This Week in IDEA | January 24, 2007
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Contents
- New IRD CERICOMX® Customer
- Save the Date! Electro E-Biz Forum 2007
- Eaton First Sponsor of Electro E-Biz Forum 2007
- Electro E-Biz Forum 2007: Call for Speakers
- Robert Hollands Joins the IDEA Team
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New IRD CERICOMX® Customer
IDEA, a 1SYNC Data Pool On-Board Solution (OBS) partner, implements suppliers that subscribe to the 1SYNC data pool using IDEA's IRD CERICOMX application. IDEA was recently assigned the following supplier:
This company will be trained to use IRD CERICOMX®, an IDEA branded product for supporting and uploading supplier product information into the GS1 Registry® and GDSN via the 1SYNC Data Pool.
If you would like to learn more about the CERICOMX® product, please contact John Etrie, IDEA IRD Product Manager, here or at (703) 562-4624; or Tony Gaffney, IDEA CERICOMX® Implementation Manager, here or at (508) 386-0261.
Save the Date! Electro E-Biz Forum 2007
It's that time again! Mark your calendars for the annual Electro E-Biz Forum! This year's theme is "The Power of Information".
What: The Electro E-Biz Forum 2007
When: September 18-20, 2007
Where: Vancouver
Venue:Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel
Price: Early Bird rate of $450 (price increases on July 1, 2007)
The Electro E-Biz Forum is tailored to provide executives and business managers, product managers, sales and marketing and e-Commerce managers an opportunity to surround themselves with leading business experts and the industry’s leading eCommerce technology. Attendees also have an opportunity to network and assess trends with industry peers.
Check back on the IDEA Website as more details will follow.
Eaton First Sponsor of Electro E-Biz Forum 2007
The Electro E-Biz Forum 2007 Committee would like to thank Eaton for their Bronze Level sponsorship.
Eaton Corporation is a manufacturer who had $9.8 billion in sales in 2004. They are a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality. Their brands serve the needs of the industrial, utility, light commercial, residential, IT and OEM markets on a global level. For more information visit them at www.eaton.com or www.EatonElectrical.com.
Electro E-Biz Forum 2007: Call for Speakers
In an industry that thrives on constant and rapid change, it becomes more challenging to stay in tune with the latest technology. As industry leaders, it is vital that we share our ideas and perspectives with peers and colleagues. As a presenter at the Electro E-Biz Forum 2007, you will benefit from the events educational and professional development opportunities. Plus, you will also be sharing your experiences, challenges, and fresh approaches with fellow professionals.
Why should you present at the Electro E-Biz Forum 2007?
As a presenter, you will interact with an appreciative audience of professional product users who will apply your insights to meet their daily challenges. Many other professionals have found this speaking experience gratifying and helpful for their career development. An employee who is willing and able to become a leader in his or her field is more likely to be promoted; and those that attend the Electro E-Biz Forum are, without a doubt, leaders in their field.
And of course, you benefit from the educational and networking opportunities which are the hallmark of the Electro E-Biz Forum for free.
Speakers receive complimentary E-Biz Forum registration (a US $550 value). This includes access to all conference activities, scheduled meals and social functions, as well as conference program materials.
Which topics will the Electro E-Biz Forum 2007 highlight?
The Electro E-Biz Forum 2007 educational sessions will cover a broad array of subject matter to help attendees to expand their knowledge base to include a wide variety of hot industry topics. Please be sure to identify your intended topic area with your submission.
The theme of Electro E-Biz Forum 2007 is “The Power of Information”. Some examples of recent presentation topics include:
- Making Voice-Directed Work a Strategic Advantage for Your Business,
- Realizing the Potential of Distributor/Sales Rep Relationships
- eCatalogs vs. Print
- Blogs, RSS Feeds and Wikis: Demystifying New Media Technologies
- EDI over the Internet, Considerations, Expense and ROI
No speaking experience? No problem.
The Electro E-Biz Forum welcomes new and seasoned presenters alike. E-Biz Forum presentations are all about sharing your expertise directly with your peers. With the right amount of preparation, anyone with the appropriate technical or business experience can be an effective and impressive presenter. The Electro E-Biz Forum staff are committed to helping you prepare for successful presentations. We offer speaking tips and ideas on how to enhance your visual aids and handouts. You concentrate on the ideas - we'll help you with the logistics.
Are there other ways to participate?
In addition to presenting a session at the Electro E-Biz Forum 2007, you can also serve as a session moderator or as a panelist during an E-Biz Forum panel discussion. If you are interested in participating in this manner, please indicate your interest on the application form.
Submission Guidelines
Please submit a 1-2 paragraph abstract in English, of the topic title, objectives and summary of what the presentation will cover. Event seminar presentations should be 45 or 50 minutes long. Please note: presentations must be educational in nature and not include “sales/marketing pitches.” Speakers are encouraged to prepare and present original material. The Electro E-Biz Forum committee will carefully review all abstracts.
Key Deadlines
Completed abstract: March 1, 2007
Acceptance status: March 31, 2007
Completed Presentation: August 23 2007
If you are interested in being a speaker prospect for the Electro E-Biz Forum 2007 in Vancouver, BC, please contact Mary Dempsey at (703) 562-4632. The final speaker selection will be made by the Electro E-Biz Forum 2007 committee.
Robert Hollands Joins the IDEA Team
Robert Hollands, previously of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), has joined the IDEA team as the IDW2 Training and Technical Representative. Robert will be responsible for all IDW2 tech support calls as well as developing and presenting IDW2 training classes and materials. Robert can be reached via email or at (703) 562-4616. Welcome to the IDEA team.
This position was newly created to accommodate IDEA’s growth.
