionals

6774 S. 1300 E.

Salt Lake, Utah 84121

Tel: (801) 365-0941

 

Integration - The Future of Payroll & HR (Exec 9,3)

Learn the benefits of integrating your payroll & HR systems and why it is a necessity for the future.

Simple Steps To Simplified Payroll (TB 2)

Why integrating your payroll & Hr systems can drastically reduce the unnecessary data entry process along with other non-productive administrative tasks.

PRIZES: (2)Certificates for one month payroll service

www.nxsinc.net

NxS Incorporated

11218 Crescent Ridge Circle

So Jordan, UT 84095

Tel: (801) 576-9544

Who is Navigating Your Disaster Recovery? (Exec 9)

An interactive discussion about disaster prevention vs recovery and the benefits of having an outsource technology partner.  This discussion is specifically designed for the chief decision maker or company owner.

$$ What Do You Mean Our Server Crashed? $$ (D&S 10)

Decisions on spending IT dollars are often made during a crisis.  Is there a better way? Yes!.  Learn how to lay out a road map and avoid the pot holes of technology spending.

It’s Time to Rotate the Tires. Where’s Dave? (Exec 11)

You’ve spent $$ training your IT personnel to meet your business needs, are you prepared for them to move on down the road?  Learn how teaming with an outsource partner can protect your technology investments.

PRIZES: (1) 50% OFF 1 year of T1 service($2100)

(1) Year of DSL Service ($600)

(1) Four hours tech support ($854)

www.y2marketing.com

Y2 Marketing

PO Box 701

Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

Tel: (801) 796-1003

Monopolize Your Marketplace! (Exec 10,11,12,1)

Learn the newest, most effective marketing, advertising and sales strategies for business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs.  Find out how to close the gap between your “inside reality” and “outside perception” and dramatically accelerate the growth of your revenue and profit.  Whether you do B-to-B or B-to-C, the MYM system will work for you—just hope your competitors don’t find out about it first!

PRIZES:

www.mckinnon-mulherin.com

McKinnon - Mulherin Inc

136 South Main Street, Suite A-300

Salt Lake City, UT  84101

Tel: (801) 531-1631

Training Solutions That Fit (SS TB 1)

Let McKinnon-Mulherin’s instructional design team lead you through the techno-maze to find training solutions that fit your employee training needs --and your budget!

PRIZES: (1) Certificate for 10 pgs Editing Service ($120)

(1) Certificate for 20 pgs of Proofreading ($120)

www.utahbar.org

Utah State Bar

645 South 200 East

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Tel: (801) 531-9077

Practical Electronic Signatures (SS Exec 3)

This session will teach you about the various approaches to capturing signatures online.  You will learn how to balance legal issues, with technical and business issues as you move forward.  A better understanding of the issues will help you move forward with less business risk and better ROI.

www.cort.com

CORT Furniture Rental

797 E Winchester (6600S)

Murray, UT 84107

Tel: (801) 994-1919

EXHIBITOR

Relay, you’re at home.  At Cort, everything we do is designed to make you feel right at home, in whatever style most expresses the real you. From the finest in residential and office furniture, rental furniture and accessories to a host of relocation services. Cort furniture rental can help you get comfortably settled more quickly and easily than you might have imagined possible. One call to Cort, and you’ll understand: Change is good.

PRIZES: (2)Cert for CORT Furniture ($100ea

www.verizonwireless.com

Verizon Wireless

2180 S 1300 E #250

Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Tel: (801) 832-4890

EXHIBITOR

Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the US, is pleased to be involved in Connect 2002 to showcase our unparalleled digital high- speed wireless data products, our most expansive service coverage area for both voice and data and many equipment options. Stop by for a demonstration by one of our qualified representatives and  register to win a Sierra Wireless Aircard and service.

PRIZES: (1) Sierra Wireless 555 Aircard w/ 1 Mo Service ($400)

www.litespeeddisplays.com

Litespeed Displays

550 North Main #3

Kaysville, UT 84037

Tel: (801) 444-7193

EXHIBITOR

LiteSpeed Display & Graphics is a full service graphic design, large format printing company, specializing in the tradeshow/exhibition industry.  See our truly "idiot-proof" display systems that set up in less than 30 seconds, by one person..  Ask us "How to get more out of your trade shows".

