American-Israel Chamber of Commerce to Host Software Business Exchange; U.S. Sponsors Include HP, BellSouth, ISS, and Microsoft.Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2004 The American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Region (AICC AICC anti-inhibitor coagulant complex. ) announced today that the US-Israel Software Business Exchange will take place March 30 to April 1, 2004 at the Atlanta offices of Hewlett-Packard, the event's host. The Software Business Exchange introduces Israeli software companies to U.S. businesses with the objective of growing relationships and developing strategic alliances. Fifteen Israeli software companies are being selected to present their unique capabilities in Security, Logistics/Transportation, and Wireless Communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. technologies at this year's event. The major focus will be one-on-one meetings, but panel sessions, including a program on "How to do Business with Microsoft" and opportunities for networking, will also take place. In addition to HP, other U.S. technology sponsors include ISS ISS See Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). , Microsoft, and BellSouth. A number of other companies have committed to participation including UPS, Manhattan Associates Manhattan Associates is a supply chain management software provider. It was founded in 1990 in Manhattan Beach, California from where it borrows its name. The company has been headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since 1995 and operates offices around the world. , Indus, and 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) . Organizational co-sponsors include the Southeastern Software Association, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Wireless Technology Forum, and AeA. "The Software Business Exchange introduces Israel- and US-based firms, with the goal of facilitating partnerships, customers and investors," said Tom Glaser, president of the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Region. "We again have an impressive list of event sponsors and are excited by the potential this meeting delivers for all participants." Previous Business Exchange programs have focused on Healthcare Informatics Same as information technology and information systems. The term is more widely used in Europe. , Telecommunications, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Broadband, and e-Business. Many of the world's largest corporations have established research and development centers in Israel, including Microsoft, IBM, HP, National Semiconductor, Motorola, and Intel, taking advantage of the country's ability to conceive new technologies and design packages to order using ingenuity, speed, and flexibility. Israeli software houses and start-ups have collaborated with Fortune 500 companies such as BellSouth, AT&T, Chrysler, Ford, Philips, Samsung, and more. In addition, worldwide recognition for Israeli technological achievement stems from foreign investment through American and European markets, and through involvement in Israeli venture capital financing To start an own company or to bring a new product to the market, the venture may need to attract financial funding. There are several categories of financing possibilities. If it is a small venture, then perhaps the venture can rely on family funding, loans from friends . For companies interested in attending this year's event, the cost is $295 for the first person ($250 if paid by March 1), with $100 for each additional person. For more information, call (404) 843-9426 or on the Internet go to www.usisraelexchange.com. About AICC Based in Atlanta, the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) plays a key role in promoting, facilitating, and supporting business between the Southeast United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Israel. AICC is the largest regional Israel economic support organization in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . |
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