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- From: mcclellan@delni.dec.com (Rolf McClellan)
- Subject: Re: DECUS Multivendor Nondisclosure Developers Conference
- Message-ID: <1993Jan26.194012.5990@nntpd.lkg.dec.com>
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- Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
- Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 18:43:27 GMT
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- In article <1993Jan25.152010.5008@spcvxb.spc.edu>, killeen@spcvxb.spc.edu (Jeff Killeen) writes...
- >
- > Multivendor Computing Developers Conference
- >
- > New Orleans, February 26-28, 1993
- >
- >
- >The First Multivendor Computing Developers Conference Designed by
- >Third Parties for Third Parties
- >
- >This is a challenging time for independent software developers, value-added
- >resellers, system integrators, and consultants. Customers are calling for the
- >migration of products to multivendor client/server computing environments.
- >Vendors are adapting their business practices to new market realities. And
- >third-party developers are increasingly forced to "bet the business" on their
- >strategic choice.
- >
- >That's why Digial Equipment Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Novell, and
- >other major vendors have joined to support this conference, a production of the
- >Independent Developers Group of the Digital Equipment Computer Users Society
- >(DECUS).
- >
- >It's the first multivendor computing conference designed by third-party
- >executives who face the same problems you face every day. As a result, it will
- >give you highly targeted, concise information that you can put to use right
- >away. Information that will help you make the strategic product and business
- >decisions successfully, such as:
- >
- >- Vendor technology plans for the next six to eighteen months
- >- In-depth information on important new technologies, such as Digital's Alpha
- > AXP technology and Microsoft's Windows NT operating system
- >- How to migrate to a multivendor client/server computing model and position
- > your business for the future
- >- How to work profitably with multiple vendors
- >- How other third-party developers are succeeding in a multivendor world
- >- The business and marketing implications of technology evolution
- >
- >So, if you're concerned about the impact of new technologies and vendor
- >marketing strategies on your businessm you should attend this conference. You
- >won't find a better place to get the information you need, talk directly with
- >vendors about their plans, and explore new business strategies with your peers.
- >
- > HIGHLIGHTS
- >
- >
- >The Multivendor Computing Developers Conference is designed to make it easy for
- >you to get the information you need. Development of the conference concepts
- >and selection of session topics were guided by executives and managers from
- >leading independent development companies. The result? A program packed with
- >practical information presented by knowledgeable experts.
- >
- >General Sessions
- >
- >Friday morning, three general sessions will set the stage for the weekend.
- >They'll establish a context for understanding where computing technology is
- >headed and how its evolution will affect your products and business strategies
- >in the years ahead. In particular, you'll find out what Digital and Microsoft
- >are planning with respect to third-party solution development.
- >
- >Sessions
- >
- >Forty-eight 50-minute sessions are planned for Friday afternoon and Saturday.
- >These sessions address topics of crucial interest to independent developers and
- >consultants - information you won't find anywhere else. Included are
- >presentations of product strategies and new business practices by many of
- >today's leading vendors, including Digital, Microsoft, Oracle, Progress
- >Software, Novell, and Banyan.
- >
- >Workshops
- >
- >On Sunday morning, you'll get a chance to explore a selected topic in-depth, in
- >one of several morning-long workshops. In highly interactive formats, you'll
- >see demonstrations of computer-based application development tools and
- >experience first-hand what's involved in developing solutions for today's
- >multivendor world.
- >
- >Technology Showcase
- >
- >Throughout the program, you'll have access to a demonstration area that
- >presents computing technology from participating vendors. Take the opportunity
- >to explore vendor products in-depth in this hands-on environment.
- >
- >Opportunities to Network with Vendors and Peers
- >
- >Join us for a reception 7-10 PM Thursday night. Relax. Meet conference
- >organizers and speakers. Get to know managers from Digital, Microsoft, and
- >other leading vendors. And swap information with other independent developers
- >and consultants in an informal setting.
