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Speaking
Engagements
Events, dates and abstracts
15th Annual
Pittsburgh EC Forum
Sponsored by Greater
Pittsburgh E-Commerce Partners (GPEP)
October 4, 2006
Robert Morris University,
Sewall Center, Moon Campus, Pittsburgh
www.gpep.org
Title: "Data Synchronization--Is your house in order?"
Subject: Data Synchronization
brings benefits and headaches to the retailer and supplier. Before you
start down the data synchronization path, you need to make sure your
applications are ready. In this presentation by Innovate E-Commerce,
you will learn how to ensure that your house is in order before you
tackle your data synchronization project.
2006 MMIS
Conference, "Exploring the Depths of Technology in the Ocean State"
Sponsored by New England States Consortium Systems Organization (NESCSO)
September 24-28,
2006
Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence
http://www.mmisconference.org/
508.856.8229
Title: "Lessons Learned in Systems Design"
Abstract: Innovate E-Commerce will participate in "Lessons Learned in
System Design," a panel discussion focusing on the state of North Carolina's
current MMIS replacement implementation. MMIS implementations are commonly
a combination of transfer system and modifications. The degree of fit
of a transfer system determines much of the system effort, timing, software
design practices, and other factors. North Carolina was moving from
a decades-old system with a great deal of embedded knowledge to a new
system and vendor. Plus the state was taking control of its MMIS solution.
The panelists will use their "Lessons Learned" in a current MMIS implementation
to explore the issues of fit vs. requirements and the associated software
development practices and design. Panelists will explore questions such
as: What is the relationship between an implementation and a software
development effort? What should states expect in vendor system development
practices? What is the importance of design delieverables to state control?
What is the role of independent verification and validation (IV&V) in
the development effort and vendor management? How do systems analysis
and design results affect latter phases of the project? Audience members
will gain valuable insight into successfully managing and implementing
an MMIS replacement--beginning to end, macro to nano.
14th Annual
Pittsburgh EC Forum
Sponsored by Greater
Pittsburgh E-Commerce Partners (GPEP)
September 16, 2004
Robert Morris University, Sewall Center, Moon Campus, Pittsburgh
www.gpep.org
304-293-7940
Title: Goodbye "IT Projects," Hello "Business
Projects"
On the one hand, you have the IT department. On the other hand, you
have business units. And that's the heart of the problem. They need
to be working hand-in-hand to solve business problems and create business
opportunities through information technology. How are some companies
managing to "close the gap" between IT and business units?
What are the toughest challenges? How are they managing to bring heads
together, to find a common language, to work toward common goals? Who
is best qualified to spearhead such efforts? And what are the particular
steps to finally aligning your IT with your business goals? Through
case history examples, Karen Puchalsky, CEO and co-founder of Innovate
E-Commerce, enterprise solution consultants, will reveal specific strategies
to achieving leadership, unity, partnership, and successful results.
SMART
Techtrends 2004
Sponsored by Strengthening
the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART)
August 5, 2004
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh
www.techtrends.org
Title: Extending Business Applications Into Web Services
This presentation covers the core building blocks needed to extend existing
applications to offer web service-based applications. After implementing
multi-tier architectures, businesses still need more flexible touch-points
to share functionality and data across the enterprise and/or with business
partners. Using case histories as example, Michael Veckenstedt, senior
electronic commerce consultant and enterprise architect, will detail
how state governments, educational institutions
and businesses have met the challenges inherent in extending their
business applications into web-based services.
The 6th
Annual Entrepreneur's Growth Conference
June 17, 2004
Chrysler Corporation Small Business Development Center -
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh
http://srv02a.sbdc.business.duq.edu/sbdc/default.cfm
(412) 396-6233
Title: "e-Business Strategies: Capitalizing on Web-Based Opportunities"
Three experts will take you on a cyber journey to greater growth and
profits. Learn how to build a traffic-driving website, use the web to
boost efficiency and save money, drive profits with proven e-business
marketing strategies, compete as a major player in your marketplace
and close more deals online. Discover the five critical steps you need
to launch your e-business initiative today!
