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Conferences
IT Transformation and The Cloud: New Technologies, New Solutions, New Challenges
February 15, 2012 - 12:00-1:00 p.m., U.S. Eastern time
IDC Vice President of Information and Cloud, Rick Villars,
will discuss the most important developments shaping adoption of cloud
solutions by end users, highlight the key industries that are being
reshaped by cloud solutions and assess the implications of these
developments for your IT organization. Mr. Villars will be joined by
CIO Executive Council member Ed Mahon, Vice President and CIO at Kent
State University, who will discuss the opportunities and challenges in
transitioning to the cloud as well as creating scenarios that are built
upon a sound awareness of current costs, risks and upcoming capex
costs, essential considerations for CIOs today.
The
live broadcasts of our Predictions 2012 web conferences have concluded,
but you may access the replay recordings with slides by clicking on the
titles of the events below.
IDC Retail Insights Predictions
2012: Retail
IDC Retail Insights Predictions
2012: EMEA Retail
IDC Insights Predictions 2012: Cross-Industry Overview
IDC Insights Predictions 2012: CIO Agenda
Click here for IDC's Predictions 2012 landing page: http://www.idc.com/Predictions2012.
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Industry
Events
MODEX 2012
February 6-9, 2012 - Atlanta, GA
MODEX
2012 is an expo for the manufacturing, distribution and supply chain
industries will feature the best solutions and innovations the industry
has to offer. Learn the latest trends and technologies from leading
experts in three keynotes, 70 show floor educational seminars and
several collocated education partner events. IDC Retail Insights
research director, Leslie Hand, will attend.
Internet Retailer Web Design & Usability
February 13-15, 2012 - Orlando, FL
The
Internet Retailer Web Design and Usability Conference will focus on
creating stand-out sites that enable e-retailers to attract and retain
customers, generate sales and please today’s more demanding consumer.
IDC Retail Insights research director, Leslie Hand, will present "Under the Hood: The infrastructure it takes to support anywhere, anytime, any device design."
Retail Technology Awards Europe
February 28, 2012 - Düsseldorf, Germany
EHI’s
reta Europe awards distinguish outstanding IT solutions in retail.
Following the premiere at EuroShop 2008, EHI distributes each year its
retail technology awards (reta) europe for the implementation of
outstanding and innovative solutions in the field of information
technology. Ivano Ortis, Head, International, IDC Retail Insights will judge the awards ceremony.
Directions 2012
Competing for 2020: Delivering on the Promise of the Connected World
March 7, 2012 - San Jose, California
March 13, 2012 - Boston, Massachusetts
Can
anyone doubt that leadership positions in this "new" ICT industry of
2020 are up for grabs? And that the competition for those leadership
positions is being waged right now? Join us for Directions 2012, when
IDC's leading analysts will share details about the shape of the
emerging ICT marketplace: the new opportunity landscape, the new rules,
and the implications for ICT vendors and customers alike. Most
important, they will spell out the actions players must take in 2012
and 2013 to successfully compete for a leadership share of 2020's $5
trillion ICT industry. Many analysts from IDC and the IDC Insights
business units will participate. Click on the title of the event to
access the most up-to-date agendas, and schedules of one-to-one
meetings, roundtables, coffee chats and demos.
CIO Summit Latin America
March 7-9, 2012 - Riviera Maya, Mexico
The
current economic climate is calling upon all executives to operate with
an increasingly acute and sensitive approach to all aspects of
business. While those who steer their respective companies value
executives who can follow through and implement corporate programs and
initiatives, the unstable nature of the times requires forward-thinking
and visionary executives who operate and make decisions outside the
vacuum of directives. It is up to each and every CIO to seek out and
take responsibility for the most cost-effective and productive IT
systems and strategies in order to create opportunity out of an
increasingly rocky landscape. Quite frankly, IT is a game changer. IDC
is a content partner for this event. Consulting Director, Roberto Gutierrez, will participate.
Event Series: Mobility Is Permeating All Aspects of Retailing
Dates to be announced - Canada
Retailers
the world over are recognizing the opportunity and potential of
embracing mobility. Despite the opportunity, there are many
challenges associated with navigating the proliferation of solutions
and capabilities across enterprises and consumers. Now more than ever,
retail business leaders and retail IT leaders need to be synchronized
to capitalize on the mobile opportunity. IDC Retail Insights research
director, Leslie Hand, will bring new insight into the use of mobile technology in the Canadian retail sector. For more information please click here.
Next Generation Retail Summit Europe 2012
April 17-19, 2012 - Turnberry Resort, Scotland
The
Next Generation Retail Summit brings together senior-level decision
makers, offering an opportunity to meet
with international solution providers who can help them achieve their
goals. Venues consist of interactive workshops, one-to-one meetings,
exclusive roundtables, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
IDC Retail Insights is a content partner for this event. International head for IDC Retail Insights, Ivano Ortis, and research manager, Christine Bardwell, will speak.
CIO Summit US
April 24-26, 2012 - Atlanta, Georgia
The
current economic climate is calling upon all executives to operate with
an increasingly acute and sensitive approach to all aspects of
business. It is up to each and every CIO to seek out and take
responsibility for the most cost-effective and productive IT systems
and strategies in order to create opportunity out of an increasingly
rocky landscape. The CIO Summit US will serve as an arena for
senior-level executives to engage in clear and focused dialogue with
their peers and examine their management objectives in a relaxed and
vibrant environment. Venues
consist of interactive workshops, exclusive roundtables and panel
discussions. Each company participates in one-to-one
business solution briefings, plus fine dining and unlimited networking
over the three-day event. IDC Insights is a content partner. Senior Vice President, Meredith Whalen, and IT Executive Advisor, David McNally, will participate.
IDC Retail Insights eCommerce Conference
April 26, 2012 - London, UK
The
fast moving dynamics of the online retail space, from a point of view
of both the disruptive technology and changing habits of consumers,
means that retailers must constantly re-evaluate business, process and
IT investment strategies. This event offers a great opportunity for
retail organisations to learn ways of maximising online revenues,
thinking strategically about websites and focusing on the online
customer experience. International head for IDC Retail Insights, Ivano Ortis, and research manager, Christine Bardwell, will speak.
CIO Summit Europe
May 22-24, 2012 - Kilkenny, Ireland
The
current economic climate is calling upon all executives to operate with
an increasingly acute and sensitive approach to all aspects of
business. It is up to each and every CIO to seek out and take
responsibility for the most cost-effective and productive IT systems
and strategies in order to create opportunity out of an increasingly
rocky landscape. The CIO Summit Europe will serve as an arena for
senior-level executives to engage in clear and focused dialogue with
their peers and examine their management objectives in a relaxed and
vibrant environment. Venues
consist of interactive workshops, exclusive roundtables and panel
discussions. Each company participates in one-to-one
business solution briefings, plus fine dining and unlimited networking
over the three-day event. IDC Insights is a content partner. Senior Vice President, Meredith Whalen, and Executive Vice President, Crawford Del Prete, will participate.
[Note: Event descriptions are paraphrased from information on the
events' web sites and are not meant to represent IDC's
evaluation of the
events.]