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OptiNews | February 2006
In This Issue
Welcome to OpSource's latest online newsletter. In each issue, our expert advice and analysis will help you stay on top of the latest developments in this rapidly evolving industry, including relevant articles, headlines and events all related to SaaS.
Thank you for your continued interest in OpSource.
OpSource SaaS Summit Speeds Time-to-Success for SaaS Model
Key Players Assemble to Help Software Companies Expand Opportunities for New Delivery Model.
[ Learn More - Press Release ]
OpSource's SaaS Summit 2006
will be the first of its kind!
 SaaS Summit
March 1-3, 2006
Silverado Resort
Napa, CA
www.silveradoresort.com
 Register before February 15, 2006 and save $100!
Standard registration fee is $295.
Registration fee includes:
- Participation in all presentation and keynote sessions
- All meals and beverages
- Golf or wine tasting outing
Why Should I Attend?
In this summit, you will:
- Interact with SaaS Experts
- Learn SaaS Success and Trends
- Leverage the SaaS Ecosystem
- Understand funding and exit strategies from SaaS VCs
- Learn best practices for integrating your SaaS offerings
Keynote speakers include:
SaaS: From a Vendor's Perspective
Bobby Napiltonia, SVP for Worldwide Channels and Alliances
SaaS: From a Customer's Perspective
Erin Traudt, IDC Software as a Service Research Analyst
For a complete agenda, visit:
https://opsource.net/saas/summit2006/schedule.shtml
Sponsorship opportunities available:
https://opsource.net/saas/summit2006/sponsors.shtml
OpSource Named Finalist in 2006 SIIA Codie Awards
OpSource On-Demand Recognized as Superior SaaS Platform in "Best Application Management Solution" Category.
[ Learn More - Press Release ]
Amp'd Mobile Connects with OpSource Optimal On-Demand
to Redefine the Wireless Lifestyle 
SaaS Puts the Hottest Music, Video, Sports, and Gaming Content in the Hands of Broadband Wireless Users�On-Demand.
[ Learn More - Press Release ]
SaaS News Headlines
Jeff Kaplan of THINKstrategies interviews John Gallant of NetworkWorld,
"Microsoft vs. Google: Who will win?"
See how Jeff Kaplan, managing director of THINKstrategies and the SaaS Showplace, views the rapidly changing SaaS marketplace in his online interview with John Gallant of NetworkWorld entitled, "Microsoft vs. Google: Who will win?"
See the interview: www.networkworld.com/video/010206hs-kaplan.html?tab=hot_seat
CompTIA SoftwareCEO Now Offers Unique Software as a Service (SaaS) Resources for Software Vendors
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Mon, 23 Jan 2006 7:30 AM PST
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--Jan. 23, 2006--CompTIA's SoftwareCEO, Page ONE for Software Executives, today announced it is now offering a one of a kind informational resource to software vendors involved in the Software as a Service model of application delivery. Limited copies of the SaaS Special Report and the CompTIA Global Service Level Agreement (SLA) Navigator are now available at the SoftwareCEO Web site (www.softwareceo.com). The SaaS Special Report provides current, practical advice on SaaS set-up, strategy, marketing, sales and pricing. The report analyzes case studies of successful SaaS implementations, such as Salesforce.com and OpSource.
See http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060123/20060123005098.html?.v=1 for the full article.
Smart Biz - USA: Will Software-As-A-Service Grow Significantly in 2006? If So, What...
The future looks bright for downloaded applications. The year ahead, according to experts, will bring significant growth and market maturation.
See http://www.smartbiz.com/article/articleview/926/1/26 for the full article.
SaaS Events
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 March 13-17, 2006
SD West 2006
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara Convention Center
Booth #219
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Software 2006 � Unifying the Ecosystem
Booth #106
OpSource is proud to be a sponsor of Software 2006 that will be held April 4-5 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California.
Event Info: http://www.sandhill.com/conferences/sw2006.php
Conference Highlights:
- Industry shaping keynotes
- OpSource will conduct a session on SaaS
- Software Showcase -- featuring innovative products from emerging companies
October 17-18, 2006
Software Business 2006
Hyatt Regency Tech Center
Denver, CO
 With over 45 sessions, no other industry conference delivers more insight and market information for emerging and established software companies. Four tracks will be offered -- Executive Strategy, Company Financing, Sales & Marketing, and Product & Services -- giving CEOs, CFOs, CMOs and other executives of growing software companies the one conference to attend this year. For more information visit:
http://www.softwarebusinessonline.com/sb_conf2006_index.htm, or call 800-803-9488.
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