Louis Malafarina, CEO, Ripple Effects Interactive
Karen Puchalsky, CEO, Innovate E-Commerce, Inc.
Sami Shaaban, CEO, NuRelm, Inc.
GPEP 13th
Annual GPEP Education Day
Greater Pittsburgh
E-Commerce Partners (GPEP)
September 12, 2003
Robert Morris University
www.gpep.org
Title:
“IT Legacy Applications: Put
Them to Work, Not to Pasture”
Abstract: Are your new e-business plans too demanding for your
applications? It’s tempting to just scrap those legacy applications
and move on to third party software packages with enhanced real-time
functionality... but it’s often not practical or cost-effective. Furthermore,
in a down economy, maximizing old technology may be the only option.
Innovate E-Commerce Inc., business-to-business e-commerce consultants,
has successfully tackled many legacy migrations, particularly to web
enablement, successfully integrating the supply chain partners. Innovate
will shed light on evaluating and planning legacy modernizations, and
include real-life examples of customers who have ended up with applications
"like new" or "re-tooled" that meet current and future business objectives.
SAM in
the City: Mainframe
Joint Presentation
by Innovate E-Commerce Inc. and Isogon Corporation
April 23, 2003
Doubletree Hotel Austin, Austin, Texas
(813) 814-5610
Title:
“SAM in the City: Mainframe”
Abstract: Innovate E-Commerce and Isogon Corporation will jointly
discuss gaining control over mainframe software and saving significantly
as a result. The presentation will include the importance of integrating
a SAM methodology and a look at how Isogon's SoftAudit for z/OS and
Vista have enabled organizations to achieve significant mainframe SAM
savings.
Building
A World-Class Business
Presented by Seton
Hill University and The National Education Center for Women In Business
March 11, 2003
Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh
www.e-magnify.com
Title:
“Building an Inc. 500 Business
In Five Years Out of $10,000”
Abstract: Innovate E-Commerce made the Inc.500
in its fifth year, with 1647% growth. But the company started
out much more modestly, with a $10,000 investment, offices in a basement,
a wish and a prayer.
COO/
President/Co-Founder Karen Puchalsky will reveal the steps Innovate
took to quickly achieve stability, growth and success. What were the
priorities? The pitfalls?
The greatest learning experiences? What caused the greatest pain and
suffering? How was management shaped? Financing obtained? Cash flow
handled? What challenges
has Puchalsky encountered as a woman business owner? And how is Innovate’s
future being charted?
Finally,
in Puchalsky’s view, what are the personality traits and attitudes necessary
for successful entrepreneurship?
Find
out from an e-commerce pioneer whose background also includes tenure
at Sterling Commerce, Mellon
Bank and an MBA from Carnegie-Mellon University.
MIT Forum
February 19, 2003
University Club, Pittsburgh
www.mitforumpgh.com
Title: "Bootstrapping to Success"
Abstract: In
a forum setting, several of Pittsburgh's top high-tech leaders, including
Bill Claire, CEO/co-founder of Innovate E-Commerce, will weigh the pros
and cons of seeking outside investors--angels or venture capitalists--versus
growing a company organically, through internal financial support. Claire
will use Innovate E-Commerce as a case history to illustrate how his
company has bootstrapped its way to success. He will also showcase the
characteristics of a company conducive to this type of growth. Thereafter,
a panel discussion will include representatives from financial institutions
who provide loans to companies pursuing the bootstrapping route.
Greater
Pittsburgh E-Commerce Partners (GPEP)
GPEP
12th Annual Education Day
September 12, 2002
Pittsburgh Marriott
www.gpep.org
Title: "EC Cost-Benefit Analysis"
Abstract: The presentation is a one-hour version of the half-day session
delivered at the DISA conference. It presents a model for cost-benefit
analysis, areas to find paybacks, and reviews real-life results from
several clients, not at a surface level, but detailed analysis of how
it was done and what the benefits were.
