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Cloud awareness events for Irish SMEs

Cloud Adoption Event Series (Photo by Mel Maclaine)

Cloud services are reshaping the way companies manage their information and do business and open up tremendous opportunities for Irish companies. The Irish Internet Association, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and sponsored by Microsoft, is holding a series of Cloud Awareness and Adoption events for summer 2013 aimed at helping Irish SMEs (from all sectors) assess the potential of using cloud-based business models to support their export growth – the first event takes place in Galway on Thursday 30^th May.

These Cloud Awareness Events are specifically designed to help companies to assess the benefits of cloud computing while managing any potential risks. The IIA Cloud Working Group developed the Swift10 Guide as a tool to help companies do this. Delegates will hear from other SMEs on how, why and what they moved to the cloud as well as from security and service contract experts who will guide delegates through the process.

Dates for events are as follows:

•             30th May – ClaytonHotel, Galway
•             5th June – NCI, Dublin
•             13th June – Cork (TBA)
•             Sept/Oct event, (TBA) Dublin

EI clients who wish to drive competitiveness, operational effectiveness and efficiency within their companies using the Cloud and the Swift10 Report as a guide can receive funding under the Lean Start programme and should contact their Development Advisor for more information.

There is no charge for EI clients attending these events and they can register directly with the IIA at 01-5424154

Interested in attending Microsoft WPC or VMworld 2013 ??

Enterprise Ireland wishes to determine the level of interest among our client companies to attend Microsoft WPC (July 7-11), VMworld (August 26-29) 2013.

Each of these events

deals with technology internal to your company
targets companies in the US and worldwide market
gives you an opportunity to sell your products both directly and through partnerships
offers access to networking events

Company participation at these events may be part-funded by Enterprise Ireland (subject to eligibility – eligibility will be assessed on a first come first served basis, by the extent of previous EI support for similar events, etc). More details on potential funding will be available at a later date.

If you are a client of Enterprise Ireland and are interested in attending either of these events as part of an Enterprise Ireland group, please fill out this Expression of Interest form before Thursday 28^th March.

Microsoft WPC 12 Toronto – 10 reasons why you should meet us on the stand

Posted by Paul Browne on 11 July, 2012 in Canada | Cloud Computing | Conference | Microsoft | US - (1 Comments)

Update: Ken from Celtrino has shared his thoughts on the event.

Ireland@MicrosoftWPC2012

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Enterprise Ireland, the Trade, Technology and VC agency of the Irish Government, will host the Ireland@MicrosoftWPC2012 booth, showcasing some of Ireland’s most innovative Microsoft platform vendor solutions. Enterprise Ireland, through a global network of 32 offices, including four in North America, works with Irish Software companies to identify channel partners, end-customers and creates technology partnerships across multiple platforms. Enterprise Ireland is the Microsoft Bizspark partner in Ireland.

Microsoft’s annual Worldwide Partner Conference. Gain insights into Microsoft’s business and technology roadmap for 2012, learn how to expand your possibilities with Cloud services, Windows® 7, Windows Phone and experience the latest in solution innovations.

These Irish companies (below) will join the scene in Toronto this July 8-12 to share their business-ready solutions with the Microsoft reseller channel. Each ISV is committed to expanding their network of reselling partners and will be “meeting and greeting” in person at the conference. More information can be found on each of these companies on their websites:

CareWorks Software- Social Care Management Software
Celtrino- Supply Chain Document (Automation)
FlexTime- Time Management and Recording
SaleSystem - Business Intelligence Software
iSite web technologies- CRM Sales and Marketing solutions
iQuate- Software License Discovery
Inishtech- Software Licensing Service

QUMAS - Compliance Management Solutions

Intact Software – CRM solution
Financial Risk Solutions – Life Office Investment Administration Software
3STACKCLOUD - Cloud Infrastructure
pTools Software– Web Content Management

Ireland @ Microsoft World Partner Conference – your chance to join the Stand

For the 2nd Year, I’m delighted that Enterprise Ireland is taking part in the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference. The 2012 WPC which takes place in Toronto from July 8^th to 12^th and provides one of the best forums for companies to connect with Microsoft channel partners and with Microsoft staff, and to learn about the latest Microsoft programs, strategies, and cutting-edge technologies.