- >
- >On Friday at 6:30 PM, reinforce your new-found relationships at dinner. And
- >finally, before departing the conference, wrap up your discussions at our
- >breakfast program on Sunday, 7:30-8:30 AM.
- >
- > FRIDAY MORNING
- >
- >8:30 Back to the Future: What Role will Your Products
- > Play in the Year 2000?
- >
- > Multiprocessing. Super chips. Multimedia. Home computing.
- > How will these and other technological developments impact
- > your products and business opportunities in the coming decade?
- > This general session explores the evolution of computing
- > technology through the year 2000. It will help you develop a
- > vision for the role your products play in the future and the
- > enhancements you'll need to make to stay ahead of the
- > technology curve.
- >
- >9:30 Digital: New Directions that Empower Third-Party Solution
- > Development
- >
- > Digital is a company with a new president, and a renewed
- > commitment to third-party solution development. This session
- > will inform you of the steps Digital is taking to help you to
- > build better solutions that work within multivendor computing
- > environments. It will also discuss the Digital/Microsoft
- > alliance from Digital's perspective, and expand on how the
- > alliance benefits independent developers.
- >
- >10:30 Microsoft: New Technologies and Strategies Expand
- > Third-Party Solution Capabilities
- >
- > Microsoft is a company on the move with new technologies and
- > strategies that empower independent developers to improve
- > their solutions. This session will present these strategies,
- > including the emerging roles of the new Windows NT, Windows,
- > and MS-DOS operating systems. It will also discuss the
- > benefits of the Digital/Microsoft alliance from a Microsoft
- > perspective.
- >
- >
- >
- > FRIDAY AFTERNOON
- >
- >1:30 OpenVMS: Status and Directions
- > ------------------------------
- > Learn about the move of Digital's primary operating system to
- > open standards on both VAX and Alpha AXP platforms
- >
- > Novell Strategy and Status
- > --------------------------
- > Here's a fresh look at Novell's networking strategy and
- > product directions.
- >
- > Windows NT: Status and Directions
- > ---------------------------------
- > This briefing presents the goals and uses for the new Windows
- > NT operating system.
- >
- > Successful Sales Techniques
- > ---------------------------
- > This how-to session provides specific principles and examples
- > of how to sell products and services in today's markets.
- >
- >
- >2:30 Client/Server Case Study
- > ------------------------
- > An independent developer recounts the approach, successes, and
- > problems involved in a client/server implementation.
- >
- > Design for Interoperability
- > ---------------------------
- > This session explores the issues enountered and methods used in
- > designing solutions for a multivendor world.
- >
- > Microsoft's Windows Strategy
- > ----------------------------
- > Microsoft discusses Windows 3.1 and Windows NT systems, plus
- > the roles of various APIs and the scalable Windows
- > architecture.
- >
- > Business Benefits of Alpha AXP
- > ------------------------------
- > The business case for moving to Alpha AXP is the subject of
- > this session. It outlines new business opportunities.
- >
- >
- >3:30 Client/Server and X Windows
- > ---------------------------
- > Learn the benefits, trade-offs, and possible uses of each
- > approach. Also, explore network traffic and processing load
- > concerns.
- >
- > OSF/1 on Alpha AXP
- > ------------------
- > Digital presents its strategy, status, and direction for
- > implementing OSF/1 on Alpha AXP.
- >
- > Develop Client/Server Solutions
- > -------------------------------
- > You need an entirely new design paradigm for client/server.
- > See how to implement, maintain, and manage client/server
- > solutions.
- >
- > Working with Multiple Vendors
- > -----------------------------
- > An application developer shares the joys and pains of managing
- > relationships with multiple vendors.
- >
- >
- >4:30 RDB: Status and Directions
- > --------------------------
- > This presentation examines the strategies and futures planned
- > for Digital's database products.
- >
- > HP Interoperability
- > -------------------
- > Discover what's involved in achieving interoperability of
- > Digital-based applications with Hewlett-Packard platforms.
- >
- > Microsoft's Networking Strategy
- > -------------------------------
- > Microsoft presents an overview of its networking strategy and
- > products.
