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***PUB TALK: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2000
"'WEB SERVICES' FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT"

By Ms. Sandy Rankin, Director of Emerging Technology Software, Software Group, Solutions & Integration Unit, IBM Corporation
5:00-7:00 p.m. Pub Talk starts at 6:00 p.m. Open to the public.

The Pub Talk tonight will focus on how Web Services constitute an emerging set of technologies for eBusiness solutions, based on the Internet and open standards. Ms. Rankin's Pub Talk on Web Services is from a business manager's perspective in understanding the associated business value and new opportunities that can come from addressing critical issues of systems integration in eBusiness solution deployments. Click here for Ms. Rankin's presentation in PDF format.

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ABOUT SANDY RANKIN

Sandy Rankin, Director of Emerging Technology Software, IBM Software Group Solutions & Integration Unit, has business and development management responsibility for Emerging Technology Software strategic to eBusiness environments. This software includes the latest-breaking Java technologies and XML technologies. Ms. Rankin's responsibilities cover strategy, strategic partner relationships and development efforts at both group and product division levels. She began her career with IBM in 1974 and has held various positions over the years in organizations responsible for software development for platforms ranging from mainframe computers to personal computers. Ms. Rankin holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois and a M.S. in Computer Science from Washington University, St. Louis.

ABOUT IBM CORPORATION

At IBM, we strive 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. And our worldwide network of IBM solutions and services professionals translates these advanced technologies into business value for our customers. For further information please refer to http://www.ibm.com.