You can visit Digital WPC to find everything you need to know about the event.

Twelve to Fifteen Enterprise Ireland client companies are being offered the opportunity to participate in an ‘Ireland @ WPC’ stand at Microsoft WPC 2012. This is the second Enterprise Ireland participation at WPC and we are keen to build on last year’s success.

The Enterprise Ireland subsidised cost of participation at Microsoft WPC 2012 is €2,450 + 23% VAT per company.

Registration includes;

1 Full Conference Pass (access to all areas) & Access to Microsoft Connect,
Stand Participation: Logos on backdrop, flyers on stand, Use of stand & EI PR,
Channel Partnering Workshop, 7^th July
How to sell to Channel partners
How to better partner with Microsoft
Networking Reception for clients, partners and prospects. Monday 9th
Pre & Post Event Marketing to Press and Attendees
Advance Assessments (To be completed in April/May):
International Expansion Readiness Assessment
Partner Channel Building Readiness Assessment
Ideal Partner Profile definition template
Partner Value Propositions definition template
Competitive SWOT & differentiator’s analysis template

The competition for space on the Ireland Stand at this show will be intense so early registration is advised. Places will be allocated to qualified client companies on a first come, first served basis.

You can register at; https://www.eventsforce.net/enterpriseireland/444/register or get in touch with me at william.corcoran@enterprise-ireland.com

IAMCP, ISV, Partner, WPC

2012 Software and Service events in US, Canada, UK and Europe; Your Call!

Enterprise Ireland wants to continue to help grow the Irish economy during 2012 with a focus on jobs and exports. For Software and Service companies, a key success factor in growing export sales is taking part in the right event, in the right market, at the right time.

We need your feedback about which events you rate most highly. Take 10 seconds to fill out the form below, and let us know which events you’re most interested in.

More details on these events are at the bottom of this post (click on ‘more’).

Of course, these events are only a small part of the full list of EI Events that are taking placing during 2012. The RSA (Security) , MWC (Mobile World Congress) and SxSW (IT and Digital Media) events are already well underway. If you’re interested in BestConnected updates on EI Software and Service events, and the other activity in the sector, you can subscribe for updates via Email or for updates via RSS

Update; The expression of interest form is now closed. If you are interested in any of the events below, please contact your DA (Development Advisor) – click here to find out the name of your Company’s DA.

IAMCP

The IAMCP is the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners. It is an independant grouping of people and companies within the Microsoft Ecosystem and offer a major opportunity for EI clients to learn, network, and find the best ‘route to market’

In Brussels on 26-27 March 2012, the major event will bring together up to 140 of your IAMCP colleagues from across Europe to network, create business links, and influence the development of vital policies that affect your business. This is a chance to catch up with IAMCP peers, meet new colleagues and forge exciting new business opportunities, as well as to learn more about developing EU policies that affect your business, such as the Single Market, privacy and data protection.

Website: iamcpsummit.com

For more info: Paul.Browne[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

Rural Cellular Association

March 28-30 in Orlando, Florida

This is on of the best event to target the tier 2 and 3 carriers in the USA. It is small and the speakers and executives are very accessible.

Website: rca-usa.org/events/spring-expo/2012-spring-expo/916072

Website: rca-usa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2012-spring-reg-12.19.11.pdf

For more info: David.Smith[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

Social : Mobile : Payments Conference

April 11 – 12 in Orlando, Florida

A CxO level event that is focused on the convergence of social media, mobile connectivity and payments technology.

Website: socialmobilepayments.com

For more info: David.Smith[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

Security Software & Services Networking Dinner

April , Date TBC, London

Event size 25 EI clients. A business dinner at the Irish Embassy London for clients operating in the information security sector. Information Security Ireland (ISI) was established in 2009 as a networking body to act as a central force in the industry. In addition to 6 founding companies there are now 50 Irish companies operating in the information security sector. Objective is to increase exports by Tier 1-2 clients and provide business development arena for Tier 3 companies, facilitating introductions, new relationships and positioning of suppliers as well as Ireland as source of high quality info security.