- >
- > PATHWORKS Opportunities
- > -----------------------
- > Digital's PATHWORKS is creating marketing opportunities for
- > independent developers. This session gives you an inside look.
- >
- >
- > SATURDAY MORNING
- >
- >8:00 Apple MacIntosh Interoperability
- > --------------------------------
- > This session covers Appletalk, file server selection, file
- > storage, security, data sharing, print server components, and
- > DECnet.
- >
- > DCE for Distributed Applications
- > --------------------------------
- > Learn how Digital's DCE developer's kit can help you develop
- > client/server applications within OSF's DCE.
- >
- > Access Status and Directions
- > ----------------------------
- > This session examines the strategies, status, and futures
- > associated with Access database product development.
- >
- > Software Licensing Benefits
- > ---------------------------
- > Explore the approaches, issues, and benefits involved in user,
- > site, and system licensing plus the use of license-management
- > software.
- >
- >
- >9:00 OpenVMS on Alpha AXP
- > --------------------
- > Digital gives you a look at the status and direction of their
- > development of OpenVMS for Alpha AXP platforms.
- >
- > IBM Interoperability
- > --------------------
- > Identify the issues involved in achieving interoperability of
- > Digital-based applications with IBM mainframes and minis.
- >
- > Developing Applications for Microsoft Windows
- > ---------------------------------------------
- > Learn more about the tools available for developing Windows
- > applications.
- >
- > Niches of Profitability
- > -----------------------
- > See how small products-based companies are developing service
- > niches to expand their profitability.
- >
- >
- >10:00 Windows NT on Alpha AXP
- > -----------------------
- > The best of both worlds. See where Windows NT fits into the
- > enterprise on Digital's powerful new computing platform.
- >
- > Migrating to Client/Server
- > --------------------------
- > Understand business and technical approach for migrating from
- > timeshared or standalone models.
- >
- > Windows Open Services Architecture (WOSA)
- > -----------------------------------------
- > Microsoft describes its approach for creating an open
- > architecture and integrating it with Digital's NAS.
- >
- > Direct Marketing
- > ----------------
- > Explores how to develop direct marketing campagins that
- > maximize ROi. What works, and what doesn't.
- >
- >
- >11:00 Application Downsizing
- > ----------------------
- > Look at the driving forces and technical implications of
- > moving applications from large systems to client/server
- > networks.
- >
- > PATHWORKS API Overview
- > ----------------------
- > A review of PATHWORKS APIs, including the socket API for
- > Windows NT and Windows products.
- >
- > Progress: Database Directions
- > ------------------------------
- > Progress Software presents current strategies, status, and
- > futures for their database products.
- >
- > Effective Telemarketing
- > -----------------------
- > Learn to use telemarketing to generate leads, sell products,
- > increase sales, and improve your bottom line.
- >
- >
- > SATURDAY AFTERNOON
- >
- >1:30 PATHWORKS Interoperability
- > --------------------------
- > Understand how PATHWORKS functions over different networking
- > protocols and how these work together.
- >
- > Multimedia
- > ----------
- > Multimedia is a highly touted but little understood technology.
- > Learn about its future and what it can do for your
- > applications.
- >
- > Software Licensing Technology
- > -----------------------------
- > This discussion highlights the technologies major vendors are
- > building into operating systems to help you enforce licenses.
- >
- > Effective Strategic Alliances
- > -----------------------------
- > This case history shows how a successful start-up company
- > built a productive strategic alliance with an industry leader.
- >
- >
- >2:30 Digital's Networking Strategy
- > -----------------------------
- > Get a clear understanding of Digital's networking strategy
- > plus the roles of its PATHWORKS and Team Links products.
- >
- > Middleware
- > ----------
- > Can you write an appliation that runs on any hardware
- > platform? Explore the promises, challenges, and realities
- > of middleware.
- >
- > Oracle: Status and Directions
- > ------------------------------
- > Oracle Corporation presents strategies, status, and futures
- > related to its database products.
