Date: 25th September 2003, Thursday

Time: 8:30am - 11:00am (Registration at 8:30am)

Venue: Esplanade Room 1, Level 4, Carlton Hotel Singapore

IT Infrastructure - The New Frontier of Competitive Advantage 

Synopsis and Biodata of Speakers

Opening Address
Mr. Wilfred Wong,
Chief Executive Officer,
Equator One Pte Ltd

Speaker’s Profile
Wilfred Wong, Chief Executive Officer of Equator One, is the visionary force driving the company's overall product and service commitment and direction.

Wong has more than 16 years' experience in corporate management, as well as managing R&D teams at NetTasking, Hewlett Packard and Datacraft Asia. Prior to joining Equator One, Wong was CTO of NetTasking and Solution Center Manager of Hewlett Packard, where he managed cross-functional teams in R&D, service delivery and support services, which focused on network and service management solutions for service providers that are powered by next generation networks.

Wong has a post-graduate diploma in Computer Science from City University of Hong Kong and a professional diploma in Information Technology from Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

1st Speaker
Ms. Tonia Graham
VP, Sales and Marketing, Equator One Pte Ltd

Title of Presentation: “IT Infrastructure - The New Frontier of Competitive Advantage”

Presentation Abstract/Description
While IT has been strategic for a number of years, most companies still view their IT infrastructure as a necessary evil –something to limit though strict budget controls.  This is rarely this best course for the business. Important initiatives are missed due to concern for over spending. Whether the business is logistics, product manufacturing, or financial services, clear opportunities exist to improve strategic contribution while controlling both short term and long term costs. Come to this session and learn how to make your infrastructure contribute to the bottom line. Learn how to make it a competitive advantage.

Speaker's Profile
Tonia Graham joined Equator One in April 2003 as VP of Sales and Marketing, taking over the development of global channel strategies and expansion of Equator One’s global market presence.

Tonia has 25 years of experience in the telecom management, networking, and computer industries. Before joining Equator One Toni spent 2 years with Vertel (VRTL) as a senior VP with GM responsibility for 2 business units contributing over 30% of the company’s revenue.

Tonia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from California State University Pomona where she graduated cum laude and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from University of California Chico.

2nd Speaker
Mr Edward van Leent,
Chairman and CEO, Enterprise Product Integration Pte Ltd

Title of Presentation: “Environmental Monitoring in today's mission critical environments”

Presentation Abstract/Description
Today’s data center operations are extremely critical and small risks can have a major impact, it’s availability is a closely watched and easily measurable factor when evaluating its success. The availability of any data center depends on many practices. People, process, software, hardware and certainly the environment all contribute to its success.  Failure to address any one of these issues with the same focus and interest leaves the work (and costs) in the other areas vulnerable, if not redundant.  Monitoring of the data center environment should be an integral part of any company's policy and process when deploying Enterprise Monitoring solutions.

Speaker's Profile
Edward van Leent has 17 years experience in the hi-tech industry. He has worked in the electronic design, EDA-software, Hi-Availability computer systems, mission critical data center and enterprise management markets.

He has held varies senior management positions in multinational companies in the areas of customer services, business development, sales & marketing and strategic management.

Currently he is the Chairman & CEO of Enterprise Products Integration (EPI), which is a global company with presence in Europe, Middle-East and Asia-Pacific. EPI specializes in helping customers to improve Availability, Manageability and Efficiency of their IT-Infrastructure using innovative and cost-effective solutions.

3rd Speaker
Mr. Andrew Wilson,
Regional Marketing Director, Teledata

Title of Presentation: “Using convergence to leverage your IT infrastructure”

Presentation Abstract/Description
Convergence is a buzz word that has been used in IT circles for many years.  It has been applied to many different applications, however in each case convergence represents a different way of approaching an IT architecture.  This will explore the convergence mindset and show how a different approach can help unlock efficiencies in the use of the assets.

- What is the convergence mindset?

- What is it's business case?

- Does this approach limit or expand the ability of IT to support business requirements?

Speaker's Profile
Andrew is the regional marketing director for Teledata.  In this role he is responsible for the market strategy and the solutions that Teledata supplies.  He has 15 years experience in the software and communication industries. During this time he has worked with both vendors and as a CIO.

4th Speaker
Mr Thomas Varghese,
Director, Technology, Equator One Pte Ltd

Case Study: “Gaining competitive advantage via Your Information Management Strategy”

Presentation Abstract/Description
An appropriate IM strategy is not just keeping your IT spending within budget, you remain in full control of your IT investment. Increasing work efficiency, lower cost of operation and higher customer satisfaction is a natural outcome of the right IM strategy. The case study will reveal the crucial components of IM strategy of a successful service organization in Singapore.

Speaker's Profile
Thomas Varghese, Director for Technology, has had over 5 years experience in software development. He has gained expertise in the domain of Application Integration, Network Management and Operation Support Systems in companies like Hewlett Packard and NetTasking Inc., both in Singapore, and Network Programs in India. With Equator One, he undertook the implementation of Infrastructure, Performance and Business Process Management products.

Thomas holds a Computer Science degree from the Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi, India.

Target Audience

• CEOs, CIOs, CTOs and Senior Management Executives
• Managing Directors, General Managers, Vice Presidents, Deputy Managers
• IT Directors

Membership Information

CommerceNet membership information:
http://www.cnsg.com.sg/mbr.htm

 

Registration Fees
Complimentary, but registration is required.

Easy Way to Register

Online form click here

Programme at a Glance

Registration cum Buffet Breakfast & Networking

9:00am - 9:05am

Welcome Speech by Mr Wilfred Wong, iCEO, Equator One Pte Ltd

9:05am - 9:35am

“IT Infrastructure - The New Frontier of Competitive Advantage” by
Ms Tonia Graham, VP, Sales and Marketing, Equator One Pte Ltd

9:35am - 9:50am

“Environmental Monitoring in today's mission critical environments” by
Mr Edward van Leent, Chairman and CEO, Enterprise Product Integration Pte Ltd

9.50am - 10.05am

“Using convergence to leverage your IT infrastructure” by
Mr. Andrew Wilson, Regional Marketing Director, Teledata

10:05am - 10:35am

Case Study: “Gaining competitive advantage via Your Information Management Strategy” by Mr Thomas Varghese, Director, Technology,
Equator One Pte Ltd

10:35am - 11:00am

Question and Answer Session

11:00am

End of Event