Due to the limited size of this event, the final invitee list will aim to achieve the maximum impact on Irish jobs and exports.

For more info: Gavin.McWhirter[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

CTIA 2012

May 8 – 10 in New Orleans, Louisiana

We will have an Ireland Pavilion at CTIA and will host 7 clients

This is the largest wireless show in the USA with 40,000 attendees

Website:ctiawireless.com

For more info: David.Smith[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2012

The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2012 takes place in Toronto, Canada from July 8th to 12th and provides a forum for companies to connect with other channel partners and with Microsoft staff, and to learn about the latest Microsoft programs, strategies, and cutting-edge technologies.

The WPC is an annual gathering for the Microsoft partner community to learn about Microsoft’s roadmap for the upcoming year, network and build connections, share best practices, experience the latest product innovations and learn new skills and techniques. The Microsoft WPC week is anchored around keynote presentations from Microsoft’s senior leaders, training sessions led by partners, Microsoft professionals, and industry leaders and thousands of meetings responsible for many new business transactions.

Enterprise Ireland hope to have a stand at Microsoft WPC and are looking for expressions of interest from client companies to be involved. Please visit Digital WPC to find everything you need to know about the event.

Website: digitalwpc.com/

For more info: Paul.Browne[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

IBC

6 to 11th September. RAI Amsterdam

The IBC Conference is the leading international forum for analysis of the electronic entertainment industry. Attended by the most influential thinkers from the world’s foremost companies including The Walt Disney Studios, Sony Pictures, Facebook, Microsoft, Vodafone, Liberty Global and ESPN the IBC Conference gives a unique insight into the state of the industry and a glimpse at the roadmaps that will govern its future.

Website: ibc.org

For more info: JanJaap.Dijkman[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

Dreamforce 2012

Dreamforce 2012 takes place Sept 18-21, 2012 in San Francisco

Dreamforce is salesforce.com’s annual user and developer conference and the enterprise cloud computing event of the year. This year’s event takes place from September 18-21 at the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco, and it’s an all-you-can-learn, one-stop-shop for success! There’s no better way to take on the latest advances in cloud computing: sales, marketing, customer service, and social CRM. We’ll have you doing the impossible in no time. The types of companies that attend Dreamforce are just as varied—ranging from large enterprises to small startups. From long-time customers to those just implementing Salesforce CRM. And from ISVs to systems integrators. More than 350 of the leading solution providers in cloud computing. From more than 40 countries across the globe.

Website: http://bit.ly/mX3B3I

For more info: William.Corcoran[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

Oracle Open World

The Oracle Open World Conference 2012 takes place September 30th to October 4th in San Francisco.

It provides an opportunity for companies to connect with other channel partners and with Oracle staff and keep abreast of the latest Oracle trends through keynote sessions, forums, demos, and exhibitions created by and for Oracle business and technology users. It offers a premier chance to meet partners, industry luminaries, and experts for education and networking. With more than 1,800 sessions, 400 partner exhibits, and hundreds of demos to explore, Use this opportunity to meet with Oracle industry leads and product managers, to understand their strategy and to position yourself in the Oracle eco system.

Enterprise Ireland hope to have a stand at Oracle Openworld and are looking for expressions of interest from client companies to be involved.

Website: oracle.com/us/openworld

For more info: Paul.Browne[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

Showcase Ontario , Canada

First week of September, dates TBC

Showcase Ontario is the Ontario Government’s primary technology event. Following the interest in Irish companies at GTEC, (the equivalent federal government event), Enterprise Ireland will be taking a stand at Showcase with limited space for a number of Irish companies. This will be an opportunity to find out about potential opportunities in supplying to the Ontario government, and to network with senior IT and technology heads over the course of the conference.

