Cipher Announces Web Seminar Series.GLASTONBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 1999-- Cipher cipher: see cryptography. (1) The core algorithm used to encrypt data. A cipher transforms regular data (plaintext) into a coded set of data (ciphertext) that is not reversible without a key. Systems LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , developer of a leading competitive intelligence groupware tool, today announced the launch of their year-long series of free Web Seminars focusing on Competitive Intelligence. "We believe that providing this service at no cost to the corporate business intelligence community and other interested professionals will raise the awareness of CI issues, and particularly those focusing on knowledge management," said Cipher President Brooke Aker. "We are pleased and excited that so many professionals in so many fields find our seminars of value. Co-sponsored by Cipher 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) Corporation, several successful seminars been presented to date. Ted Howard-Jones, Director of European Management Group (EMG EMG abbr. electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) A diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of muscles. Ltd.), discussed some of the cutting-edge technology that will aid the work of CI professionals around the globe. Ben Gilad of the Academy of Competitive Intelligence addressed the need for CI programs and how to establish and retain them within a company. "Powerful data and knowledge management underlie all advanced e-business initiatives," said Dan Russell, Director, Worldwide 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. Software Sales & Marketing, IBM Software Group. "And when businesses take the next step of leveraging those data and knowledge resources in specific applications such as competitive intelligence, it can yield a strong edge over the competition." Some comments from Web seminar attendees: "Wonderful program! Utilizing this technology and presentation method is so cost effective both in time and information, it is a wonder more people aren't using it on a regular basis." "Quality was superb and the interaction was marvelous. One can't really tell the difference from being in a darkened dark·en v. dark·ened, dark·en·ing, dark·ens v.tr. 1. a. To make dark or darker. b. To give a darker hue to. 2. To fill with sadness; make gloomy. 3. room, hearing the presenter's voice and doing a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) A group of commonly asked questions about a subject along with the answers. Vendors often display them on their Web sites for use as troubleshooting guidelines. with people you don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. anyway!" "For short topic sessions, this is ideal. Topic and presenter were excellent." "Keep me on the list for regular participation in this series." The next two web seminar topics are "How to Choose a News Vendor," and "Did Someone Say Knowledge Management?" Schedule and details are available on Cipher's web site listed below. About Cipher: Cipher provides knowledge management and competitive intelligence applications and consulting worldwide. Cipher's Knowledge.Works and IntelAssist products are multiplatform database and workflow tools chosen and installed by KM and CI professionals around the world. More information on Cipher Systems is available at www.cipher-sys.com. |
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