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Gartner Announces Wireless & Mobile Summit 2006
--(Business Wire)-- Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT): -0- *T What: Gartner Wireless & Mobile Summit 2006 When: March 27-29, 2006 Where: Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan *T
Details: Wireless computing is cropping up everywhere, and today's businesses are ever-more dependent on capabilities that allow employees to work at any time, anywhere. In fact, wireless penetration in North America is expected to grow 85 percent by 2009. Users DEMAND, not just expect to use mobile and wireless technologies in their daily jobs and businesses and they face a sea of choices of devices, platforms and applications. The Gartner Wireless & Mobile Summit is loaded with content addressing the most critical issues today including:
-- Wireless Email
-- Next Generation Wireless-Wimax
-- Security of your Network and Devices
-- Managing the Mobile Environment (policy and standards)
-- Home Networks
-- Mobile Devices, Industrial Handhelds and Tablet Computers
-- Voice over Wi-Fi
At Gartner Wireless & Mobile Summit, Gartner's team of analysts, along with practitioners from a wide-spectrum of industries with live, real-time technology demonstrations, will guide you through four issues-oriented tracks:
Technology Track:
Understand the latest direction in new devices. Explore new applications for RFID, WLANs, and wireless broadband. Learn the competitive landscape from wireless and wired operators, and how to build a wireless mobile applications architecture.
Security Track:
Get more know-how on network access control, hacking of mobile devices and how to prevent it, and lessons learned from Katrina. Sessions dedicated to on-demand mobile security and legal compliance for wireless and mobile will show how to make your networks more secure and wireless users safer.
Messaging, VoIP and Rich Media Track:
Unified communications and collaboration are where organizations want to be and this track will help you take advantage of fixed and mobile convergence opportunities. Discover what's new in wireless e-mail, tablet PCs, and ruggedized handsets, and see how voice communications are being sent over almost everything.
Management Track:
Huge growth in wireless and mobile usage means giant-sized headaches for those managing those complex networks and numerous devices. Hear more about wireless outsourcing, and learn the latest on policies and standards, contracts and negotiations, and the business value of mobile and wireless.
Keynotes:
*Frank Hanzlik, Managing Director, WiFi Alliance: In an essential 2006 update to the state of the standards, Frank Hanzlik will draw on nearly 20 years experience in the wireless industry to explain the need and probable directions for wireless standards. A successful industry innovator, marketer, and manager, Frank Hanzlik has held senior positions at Mobilian, Dell Computer, and Motorola prior to the Wi-Fi Alliance. His achievements include positioning Mobilian as an early leader in multistandard chipsets and launching the world's first simultaneous operation of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
*Dr. James Canton, Chairman and CEO, Institute for Global Futures: Dr. Canton will outline the key trends and strategies that will shape the future of mobile business and will look at how your decisions in 2006 will prepare you for that future or leave you in the dust. Dr. Canton is Chairman and CEO of the Institute for Global Futures, an internationally-recognized San Francisco-based think tank he founded in 1990, to help clients better anticipate the future. Dr. Canton advises Fortune 1000 corporations and governments worldwide. A highly sought-after public speaker, he has spoken to thousands of organizations worldwide and is noted for his unique and entertaining ability to blend fascinating forecasts of trends and breakthroughs that will shape the future.
*Nick Jones, Research Vice President, Gartner: Kicking off the 2006 summit will be a look at the industry over the past year and how the explosion in demand for more and better wireless capabilities is affecting the IT professional. Mr. Jones' research focuses on business-to-employee and business-to-consumer applications of technologies, the development and delivery of new technologies, and emerging trends in the wireless industry. Among the world's leading wireless and mobile analysts, Mr Jones' experience includes 11 years with Gartner and 24 years in the IT industry.
*Ken Dulaney, Vice President and Distinguished Analyst, Gartner: Taking a look at directions for mobile devices, Mr. Dulaney will look at what's next and what will it mean for business. Mr. Dulaney's expertise in notebook computers, industrial handhelds, PDAs, cellular photocommunications, and mobile software is just part of what consistently places him among the industry's top analysts. Get an enlightened and unbiased look at the newest wireless devices and capabilities, and hear how companies may want to adjust their strategies to keep pace with changes and maximize their investments over the long term.
In addition, Craig J. Mathias, a Principal with Farpoint Group, an advisory firm specializing in wireless networking and mobile computing, will direct a special tutorial session looking at home networking. He will sift through the key requirements, applications, and technologies for residential networks, and will also include a live demo of wireless HDTV.
For complete event details, please visit the Gartner Wireless & Mobile Summit Web site at www.gartner.com/us/wireless.
More than 30 companies will be sponsors exhibiting at the conference. A listing of Gartner Wireless & Mobile Summit sponsors is available at www.gartner.com/2_events/conferences/ra9_sponsors.jsp.
Additional companies interested in participating as a Conference Sponsor should contact Greg Brasher at 203-316-3777 or at gregory.brasher@gartner.com.
Members of the media can register for the event by contacting Christy Pettey at christy.pettey@gartner.com.
About Gartner
Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) delivers the technology-related insight necessary for its clients to make the right decisions, every day. Gartner serves 10,000 organizations, including chief information officers and other senior IT executives in corporations and government agencies, as well as technology companies and the investment community. The Company consists of Gartner Research, Gartner Executive Programs, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 3,900 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants in 75 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.gartner.com.
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