Website: http://www.showcaseontario.com/

For more info: marguerite.bourke[at]enterprise-ireland.com

Financial Services Networking Dinner

15th November, London

Event size 25 EI clients. Increase exports by Tier 1-2 clients and provide business development environment for key Tier 3 companies, facilitating introductions, new relationships, more effective positioning in a risk averse industry. Position Ireland as source of high quality financial services and solutions and Enterprise Ireland as an important partner organisation to UK institutions.

Due to the limited size of this event, the final invitee list will aim to achieve the maximum impact on Irish jobs and exports.

For more info: Gavin.McWhirter[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

PhoCusWright Travel Conference

The annual PhoCusWright conference brings the most influential industry leaders together to debate and define the most influential trends shaping the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Top executives, visionary thinkers and innovators from across the world attend this engaging conference. The Travel Innovation Summit@The PhoCusWright Conference shines the spotlight on the new applications and ideas that change the industry.

Scottsdale, AZ November 2012

Website: phocuswright.com

For more info: Edel.Coen[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

Telecom Time

12th and 13td December Expo Houten, The Netherlands

The largest and most visited trade fair for telecom professionals in The Netherlands. The fair gathers suppliers of telecom equipment, system integrators, and telco operators.

Website: telecomtime.nl

For more info: JanJaap.Dijkman[at]Enterprise-Ireland.com

CTIA, Dreamforce, IAMCP, IBC, Mobile, Open World, Payments, PhocusWright, Rural Cellular Association, Security, Showcase Ontario, Social, Telecom Time, WPC

Data Data everywhere but not a byte makes sense – event 19th Oct

This is a guest post from Dave Feenan who is a key promoter of the CloudArena Group. Find out more on the CloudArena LinkedIn group.

We are all used to the saying “Water Water everywhere but not a drop to drink”. Change the word “Water to Data” and do we now have “Data Data everywhere but not a byte makes sense”.

The explosion in the increase of data is becoming one of the top challenges for organisations. Historically this increase was viewed as a requirement for additional storage and backup infrastructure. Today thanks to the availability of web-enabled devices, Business Intelligence and Analytics are now a defacto requirement. Gone are the days of yesterday’s spreadsheets and reports to be replaced by modern Dashboard and Real-Time Data access. Business owners and line managers need access to accurate Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Metrics to enable appropriate decision making. It is not just businesses that are availing of BI. Smart meters will soon arrive into our homes and look at the level of information now provided when you watch live sport on TV.

On Wednesday 19th October, CloudArena will host a free to attend BI and Analytics seminar to discuss this topic. IBM, one of the many organisations taking part, will talk about how they deployed technology to enhance the audience’s real-time engagement at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Microsoft, Fujitsu, Cloud Consulting, Staff Balance and Enterprise Ireland backed companies, Jlizard and Treemetrics will all elaborate on how BI is a game changing advantage for us all.

What can BI do for your organisation? You do not want you to get left behind and to be told “Game, Set and Match” to your competitors by your customers.

This event is part of the Innovation Dublin 2011 Festival.To register www.cloud-arena.com

Analytics, BI, Business Intelligence, Cloud Area, Cloud Consulting, Data, Fujitsu, IBM, Innovation Dublin 2011, Jlizard, Potential Exporters, Staff Balance, TreeMetrics

Going international – We’re building the next generation Smart Documents on MS Azure

This is a guest post from Michael O’Brien, Head of Marketing at EI client Celtrino.

What I love most about working in Celtrino, and the software sector in general, is that nothing stands still. We’re only back from exhibiting at Microsoft’s World Partner Conference in LA, and already we’re announcing our next step; an investment of close to €1million to develop our next generation of Smart Admin eInvoicing services on Microsoft’s Azure platform.

Our development, supported by Enterprise Ireland, is driven in part by the natural evolution of the technology as Celtrino has been a provider of SaaS based solutions in the cloud since the turn of 2000, but this announcement also heralds our overseas expansion and will enable a broader international customer base to access services such as e-invoicing and e-payments at a fraction of the cost in the today’s market.

This investment will see us create a substantial amount of new jobs in Ireland, and I am proud to see Celtrino playing our part in the #ITsHappeningHere jobs campaign.

