Welcome to this week�s IT Events Update. This week's update includes: * Network Performance Management 2004 Forum * Fall VON * International Partnerships: Do they drive innovation? * Softworld Business Integration Expo 2004 * Wireless World Summit 2004 * Symposium/ITxpo * Internet World North 2004 * Cal-IT 2004 * The 6th Annual Secure IT Forum * WAVE � the web, audio & video collaboration event * The National Outsourcing Association�s 2nd Annual Conference * IDC�s Mobility Conference * Government UK IT Forum * The Voice Over IP Forum * Business Information Security * 'Round and 'Round - An evening with Richard Holway, Director of Ovum * IBC�s 3rd Business Process Outsourcing Forum * Business Continuity Online
****************Network Performance Management 2004 Forum******************** IT/Network executives from both the private and public sectors will get a thorough insight into the strategic, business, technical and operational issues relating to the implementation and management of Network Performance Management tools and solutions. 25th November, Inmarsat Conference Centre, London, UK http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/14325/0/ ***************************************************************************** Fall VON � VOIP HAPPENS RIGHT HERE � The world�s largest and leading VoIP and IP communications event Plus the 4 day VON ENTERPRISE FORUM � for Enterprise CIOs and Network Managers exploring converged enterprise networks 5000 participants, 350+speakers, 190 Exhibitors 18-21 October, Boston http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/12725/0/ International Partnerships: Do they drive innovation? This evening discussion, co-hosted by The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency will examine the importance of technology partnerships, alliances and co-operation. The panel will discuss the future of IT in Europe in the context of the Lisbon Strategy's aim for the EU to become the most competitive economy in the world by 2010. 19 October 2004, Institute of Directors, London, UK. To register & for more information, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Softworld Business Integration Expo 2004 Softworld Business Integration Expo 2004 is the UK's only event to showcase the full range of integration tools and technologies that update, consolidate and co-ordinate all of the applications and business processes within, and between, enterprises. 20-21 October 2004, Hall 12, NEC, Birmingham http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/10064/0/ Productivity on the Move: Strategies for the Mobile Workforce An executive seminar hosted by T-Mobile, in association with the European Technology Forum. The seminar will consist of two panels and a keynote from Digby Jones, the Director General CBI. The event will be looking primarily at mobility solutions and the challenges faced by companies with the realm of choice and their relative cost effectiveness. 21 October 2004, Vinopolis, London, UK. http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/11472/0/ Wireless World Summit 2004 This summit is designed to drive forward the conversion of successful business plans into action. It is the ideal forum to discuss the hurdles that still need to be overcome in the commercial exploitation of WiFi. It will allow you to develop new ideas on how to refine your strategy so that 2005 can deliver even more clients and even stronger revenue streams. 28-29 October, London, UK. http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/11473/0/ Symposium/ITxpo As Europe's leading conference for senior IT and business professionals, Gartner Symposium/ITxpo is your finest opportunity to gain invaluable insights from the industry's thought leaders. 31 October - 4 November 2004, Cannes, France http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/12726/0/ Internet World North 2004 The largest gathering of Internet solutions providers in the North of England. Featuring a FREE educational programme focusing on topics such as New Media Marketing, Web Content Management and Internet Security & Payments. PLUS marketing clinics, product demonstrations, interactive zones and much, much more. 3-4 November, G-Mex, Manchester Register today for FREE at http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/12727/0/ Cal-IT 2004 Meet with the hottest and fastest-growing technology companies to emerge from Silicon Valley. Speakers include ERIC BENHAMOU, Chairman, 3Com and palmOne; JUHA CHRISTENSEN, President, Mobile & Devices, Macromedia; MARC FLEURY, Chairman & CEO, JBOSS, and more. 8-9 November 2004, Hilton Metropole Hotel, London, UK. Register Today: http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/13137/0/ The 6th Annual Secure IT Forum Two days of interactive keynotes, in-depth workshop sessions, case studies, practical round tables and business meetings - address your IT security needs and establish key contacts. 15-16 November 2004, The Barbican, London To Register email - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quoting ZDNET http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/3891/0/ WAVE � the web, audio & video collaboration event Free conference & exhibition covering web, audio and video conferencing/ collaboration, instant messaging & presence, convergence, and rich media over IP. Extensive free conference programme, speakers include European Space Agency, London Grid for Learning, Pfizer, World Bank and sessions from Cisco, MCI, Microsoft, Polycom, Tandberg, Wainhouse Research and WebEx. 17-18 November, Olympia, London, UK http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/12729/0/ The National Outsourcing Association�s 2nd Annual Conference Outsourcing Summit 2004 -The next generation: achieving maximum competitive advantage. At this year�s event we will welcome top level speakers from a variety of industry sectors, including finance, telecommunications, utilities and the public sector, to debate the key issues facing the outsourcing world. 22-23 November 2004, Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London http://www.marketforce.eu.com/outsourcing2004 IDC�s Mobility Conference 23rd November, 2004 IoD, London Register for IDC�s Mobility Conference and find out about the latest developments in mobile technology at http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/12370/0/ use special promotional code �CNET30� Government UK IT Forum This half-day forum will look at some of the key issues surrounding the e-government agenda, bringing together a select gathering of senior public sector decision makers to discuss and debate the way forward to ensure government's return on technology investment. 24 November 2004, London, UK. For further information, please email Judith Osorio mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The Voice Over IP Forum 2004 is the year Voice over IP is going mainstream. Hear from industry leaders and discover the key technical, regulatory and competitive challenges facing the full development of VoIP. Attend this event to get substantive answers to the critical issues facing the VoIP industry today. 29-30 November 2004, London For more information visit http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/12732/0/ or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (please quote 757zd) The Adam Smith Institute�s Inaugural Conference - BUSINESS INFORMATION SECURITY Taking a proactive and strategic approach: placing IT security on the corporate agenda The ASI�s Business Information Security conference will bring together key decision-makers to address the most critical issues facing companies as they strive to protect themselves in this challenging environment. Tuesday 30th November 2004, Caf� Royal, London, UK http://www.marketforce.eu.com/BIS2004 'Round and 'Round - An evening with Richard Holway, Director of Ovum Richard Holway will be covering downward price spirals, competition for recycled IT contracts, new IT spending cycles, convergence within ICT sectors, a growing divergence in sector and company performance; all creating pressure on stock market valuations. 30 November, Central London UK http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/14326/0/20round.asp IBC�s 3rd Business Process Outsourcing Forum For Banks and Financial Institutions Packages include: Directors� Strategy Programme, Business Meetings with Leading Providers of BPO Solutions, Genuine Networking Opportunities and Accommodation at Heythrop Park Hotel on 1st December 1 - 2 December 2004, Heythrop Park, UK Website: http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/36249/1427290/12683/0/ ********Business Continuity � The Risk Management Expo Online************ Need IT disaster recovery, outsourcing, zero downtime? 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