- >
- > Grow and International Business
- > -------------------------------
- > How can you improve the sales of your products
- > internationally? This session just might give you the answer,
- > plus practical tips.
- >
- >
- >3:30 SUN Interoperability
- > --------------------
- > Identify the issues involved in achieving interoperability of
- > Digital-based applications with SUN Microsystems platforms.
- >
- > Banyan Networking Strategy
- > --------------------------
- > Banyan presents an overview of its networking strategy and
- > products.
- >
- > Groupware
- > ---------
- > Getting groups of people to work together on LANs can be a
- > challenge. Review the strategies and issues involved.
- >
- > Market for Results
- > ------------------
- > How can you market more effectively? This no-nonsense
- > business approach to marketing will show you how.
- >
- >
- >4:30 Effective User Interfaces
- > -------------------------
- > What are the tradeoffs and principles involved in the design
- > of effective interfaces? You'll get some answers in this
- > session.
- >
- > Joint Marketing Relationships
- > -----------------------------
- > Get the attention you want from hardware vendor sales and
- > marketing organizations. Capitalize on their support.
- >
- > MS-DOS
- > ------
- > Microsoft presents a more detailed overview of the future
- > directions of MS-DOS and its role in a Windows NT world.
- >
- > Raising Capital Today
- > ---------------------
- > This session discusses alternatives open for raising capital
- > in this tight economy, and what you'll face when you try.
- >
- > SUNDAY MORNING WORKSHOPS
- >
- >Our Sunday morning workshops are designed to give attendees the opportunity to
- >get detailed information on selected topics. These morning long sessions will
- >include the demonstration of computer based tools and, in some cases, hands-on
- >experience with the tools.
- >
- >8:30-12:00 Migrating VMS Applications to Alpha AXP
- > ---------------------------------------
- > This workshop presents a detailed review of how to move a
- > typical VMS application from a VAX platform to an Alpha AXP
- > platform. Migration tools are explained and demonstrated.
- >
- > Designing Client/Server Applications
- > ------------------------------------
- > The tools available for designing and implementing
- > client/server applications are explainedand demonstrated. A
- > simple client/server application will be designed and
- > implemented during this workshop.
- >
- > Migrating UNIX applications to Alpha AXP
- > ----------------------------------------
- > This workshop presents a detailed review of how to move a
- > typical UNIX application from a VAX platform to an Alpha AXP
- > platform. Migration tools are explained and demonstrated.
- >
- > PATHWORKS APIs Technical Session
- > --------------------------------
- > Build on the concepts you've learned in the PATHWORKS API
- > overview session in this hands-on workshop. It will explore
- > the technical aspects of PATHWORKS APIs in depth, and give you
- > the practical benefit of working with function calls and sample
- > programs.
- >
- > Market for Results
- > ------------------
- > Effective marketing is a goal for any business. This workshop
- > presents a logical, set-by-step approach for improving your
- > marketing activities on a return-on-investment basis.
- >
- >
- > CONFERENCE INFORMATION
- >
- >Location: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
- > 500 Canal Street
- > New Orleans, LA 70130
- > 504-525-2500
- >
- > Located in the heart of New Orleans overlooking the Mississippi
- > River and the famous French Quarter.
- > Within walking distance to the Aquarium of the Americas,
- > Riverwalk, and Jackson Brewery shopping. Only 14 miles (25
- > minutes) from the New Orleans International Airport.
- >
- >Hotel Reservations: Special room rates have been negotiated for conference
- > attendees. Reservations must be made directly with
- > the Sheraton Hotel no later than January 25, 1993,
- > call (504) 525-2500 and refer to the Multivendor
- > Computing Developers Conference to ensure the special
- > rate of $119.
- >
- >Transportation: Airport RHODES Transportation offers daily scheduled
- > service to and from New Orleans International Airport.
- > Vans depart for New Orleans hotels every 12-15 minutes
- > from outside the baggage area, ground level. The
- > service costs $10.00 one way.
