Last days for Early Bird tickets – Oracle Ireland @ OpenWorld 2012
Posted by Paul Browne on 23 August, 2012 in Oracle | Software | US - (Be the first to comment)

This is a guest post from Marcus Reid,  ISV Partner Manager of Oracle Ireland.  Marcus worked extensively with Irish software companies as part of Ireland at Oracle OpenWorld 2011.  We’ve had very good client feedback (video) about  OpenWorld last year, and Oracle Ireland are trying a new direct approach to the show in 2012.

Oracle OpenWorld is the largest industry conference in the world with more than 50,000 attendees and more than 5,000 partners.

I would like you to be a part of the conversation in our first ever Oracle PartnerNetwork Exchange @ OpenWorld. The Exchange will bring together leaders in all industries from around the globe. You will have the chance to network with fellow partners and Oracle employees, share case studies, participate in onsite certification testing, and learn more about how to leverage your Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) membership to accelerate your business strategies. This event will include visionary keynote speakers and more than 35+ sessions of targeted partner content.

Conference Pass Type Early Bird (March 31 – August 31, 2012) Pre-Registration (Sept. 01 – Sept. 28, 2012) Onsite (Sept. 29 – Oct. 4, 2012)
OPN Exchange @ OpenWorld $595 $795 $995

From my experience, I think companies get two main benefits from coming to OpenWorld

1. Business Development

  • Attending Oracle Openworld provides an opportunity to network with customers/partners/players in your industry. Type in your industry here and see all related sessions at Openworld.
  • The Irish ISV team are also happy to set up one to one meetings with Oracle executives from the Oracle Business Unit that covers your industry vertical.   This will enable you to understand Oracles solution footprint in your industry and ideally how you can play alongside/partner that footprint.
  • There will also be a series of networking events that attending Irish software companies will be invited to.
  • The goal of OPN Exchange is to provide ISV’s with tools to differentiate themselves, be recognized by Oracle, and preferred by customers.

2. Technology

Oracle OpenWorld goes deep and wide with Oracle technology, providing thousands of sessions and hundreds of demos geared toward helping your company get better results with the technology it has—and plan strategically for the technology it will need to keep ahead of the competition in the years to come. http://www.oracle.com/openworld/learn/index.html

Sample sessions exclusive to the OPN Exchange program include:

  • Strategies for Transformational Projects & Alternative License Approaches
  • Java Application Performance for Exalogic
  • Opportunities in Oracle’s Utilities with Machine2Machine

More sessions can be viewd at the OPN Exchange @ OpenWorld Content Catalogue.

To Register, and to view what’s included in the OPN Exchange Pass , click here. We look forward to seeing you. Any Questions? Contact me  Marcus.Reid@oracle.com or Otilia.Amitroaie@oracle.com .

More articles on the EI-Oracle work towards Exports and Jobs on BestConnected.

2012 Software and Service events in US, Canada, UK and Europe; Your Call!
Posted by Paul Browne on 27 February, 2012 in Canada | Conference | EU | Europe | Event | Microsoft | Mobile | Netherlands | Oracle | Telecom | telecoms | Travel | UK | US - (8 Comments)

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

 

 

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Oracle Partner Network Day – Dublin , December 1st
Posted by Paul Browne on 24 November, 2011 in Dublin | Event | Ireland | Networking | Oracle - (1 Comments)

Following the success of Ireland@OracleOpenWorld in October, we’d like to follow through and give companies that weren’t able to travel to the event in San Francisco the chance to meet key Oracle People, understand how to work better with Oracle as a Sales channel, and understand what the changes and openings the Oracle Technology roadmap will bring for your Software and Services business.

The event is aimed at C-Level management from current and potential Oracle partners. More details are below; to register please contact Marketing-ie_ie@oracle.com

 

As Eileen O’Mara of  Oracle says;

We are delighted to invite our partners to attend the Oracle Partner Network Day – Executive Forum. C-Level attendees will learn more about Oracle’s strategic direction and the benefits of being an Oracle Partner. The day will also feature Oracle OpenWorld Technology and Middleware Updates.

Why should you go? Discover more about how to drive your business forward with Oracle. Get the latest executive business updates and strategic viewpoints from senior Oracle executives. Make the most of the fantastic opportunity to network with Oracle executives and experts and other partner executives

 OPN Days Executive Forum Dublin, 1st December 2011

  • 13:30     Registrations & Afternoon Tea
  • 14.00     Introduction & Positioning – Eileen O’Mara – Oracle Senior Sales Director
  • 14.15     Partnership for Growth – Dermot O’Kelly – SVP Alliance & Channels EMEA
  • 15.00     Oracle OpenWorld Key Announcements – John Caulfield – Solutions Director
  • 15.30     Enterprise Ireland – Irish Software Industry – Supporting Irish Companies Expand and Grow their Business – Jennifer Condon – Divisional Manager, Software and Services
  • 16.00     Coffee Break
  • 16.15     Partner Success Story – CVidya – Success with Oracle Engineered Systems – Steve McNickle – VP EMEA
  • 16.45     Specialization with Oracle: Evolution & Opportunity – Paul Thompson – Senior Director Alliances & Solutions Partner Programs EMEA
  • 17.15     Q&A and Wrap-up
  • 17:30     Drinks and canapés

Venue: Westin Hotel, Westmoreland Street , Dublin 2

Event Contact; To register please e-mail Marketing-ie_ie@oracle.com Lead organising contact is Kelly-Marie Moore. Contact details are e-mail Marketing-ie_ie@oracle.com or phone +353 1 803 16 30.

