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AT THE CENTER
The electronic newsletter of the
Silicon Valley World Internet Center

Tuesday, August 20, 2002

 

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

EXECUTIVE SPONSORS
• Amdocs, Inc. •• Cable & Wireless •• Deutsche Telekom •• Fujitsu •• IBM Corporation •• SAP •• Sun Microsystems •

KNOWLEDGE NETWORK PARTNERS
•• Halleck ••• IC Growth, Inc. ••• Internet Wire ••

Check out the 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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CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT: NO PUBS OR PUB TALKS FROM AUG. 29 – SEP. 26, 2002
There will be NO Thursday Pubs or Pub Talks from August 29 – September 26.
Further information below.

CABLE & WIRELESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
"Cable & Wireless Achieves Gold Re-certification From Cisco Systems"
For further information (http://www1.cw.com/template_05.jsp?ID=mc_549july3102).

"Cable & Wireless Expands Product And Service Offerings With New Business Continuity & Recovery Services"
For further information (http://www1.cw.com/template_05.jsp?ID=mc_548july2902).

PUB TALK: THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2002
"The Tablet PC Initiative And What It Means"
By Mr. Tom Bernhard, Director, New Technology and Applications, Fujitsu PC Corporation
Open to the Public. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Pub Talk begins at 6:00 p.m.


CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT: NO PUBS OR PUB TALKS FROM AUG. 29 – SEP. 26, 2002
There will be NO Thursday Pubs or Pub Talks from August 29 – September 26.

There will be NO PUBS OR PUB TALKS on the following dates:

Thursday, August 29
Thursday, September 5
Thursday, September 12
Thursday, September 19
Thursday, September 26

Pub Talks will resume in October. More information on the fall Pub Talk schedule will be in upcoming issues of the Center's newsletter.


CABLE & WIRELESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
"Cable & Wireless Achieves Gold Re-certification From Cisco Systems"
For further information (http://www1.cw.com/template_05.jsp?ID=mc_549july3102).

"Cable & Wireless Expands Product And Service Offerings With New Business Continuity & Recovery Services"
For further information (http://www1.cw.com/template_05.jsp?ID=mc_548july2902).

Cable & Wireless, an executive sponsor of the Center, would like to show two recent announcements with the Center’s online community:

1) "Cable & Wireless Achieves Gold Re-certification From Cisco Systems"
For further information (http://www1.cw.com/template_05.jsp?ID=mc_549july3102).

Cable & Wireless has achieved Gold Re-Certification from Cisco Systems, Inc. for its expertise in selling, implementing, and supporting Cisco network solutions as part of the Cisco partner program. "The purpose of our Certification Program is to build channel partner expertise," said Nick Watson, Director of Operations, Unified Channels organization, Cisco Systems UK & Ireland. "Gold Re-Certification status provides strong recognition of Cable & Wireless' ongoing commitment to delivering superior network knowledge and customer service." The Re-Certification follows Cable & Wireless' success at the Cisco EMEA Awards 2001, where it was named 'Global Service Provider and Reseller of the Year.'

2) "Cable & Wireless Expands Product And Service Offerings With New Business Continuity & Recovery Services"
For further information (http://www1.cw.com/template_05.jsp?ID=mc_548july2902).

Cable & Wireless has introduced a suite of new Business Continuity & Recovery Services that will be delivered by its Web hosting business in the U.S., Exodus, a Cable & Wireless Service. The new services offer a combination of consulting and dedicated infrastructure services that enable organizations to avoid downtime of their mission critical applications in any event -- planned or unplanned. These new solutions standardize the most frequently requested services making deployment more efficient and cost effective for customers.


PUB TALK: THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2002
"The Tablet PC Initiative And What It Means"
By Mr. Tom Bernhard, Director, New Technology and Applications, Fujitsu PC Corporation
Open to the Public. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Pub Talk begins at 6:00 p.m.

At this Pub Talk, come hear Tom Bernhard discuss the Tablet PC and this new technology. In November of this year, Microsoft will launch Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, a new operating system designed specifically for pen-based computing. Some of the questions being discussed as a result of this launch include:

• What functionality will this new OS offer?
• How will this OS and the new systems it ships on affect the PC market?
• What are the target markets for these new devices?
• Who are the players in this "new" market?

ABOUT TOM BERNHARD
Tom Bernhard boasts 20 years of experience in the technology and computer industries. He has been with Fujitsu PC Corporation for four years: first as a Senior Product Manager; then Director, Product Marketing for Pen Tablets; and now as Director, New Technology and Applications. His responsibilities have included specifying and overseeing the successful launch of several pen tablet computer systems, developing product road maps for multiple product lines, identifying essential new technologies, and serving as company spokesman for the pen tablet product line. In 2000, Mr. Bernhard received the Fujitsu Achiever Award for Marketing. Prior to Fujitsu PC, Mr. Bernhard was Product Manager, Desktop Systems for Unisys Corporation where he specified and launched numerous desktop computer systems and developed product road maps. Before Unisys, Mr. Bernhard was Product Manager, Hardware/Software for Action Computer Supplies. Mr. Bernhard is a member of the Mobile Advisory Council’s Board of Directors. He holds both BS and MS degrees in business administration from California State University, Hayward.

ABOUT FUJITSU PC CORPORATION
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Fujitsu PC Corporation (http://www.fujitsupc.com) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and the leading provider of ultra-mobile computing solutions. Fujitsu PC Corporation delivers high-performance mobile computing solutions for the North American market, including a wide range of LifeBook notebooks and Stylistic® pen tablet PCs. Fujitsu PC Corporation emphasizes leading-edge technology, exceptional product quality, user comfort and productivity, and outstanding customer service as primary competitive advantages. For more information on Fujitsu PC Corporation’s complete line of mobile computing solutions, visit their Website or call 1-877-FPC-DIRECT.

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 or obtaining additional information about current Center programs and services should contact Dr. Venilde Jeronimo, the Center's Senior Director, Client Services at: mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com or 650.462.9800.

For inquiries about upcoming Center programs, send an email to mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com

For further information on the Center's Sponsors and Knowledge Network Partners, visit their Web sites:

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 http://www.halleck.com
• IC Growth, Inc. http://www.icgrowth.com
• Internet Wire http://www.internetwire.com

 

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