Gartner, Inc, the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry, recently announced the completion of its acquisition of META Group, Inc, a premier information technology research and consulting firm.
Peter Riches, managing director, META Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd said, "This announcement has enabled the commencement of discussions on the implications for our clients in South Africa."
Riches confirmed, "It has been agreed that METAmorphosis 2005 Conference will be held as planned at the Caesars Convention Centre from 24-26 May. The content will be the same as that delivered at the San Francisco METAmorphosis Conference in March 2005. In addition our South African event represents a great opportunity to clarify what to expect as our clients transition to Gartner."
"Delegate registrations are in line with the same period last year and at the current rate we expect to attract the same number of delegates that attended last year`s conference. We are pleased to be supported by the following major IT companies who have agreed to participate as sponsors: Arivia.kom, Microsoft Corporation, MTN, Oracle Corporation, SAP Africa and Software AG."
Breakthrough business performance, achieved by driving pervasive integration through IT innovation across the board, is now a mandate to survive and thrive. Are you ready? You`ll learn how to establish a Technology-Enabled Enterprise Framework that balances, blends, and positions IT decision making to address strategic business goals and requirements at all organisational levels. Showcasing our personalised service, practical research, and strict objectivity, METAmorphosis will sort through the hype and provide actionable guidance on mastering your toughest integration challenges.
Benefit from:
* One-on-one meetings with our top analysts and consultants
* Leading IT providers in our technology showcase
* NEW for 2005! Solution Provider Briefings - including case studies
* NEW for 2005! Leadership Strategies Track
* Special 90-minute sessions: Best-practice Presentations/discussions
* CIOs can attend our 6th annual complimentary CIOnly program on the first day of the METAmorphosis Conference - Tuesday 24 May 2005.
As space is limited register now for METAmorphosis Africa 2005 on www.metagroupsa.co.za or call Linda Lourens Tel. (011) 880 5644 or e-mail her at linda.lourens@metagroup.com.
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