"Shaping the Future of the ICT Workforce... Innovate, Collaborate & Transform"
ITMA 15th IT Best Practices Seminar 2009 Seminar Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Singapore Marriott Hotel (Grand Ballroom, Level 3)
Platinum Sponsors
About IBM Singapore
With over 90 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate, IBM is the world's largest information technology company. IBM creates, develops and manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics. IBM's services division -- IBM Global Services -- translates these advanced solutions into value for our customers.
Established in 1953, IBM Singapore offers a wide range of services and solutions that enable organisations, large and small, to realise the full value of information technology. IBM Singapore strives to integrate its broad range of capabilities -- services, hardware, software and research -- to help companies here take advantage of the new era of on demand.
About IBM
IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with over 90 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. Drawing on resources from across IBM and key IBM Business Partners, IBM offers a wide range of integrated services, solutions and technologies that enable customers, large and small, to take full advantage of the new era of on demand.
About Symantec
Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at www.symantec.com.
Diamond Sponsors
About HP
HP, the world’s largest technology company, simplifies the technology experience for consumers and businesses with a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.
From Walldorf to Wall Street: The SAP Success Story
As the world's leading provider of business software*, SAP delivers products and services that help accelerate business innovation for our customers. We believe that doing so will unleash growth and create significant new value – for our customers, SAP, and ultimately, entire industries and the economy at large. Today, customers in more than 120 countries run SAP applications – from distinct solutions addressing the needs of small businesses and midsize companies to suite offerings for global organizations.
Founded in 1972, SAP has a rich history of innovation and growth as a true industry leader. SAP currently has sales and development locations in more than 50 countries worldwide and is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and NYSE under the symbol "SAP."
Helping Companies Become Best-Run Businesses
Our vision is for companies of all sizes to become best-run businesses. In today's challenging business environment, best-run companies have clarity across all aspects of their business, which allows them to act quickly with increased insight, efficiency, and flexibility. By using SAP solutions, companies of all sizes – including small businesses and midsize companies – can reduce costs, optimize performance, and gain the insight and agility needed to close the gap between strategy and execution. To help our customers get the most out of their IT investments so that they can maximize their business performance, our professionals deliver the highest level of service and support.
(*) SAP defines business software as comprising enterprise resource planning and related applications such as supply chain management, customer relationship management, product life-cycle management, and supplier relationship management.
Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco name has become synonymous with the Internet, as well as with the productivity improvements that Internet business solutions provide. At Cisco, our vision is to change the way people work, live, play and learn.
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world’s leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information.
Information about EMC’s products and services can be found at www.EMC.com.
EMC Canada (www.EMC2.ca), headquartered in Toronto with nine offices from coast to coast, is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
About NCS Group
NCS Group is a leading information technology (IT) and communications engineering service provider with about 7,000 staff in more than 10 countries across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.
NCS has in-depth domain knowledge and unique delivery capabilities which focus on defining, realising and sustaining Business Value for its Customers via the innovative use of technology.
With proven expertise in consulting, development, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure management and solutions gained while serving government and commercial organisations across the regions, NCS delivers end-to-end support for every organisation’s technology needs.
Headquartered in Singapore, NCS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the SingTel Group.
Teradata is the world's largest company solely focused on raising intelligence through data warehousing, data warehouse appliances, consulting services and enterprise analytics, with affordable, powerful, and easy-to-deploy solutions. Teradata addresses a range of needs from data mart appliances to active enterprise data warehousing strategies, consulting services, and applications tailored to specific issues in a variety of industries. Teradata Active Enterprise Intelligence™ solutions give actionable insight for smarter, faster decisions, adding value and real opportunity across countless dimensions.
Providing data warehousing for companies of all sizes, needs, and budgets, Teradata gives companies a smarter, more competitive enterprise. Visit teradata.com.
Supported By
About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is committed to growing Singapore into a dynamic global infocomm hub. IDA uses an integrated approach to developing infocommunications in Singapore. This involves nurturing a competitive telecoms market as well as a conducive business environment with programmes and schemes for both local and international companies. For more news and information, visit www.ida.gov.sg.
The Institute of Systems Science (ISS) of the National University of Singapore, is a premier institute providing IT education and training programmes in Singapore. We offer graduate degree programmes, certification programmes as well as professional development courses delivered in the classroom and/or through e-Learning. We have trained over 62,000 people, who now constitute a major proportion of the IT professional workforce in Singapore. Since 1981, the institute prides itself on maintaining world-class quality standards in the curriculum and course offerings. We also conduct research and provide consulting services to industry.
About Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA)
The Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) enhances the competitiveness of our workforce by encouraging workers to learn for life and advance with skills. In today's economy, most jobs require not just knowledge, but also skills. WDA collaborates with employers, industry associations, the Union and training organisations, to develop and strengthen the Continuing Education and Training system that is skills-based, open and accessible, as a mainstream pathway for all workers - young and older, from rank and file to professionals and executives - to upgrade and advance in their careers and lives.
ITMA is a community of successful and forward looking IT leaders who make a difference to the
industry in Singapore by exchanging information and sharing experience, socializing and building
professional networks, being smart in deploying leading edge technologies and employing best
practices in IT management.
