Customer Data Integration: Don't Forget the ROI
Customer data integration or, more broadly, customer-centric master data management solutions, are gaining significant momentum, largely because of their ability to help organizations achieve critical cross-functional business imperatives to bolster customer profitability, reduce operational costs, and adhere to regulatory compliance. See the Full Story: Source: www.ecommercetimes.com
Opinion: Securing Corporate Networks in a Wired World
As technology and business align closer to an open, Internet-driven world, the current security mechanisms that protect business information are not matching the increasing demands for protection of business transactions and data. See the Full Story Source: www.ecommercetimes.com
From the Pittsburg Technology Council
Father of Data Warehousing Coming to Pittsburgh
Overwhelmed with data? Not sure where to find mission-critical information? Turn your data junkyard into a powerhouse as you learn to implement effective business intelligence and data warehousing strategies. Bill Inmon, internationally-renowned expert recognized as the "father of data warehousing" provides insight to data strategies at this Wednesday, October 11, event. Visit the Council Web site for more information.
Save-the-Date: Economic Forecast for Southwestern Pennsylvania
Presented by Stuart G. Hoffman, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, PNC Financial Services Group. Date: Tuesday, November 14 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Venue: PNC Firstside Center, 500 First Avenue
From the Center for eBusiness and Advanced IT/eBizITPA
Email Marketing Best Practices Seminar
Beginners and experienced email marketers alike will benefit from this cutting-edge information. Learn how to use email marketing as an effective lead generation, customer loyalty and communication tool. Gain practical insights for email marketing strategies within your organization. When Tuesday, October 3, 2006 Where Knowledge Park Center, Jordan Room, 5240 Knowledge Parkway, Erie, PA 16510. Time 8:30 - 9:00 AM. Continental Breakfast/Registration 9:00 - 11:30 AM Seminar. Contact Kelli Johnson, eBizITPA, kelli.johnson@ebizitpa.org 814.898.6500
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) adoption is growing at an annual rate of 46% and will eventually be found in all types of consumer goods and industrial equipment. Businesses interested in learning more about RFID should attend eBizITPA's Introduction to RFID on September 20th. The program will be fast-paced and information-packed, and will feature many live demonstrations. The course will provide you with an overview of RFID technology, help you differentiate passive vs. active tags, and provide you with important information regarding EPCglobal standards, as well as much more. For more information and to register visit www.ebizitpa.org/rfid. November 1st 1:00 - 4:30 pm, December 11th 1:00 - 4:30 pm (registration begins at 12:30 pm). Where: Penn State Behrend Research & Economic Development Center (REDC) - Room 236 Erie, PA.
2007 Economic Summit
It's Time for PA to Face the Brutal Facts
Thursday, October 12th at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Erie, PA
The 2007 Economic Summit will offer an in-depth look at how the United States compares with other nations and reveal the brutal facts Pennsylvania must face to improve its economic development and strengthen its position in today's global marketplace.
Seating is limited, please call Tracy Shepard at (814) 833-3200 or 800-815-2660 to RSVP. Visit www.ebizitpa.org/events for more information.
