Software-as-a-Service
When:
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
8:00 AM
to
10:30 AM
Where:
Penn State Great Valley
30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355
New Rules for Software: From On-Premise to On-Demand
Learn how Software-as-a-Service innovators salesforce.com and Google are changing the way companies acquire, use, and manage software.
Are you interested in learning how new approaches to technology can help you reduce capital investments and become more efficient? Thousands of companies large and small are turning to a new software delivery model—available anytime, anywhere, on-demand—to cut operational costs and increase resource effectiveness. The delivery of Software-as-a-Service—called SaaS or cloud computing—is positively impacting the bottom line of organizations around the world.
Join us for this interactive panel discussion and hear from industry leaders who will address a range of business issues related to this new software trend. During this discussion, you will:
o Determine when to consider a SaaS solution versus the traditional software license model
o Discover how SaaS eliminates time-intensive administrative tasks, such as loading, administering and managing software
o Hear about companies that are leveraging this new model
o Learn how SaaS lowers upfront costs and reduces requirements on IT resources
Gartner Group predicts the growth of the worldwide SaaS market will go from $6.3 billion in 2006 to $19.3 billion by 2011. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about this rapidly growing trend – from the economics and long-term value to transition strategies.
AGENDA
8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Networking
8:30 - 9:30 Panel Discussion
9:30 - 10:30 Q&A
PANELISTS
Bobby Napiltonia, SVP, Worldwide Channels and Alliances, salesforce.com
Rishi Chandra, Product Manager for Google Enterprise, Google
Walter Buckley, CEO, Internet Capital Group
Jennifer Kenton, VP of Marketing & Sales, Corporation Service Company
Joel Fishbein, Managing Director, Lazard Capital Markets
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About CRM Manager
CRM manager is a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) implementation and integration firm in the Mid-Atlantic region, specializing in salesforce.com and Google Enterprise solutions. As a full service consulting partner, CRM manager empowers organizations by driving business value through a disciplined approach, innovative on-demand technology and strong business expertise. Headquartered in Malvern, Pa., the firm’s business model offers complete business process consultancy and SaaS expertise in application configuration, analytics, integration, education and on-going consulting services, resulting in rapid deployments increased user adoption and a greater competitive edge for its clients. For more information on CRM manager, visit www.crm-manager.net