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****************** AT THE CENTER ******************
************* The electronic newsletter of the ***********
*********** Silicon Valley World Internet Center **********
*************** Tuesday, June 5, 2001 ***************

 

The Silicon Valley World Internet Center thanks its Sponsors for their continuing support:

EXECUTIVE SPONSORS

* Amdocs, Inchttp://www.Amdocs.com
* Deutsche Telekomhttp://www.dtag.de/english/index.htm
* Fujitsuhttp://www.Fujitsu.com
* IBM Corporationhttp://www.ibm.com
* SAPhttp://www.mysap.com
* Sun Microsystemshttp://www.sun.com

KNOWLEDGE NETWORK PARTNERS

* Inclusion, Inc.http://www.inclusion.net
* Internet Wire.http://www.internetwire.com
* High Performance Resources.http://www.hpresources.com

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:http://www.worldinternetcenter.com

Past copies of our newsletters and directions to the Center are available on the website.

ALL PROGRAMS ARE HELD AT THE CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

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***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001
"CENTER FEATURED IN SILICON VALLEY BUSINESS INK ARTICLE"

Further information below.

***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001
"INTERNET WIRE SEMINAR SERIES PRESS RELEASE WINNERS"

Further information below.

***EXECUTIVE BRIEFING & TECH DEMO: THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2001
"QoETIENT eBUSINESS MANAGEMENT PLATFORM: PARTNERING OPPORTUNITIES WITH FUJITSU SOFTWARE"

By Mr. Bruce Nash, Director, QoEtient Business Group, Fujitsu Software Corporation & other Fujitsu representatives
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Open to the public. No fee.

***PUB TALK: THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2001
By Mr. Bruce Nash, Director, QoEtient Business Group, Fujitsu Software Corporation
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Open to the Public. No fee. Registration recommended. Further information below.

***WEB DEVELOPMENT BREAKFAST SEMINAR: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001
"NEW ZEALAND: THE CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL EDGE"

Co-sponsored by the New Zealand Group & the Silicon Valley branch of the Center for International Trade Development
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Open to the public. No fee. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Palo Alto.
NOTE: Not a center program. Not held at the center. Registration information below.

***THINK TANK SESSION: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2001
"mCOMMERCE: FORGET THE HYPE – LET'S GET DOWN TO "REAL" MARKET OPPORTUNITIES!"

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. By Invitation-only. Information below for possible participation.

***INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2001
"CATCHING THE P2P WAVE: ADOPTION AND DIFFUSION OF PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKS FOR BUSINESS USE"

A Program presented by the Silicon Valley World Internet Center & CommerceNet.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Registration & Networking. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Panel. 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Networking.
LOCATION: Vintage Room, Stanford Barn (Behind the California Cafe)
Open to the Public. $20 with pre-registration and $25 at the door. Further information below.
REGISTRATION: http://www.commerce.net/events/meetings/p2p/reg.html

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***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001
"CENTER FEATURED IN SILICON VALLEY BUSINESS INK ARTICLE"


Check out Silicon Valley Business Ink's May 25 issue, page 20 for Editor Vikki Bowes-Mok's "Finance Viewpoint" column on the Silicon Valley World Internet Center. Read about the Center's Thursday Pubs, the history of the Center, and the value of Center programs for its clients.

The "Wise Investments in Future of Technology" column can also be viewed at:
http://www.svbizink.com/closeup/columndetails.asp?aid=1703&iid=181&naviid=182

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***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001
"INTERNET WIRE SEMINAR SERIES PRESS RELEASE WINNERS"


On behalf of Silicon Valley World Internet Center and Internet Wire, we would like to congratulate the two winners of a multimedia press release valued at $500 raffled off at the Internet Wire Seminar Series on May 8 & 22:

* Andreja Dugacki, Kobe Precision, Inc.
* Scott Stolzman, Uroam Inc.

Andreja attended the May 8th Seminar and Scott attended the May 22nd Seminar. The press releases provided courtesy of Internet Wire may include audio clips, photos, video clips, and other multimedia. The press release will be distributed to more than 44,000 journalists around the world via Internet Wire's distribution service. Again, congratulations, Andreja and Scott!