- >
- >Airline Information: Arrange for the lowest available fares plus 5%
- > additional savings on Delta and Northwest Airlines
- > flights by calling the DECUS Conference Desk at
- > (800) 462-6507.
- >
- >Meals: Continental breakfasts and coffee breaks will be
- > provided. Also, Lunch and dinner on Friday and lunch
- > on Saturday.
- >
- >Dress: Casual attire is suggested for the conference. The
- > average daily temperature for New Orleans in February
- > ranges from 60-70 degrees F.
- >
- >Message Center: For your convenience, there will be an information
- > desk and message center at the conference site. Its
- > telephone number will be announced on site.
- >
- > REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- >
- >Registration Fee: The conference fee is $595 per person; $495 if
- > registered by February 12, 1993. It includes the
- > conference program, continental breakfasts and coffee
- > breaks Friday through Sunday, lunch and dinner
- > on Friday, and lunch on Saturday.
- >
- > To register for the $495 Fee:\Register by
- > February 12, 1993.
- > Complete the registration form and submit
- > electronically to:
- >
- > DEVELOPER_CONFERENCE or mail by February 12, 1993 to:
- >
- > Developer Conference
- > c/o ISV Group
- > Digital Equipment Corporation
- > 4 Results Way
- > MRO4-1/H18
- > Marlboro, MA 01752
- >
- >
- > Payments may be in the form of check, money order, MasterCard,
- > VISA, American Express, or Diners Club/Carte Blance. We do
- > not accept purchase order or government training forms for
- > payment.
- >
- > For information or assistance, call (508) 841-2864.
- >
- >Onsite Registration: Pre-registrations will not be accepted after
- > Feburary 12, 1993. However, you may register on site at the
- > Sheraton New Orleans Hotel on Thursday, February 26, 4-10PM,
- > and Friday, February 27, 7:00AM to Noon.
- >
- >Substitutions/Cancellations: If you are unable to attend, you may
- > send a substitute by calling the DECUS office at
- > (508) 841-3502/3500/3511.
- > DECUS does not issue refunds for cancellations.
- >
- >
- > Multivendor Computing Developers Conference
- >
- >
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- >
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- >
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- >
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- >
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- >
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- >
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- >
- >Work Telephone:
- >
- >Home Telephone:
- >
- >If requested we will provide reasonable accommodations for attendees with
- >disabilities. Please check whether you require:
- >
- >Sign Language
- >
- >Interpreter
- >
- >Reader/Scribe
- >
- >Assistive Listening Device
- >
- >Other (please specify):
- >
- > Sunday Workshops
- >
- >Admission to one workshop is offered as part of your registration fee. Because
- >space is limited reservations will be taken on a first come first serve basis.
- >Please indicate your order of preference below:
- >
- >- Migrating VMS Applications to Alpha AXP ___
- >- Migrating UNIX Applications to Alpha AXP ___
- >- Designing Client/Server Applications ___
- >- PATHWORKS APIs Technical Session ___
- >- Market for Results ___
- >
- >Method of Payment:
- >
- >- Check/Money Order
- >- Visa
- >- Diners Club/Carte Blanche
- >- MasterCard
- >- American Express
- >
- >
- >Total amount enclosed:
- >
- >Credit Card #:
- >
- >Expiration Date:
- >
- >Name of Cardholder:
- >
- >
- >Please make checks or money orders payable to DECUS and mail to:
- >
- >MULTIVENDOR COMPUTING DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE
- >DECUS
- >SHR1-4/D32
- >333 South Street
- >Shrewsbury, MA 01545-4935
- >--
- >DECUS -User Driven...
- > Future focused on the art of delivering multiplatform computer technology
- >
- >Jeff Killeen - DECUS U.S. Chapter NLC Chair | Email:killeen@eisner.decus.org
- >The NLC is the national council for DECUS's Local User Groups - come join us!
- Rolf McClellan mcclellan@delni.dec.com
-