2002
SHARE Conference
SAM in
SHARE--Software Asset Management Track
August 19-22, 2002
San Francisco Hilton
www.saminshare.org
888-574-2735
Title: "Controlling Software Costs - Case Studies"
Abstract: Innovate E-Commerce is renowned for assisting organizations
to improve their SAM processes in order to significantly reduce software
costs. This presentation examines actual case studies of cost reduction,
tools and techniques used, as well as lessons learned. The presentation
will also include the description of an analytical approach towards
contract negotiations, which has been proven successful.
APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society)
Pittsburgh Chapter Annual Conference
April 19, 2002
Holiday Inn, Moon Township
www.apics-pgh.org
412-825-4101
Title: "Utilizing CPFR to Streamline the Supply Chain"
Abstract: This presentation looks at leading-edge technologies and processes
being developed to support Collaborative Planning between sellers and
manufacturers. Significant resources are being devoted to the CPFR initiative.
Learn what is happening and develop a strategy on how to take advantage
of this fundamentally reengineered business process capability.
Laurel
Highlands EC Users Group
March 26, 2002
Concurrent Technologies Corporation
bell@ctc.com
814-269-2446
Title: "Integrating EC with Enterprise Requirements Planning, Supply
Chain Management and Customer Relationship Management Systems"
Abstract: Many organizations are implementing packaged solutions in
order to optimize their business processes for both the front office
and back-office operations. This presentation reviews best practices
in implementing EC in support of these systems. It addresses business
process, technology and organizational change issues associated with
projects in this area. It provides a framework for successful implementation
of EC linked directly to these systems.
ISACA (Information Systems Audit & Control Association)
Central Ohio Chapter
March 14, 2002
DaVinci's Restaurant, Columbus
http://www.acs.ohio-state.edu/units/uts/isaca-centralohio/
P.O. Box 151152
Columbus, OH 43215-9998
Title: "Audit & Control Systems"
Abstract: This session reviews the latest approaches being used to develop
exception-based audit and control systems that monitor and track information
from XML, EDI, EDIFACT, proprietary local standards, the Internet and
wireless technologies. The fundamentals of securely tracking business
information remain the same; the number of communication methods and
data structures used to send and receive data is expanding everyday.
Learn how leading-edge companies are successfully addressing this issue.
GTC
Raleigh North Carolina 2002
Second
Annual Government Technology Conference
March 11-14, 2002
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
www.govtech.net
919-928-9780
Title: "Keys to a Successful eGovernment Implementation"
Abstract: The eGovernment revolution allows citizens, businesses and
government organizations the ability to interact with each other through
the Internet and perform the essential functions of government quickly
and conveniently. The ability to pay parking tickets, apply for and
renew licenses, pay taxes, and search out useful information online
and in real time are just the beginning. Many constituents are demanding
the convenience that eGovernment applications offer and government organizations
can be most successful in their eGovernment implementations by adhering
to some basic principals that incorporate a total life-cycle methodology.
This seminar will outline the life-cycle methodology, including planning,
infrastructure and application selection.
Greater
Pittsburgh E-Commerce Partners (GPEP)
Thursday, February 7, 2002
Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh
www.gpep.org
hartzel@duq.edu
Title: "Advanced Concepts in Internet Security for EC"
Abstract: Details how to effectively implement security in an EC environment
including how to protect sensitive information and how to handle cash
or credit card transactions. The presentation includes an overview of
the relevant technologies, processes to deploy those technologies, encryption
mechanisms and strategies, legal issues and ramifications, and how to
develop a corporate security policy for Internet commerce. Also covered
are the key elements of a security audit to ensure compliance with the
security procedures.
Innovate
E-Commerce/Great Northern Seminar
January 24, 2002
Hilton Cleveland South, Rockside Road, Independence
www.innovateec.com
888-771-9606
Title: "HIPAA: 12 Ways the Business Benefits Upstage the Costs"
Abstract: This seminar will address the full range of information technology
issues facing the healthcare industry due to HIPAA (the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act). In addition to reviewing what precipitated
HIPAA and what changes are mandated by when, the seminar will focus
on how HIPAA's changes can be used to an organization's advantage, resulting
in improved business processes, lower costs, increased revenues, improved
use of personnel, fewer errors and improved customer service.
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