PRESS RELEASE
Gartner Vision Events Provides Overview of Participants for Midsize Enterprise Summit Europe in Dublin
Summit to Address IT Issues, Challenges and Solutions for Midsize Businesses in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Bedford, N.H., 10 June 2004 - Vision Events, a Gartner, Inc. company, today announced details around the companies and technology vendors set to participate at the launch of its Midsize Enterprise Summit Europe (MESE). MESE, designed for senior IT executives in midsize companies, takes place in Dublin, Ireland from 16-18 June, at CityWest Conference and Golf Resort.
"The small-to-midsize enterprise market is often viewed as one single entity," said Raymond Laracuenta, vice president and practice area director in Gartner Research. "The Summit will provide midsize enterprise IT leaders with the opportunity to have some of their most strategic IT challenges addressed by both Gartner analysts and a community of MSB focused IT vendors. In addition, the attendees will gain critical insight through informal interactions with their peers."
Vendors participating in the Summit launch will include APC Ltd., Avaya, BT, Bluestar Infotech., Business Objects, Cisco, Citrix, Hyland Software, IBM, InFocus, ISS, Nokia, Oracle, PlanNet 21, SAP, and Ultimas.
Midsize businesses represented by senior IT executives will include: Amtrak, Chivas Brothers, Chorus, Essex County Council, FBD Insurance, Grafton Recruitment, Irish Credit Bureau, Manchester Airport, Napp Pharmaceuticals, PC World Business, RIBA Enterprises, The Edrington Group, The National Theatre, Varco and Weatherford.
The summit includes a conference program led by senior Gartner analysts on the latest developments in IT strategies and technologies as they pertain to midsize companies. Presentation topics include strategic sourcing, business continuity planning, information security, IP telephony, mobility, networking and software procurement.
Beyond the conference program, senior IT executives network with peers who face similar IT issues and challenges in evaluating vendors' midmarket IT products, services and programs. Technology vendors will present a selection of case studies and IT solutions tailored to midsize businesses. Private boardroom appointments among vendors and IT guests, SummitView vendor forums, one-on-one meetings and extensive networking events, including the Midsize Enterprise Innovation Awards dinner, contribute to the unparalleled opportunity for each participant to embrace applicable IT and business strategies.
For a complete list of senior IT executive attendees and/or participating technology vendors, call toll-free in the U.S. +877-619-7956, or in the UK +44 1784 268516. A full agenda is available on the Web site at www.midsizeenterprise.com/europe/agenda.htm.
About Vision Events
Vision Events, a Gartner company, is a leading producer of highly focused, business-intensive
events that emphasize one-on-one meetings and guaranteed private boardroom appointments
between vendors and their key customers and prospects. Each event, domestic and international,
is designed to enable leading and emerging technology vendors to establish new alliances and
build new business with high-level decision makers who participate by invitation only. For more
information, visit www.visionevents.com.
About Gartner
Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB) is the leading provider of research and analysis on the
global information technology industry. Gartner serves more than 10,000 clients, 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 focuses
on delivering objective, in-depth analysis and actionable advice to enable clients to make
more informed business and technology decisions. The Company's businesses consist of Gartner
Intelligence, research and events for IT professionals; Gartner Executive Programs, membership
programs and peer networking services; and Gartner Consulting, customized engagements with a
specific emphasis on outsourcing and IT management. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered
in Stamford, Connecticut, and has 3,700 associates, including more than 1,000 research analysts
and consultants, in more than 75 locations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.gartner.com.
Contact:
Jennafer Jacobs
Gartner Vision Events
+1 603-471-4241
jennafer.jacobs@gartner.com
