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****************** AT THE CENTER ******************
************* The electronic newsletter of the ***********
*********** Silicon Valley World Internet Center **********
************** Tuesday, November 27, 2001 ***********

 

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

EXECUTIVE SPONSORS

* Amdocs, Inc http://www.amdocs.com
* Cable & Wireless http://www.cw.com
* Deutsche Telekom http://www.dtag.de/english/index.htm
* Fujitsu http://www.fujitsu.com
* IBM Corporation http://www.ibm.com
* SAP http://www.mysap.com
* Sun Microsystems http://www.sun.com

KNOWLEDGE NETWORK PARTNERS

* Halleck, Inc. http://www.halleck.com
* High Performance Resources http://www.hpresources.com
* IC Growth, Inc. http://www.icgrowth.com
* Inclusion Inc. http://www.inclusion.net
* Internet Wire http://www.internetwire.com

Check out Center's Web site: http://www.worldinternetcenter.com

Past copies of newsletters and directions to the Center are available on the Web site.

All programs are held at the Center unless otherwise noted.

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***SPONSOR NEWS: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2001
SAP goes live with the UDDI Business Registry.
Further information: http://udditest.sap.com

***CHALLENGE-THE-EXPERT: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001
"Net Attitude"
From IBM's Internet guru -- a revolutionary approach to instilling a Web-savvy culture throughout your organization
By Mr. John M. Patrick, Vice President, Internet Technology
IBM Corporation
Open to the Public. $20 fee, payable in cash or check day of program.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Registration & networking.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Presentation and Q&A/interactive discussion with audience participants.
REGISTRATION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED due to limited seating. Registration information below.
Location: Vintage Room, Stanford Barn, Palo Alto. (Behind the California Cafe and below the Center at the Stanford Barn.)

***PUB: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2001
".NET: A Vision for the Future of Internet Computing"
By Mr. Marc Wolfson, .NET Solutions Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m.

***PUB: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2001
"Biz Ink's Buzz on the Valley"
By Ms. Vikki Bowes-Mok, Editor, Mr. Dennis Taylor, Managing Editor, and Mr. Erik Linden, Tech Reporter, Silicon Valley Business Ink
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m.

***SYMPOSIUM: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2001
"Data-to-Cash (D2C): Business Opportunities Emerging From an Ocean of Data "
Invitation-only. 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. See below for further information.

***LAST PUB OF 2001: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2001
"Winter Gala: Internet Business Opportunities for 2002"
Brief comments by Center Sponsors.
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m.
Champagne will be served. Black tie recommended but optional.


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***SPONSOR NEWS: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2001
SAP goes live with the UDDI Business Registry.
Further information: http://udditest.sap.com.

On Monday, November 26, 2001 SAP, one of the Center's Executive Sponsors, went live with the UDDI Business Registry at http://udditest.sap.com. Businesses from any country and any industry can now test Version 2 of the UDDI Specification. For more information, see the official UDDI.org press release at http://uddi.org/uddipr11192001.htm.


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***CHALLENGE-THE-EXPERT: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001
"Net Attitude"
From IBM's Internet guru -- a revolutionary approach to instilling a Web-savvy culture throughout your organization
By Mr. John M. Patrick, Vice President, Internet Technology
IBM Corporation
Open to the Public. $20 fee, payable in cash or check day of program.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Registration & networking
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Presentation and Q&A/interactive discussion with audience participants.
REGISTRATION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED due to limited seating. Registration information below.
Location: Vintage Room, Stanford Barn, Palo Alto. (Behind the California Cafe and below the Center at the Stanford Barn.)

The technology exists. So why do so many businesses crash and burn when it comes to launching successful eBusiness strategies? Why do flashy Web sites send customers to a 1-800 number that can be accessed only during "normal" business hours? Why do executives who market toys and games refuse to listen to their own children? According to IBM's Internet guru, Mr. John R. Patrick, it's all about attitude!!

Our inability to harness the full power of the Internet has much less to do with the technology itself than with the cultural and psychological barriers that straitjacket our thinking about it. In his book, "Net Attitude," he reveals the strategies and more important, the mindset, that will allow you and your company to flourish in the age of connectivity. Drawing from a wide range of examples from the worlds of business, technology, politics, education, and popular culture, during the first hour of this program, Mr. Patrick will explore the profound implications of adopting an Internet attitude and how it will transform you and your business. Audience participants will be able to interact with Mr. Patrick during the second hour in a facilitated, knowledge exchange.

Mr. Patrick's book, "Net Attitude," can be pre-ordered through Amazon.com.

ABOUT JOHN M. PATRICK

Mr. John M. Patrick is Vice President of Internet technology at IBM Corporation. As IBM's chief Internet technology officer, he leads the company's efforts for the next generation of the Internet. Mr. Patrick is also closely involved in IBM's aggressive backing of the red-hot Linux movement. However, if you read between the lines of Patrick's official job description -- or have heard him deliver cutting-edge remarks at conferences throughout the world or read one of the many articles he's been featured in -- you'll see that John's unofficial title is Internet visionary. It is one of the reasons why Business 2.0 recently named him as one of the industry's most intriguing minds, and why Network World called him one of the 25 most powerful people in networking.

