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What is IBM PULSE 2008? IBM PULSE 2008 is the first global conference that will bring together over 3,500 heritage and new Tivoli customers and business partners, along with the industry’s top visionary leaders and thinkers on asset and service management solutions that can help you unlock innovation in your organization—solutions that give you the Visibility, Control, and Automation across your business and technology assets so you can deliver against your key business objectives. When is IBM PULSE 2008 and where?
IBM PULSE 2008 will be held May 18-22, 2008 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA. Who should attend PULSE 2008?
- IT professionals—IT managers and directors, System and network administrators, systems analysts and architects, and systems engineers—interested in learning how to manage their infrastructure, operations and IT processes, to more effectively deliver services aligned to their business goals.
- Wireless, wireline, and cable Communications Service Providers—network operations managers and executives, enterprise sales executives, customer care and COOs—looking for the most effective solutions to monitor and manage critical services in order to accelerate time to market for new services, improve network efficiency, reduce operating costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
- Plant operations professionals—plant, manufacturing and operations managers and directors— interested in optimizing the performance and increasing the ROI of systems they already have in place, reducing manufacturing cycle times while improving quality, and successfully managing assets and aligning them with their overall business strategy.
- IBM business partners seeking ways to increase competitive advantage by learning about the latest Tivoli technology and solutions.
- Anyone interested in learning more about how IBM’s asset and service management solutions can help unlock innovation, create competitive advantage and accelerate business growth.
Why was the decision made to combine the conferences?
The decision to host a global conference is a powerful demonstration of IBM's commitment to Service and Asset Management and to you, our valued customers and partners. It is also a testament to the convergence taking place in our industry. Being part of a larger event gives you access to the premier visionary leaders and thinkers in service and asset management; top industry experts and IBM executives; a broader audience of users including IT, service providers and enterprise asset managers; and high quality content at every level-whether in general sessions or breakouts. At this conference, you'll be exposed to a wealth of individuals who truly have their pulse on what's happening today in service and asset management. If you want to be In Touch, In Tune and In Sync, attend this conference. That's why it was created. Will there be any of the sessions traditionally featured at Maximo World?
An exciting kick-off Opening General Session and increased networking opportunities will give you a broader view of the asset and service management industry, delivering even more value than you have come to expect from past shows. In addition, dedicated sessions will give Maximo users the opportunity to exchange valuable information in the same unique user group environment you've come to value in past years. Will there still be the same tracks and product campgrounds?
The same tracks and product campgrounds you've come to expect at Maximo World will be offered at IBM Pulse 2008, offering the latest solutions for how to maximize the lifetime value of your assets, and much more. Will there still be the same level of customer speakers?
IBM Pulse 2008 will feature even more presentations from customers all over the world, delivering you even more added value. Will there be an Exhibit Area?
The exhibit area at IBM Pulse 2008 will be even larger, offering you more vendor exhibits, more product demonstrations, and even more networking opportunities with your colleagues, peers and IBM business partners. The exhibit floor will be segmented by partner expertise, providing easy navigation for Tivoli, Maximo and Netcool users. Will there be a Business Partner Day?
Yes. There is an event being planned for Sunday, May 18th, exclusively for business partners. It is designed to provide our partners with insight on how to increase differentiation in the marketplace by learning more about the full breadth of Tivoli technology and solutions. What happens to Maximopalooza?
The evening event at IBM Pulse 2008 will be bigger and better, with even more exciting name entertainment! Will the pricing structure be similar to what I've come to expect from Maximo World?
Conference registration details are being finalized. We are committed to creating a competitive pricing structure and a conference that delivers a valuable return on your investment. What added value will this conference deliver?
IBM Pulse 2008 will deliver all the value you've come to expect from Maximo World and much, much more. Most businesses agree that innovation is a prerequisite to achieving business objectives in today's environment, and that integrating business and technology is fundamental to innovation. Yet most business leaders also claim that the inability to integrate business and technology is also the biggest inhibitor to their ability to innovate. IBM Service Management provides integrated Visibility, Control, and Automation across business and technology assets to help you overcome the roadblocks to business and technology integration and the inhibitors to innovation. The result? You can deliver quality services more efficiently and effectively to your business and customers. You can also better achieve your business objectives and maximize the value from all of the assets that support your operation. Attend this conference and get In Touch, In Tune and In Sync with the pathway to innovation. Will this be an annual event?
Yes.
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