PRIZES: (2) Two Hours Consultation for Exhibit Staff ($500ea)

(1) VORT-X Banner Stand ($115)

www.viewsonic.com

ViewSonic

381 Brea Canyon Road

Walnut, CA  91789

Tel: (800)-888-8583

EXHIBITOR

 ViewSonic Corporation is a worldwide provider of award-winning visual display products, everything from UltraBrite LCDs to super light projectors to state-of-the-art plasma displays and Mobile & Wireless devices, including the Tablet PC and Pocket PC. ViewSonic is creating the most stunning way to bring the digital world to your at the office, at home and on the road.

PRIZES:  (1) 15" LCD monitor-VE150 ($415)

www.caservice.com

CA Service

1318 South 200 West

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Tel: (801)-487-1391

EXHIBITOR

CA Service brings to our customers over 35 years of experience in servicing and selling of printers, scanners, monitors, terminals and keyboards.  CA Service provides excellent service throughout Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.  As a certified service and sales dealer for Okidata, Hewlett Packard, Samsung, WYSE and more, we can service all of your printer and scanner needs.  We offer a 4 hour response to your service needs, same day service, excellent spare parts inventory, and economical rates.

PRIZES: (1) OKI 14e - 14 PPM LED Page Printer ($450)

(1) Onsite Printer Service Call + Preventative Maint ($)

www.universalaudiovideo.com

 

Universal Audio Video

533 W 2600 S #110

Bountiful, UT 84010

Tel: (801) 647-0277

EXHIBITOR

Universal Audio Video designs and installs THX in the boardroom and THX home theater.  Visit our demonstration boardroom in Bountiful to see the latest in boardroom audio, video, digital graphics, remote control, teleconference, and distance learning technologies.

PRIZES:

 

Utah Valley Therapeutic Massage

3200 N Canyon Road #B2

Provo:, UT 84604

Tel: (801) 687-3177

 

EXHIBITOR

Utah Valley Therapeutic Massage will be giving free massages to Connect Attendees in the afternoon.

Enjoy the benefits of Therapeutic Massage.  Explore the possibilities for the Corporate Workplace.

 

PRIZES: Therapeutic Massages ($400)

www.florists.ftd.com/huddart/

Huddart Floral Company

156 East 9th South

Salt Lake City, UT  84111

Tel: (801) 531-7900

Floral Supplier

All Flower Arrangements provided by Huddart Floral Company.

 

 

PRIZES: Onsite Floral Arrangements ($500)

www.saltlakechamber.org

Salt Lake Chamber

175 E 400 South, 6th Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Tel: (801) 364-3631

Event Sponsor

The Salt Lake Chamber is Utah's Business Leader.  It's a bold promise that has refocused our mission statement and strategic objectives. As an organization, we'll be more involved in your business challenges and work towards building a stronger community.   We'll take much more visible leadership position on critical issues.  And we'll make sure your membership benefits  are valuable to your success and prosperity.  As your voice of business, we are working to build an even stronger, more relevant Chamber.  As we begin the next century of service to our membership, we look forward to working closely with you to make Utah a great place to live and to do business.

 

Mission Statement--As Utah's Business Leader we stand as the voice of business, we support our member's success, and we champion community prosperity.

www.connect2002.com

HorizonEvents.com

3432 Denmark Ave #500

St Paul, MN 55123

Tel: (877) 622-6627

Government Birds of a Feather  (9)

Government attendees are invited to a round table gathering to discuss government technology issues.  Use topics discussed in this session to plan your day.

Legal Round Table (10)

Attorney’s, general counsels, administrators, consultants, and others who manage legal issues and systems discuss legal industry technologies & technology’s legal issues.

Construction Birds of a Feather (11)

Thanks to the efforts of the AGC, construction is the largest industry represented at Connect.  Come and discuss technology issues in the construction trades.

CIO Networking Lunch (12)

Take your lunch from downstairs and join us for a casual networking lunch session for IT Professionals.  Discussion of common challenges in IT management.

Education Birds of a Feather (1)

In education, changing technologies provide new solutions daily for both administration and curriculum.  Also includes peer discussion of business partnerships and grants.

Propeller Head Round Table (2)

This session is for those who speak in acronyms.  Discussion of industry standards, hardware platforms, chipsets, and industry trends and directions.

Small Business Round Table (3)

Small businesses were oversold on e-commerce as magic beans.  What issues do small business owners really need to know about, and how do we keep up?