`dotCombat' Event Maps Battle Plan For Wireless Industry; High-Tech Leaders at Microsoft Event to Preview Opportunities and Growth in Wireless Industry.Business Editors & High Tech Writers PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2000 Microsoft's "Wireless dotCombat" event Tuesday, Oct. 3, offered in conjunction with the Eastern Technology Fund, will bring together high-tech business leaders, venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. and other experts for a close look at how to achieve victory on the next big battleground in the New Economy: the wireless industry. "This is a sequel to our June dotCombat event, and like any good sequel this one has even more action and excitement," said Brian Boruff, Greater Pennsylvania District General Manager for Microsoft Corp. "Since high-tech leaders shared their secrets of success at the June dotCombat, the battle for success in the New Economy has only intensified. Wireless dotCombat will arm start-ups, `bricks-and-mortar' companies and aspiring entrepreneurs with plenty of tools for success." Featured speakers will include Harry Wallaesa, President and COO of Safeguard Scientifics, and Jonathan Oakes, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ThinAir Apps, and Scott Woolley, editor of Forbes Magazine. Interactive panel discussions will cover how to enter the wireless industry, secure venture capital funding and develop a market strategy. Panelists will include top experts from firms such as Compaq, Nextell, Airput.com, Promotions.com, the Eastern Technology Fund, the Eastern Technology Council, the firm of Morgan Lewis People named Morgan Lewis include:
The event will be held at the Crystal Tea Room of the Wanamaker Building, Center City, Philadelphia Center City is the "downtown" section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and by population, is the 3rd largest downtown in the United States. It is bounded by South Street to the south, the Delaware River to the east, the Schuylkill River to the west and either Vine Street or Spring on Oct. 3. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with a noon luncheon and keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. . The panel discussions begin at 1:30 p.m. and continue through 6:30 p.m. At different times throughout the day, the following companies will host exhibits: Omicron, Eastern Technology Council, Silicon Philly and Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. . A cocktail reception follows from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.microsoft.com/greaterpa/dotcombat, or call 1-800-423-6907, ext. 55. About Microsoft Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT MSFT Microsoft (stock symbol) MSFT Movimento Sociale Fiamma Tricolore (Italy) MSFT Multi-Stage Fitness Test MSFT Master of Science in Family Therapy MSFT Macalester Students for Fair Trade ) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : For more information, contact Darcey Garda at (412) 473-3422 or e-mail darceyg@jackhorner.com Available for interview: Brian Boruff, Greater Pennsylvania District General Manager for Microsoft Corp. Editor's Note: This release can also be found at www.jackhorner.com |
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