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

Tuesday, September 3, 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 SEP. 5 – 26, 2002
There will be NO Thursday Pubs or Pub Talks from September 5 – 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).

TECHNOLOGY DEMO: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
"The Unveiling of Fujitsu’s Tablet PC"
By Mr. Tom Bernhard, Director, New Technology and Applications, Fujitsu PC Corporation
Open to the Public. 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Space is limited.

THINK TANK SESSION: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
"Business Applications and the Future of Web Services"
Invitation-only. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limit: 20 participants.

THINK TANK SESSION: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2002
"Business Applications and the Future of Web Services"
Invitation-only. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limit: 20 participants.


CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT: NO PUBS OR PUB TALKS FROM SEP. 5 – 26, 2002
There will be NO Thursday Pubs or Pub Talks from September 5 - 26.

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

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 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.


TECHNOLOGY DEMO: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
"The Unveiling of the Tablet PC"
By Mr. Tom Bernhard, Director, New Technology and Applications, Fujitsu PC Corporation
Open to the Public.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Space is limited.

Microsoft will launch Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, a new operating system designed specifically for pen-based computing in November 2002. Responding to the high level of interest generated at the August 22nd Pub Talk, Tom Bernhard will return to the Center to showcase the Tablet PC in more detail. At this Tech Demo, come see how the Tablet PC can increase business workplace efficiency. Mr. Bernhard will showcase the Tablet PC’s functionality with more direct examples of its use in various vertical markets including the medical, financial service, government, and insurance markets as well as sales force automation. Other examples will include MS Office XP, MS Journal, IM, and a brief WLAN peer-to-peer Instant Messaging.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TABLET PC AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
For additional information on the Tablet PC and related technologies, visit the following Websites:
http://www.tabletpctalk.com
http://www.fujitsupc.com/www/penworld/index.shtml
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/tabletpc
http://www.pencomputing.com/frames/tablet_pc.html
http://www.linuxslate.org

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended due to limited seating. Confirm attendance by sending your name, title, company name, and telephone number to:

Ms. Claire Kahrobaie
Manager, Client Services
T: 650.462.9800
E: mailto:kahrobaie@worldinternetcenter.com


THINK TANK SESSION: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
"Business Applications and the Future of Web Services"
Invitation-only. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limit: 20 participants.

Web Services will undoubtedly change the way enterprises approach business applications. The question is how? Standards created over the last three years provide some guidance for companies, but standards will not determine the future impact Web Services will have on the way IT supports business processes. The needs of enterprises will shape the development of applications.

The objective of this Think Tank Session is to focus on the needs of enterprises, addressing why companies will change, how they will adapt, and what they will do to maximize the potential of Web Services. This Think Tank Session is part of a series during fall 2002 on the strategies and future development of Web Services. SAP -- one of the Center's Executive Sponsors -- will provide introductory comments at this Session by sharing its strategic view on why Web Services has the potential to cause a fundamental shift in the way packaged applications are developed, deployed, and used. The session will explore whether most application vendors are missing the next logical step between now and the "nirvana" that Web Services promises to deliver to enterprises.

Application vendors, partner companies, and experts will come together to participate in this active Session, where each participant will be challenged to share thoughts and views on the future of Web Services in the context of business applications for the next 36 month market horizon.

WORKING DEFINITION OF WEB SERVICES
For the purpose of this Think Tank Session, the working definition of Web Services is as follows:

Web Services are self-contained, self-describing, modular applications serving a particular business need that can provide integration at the process or function level using open Web Services/Internet standards (HTTP, WSDL, XML, SOAP, UDDI, et al).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & ATTENDANCE CONFIRMATION
For confirmation of attendance and further information, please contact:

Dr. Venilde Jeronimo
Senior Director, Client Services
T: 650.462.9800
E: mailto:venilde@worldinternetcenter.com


THINK TANK SESSION: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2002
"Business Applications and the Future of Web Services"
Invitation-only. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limit: 20 participants.

Web Services will undoubtedly change the way enterprises approach business applications. The question is how? Standards created over the last three years provide some guidance for companies, but standards will not determine the future impact Web Services will have on the way IT supports business processes. The needs of enterprises will shape the development of applications.

The objective of this Think Tank Session is to focus on the needs of enterprises, addressing why companies will change, how they will adapt, and what they will do to maximize the potential of Web Services. This Think Tank Session is part of a series during fall 2002 on the strategies and future development of Web Services. SAP -- one of the Center's Executive Sponsors -- will provide introductory comments at this Session by sharing its strategic view on why Web Services has the potential to cause a fundamental shift in the way packaged applications are developed, deployed, and used. The session will explore whether most application vendors are missing the next logical step between now and the "nirvana" that Web Services promises to deliver to enterprises.

Endusers, representing SAP customers as well as others, will come together to participate in this Session, where each participant will be challenged to share thoughts and views on the future of Web Services in the context of business applications for the next 36 month market horizon.

WORKING DEFINITION OF WEB SERVICES
For the purpose of this Think Tank Session, the working definition of Web Services is as follows:

Web Services are self-contained, self-describing, modular applications serving a particular business need that can provide integration at the process or function level using open Web Services/Internet standards (HTTP, WSDL, XML, SOAP, UDDI, et al).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & ATTENDANCE CONFIRMATION
For confirmation of attendance and further information, please contact:

Dr. Venilde Jeronimo
Senior Director, Client Services
T: 650.462.9800
E: 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

 

To join our community, click on this link: http://center.infopoint.com/join.php

 

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