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

Posted by William Corcoran on 30 April, 2012 in Canada | Conference | Developers | Event | Internet | Ireland | IT Services | Microsoft | US - (Be the first to comment)

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 8th to 12th 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, 7th 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

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

Posted by Paul Browne on 17 October, 2011 in Cloud Computing | Developers | Dublin | Event | IBM | Internet | Ireland | Microsoft - (Be the first to comment)

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.
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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

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

Posted by Paul Browne on 15 August, 2011 in Developers | Dublin | ecommerce | Investment | Jobs | Microsoft | Public procurement - (Be the first to comment)

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

Posted by Paul Browne on 18 July, 2011 in Cloud Computing | Conference | Event | Managed Services | Microsoft | Networking | Saas | Uncategorized | US - (1 Comments)

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;

  1. 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…)

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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;

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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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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Cloud Computing can create 8,600 Jobs for Ireland – Paul Rellis Microsoft Guestpost

Posted by Jim Cuddy on 15 March, 2011 in Links | Microsoft | Saas - (Be the first to comment)

This is a guest post from Paul Rellis of Microsoft, about the opportunity that Cloud Computing brings for Ireland.

A core Enterprise Ireland focus for 2011 will be  helping companies recognize the cloud opportunity, enable business transformation to meet that opportunity, and of course, helping EI clients grow exports and export led jobs. Microsoft, as a multinational is a key part of this ‘BestConnected’ story.

A question on a lot of people’s minds at the moment is where to next for Ireland?  What areas do we need to focus on to restore competitiveness?  It was for this reason that Microsoft Ireland commissioned an economic impact report by Goodbody Economic Consultants to quantify the opportunities offered by rapidly creating a Cloud Computing Industry in Ireland and to identify the next steps to deliver on its promise.   The findings are contained in the report entitled – ‘Ireland’s Competitiveness and Jobs Opportunity: Cloud Computing’ which was published in January.

And the findings are clear.   The Cloud Computing Industry will deliver jobs, help restore competitiveness, create new export markets and attract Foreign Direct Investment. (more…)

Gridstore partners in the US with the help of Paul Solski

Posted by Andrew Peet on 19 October, 2010 in Links | Microsoft | US - (Be the first to comment)

Like many business, Enterprise Ireland depends on feedback from client companies to tell it what it is getting right, and what it can do better. Which is why I’m delighted to get the following feedback from Kelly Murphy, CEO of Gridstore, on the EI supported work that Paul Solski carried out with his company.

Gridstore provides next generation storage grid solutions that enable small and medium businesses to meet their ever increasing storage and bandwidth capacity needs seamlessly and less expensively than traditional systems. We see an opportunity to address a gap in the market that exists between enterprise storage and standalone network attached storage (NAS) by building a Managed Services Provider partner channel that can displace traditional storage systems in tens of thousands of small and medium businesses.

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250+ Multinational ISO Delegates in Belfast – Do you want to meet them?

Posted by Paul Browne on 17 September, 2010 in Event | Links | Microsoft - (1 Comments)

Standards for Information and Communication Technologies define the playing field on which your company competes. Whether you sell to business or consumers, the International Standards Organisation (ISO)  has  a direct impact on your company, be in the fields of  biometrics, software and systems engineering, sensor networks, coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information, information technology for learning, education and training, security cards & personal identification and information exchange over networks.

ISO Logo - click to view ISO YouTube channel

The JTC (Joint Technical Committee) is the ISO conference where the national bodies define these international rules and standards. For more than a decade the BSI (British Standards Institute)  and NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland) have been trying to attract this conference to these Islands, and have finally succeeded in bringing the meeting to Belfast in November 2010. This is the first time the JTC1 will be hosted in either the UK or Ireland.

Your opportunity to meet the JTC delegates

The 250+ people attending the conference include senior technical and business development (more…)

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