Johannesburg, 16 May 2005
For 16 consecutive years, forward-thinking IT executives have marked METAmorphosis on their calendars. The conference showcases renowned personalised service, practical research and strict objectivity. METAmorphosis 2005 will provide the actionable guidance for business leaders who need to achieve breakthrough business performance by driving pervasive integration through IT innovation.
The annual flagship conference will take place at Caesars Convention Centre Gauteng, from 24 to 26 May 2004. Arivia.kom, SAP, Oracle, Software AG, Microsoft, MTN and GijimAST have sponsored what is set to be one of SA`s premier IT conferences of the year.
The conference topics are aimed at leading C-class executives and other IT professionals who realise the critical importance of running IT as a business. The conference represents a crucial step towards the dissemination of the technology-enabled enterprise framework that balances, blends and positions IT decision-making in addressing strategic business goals and requirements at all organisational levels.
Oracle will sponsor and manage an interactive Internet facility at the conference offering delegates the ability to stay in real-time touch with their enterprise. The interactive Internet facility will enable more than 350 conference delegates and event staff to access their corporate networks with full mobility. The service offers high value to senior executives who need real-time access to critical corporate business systems, including e-mail and text chat, while at METAmorphosis 2005. Delegates will be able to use their time at the event more efficiently, by accessing the public network free of charge at multiple LAN points located in the showcase area.
"The conference also features a Technology Showcase Exhibition where these leading companies will present their products and services," says Eric Cowling, META Group South Africa, marketing manager. The prime co-sponsors, arivia.kom and SAP, will present 45-minute Solution Provider Briefings.
METAmorphosis 2005 offers attendees the chance to meet one-on-one with analysts, where they can discuss their major IT concerns and issues. The topical research agenda is geared toward senior IT and business executives. The conference features seven breakout tracks delivered in six sessions ensuring delegates get the maximum value from their attendance. The breakout tracks are: sourcing; applications; mastering regulation and standards; measuring and modelling; risk and business continuity; infrastructure and leadership strategies.
The keynote presentation, Breakthrough Business Performance via IT-Infused Process Innovation, will be co-presented by Jean-Louis Previdi and Willie Appel, Vice-Presidents of the Gartner Executive Programs.
The research analyst presentations will be conducted by Will Cappelli, Andreas Bitterer, Rakesh Kumar and Tom Scholtz, Research Vice-Presidents, Gartner. They will be supported by META Group South Africa consultants and strategic advisors: Don Andrews, Colin Smith, Craig Terblanche, Eion Gibson, Johan Jacobs and Les Stevens.
To make a one-on-one appointment with an analyst and/or consultant, or to register for METAmorphosis 2005, go to www.metagroupsa.co.za or contact Linda Lourens at META Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Telephone: (011) 880 5644 or e-mail Linda.Lourens@meta.co.za .
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