Additional Keynotes Announced for Inaugural SaaScon Event; Executives from Saugatuck Research, RightNow, CIO Decisions Magazine, THINKstrategies, IBM and Others to Follow Opening Keynote from Timothy Chou.FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Third graph, second sentence should read: ...and Tod Loofbourrow, 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. , Authoria. (sted: Todd Loofbourrow, CEO, Authoria.) The corrected release reads: ADDITIONAL KEYNOTES ANNOUNCED FOR INAUGURAL SAASCON EVENT Executives from Saugatuck Research, RightNow, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. Decisions Magazine, THINKstrategies, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and Others to Follow Opening Keynote from Timothy Chou IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for technology markets, has announced the keynote speaker line-up for SaaScon(TM), the industry's only event for business and technical managers implementing software as a service (SaaS). Industry experts will deliver keynote presentations focusing on their own experiences and strategies to help other Business and IT professionals plan for and decide on SaaS implementations. "To have the VIP lineup of speakers that we have for this first-time event is testament to the momentum we are experiencing in the software as a service industry," said Patty Caron, Brand Vice President, IDG World Expo. "The software industry as we know it is reinventing itself as more and more businesses consider hosted software options because of the economic and business flexibility benefits. Our speakers will provide attendees with the information they need to make successful decisions as they consider software as a service for their business." Keynote Presentations On Monday, September 25th, at 9:00 a.m., Jeff Kaplan, CEO of THINKstrategies and publisher of two leading reference websites for software as a service solutions, will follow opening keynote speaker Tim Chou as moderator of a panel on emerging trends in SaaS. Panelists include Ann Winblad Ann L. Winblad is a partner of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners. Early years Ann L. Winblad was born on November 1, 1950 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Her father was a high school basketball coach. Education She received a B.A. , Partner, Hummer Winblad, and Tod Loofbourrow, CEO, Authoria. Important issues including where SaaS is going, new application areas that are ripe for investment and what users need to watch out for will be discussed. Buell Duncan, general manager of ISV (Independent Software Vendor) A person or company that develops software. It implies an organization that specializes in software only and is not part of a computer systems or hardware manufacturer. and Developer Relations at IBM, will follow the Emerging Trend Panel with a keynote entitled "The Next Evolution of Software" on September 25, at 10:30 a.m. He will talk about the emerging trends in the software market and how customers and vendors can best position themselves for success. He will be followed by Bill McNee, Founder and CEO, Saugatuck Technology, who will address his "SaaS 2.0: Software-as-a-Service as Next-Gen Business Platform" research. McNee will discuss how SaaS 2.0 will transform enterprise applications and change your business; key drivers and inhibitors to broad-based SaaS adoption; and what SaaS-based business applications are currently being adopted. McNee will also outline important factors and management strategies in order to successfully adopt SaaS. John Gallant John Gallant is a lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League. Before signing on with the Colorado Mammoth, Gallant played for the Washington Power for one season. , Editor and President of NetworkWorld, kicks-off day two of SaaScon at 8:30 a.m. as host of a "CEO Hot Seat" panel featuring top SaaS industry executives. Greg Gianforte, CEO of RightNow, Rearden Commerce CEO Patrick Grady and Treb Ryan, CEO of OpSource will debate the future of SaaS and how the vendor landscape will change as a result of this disruptive technology A new technology that has a serious impact on the status quo and changes the way people have been dealing with something, perhaps for decades. Music CDs all but wiped out the phonograph industry within a few years, and digital cameras are destined to eliminate the film industry. . Immediately following, the CIO's get a turn to voice their perspectives during a panel discussion entitled "The Skeptical CIO: Evaluating SaaS at the C-Level Suite." Moderated by Maryfran Johnson Maryfran Johnson, nicknamed "Fran," is currently VP & Editorial Director, CIO Decisions Media Group, TechTarget. Prior to joining TechTarget, she served as Editor in Chief of Computerworld, where she held a variety of reporting, editing and managerial positions for 15 years. , Editor-in-Chief of CIO Decisions Magazine, topics will focus on the real-world issues inherent in adopting SaaS for their organizations, measuring payback Payback The length of time it takes to recover the initial cost of a project, without regard to the time value of money. and ensuring user acceptance. Panelists include Tom Murphy, CIO of AmerisourceBergen; Frank Ace, CIO of the Wisconsin Department of Justice The Wisconsin Department of Justice is a state law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction throughout the state of Wisconsin. The state agency is located in Madison, the state capital. ; and Keystone key·stone n. 1. Architecture The central wedge-shaped stone of an arch that locks its parts together. Also called headstone. 2. The central supporting element of a whole. Automotive CIO Jesus Arriaga. "The delivery of software as a service has grown more popular with the availability of faster, more reliable networks," said Maryfran Johnson. "CIO's realize how much the model can cut down on up-front costs in software and hardware, as well as the need for dedicated IT staff, and they will gain invaluable insight from their peers on how to successfully implement SaaS in their own IT environments." Wrapping-up the conference on September 26 at 4:15 p.m. will be a spirited debate entitled "Different Approaches to SaaS Deployments" led by Phil Wainewright who has followed the SaaS industry since the late 1990s when it was a phenomenon known as application service providers (ASP). Join Phil , Jeff Nolan, Director of the Apollo Strategy Group at SAP and Rob Reid, Group VP, Siebel CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. OnDemand, Oracle Corporation, as they debate what SaaS is, what it is becoming and what it means for enterprise deployments. SaaScon is the industry's only event designed for business and technical professionals seeking to learn about the latest offerings from providers and how they can incorporate SaaS offerings into their business environments. The conference will also offer real-world examples of SaaS implementations across a broad spectrum of industries. For more information or to register for the event, please visit http://www.saascon.com About SaaScon SaaScon is the premier event for business and IT professional seeking to dramatically lower capital expenses, produce recurring re·cur intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs 1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly. 2. To return to one's attention or memory. 3. To return in thought or discourse. revenue and streamline product delivery and support through the Software as a Service model. SaaS is a software delivery method that provides access to software and its functions remotely as a web-based service, removing the need for organizations to handle the installation, set-up and maintenance while significantly reducing costs. For information or to register for the event, visit the SaaScon Web site at www.saascon.com. For exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Giovanni Stein at 508-424-4864 or giovanni_stein@idg.com. About IDG World Expo IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) produces technology-focused tradeshows, conferences and events for professionals seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking See peer-to-peer network. and one-stop comparison shopping. As the leading technology event management company, IDG World Expo leverages its experience and knowledge of technology-focused events and conferences, enabling technology companies to capture the attention and loyalty of influential buyers. 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