Directions 2008


Tech X.0: Mastering New Business Models & Markets

March 11, 2008  •  San Jose Convention Center  •  San Jose, California
March 19, 2008  •  John B. Hynes Convention Center  •   Boston, Massachusetts

We are shifting to a technology marketplace in which 1.0, 2.0 and other ".0" labels no longer make any sense. It's a marketplace defined by continuous, parallel and global streams of innovation: in offerings, development models, distribution models and usage models. In this "X.0" marketplace, an explosion of convergence is driving new, mashed-up offerings and models, fueling new demands in traditional and emerging customer segments, and redefining industry alliances. The leaders in this new marketplace will be those who shape and master the new business models and offerings.

Join IDC's leading analysts at Directions 2008 as they address the shifting technology marketplace, as well as the leaders and innovations set to open up the next wave of high-growth markets.

Click below for a video snapshot of what's to come at this year's Directions conference...

ICT Transformation X.0
John Gantz
The Emerging Global SMB Market Opportunity — Tapping Next
Generation "SMB 2.0" Firms
Ray Boggs
Data at the Decision Point — The Smart Enterprise
Scott Lundstrom
Enterprise IT in the Post-Disruption Marketplace
Frank Gens

Agenda

This year's agenda features over 30 sessions, including a keynote
by Tom Kelley, general manager of the widely admired design and development firm IDEO and author of The Art of Innovation and
The Ten Faces of Innovation.

» Click here to download the Agenda-at-a-Glance.

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Tom Kelley


Make Analyst Connections

IDC is committed to helping attendees connect and address specific issues and challenges with IDC and industry Insights analysts. This year's event provides access to over 80 analysts in private and small group settings, including one-to-one analyst meetings, breakfast and lunch roundtable discussions, and an interactive demo area.

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Details and Registration

Register to attend Directions 2008 in San Jose or Boston. Here you will also find information on venue, hotel, and other related details for Directions 2008.

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San Jose Convention Center
March 10, 2008 · San Jose, CA

IDC's Industry Insights '08

Join IDC for an exciting half-day conference preceding Directions in San Jose to optimize your industry go-to-market strategy.

IDC's Industry Insights '08 conference is focused on improving the effectiveness of your sales and marketing campaigns targeted at specific industries.

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      Join us for:

  • Pinpoint key go-to-market strategies in the track sessions.


  • Meet leading CIOs from each industry as they discuss their business needs and IT investment priorities.


  • Schedule one-on-one time with Insights analysts to gain strategic advice on industry-specific issues.


  • Network and compare notes with your colleagues and potential business partners throughout the industry.