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Fri, 12 March 2010

Hosted Applications for SMEs
An ITWeb Executive Forum in partnership with MWEB Business and Microsoft

Registration for this event has now been closed

 

Date: 16 March 2010
Venue: Southern Sun Grayston, Sandton

Find out how to save money by renting your software instead of buying it

It's no secret that the SME market is the driving force of innovation and job creation in the economy, but it is also the section of the market that is facing some of the toughest challenges during these difficult economic times. Now more than ever, businesses are looking for practical and money-saving solutions to improve productivity, be more efficient and be more responsive to customers’ needs.

As a result, hosted software – also known as cloud computing – which is just techie talk for renting your software as opposed to buying it is becoming more appealing Why? Because it allows you to focus your resources on what you do, instead of what you buy.

ITWeb, in partnership with MWEB Business and Microsoft, has put together a breakfast forum on Hosted Applications. If you are responsible for delivering ROI on the IT spend within your business, this FREE event will provide you with all the information you need on how to:

Agenda
07:45 Registration and refreshments
08:30 Welcome – Richard Mulholland, Founder, Missing Link
08:45 Keynote address: Hosted software: the good, bad and ugly - and what about the bandwidth?
Arthur Goldstuck, Managing Director, World Wide Worx
09:25

Getting your head around what technology can (really) do for your business
Craig Rodney, Founder, Emerging Media

09:55 Case study: The business case for hosted exchange
Craig Corte, Internet Entrepreneur
10:15 Panel discussion
10:30 Breakfast served - hot meal
11:15 Close of Forum
 
> Reduce costs – by acquiring advanced communication and collaboration capabilities through a simple subscription service.
> Improve productivity and stay connected – by deploying software that gives you access to business-critical information from your PC, the Web or your Windows phone.
> Simplify IT – by deploying software without the need to manage or maintain an on-site technology infrastructure.
> Get peace of mind – with hosted services delivered through security-enhanced and highly reliable data centres.

The programme line-up features some of South Africa’s most informed and exciting speakers, including Richard Mulholland and Arthur Goldstuck. Click here for an overview of the presenters and their topics.

Registration for this event is now closed, but if you have already registered make sure you have filled out the online form and attend the event to receive a COMPLIMENTARY customised business case for your company comparing the costs of your current email solution with those of a Microsoft Hosted Exchange option.


Click here to reserve your FREE

In the news
SMEs turn to the cloud
[ Johannesburg, 27 Jan 2010 ] - Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been the hardest hit by the recession and are turning to cloud computing technologies to recoup financial losses.

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About MWEB Business
Founded in January 1998 as the business
division of MWEB, MWEB Business is far more than just an Internet service provider. It is a business partner that is able to leverage the power of web-based technologies in all areas of your organisation.

To date, MWEB Business has e-commerce enabled more than 450 businesses and provided Internet services to more than 80 000 customers, including organisations such as Pick 'n Pay, Incredible Connection and The Pro Shop.
 
About Microsoft
Microsoft South Africa is a subsidiary of the world’s largest independent software provider, and focuses on helping government, people and businesses realise their full potential through technology.  Since its launch in 1992, Microsoft SA has worked to make technology accessible to as many people as possible to improve the social and economic well-being of local populations.
 
Event details
Date: 16 March 2010
Venue: Southern Sun Grayston, Sandton
Time: 7:45 a.m. for 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
 


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