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Software as a Service:
Life on the SaaS Track
Software as a Service (SaaS) is hot! It seems everybody in the tech and Web worlds is talking SaaS and how it will change the face of software and service delivery. But enough talk; it's time to deliver. Please join us on February 8, 2007 to hear the experts explain what it takes to be a successful SaaS company.
Get straight talk from real SaaS companies offering real products and services. Hear what business life is like for companies offering software as a service. Learn best practices in developing applications for on-demand delivery. Understand the different options for running your SaaS operations. Learn how to start your SaaS program with minimal investment. And don't forget to socialize with peers, investors, advisors, and SaaS experts.
What you'll learn from this event:
- Learn the top strategies to consider for running a SaaS business
- Hear from TopLine, Centive and Firepond share their "life on the SaaS track" experiences
- Learn what common mistakes to avoid and key success factors to embrace
- Find out how to jump-start your SaaS business with minimal risk and investment
- Network with peers, analysts, investors, legal advisors, and SaaS experts
Presenters:
- Michael Mankowski, Senior Vice President, Tier1 Research
- A. Stuart Donovan, CTO GlobalLogic Inc.
- Chip Stofer, CEO, TopLineSystems
- Bill Santo, President, Firepond
- Mike Torto, CEO, Centive
- Ray Solnik, President & COO, OpSource Inc.
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Location:
Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center
1000 Winter Street
Suite 4000
North Entrance
Waltham, MA 02451
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Thursday February 8, 2007
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1:15pm -
1:30 |
Registration
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1:30pm -
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Introduction
Bill Trail, Regional Sales Director, OpSource
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1:40pm -
2:20pm |
SaaS: Software Company, Web Company, or Service Company?
Michael Mankowski, Senior Vice President, Tier1 Research
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2:25pm -
2:50pm |
Architecting for SaaS Success
A. Stuart Donovan, CTO, GlobalLogic
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2:50pm -
3:00pm |
Break
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3:05pm -
3:50pm |
Life on the SaaS Track
Moderator: Bill Trail, Regional Sales Director, OpSource
Chip Stofer, CEO, TopLineSystems
Mike Torto, CEO, Centive
Bill Santo, President, Firepond
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3:55pm -
4:25pm |
Cutting Through the Hype
Ray Solnik, President and Chief Operating Officer, OpSource
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4:30pm -
5:30pm |
Networking / Reception
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