SIGCAT '96 Conference Program

CD-ROM: THE NEXT TEN YEARS

Entering its second decade, the CD-ROM industry continues to gain momentum by providing an ever-increasing array of solutions. Understanding the complexities of this powerful technology can be critical to prospering in the new decade. This dynamic technology has enabled a wides range of government, business, and educational applications that are revolutionizing the way we work and learn.

CD-ROM - A POWERFUL AND EXCITING PUBLISHING TECHNOLOGY

With CD-ROM readers standard on all computers today, publishers of all kinds are Entering its second decade, the CD-ROM industry continues to gain momentum by providing an ever-increasing array of solutions. Understanding the complexities of this powerful technology can be critical to prospering in the new decade. This dynamic technology has enabled a wides range of government, business, and educational applications that are revolutionizing the way we work and learn.

CD-ROM AND THE INTERNET - A CONVERGENCE OF TECHNOLOGIES

Last year, publishers were trying to decide between CD-ROM and on-line services such as the World Wide Web. Today's savviest publishers know that that "hybrid" publishing products let them prepare simultaneously for both. Hear about the multimedia tools that allow effective use of data intensive audio, video and graphics files on the World Wide Web. Listen to experienced publishers explain which information they publish on on CD-ROM, and which they publish on-line.

KNOWLEDGE + SKILLS = PERFORMANCE

If this equation makes sense to you, then you'll want to find out how interactive multimedia has brought a new dimension to training. The expansive growth in interactive CD-ROMs has called into question the costs and effectiveness of traditional training techniques. Learn why many companies are turning to Electronic Performance Support Systems to provide "just in time" training. See examples of successful interactive training products, and gain insiders' tips on the development process. If you are currently developing interactive training--or will need to soon--come to SIGCAT '96 and discover the most effective training techniques!

JUGGLING INFORMATION?

Do you need to backup and store your data? Do your co-workers need quick retrieval of these valuable data files? Do you have volatile information that requires rapid distribution? If the answer is "yes" then SIGCAT '96 is a must for you. Information managers of all kinds will be on hand discussing the most efficient techniques for managing the ever-increasing volume of digital information.

TRYING TO KEEP UP?

Do you need to backup and store your data? Do your co-workers need quick retrieval of these valuable data files? Do you have volatile information that requires rapid distribution? If the answer is "yes" then SIGCAT '96 is a must for you. Information managers of all kinds will be on hand discussing the most efficient techniques for managing the ever-increasing volume of digital information.