This pure software-as-a-service play will position Celtrino for rapid global growth and is key to our overseas plan; it will enable a broader international customer base to reduce their trading costs by leveraging Celtrino’s supply chain information management and business process automation expertise.

I warmly recognise the role Enterprise Ireland have played in assisting Celtrino transition through the various stages of planning to executing an overseas marketing and sales strategy. Enterprise Ireland’s marketing intelligence and unique personal and industry relationships are invaluable in forging strong relationships with potential customers.

10 Things I learned at Microsoft’s WPC Partner Conference 2011

We’ve just spent the week working with the 13 Irish companies at the Enterprise Ireland Stand at Microsoft’s World Partner Conference in LA. That’s not counting the 20 or so other Irish Software companies that also attended the event. It’s a big conference (about 15,000 attendees from around the world) and the quality of the people that we met was equally impressive.

From an ‘Ireland Inc’ point of view, what struck me how many people that knew about our current economic situation, but also how many people knew about the shining star that is the Irish Software sector. Invariably, these conversations were followed by a question ‘how can we help?’.

On a more personal note, I wanted to capture my thoughts on what worked, what didn’t work for the companies while it’s still fresh in my mind;

Know why you’re going; Going to an event like WPC isn’t cheap – a week of your time, even before conference ticket and travel costs. Be very clear about why you’re attending and who you need to meet. Answers ranged from Market Research, to initial partner contacts, to seal relationships built online in the previous 12 months. (more…)

Conference, Microsoft, Potential Exporters

Do you want to be on the EI Stand at the Microsoft World Partner Conference?

Posted by Paul Browne on 12 May, 2011 in Conference | Event | Links | Microsoft | US - (1 Comments)

We’re working with three key multinationals as part of Enterprise Ireland ‘Best Connected’ software strategy around their main partner events. More details of your chance to register to be on the EI stand at the Microsoft World Partner Conference is below, quick links to register for any of the three events are;

Microsoft – Worldwide Partner Conference – Los Angeles – July 10th to 14th
(Registration link for the EI Stand)
Red Hat – EMEA Partner Summit – Dublin Convention Centre June 7th
(as part of wider 3 day event) – Signup and more info for the EI Client Day
Oracle OpenWorld (JavaOne) – San Francisco – October 2nd to 6th
Expression of Interest Form

The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2011 takes place in LA from July 10th to 14th and provides a forum for companies to connect with Microsoft channel partners and with Microsoft staff, and to learn about the latest Microsoft programs, strategies, and cutting-edge technologies. The Microsoft (WPC) is an annual gathering for the Microsoft partner community to learn about Microsoft’s roadmap for the upcoming year, network and build connections, share best practices, experience the latest product innovations and learn new skills and techniques. The Microsoft WPC week is anchored around keynote presentations from Microsoft’s senior leaders, training sessions led by partners, Microsoft professionals, and industry leaders and thousands of meetings responsible for many new business transactions.

The Show

Date: 10th to 14th July 2011
Venue: LA Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Website: http://www.digitalwpc.com/#fbid=HxDzGgwzgCW
Schedule: http://digitalwpc.com/Agenda#fbid=HxDzGgwzgCW
Register for the EI Stand

A number of Enterprise Ireland client companies are being offered the opportunity to participate in a “Best Connected” Ireland stand at Microsoft WPC 2011. This will be the first time Enterprise Ireland will have a National Stand at Microsoft WPC. For more information please visit Digital WPC to find everything you need to know about the event.

Competition for space on the Ireland Stand at this show will be significant, so early registration is advised. Places will be allocated to qualified client companies on a first come, first served basis. The deadline for online booking will be Wednesday 25th May 2011.

If you have any questions in relation to the show, please do not hesitate to contact either Orlaith Meehan in the Event Management Department in Dublin, orlaith.meehan[at]enterprise-ireland.com, ( 01-72729355), or William Corcoran william.corcoranp[at]enterprise-ireland.com, (+1 (650) 294 4085)

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This investment will see us create a substantial amount of new jobs in Ireland, and I am proud to see Celtrino playing our part in the #ITsHappeningHere jobs campaign.

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