CMG 2003  |  DECEMBER 7 - 12  |  Dallas, TX
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Market research coupled with available technology often dictate the types of applications organizations can create But it’s one thing to hear about a cool new technology, but how do you know if it’s right for you? Our Business Management Showcase brings together 3 individuals who evaluate and make recommendations about technology for business information systems:

• Amy Wohl, Editor, Amy D. Wohl’s Opinions
• Michael Smith, Vice-President, Gartner, Inc
• Ralph Terkowitz, Chief Technical Officer, The Washington Post

Amy, Michael and Ralph will share their views on business management within the system management world, and have agreed to participate in a panel discussion as well. This Showcase is a unique opportunity to hear from and talk to 3 business management gurus.

Session: 443
Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Reunion H

Measuring the value created by IT-enabled business initiatives has never been easy. One of the reasons is the absence of a common language that both IT and business stakeholders can communicate with. In this session, we will discuss a business performance framework and value methodology that creates a common language to understand the business value of IT.

Session: 463
Wednesday 1:15 am - 2:15 am
Reunion H

Never has the relationship between the global economy and Information Technology been more starkly revealed than over the last two years. This presentation will examine that relationship between information technology, new business concepts, and the new business models that will make it profitable. Wohl will cover topics including Real Time Business, on-line Service Providers, Outsourcing, Global Outsourcing (the chic new term is Labor Arbitrage), On-Demand and Utility Computing, Partnering, and Open Source Software.

Session: 473
Wednesday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Reunion H

This presentation will examine some likely future case scenarios for the impact of the internet on business and personal life over the next 10 years. Three elements that can catalyze substantial changes in the way businesses and individuals utilize technology and media are identified. Factors that can inhibit the impact of these as well as potential risks and likely outcomes of these potential transitions are discussed. Areas for business investment and substantial change are identified and will be discussed.

Session: 481
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Landmark C

During the Business Showcase you heard separate presentations by three innovative and important Information Technology leaders with distinguished careers in analyzing the future of our industry. Now the Business Showcase brings them together for an interactive discussion with each other and the CMG community. This is not only your chance to see how they respond to each other's controversial visions of our IT future, but also to voice your own opinions, questions, and concerns.