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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What You Need to Know About Data Protection Legislation
Posted by Anne Lanigan on 5 May, 2011 in Event | Links - (1 Comments)

Seminars on Data Protection Legislation in Limerick and Athlone, May 12th and 13th

You are no doubt aware of the recent increase in the number of data breaches that have been headline news. 61% of respondents in a recent survey carried out by the Irish Computer Society said that their organisation had not fully considered the costs of data breaches in their security and privacy policies. 45% of respondents were not aware that mandatory reporting of data breaches has now been introduced in Ireland. 

In association with the ICS, leading Irish Data Protection and Security Experts, Hugh Jones and Daragh O’Brien, will deliver 2 one-day seminars, in Limerick and Athlone to address these issues. Aimed at management and senior staff from organisations who handle and process sensitive information about clients, employees or staff, the seminars will provide an overview of data protection legislation in Ireland and your organisation’s obligations under this legislation, as well as cover questions from participants on topics of particular interest.

The day will be split into two modules:

  • a 3-hour training module to provide an overview of the legislation
  • a ‘clinic’ session to allow attendees to raise questions of particular interest to themselves

For registration please use the  following links:

Limerick Seminar

Athlone Seminar

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ISI, Cyber Security and Cloud Computing in Ireland
Posted by Anne Lanigan on 28 January, 2011 in Links | Security - (Be the first to comment)

See the coverage in the Irish Times today on cyber security. This is an important and growing cluster in Ireland which will play a key role in the global evolution of IT security. It is of  particular relevance, but not limited, to the growing demand for cloud based solutions and Ireland’s unrivalled opportunity in Cloud Computing, recently highlighted by Microsoft.

Logo For InfoSecurity Ireland

ISI (InfoSecurity Ireland), a forum of 6 indigenous Irish companies, promotes Ireland as an important source of IT security technology and plays a key role in drawing  industry, academia and government together into a cohesive  cluster in order to position Ireland as the centre of excellence in cyber security.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2011/0128/1224288456514.html

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IT security challenges for 2010 (part two)
Posted by Eoin O'Siochru on 26 January, 2010 in eMarketing - (Be the first to comment)

In the second of our two-part feature on security, we take a look at some of the newer issues that will come to the fore this year.

The threats are many including malvertisements, Windows 7 threats and smartphone attacks. (more…)

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Work away (part two): Stay safe overseas
Posted by Eoin O'Siochru on 26 May, 2009 in eMarketing - (Be the first to comment)

It’s important to maintain the same standards for data security when travelling that you use at the office.

This applies to everything from protecting your passwords to updating your virus protection software. (more…)

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Security: outsourcing the risk
Posted by Eoin O'Siochru on 28 April, 2009 in eMarketing - (Be the first to comment)

There has been a tangible increase in the number of companies outsourcing their security services, according to a recent report by IT security firm Symantec. The reasons for the shift include not having enough staff, money or resources to handle today’s IT threats.

“Cyber security is a growing problem, yet organisations are having trouble addressing the problem. Managed security services provide a way for many organisations to close the gap and ensure that their information and assets are protected,” says Grant Geyer, vice president of managed services at Symantec, in the report. (more…)

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Data protection (part two): Safeguarding information
Posted by Eoin O'Siochru on 14 April, 2009 in eMarketing - (Be the first to comment)

Identity theft is rampant and data security breaches pose a serious threat to business, according to a recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers. In fact, identity theft accounted for about one-third of consumer complaints received by the US Federal Trade Commission in 2008.

According to PwC, more than two-thirds of organisations do not maintain either an accurate inventory of user data or a list of locations and jurisdictions where this information is stored. And only half of all companies have a policy that addresses the protection, disclosure and destruction of data. (more…)

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