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Using Information and Analytics to Gain Competitive Advantage…
How can you analyze new information faster and make timely decisions for achieving business goals within budget?
An information and integration governance strategy can enable a new level of trust while reducing cost and risk -- whether it’s for a project or enterprise-wide.
Nearly 15 million gigabytes of data are generated every day. With more and more users demanding direct access to trusted and accurate data, the need for a holistic approach to manage and leverage information for maximum gain has never been greater.
Attend our upcoming Information Integration and Governance Forum to learn the essential policies, processes and organizational structures required to build an effective framework to govern your organization’s data throughout its lifecycle.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE:
All public sector
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To reserve your seat, call Kate Kiley at (617) 431-9726 or apply online:
MEET OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS:
Alan Weintraub
Principal Analyst, Forrester Research Inc. (Toronto, Miami)
Alan is a leading expert on multiple aspects of enterprise content management (ECM), including governance, document management, imaging, digital rights management, and digital asset management. Alan helps Forrester clients define ECM strategies, identify organizational risks associated with ECM implementations, and build ECM governance programs that insure information integrity and project success. Before joining Forrester, Alan worked for Perficient as a principal consultant focused on delivering strategic ECM projects to end user clients. As a consultant, Alan designed and implemented document management and imaging systems for Fortune 100 companies.
Holger Kisker, Ph.D.
Principal Analyst,
Forrester Research, Inc.
(New York)
Holger serves tech industry Vendor Strategy Professionals in predicting and quantifying tech industry disruptions. Holger analyzes trends and key paradigm shifts in the business process and software application market and has a deep knowledge of the end-to-end software life cycle from market analysis to portfolio planning, development, and successful market introduction. In his research, Holger covers all application software, such as ERP, CRM, SCM, BI, and industry-specific applications. With 12-plus years of deep industry expertise, Holger also focuses on the IT trends and opportunities in the energy market.
Holger publishes for and consults with vendors on all aspects for a successful strategy, including the right portfolio selection; partner management; business models; and market messaging in a time of disruptive trends like cloud computing, social media, sustainability, and next-generation smart solutions. Holger is based in Forrester's Frankfurt office but advises vendors and users around the world.
Martin Wildberger
Vice President, WW Information Management Development, IBM (Toronto)
In his role, Martin has responsibility for the worldwide development of IBM’s Information Management portfolio within IBM Software Group. Martin defines the business and technical strategy for the development of the data management segment, a multi-billion dollar market for IBM.
From 2006 to 2009 Martin was Vice President of IBM Sensor Solutions, responsible for building and delivering industry solutions leveraging data from the physical world to transform their business, and acted as a thought leader in IBM’s Smarter Planet vision. In addition to the Sensor Solutions business, Martin was also the Director of the IBM Canada Software Lab from 2004 until December, 2009.
Patrick Keaton
North America Information Governance Leader, IBM (New York)
Mr. Keaton has been selling and deploying Information Governance solutions over the past 15 years. He has worked across many industries including: Financial Services, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Insurance and Pharmaceuticals. Mr. Keaton sits on the Cyber Security forum at the University of North Carolina Charlotte and participates as a key note speaker.
Eric Naiburg
Program Director, Information Governance Product Marketing Strategy, IBM (Miami)
Eric has worked in the software development industry for over 18 years and is co-author of UML for Database Design and UML for Mere Mortal both published by Addison Wesley. Eric Rejoined IBM in 2008 as the team leader for Integrated Data Management and Optim Solutions. Prior to rejoining IBM, he worked for Ivar Jacobson Consulting as VP of Sales and Marketing. Previously working for IBM, Eric held several roles within the Rational Software group including program director for business, industry and technical solutions, product manager for Rational Rose and team market manager for Rational Desktop Product.
John Buselli
Western Region Information Governance Practice Leader, IBM (Houston, Phoenix)
With twenty five years of management and business development experience with IBM, John supported database archiving, test management and data privatization requirements. Learn what information governance means, why organizations are investing in governance programs and how to put governance practices in place as John presents, "Information Governance: Delivering Trusted Information for Smarter Business Solutions."
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:
The movement toward pervasive business intelligence (BI) is driving IT and business leaders to realize the importance of establishing a comprehensive data governance strategy to ensure the quality, accuracy and protection of an organization’s most valuable asset.
IT and business leaders will hear expert commentary on how best to leverage innovative techniques and will gain a rock-solid understanding of how to:
- Enhance the quality, availability and integrity of your data
- Align information and related projects to business goals
- Plan, understand and optimize business performance
- Cut costs while integrating, managing and protecting information
- Enforce data quality standards and stewardship policies
- Manage regulatory compliance demands
- Optimize and improve critical decision making
- Leverage support for master data management (MDM) programs
Learn how to transform your organization's data into a trusted, strategic asset with a winning information governance program that enables you to proactively manage information over its lifetime.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE:
All public sector
employees, please click
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Attendance is limited. Reserve your seat today by calling Kate Kiley at (617) 431-9726 or clicking below:
Featured Speakers
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Principal Analyst, Forrester Research, Inc. (Toronto, Miami) |
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Principal Analyst, Forrester Research, Inc. (NYC) |
Agenda
| Toronto, ON | AGENDA - PDF |
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| Miami, FL | AGENDA - PDF |
| Houston, TX | AGENDA - PDF |
| Phoenix, AZ | AGENDA - PDF |
What Attendees are Saying:
“Very informative and useful. Highly recommended.”
“The entire presentation is informative and helpful to me and my organization. It also helped me in finding gaps in our data governance process. Thanks.”
"Focused, informational, and good guidance."
"I liked the various definitions of IG and the process flow best practices included both from the human and technological aspects."
"Analyst presentation was excellent!"
“I found the event to be very informative and well organized with a clear customer focus to the agenda.”
"This was a valuable use of my time and helped me define a vision for my company and sell information management potential to my executive team." |