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***EXECUTIVE BRIEFING & TECH DEMO: THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2001

"QoEtient eBusiness Management Platform: Partnering Opportunities with Fujitsu Software"
By Mr. Bruce Nash, Director, QoEtient Business Group, Fujitsu Software Corporation & other Fujitsu representatives
Open to the Public. No fee. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

FUJITSU OFFERING PARTNERING OPPORTUNITIES WITH ISPs, ASPs, SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS, WEB CONSULTANTS & TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES

At this Executive Briefing and Tech Demo, Fujitsu Software's QoEtient eBusiness Management Platform.(eBMP) will be introduced. The platform is a comprehensive and integrated solution that helps companies effectively monitor and manage quality of experience -- performance, availability, reliability and security -- the key to success for eBusiness!

EXECUTIVE BRIEFING DESCRIPTION

In today's eBusiness world, a company's online presence is a vital and essential business function that significantly impacts the bottom line. As a result, it is crucial that the company is able to ensure a high quality of experience for visitors to its online sites. A negative experience could damage the customer's image of the company and brand, dragging down revenue and profitability. Effectively monitoring and managing quality of experience presents a challenge due to the complexity of an eBusiness network environment. A lack of adequate tools has also posed a challenge. The Fujitsu QoEtient eBusiness Management Platform provides a reliable and efficient solution!

Come hear about partnering opportunities and experience a live demo! Those in attendance will be able to set up separate meeting with Fujitsu to discuss partnering opportunities.

PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

Fujitsu Software is looking to partner with leading-edge companies interested in integrating QoEtient products and services into their eBusiness solutions. Partnering opportunities exist for companies from the following market areas: ISPs, ASPs, systems integrators, web consultants, and technology companies.

QoEtient partner programs offer a wide array of opportunities for eBusiness companies to add value to their existing business model and increase revenue with few resources and limited effort. The partnering programs include a many benefits as well as joint marketing with the Fujitsu brand to maximize market opportunities.

ABOUT FUJITSU QoETIENT

Fujitsu QoEtient (http://www.QoEtient.com) provides best-in-class eBusiness management services that deliver exceptional value to enterprises by enhancing the quality of the eBusiness experience. Ensuring a superior overall user experience, QoEtient's comprehensive insight into critical elements of Web site dynamics and complex network environments enables its customers to achieve success. By turning performance, availability, reliability, and security into a competitive advantage, QoEtient helps customers grow their enterprises. Diagnose, address and solve complex Web site issues with QoEtient.

ABOUT FUJITSU SOFTWARE CORPORATION

Based in San Jose, CA and established in 1991, Fujitsu Software Corporation (http://www.fs.fujitsu.com) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited. Fujitsu Software leverages Fujitsu's international scope and expertise in developing and providing information technology solutions. Fujitsu Software products include the INTERSTAGE Application Server, part of INTERSTAGE eBusiness software platform built on open standards (the INTERSTAGE Application Server enables enterprises to build and run mission-critical applications); i-Flow, a 100% Java workflow engine for automating business processes; QoEtient, a service for monitoring and managing "Quality of Experience" on the Internet; and Fujitsu COBOL, a COBOL development environment that provides an integrated development environment and a suite of tools to build fast, mission-critical business systems.

REGISTRATION & FURTHER INFORMATION

Registration is not necessary but recommended. To register, send your name, title, company, email address, and telephone number to:

Ms. Debra Wright
Program Manager
mailto:wright@worldinternetcetner.com
Tel: 650.462.9800

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***PUB TALK: THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2001

"Fujitsu QoEtient: Maintaining High Quality of Experience-the Key to Success for eBusiness"
By Mr. Bruce Nash, Director, QoEtient Business Group, Fujitsu Software Corporation
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

At the Pub, Bruce Nash will discuss Fujitsu Software's recently launched QoEtient eBusiness Management Platform (eBMP), a comprehensive and integrated solution for monitoring all aspects of the Quality of Experience -- performance, availability, reliability, and security -- across eBusiness systems from the user's perspective. There will be a live demonstration accompanying his Pub Talk.

