Software 2006 Conference
Unifying the Ecosystem

April 4-5, 2006
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, CA

Overview

The success of any company depends on the strength of the people and partners in their entire ecosystem. Software 2006 will raise the issues and present the roadmaps associated with unifying the software industry ecosystem. The event will combine vendors, system integrators, offshore developers, CIOs and CTOs, investors, accountants, attorneys, consultants, and analysts for two days of general sessions, individual tracks, and networking.

Whether it’s learning best practices from the big five software companies or uncovering new investment opportunities; sizing up the competition or meeting hot new partners and ISVs; testing innovative new products or hearing the latest software industry news, Software 2006 promises a wealth of opportunity and value.

ITSMA is proud to co-sponsor Software 2006, which features Dave Munn, president and CEO of ITSMA, leading a breakout session titled, “Partner or Foe: Working with Systems Integrators to Win Deals.”

Keynote speakers include:

• Shai Agassi, President of the Product and Technology Group, SAP AG
• Mark Bregman, Chief Technology Officer, Symantec
• David DeWalt, President, EMC Software Group, EMC Corporation
• Thomas Kurian, Senior Vice President, Development, Oracle Application Server, Oracle Corporation
• Ray Lane, General Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
• C.K. Prahalad, Distinguished University Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
• S. Ramadorai, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services Limited
• Simon Witts, Corporate Vice President, Enterprise and Partner Group, Microsoft