SaaScon Launches the Software As A Service (SaaS) Advantage Podcast Series.FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- In the fourth graph, the last name of the speaker mentioned should be Bill McNee in both instances (sted McKnee). The corrected release reads: SAASCON LAUNCHES THE SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS (Software-As-A-Service) Software that is rented rather than purchased. Instead of buying software and paying for periodic upgrades, SaaS is subscription based, and all upgrades are provided during the term of the subscription. ) ADVANTAGE PODCAST SERIES Speakers from the Conference Will Offer Their Expert Opinions on SaaS Selection, Deployment and the General Direction of the Industry During Weekly Podcasts 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, today announced that SaaScon(TM) will host a series of podcasts, featuring keynote speakers and other hi-level executives who are speaking or presenting at SaaScon. Narrated by SaaScon program chair Paul Gillin, the podcasts will be launched weekly up to the start of the conference on September 25. To listen to the podcasts, visit the following url: http://www.saascon.com/live/48/events/48SFO SFO (in Britain) Serious Fraud Office 06A/conference/CC973712 During each podcast, guests will discuss the various aspects of software as a service including selection and deployment, as well as their opinions about where the market is headed. The first interview of the series featured keynoter key·not·er n. One who gives a keynote address. Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director, THINKstrategies, who offered his thoughts on why SaaS is disrupting enterprise applications. "Traditional software applications are being displaced displaced see displacement. by SaaS not only at small and mid-size companies but in large-scale enterprise corporate environments as well," said Jeff Kaplan. "On demand solutions are increasingly being sought for human resource management, salesforce automation, financial management and supply chain management because in addition to providing all the standard bells and whistles A slang English term for exceptional features in some product. In the computer field, it typically refers to functions in software that may be greatly appreciated by some users, even though they may not be necessary most of the time. , these solutions are providing added features and functionality, creating incentive to move away from traditional on-premise solutions." The second podcast spotlighted Bill McNee, founder of Saugatuck Technology and a keynote speaker on day one of SaaScon. McNee discussed the concept he calls SaaS 2.0, which is characterized by richer SaaS architectures built around a service orientation, unbundling A regulatory requirement that enables a competing service provider to purchase parts of the incumbent local exchange carrier's network in order to provide service to its customers. See ILEC. of hosting and integration services to specialized vendors and the development of application portfolios by leading SaaS players. He thinks SaaS will become the dominant architecture for new enterprise applications. The third podcast features Dr. Timothy Chou, former head of Oracle Corp.'s on-demand service and author of The End of Software. Chou will talk about the compelling economics of SaaS and preview his upcoming SaaScon opening keynote. The inaugural SaaScon event is scheduled to take place September 25-26, 2006 at the San Francisco Marriott The San Francisco Marriott is a skyscraper in San Francisco, California. The building rises 436 feet (133 meters) in the southern region of San Francisco’s Financial District. It contains 39 floors, and was completed in 1989. , San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA. SaaScon is 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, 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 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. 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