ABOUT BRUCE NASH

Bruce Nash joined Fujitsu Software in 1996 as Product Manager for Enterprise Management Products. He has led the eBusiness Management Group since its formation in November, 1999. Mr. Nash's former roles have included a brief career as a Rubik's Cube solver, a mathematics student at Bristol University, a contributor to the JPEG and MPEG proposals for the Image Technologies Group at IBM's Yorktown Research Center, manager of the internship program for IBM (UK) Ltd., and development manager for the storage management component of OS/2 Warp Server at IBM. Bruce moved from the United Kingdom to Palo Alto in 1996.

ABOUT FUJITSU QoETIENT

Fujitsu QoEtient (http://www.QoEtient.com) provides best-in-class eBusiness management services that deliver exceptional value to enterprises by enhancing the quality of the eBusiness experience. Ensuring a superior overall user experience, QoEtient's comprehensive insight into critical elements of Web site dynamics and complex network environments enables its customers to achieve success. By turning performance, availability, reliability, and security into a competitive advantage, QoEtient helps customers grow their enterprises. Diagnose, address and solve complex Web site issues with QoEtient.

ABOUT FUJITSU SOFTWARE CORPORATION

Based in San Jose, CA and established in 1991, Fujitsu Software Corporation (http://www.fs.fujitsu.com) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited. Fujitsu Software leverages Fujitsu's international scope and expertise in developing and providing information technology solutions. Fujitsu Software products include the INTERSTAGE Application Server, part of INTERSTAGE eBusiness software platform built on open standards (the INTERSTAGE Application Server enables enterprises to build and run mission-critical applications); i-Flow, a 100% Java workflow engine for automating business processes; QoEtient, a service for monitoring and managing "Quality of Experience" on the Internet; and Fujitsu COBOL, a COBOL development environment that provides an integrated development environment and a suite of tools to build fast, mission-critical business systems.

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***WEB DEVELOPMENT BREAKFAST SEMINAR: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001
"NEW ZEALAND: THE CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL EDGE"

Co-sponsored by the New Zealand Group & the Silicon Valley branch of the Center for International Trade Development
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Palo Alto. Open to the Public.
NOTE: Not a center program. Not held at the center. No fee. Registration information below.

On behalf of the Center, we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about Web development from New Zealand companies at this breakfast seminar.

ABOUT THE BREAKFAST SEMINAR

Situated on the edge of the Pacific is New Zealand. New Zealanders are not just geographically on the edge, but also on the creative and technical edge. It is this edge that could be your company's greatest advantage! We want your company to share in the wealth of New Zealanders smart high-tech solutions, and the creative power of this young Pacific nation.

Four New Zealand companies, each delivering quality high-end Web solutions, are in Silicon Valley this June at the Breakfast Seminar. At the Seminar, the companies will share how their creativity and ingenuity can add value to your business and client base as well as ensure your company always delivers on time, every time!

VENUE

Crowne Plaza Cabana
4290 El Camino Real
Palo Alto

REGISTRATION & FURTHER INFORMATION

By Tuesday, June 12 to:

mailto:LAX.guest@tradenz.govt.nz to reserve your reservation

For inquiries, contact:

Mr. Jim Cooper, Trade New Zealand
T: 310.207.2685
http://www.tradenz.govt.nz/kiwi-ingenuity

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***THINK TANK SESSION: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2001
"mCOMMERCE: FORGET THE HYPE – LET'S GET DOWN TO "REAL" MARKET OPPORTUNITIES!"

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. By Invitation-only. Information below for possible participation.

The development of the mobile commerce (mCommerce) space will yield some significant investment opportunities over the next five years. At this Think Tank Session, twenty participants will come together as thought leaders to identify short-term, medium-term, and long-term opportunities.

POSSIBLE PARTICIPATION

For possible participation, please send your name, title, company name, email address, and telephone number along with a bio to:

Dr. Venilde Jeronimo
Director of Programs
mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com
T: 650.462.9800

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***INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2001
"CATCHING THE P2P WAVE: ADOPTION AND DIFFUSION OF PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKS FOR BUSINESS USE"

A Program presented by the Silicon Valley World Internet Center & CommerceNet.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Registration & Networking. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Panel. 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Networking.
LOCATION: Vintage Room, Stanford Barn (Behind the California Café).
Open to the Public. $20 with pre-registration and $25 at the door. Further information below.
Registration: http://www.commerce.net/events/meetings/p2p/reg.html

PANEL

Dr. Susan J. Duggan, Chief Executive Officer, Silicon Valley World Internet Center (Moderator)
http://worldinternetcenter.com