Mr. Patrick was a founding member and is now the chairman of the Global Internet Project, a founding member of the World Wide Web Consortium at MIT in 1994, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and a member of the Internet Society and the ACM. He is an advisor to several new Internet companies, including Lou Dobbs' and Sally Ride's Space.com and Mary Furlong's ThirdAge Media. He is also an advisor to IntraLinks and Neoteny, a new incubator in Japan.

While at IBM, Mr. Patrick has created a number of innovative programs including the alphaWorks Web site, which is IBM's on-line research and development laboratory for advanced Internet technology, and IBM's successful "Get Connected" program to expand the use of the Internet both within the company and to serve as a model for other companies. Mr. Patrick joined IBM in 1967 and spent the first half of his career in various sales, marketing and management positions. He was a pioneer and developer of IBM's leasing business at IBM Credit Corporation, today the largest computer leasing company in the world. He was subsequently the chief financial officer of various business units of IBM and was also vice president of operations for IBM's Computer Integrated Manufacturing Business. In 1992, Mr. Patrick became vice president of marketing for Personal Systems and was responsible for creating the successful ThinkPad brand. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University and an M.S. in Management from the University of South Florida. He also has a law degree (LL.B.) from LaSalle University, which he earned during his military service. An individual who leads by example, you can access further information about Mr. Patrick and his activities through his innovative personal web site: http://www.ibm.com/patrick.

REGISTRATION

Registration is not necessary but highly recommended due to limited seating. To register, send the following information: name, title, company, email address, and phone number to:

Ms. Glenda Garcia
Operations Assistant
Em: mailto:garcia@worldinternetcenter.com

ABOUT IBM

IBM (http://www.ibm.com) strives to lead in the creation, development, and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices, and microelectronics. IBM's worldwide network of solutions and service professionals translate these advanced technologies into business value for its customers.


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***PUB: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2001
".NET: A Vision for the Future of Internet Computing"
By Mr. Marc Wolfson, .NET Solutions Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m.

Software as a Service model based on XML Web services creates a new way to develop and use software. Microsoft's .NET architecture provides Foundation Services and tools as well as the design patterns required for the vision of a "Programmable Web". At this Pub, come learn about .NET is Microsoft's platform for XML Web services, the next generation of software that connects our world of information, devices, and people in a unified, personalized way.

ABOUT MARC WOLFSON

As a Microsoft .NET Solutions Specialist, Mr. Marc Wolfson is part of an extended Developer Evangelism team with a mission to help developers and management understand the advantage of .NET. Prior to joining Microsoft, Mr. Wolfson helped create Pyramid Imaging in San Francisco, later acquired by Nextera, a company whose majority shareholders include Larry Ellison and Michael Milken. As a Senior Technical Architect at Nextera, he defined architectures in both large enterprises and New Economy companies using both Microsoft WindowsDNA and J2EE architectures while leveraging mature technologies such as EDI and Mainframe processing.

ABOUT MICROSOFT

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place, and on any device.


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***PUB: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2001
"Biz Ink's Buzz on the Valley"
By Ms. Vikki Bowes-Mok, Editor, Mr. Dennis Taylor, Managing Editor, and Mr. Erik Linden, Tech Reporter, Silicon Valley Business Ink
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m. Members from the Editorial team from the weekly publication, Silicon Valley Business Ink, will discuss "the buzz" about Silicon Valley business. Get the low-down from the perspective of journalists who cover technology, finance, real estate, and lifestyles. This will be an informal discussion with members from the Editorial team.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Mr. Brian Adams
Director of Community Relations
Silicon Valley Business Ink
T: 408.535.5676
E: mailto:badams@svbizink.com
www.svbizink.com


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***SYMPOSIUM: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2001
"Data-to-Cash (D2C): Business Opportunities Emerging From an Ocean of Data"
Invitation-only. 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. See below for further information.

Access to relevant information is crucial when making business decisions. Today, more data is available from internal and external sources than ever before, but it needs to be discovered, extracted, and turned into information before it can be used for decision support. At this Symposium, a real-world business scenario within Strategic Sourcing will be presented by SAP to investigate how intelligent software agents can help with data gathering as well as in turning data into valuable information. Also, the fifteen invited participants will discuss how agents can be used to discover new information sources and new business partners, potentially using the Semantic Web.

Participants will have the opportunity to network after the Symposium over wine and light food.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information on this program, send your inquiries to:

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


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***LAST PUB OF 2001: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2001
"Winter Gala: Internet Business Opportunities for 2002"
Brief comments by Center Sponsors.
Open to the Public. No fee. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pub Talk at 6:00 p.m.
Champagne will be served. Black tie recommended but optional.

Come celebrate the holidays at the Center at this last Pub of the year with Center staff and sponsors! Sponsors of the Center will give brief comments at 6:00 p.m. on their thoughts around Internet business opportunities for 2002.


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***JOIN US FOR OUR WEEKLY PUB
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 80-100 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's 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 about upcoming Center programs, send an email to mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com

To unsubscribe from this eNewsletter, contact Ms. Glenda Garcia at mailto:garcia@worldinternetcenter.com