Ireland@Oracle OpenWorld – EI Clients and why they came to San Francisco
Posted by Paul Browne on 3 October, 2011 in Cloud Computing | Event | Finance | Oracle | US - (Be the first to comment)

12 Irish Companies are Exhibiting on the Enterprise Ireland Stand@ Oracle OpenWorld 2011 in San Francisco. Watch the video to see why LookupPoint, CampusIT, Qumas,  Structure 101,  Vordel,  Ocuco,  iQuate, Mapflow,  Rockall, FeedHenry, Openet and WhiteHouse are investing their time in coming to the event.

Other Oracle BestConnected Stories are here; We expect to have several major announcements from EI client companies during this week.

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Ireland @ Oracle Openworld 2011 – Last chance to be on the EI Stand
Posted by Paul Browne on 24 August, 2011 in Conference | Event | Internet | Oracle | US - (1 Comments)

Oracle OpenWorld 2011 is coming up fast – it takes place at the Moscone Centre in San Francisco October 2nd to 6th. Based on the feedback from the similar Microsoft WPC event in July, the quality of the potential contacts, customers and partners you can meet is excellent – not only for the US, but the UK , Europe and worldwide.

A number of Enterprise Ireland client companies are being offered the opportunity to participate in our “Best Connected” Ireland stand at OpenWorld 2011. This is the first EI participation at the event, so we will have a small scale participation in our 1st year in order to determine EI Client interest.

Competition for space on the Ireland stand at this show will be significant, and registration closes  Wednesday 31st August.  Places are being allocated to qualified client companies on a first come, first served basis.

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What’s Included?

The following support and services are included in the participation fee:

  • EI Client Logos on Stand
  • Access to all areas & conference.
  • Oracle Connect  - Meetings set up facility included in registration.
  • Advance workshop in San Francisco. How to sell to Channel partners. How to better partner with Oracle.
  • Limited Press & PR Access , Media and PR Services. Additional dedicated PR & Lead Generation Services can be provided at cost.
  • Display of  client brochures on stand
  • Assistance with Meetings set up / Point of contact
  • Pre & Post Event Marketing to Attendees.
  • Off Site Networking Reception “Meet the Irish”  for EI Clients and Guests.

For more information on the event please visit the OpenWorld site to find everything you need to know about the event.

The deadline for online booking is Wednesday 31 August 2011. (Register Here)

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Save the Date – Oracle OpenWorld Oct 2-6
Posted by Paul Browne on 27 June, 2011 in Event | Oracle | US - (1 Comments)

With 13 companies travelling to be on the Enterprise Ireland Stand at Microsoft WorldWide Partner conference (and several more attending the event), it’s already time to start our planning for the Irish Software and Service Companies going to Oracle OpenWorld  October 2nd to 6th.

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Thanks to Oracle Ireland for their support of EI companies. Details of the exact format are still to be finalized but will be announced here on BestConnected.  Can’t wait that long? Register your interest here (and yes, we’re keeping track of everybody that’s already notified us of their interest).

 

Microsoft (July, Los Angeles), Red Hat (June, Dublin) and Oracle (October, San Francisco) events – register your interest
Posted by Nick Marmion on 20 April, 2011 in Conference | Event | Ireland | Links | Microsoft | Oracle | US - (Be the first to comment)

Enterprise Ireland (EI), as part of it’s ‘Best Connected’ software strategy, is working with Irish Software & Service companies and key multinationals to increase exports and export led jobs.

We’re looking for expressions of interest in attending (and help shape EI’s involvement) at the following events.

Interested in coming along? Fill out this expression of interest, or fill out the form at the bottom of this email, or contact us directly at BestConnected@Enterprise-Ireland.com .

We’re still working with the partner multinationals to get the best representation possible at the events . Your expression of interest will help shape the EI involvement, but doesn’t guarantee your place – we’ll let you know when the formal event invites come out.

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iQSonar from iQuate is first 3rd-party tool verified by Oracle
Posted by Anne Lanigan on 9 July, 2010 in Links | Oracle - (1 Comments)

A world first announced by an Irish software company today: iQuate‘s software inventory tool, iQSonar, is the first third-party tool to be verified by Oracle’s License Management Services (LMS) group. The tool automates the process of uncovering all information on installation and usage of Oracle database software, options and management packs across physical and virtual/partitioned Unix and Windows platforms in complex IT networks, establishing an accurate inventory of Oracle software in use.

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This ensures that you only pay for software in use and don’t unintentionally use software you haven’t paid for, reducing cost and risk. This formal verification by Oracle LMS assures customers that the information on Oracle software deployment and usage produced by iQSonar will be accepted by Oracle as accurate and comprehensive.

Founded in 2002, iQuate is supported by Enterprise Ireland. For further details, see the full press release, with details regarding an upcoming webinar.
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