Mr. Mark Resch, Chief Executive Officer, CommerceNet
http://www.commerce.net

Dr. Christopher S. Thomas, Chief e-Strategist, Solutions Channels Group, Strategic eMarketing, Intel Corporation
http://www.intel.com

Dr. Gong Li, Director of Engineering, Peer-to-Peer Networking, Sun Microsystems
http://www.sun.com

...And others

A distinguished lists of panelists will discuss the transactional infrastructure necessary to complement the communications infrastructure that will accelerate the adoption and diffusion of P2P technology for enterprise use. During the second half of the evening, a facilitated, interactive discussion will take place with audience participants engaged in a knowledge exchange with the panelists.

Those in attendance will have the opportunity to network prior to and after the Panel Discussion in a business-casual environment.

CONTENT & ISSUES

The discussion today on P2P is mostly centered on understanding the technology underpinning of the network, specifically, the communicability and connectivity of P2P networks. This is obviously an important endeavor. However, an equally important and critical endeavor is to understand the business use of P2P technology.

Recently Oculus CO, a P2P start-up in Boston, announced that Ford Motor Company decided to use Oculus' technology to design and produce more fuel-efficient automobiles. The Oculus solution allows Ford design teams to evaluate quickly and change design options to find the best fuel economy solution. Groove Networks announced its first deal with the sale of 10,000 licenses to drug giant GlaxoSmithKline Plc to facilitate dynamic collaboration between geographically dispersed workgroups scientists and others. Examples such as these--where P2P solved a critical business need--are the focus of this Interactive Panel Discussion.

Transactional infrastructure issues to be discussed:

* What are the key intra-enterprise and inter-enterprise applications that can be developed to enable a more widespread business use of the technology?
* Are there boundary conditions (processes, functionalities, security) that limit the scale and scope of its adoption and use by enterprises?
* What kinds of business models are necessary for P2P to enter into mainstream intra-enterprise and inter-enterprise transactions?
* Will there be an emergence of middleware applications that can integrate proprietary P2P networks, P2P and enterprise applications, as well as P2P and front-end commerce applications?
* Are P2P marketplaces going to replace their brethren Web-based marketplaces? If so, what will motivate price makers and price takers to participate in P2P marketplaces to create sustainable pools of liquidity?
* What role will transparency play in the business use of technology? Are there different types and appropriate levels of transparency that will manifest and perhaps be necessary in a P2P context to drive the business use of the technology?
* Are there any innovations--specifically financial derivatives--that can be introduced in a P2P setting?
* What are the business risks and opportunities that are likely to unfold as the use of this technology becomes more pervasive?
* Will there be a need for decision support and optimization engines as transactions migrate to P2P networks?
* Where is the impact of P2P (industry, functions, etc.) most likely to be recognized in the near future?

REGISTRATION

Web registration is available until June 27 at the following:
http://www.commerce.net/events/meetings/p2p/reg.html

Registration will also be accepted at the door by cash or check, day of program.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Venilde Jeronimo
Director of Programs
Silicon Valley World Internet Center
mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com
Tel: 650.462.9800
http://www.worldinternetcenter.com

Mr. Ash Vasudevan
Director, CommerceNet Investments Initiatives
CommerceNet Consortium
mailto:ash@commerce.net
Tel: 408.446.1260
http://www.commerce.net

ABOUT COMMERCENET AND THE SILICON VALLEY WORLD INTERNET CENTER

The following Web sites provide further information on both organizations:

http://www.commerce.net
http://www.worldinternetcenter.com

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Come join us for our weekly pub, every Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The Pub Talk begins at 6 p.m. The Pub gathers 100-120 mid- to high-level executives every week and, as always, is a great place to come and meet people from the Silicon Valley and all over the world. Representatives from small start-ups and major companies to venture capital and academic join in the exchange at the Center Pub. It's...

--- The best reason to take off work early on Thursdays ---

For directions, please visit http://www.worldinternetcenter.com and click on directions. The dress is casual and there is no fee to attend. Just bring your good ideas!

Companies with an interest in giving a Pub Talk should contact Venilde Jeronimo, the Center's Director of Programs (mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com).

For inquiries, send an email to mailto:info@worldinternetcenter.com