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"IT Infrastructure For Business
Innovation"
IDC's IT Infrastructure Vision Conference 2004
Conference
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IT Infrastructure Vision Conference 2004 |
You see them by the side of the road: businesses that have lost control and crashed. You hear tales of IT projects going in the wrong direction, costing companies millions of dollars and months of precious time. The road to business success is a hazardous one and the right IT infrastructure is the secret to a successful journey. IDC's "IT Infrastructure for Business Innovation" conference is your roadmap to the future. It has been specifically developed to inform and update CIOs and other key business leaders on the latest trends and developments in infrastructure technologies and methods.
Essential to Success
CIOs are continuing to invest in IT, and recent research by IDC shows that global IT spending will continue to increase. In the Asia/Pacific (including Japan) market, IT spending hit US$174.6 billion in 2003 and is expected to grow by 5.5% in constant dollar terms to US$184.1 billion in 2004. Worldwide, IT spending increased 5% in 2004 to $961.9 billion, and is expected to increase a further 6.25% CAGR between 2004 - 2008. Much of that spending goes into areas that have been under-funded in the last few years, with infrastructure being the leading example.
IT infrastructure is the very foundation of a modern business. It is no longer a luxury or something "nice to have." Today's CIO needs to understand not only how each piece of equipment works, but also how it all works together reliably, robustly, and affordably. Every operation, transaction, or computation is essential to business success.
Information technology is a business issue that must be addressed as part of an enterprise's strategic planning. Senior executives need to understand what investments are required and how they can best support their IT professionals in getting optimum value from their infrastructure dollar. |
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That Covers All |
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Infrastructure is a simple word that describes a complex reality. Servers, storage, software, network structure and service providers all form part of the web of infrastructure in a modern business. Providing the enterprise with infrastructure goes beyond just buying hardware and software. It means deciding on the best way to integrate the elements. It even means deciding which elements of the infrastructure can be outsourced and which need to be handled in-house. The hottest issues in business today, from outsourcing and networking, to e-business, all revolve around infrastructure, and that's why it's time for a conference that covers it all.
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| Why
You must attend - Going beyond Technology |
"IT Infrastructure for Business Innovation" will empower you by giving you a deeper understanding of what are today's best technologies and practices. But getting things right today is, at best, only half of the equation. That is why the conference will also inform you on what the future holds and how you can start planning to leverage those challenges to your company's advantage.
The best executive teams work together to identify business needs and find the right approach to dealing with them. The CIO and CFO, often portrayed as rivals, must work together to understand the ROI around infrastructure investments and develop long-term strategies.
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Fortunately, it's possible to prepare for the tests you face in crafting an IT infrastructure. Insightful presentations featuring leading experts from both IDC and the IT community let you benefit from years of experience. Delegates will more fully understand the issues around their infrastructure, along with gaining help in defining future strategies to tackle these issues. You can address specific areas of concern with leading thinkers in the industry during question time and directly through the multiple networking opportunities available.
You will also have a unique opportunity to hear the latest from vendors on how an effective infrastructure solves key business problems. Compare and contrast the latest offerings and approaches from the leading players across the infrastructure spectrum. You will also have the chance to view the latest offerings through live demonstrations at the sponsors' exhibition area.
"IT Infrastructure for Business Innovation" will arm you with the knowledge you need to make your company's journey to success swift and smooth.
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