IT Procurement Summit
Chicago • September 20 - 21, 2010
Highlights of the IT Procurement Summit
Our last Annual Conference was a complete success. Here’s some of what those who attended told us:
“Outstanding! Very insightful and extremely engaging!”
“There were so many outstanding topics it was difficult to choose.”
“Great networking opportunities and information sharing.”
“I will definitely be back!”
This annual conference provides acquisition professionals with state-of-the-art information relating to all facets of the acquisition process. Networking opportunities abound, and many of the interactions initiated at the conference develop into long-term business relationships.
You’re sure to gain knowledge and new understanding about high tech acquisition by attending the annual Caucus IT Procurement Summit.
IT Procurement Summit Curriculum
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General Session
- Networking in the Information Age
- Cross-Gender Communications – It's Not a Myth
Software/Hardware
- The Uniqueness of Software Licensing Agreements
- Unraveling the Secrets of Microsoft Volume Licensing
- Hosting Agreements & Co-Location
- Panel – Software Licensing & Navigating the Uniqueness of SaaS Agreements
- How to Align IT Procurement & Asset Management to Reduce Costs
- Technology Leasing 101
General
- SOW Panel – Effectively Writing & Negotiating Statements of Work
- Contract Terms – Understanding Boilerplate Contract T’s & C’s – The Devil Is Really in the Details
- Consulting/Professional Services – Consulting Agreements Done Right
- IT Hot Topics
- Service Level Agreements – Less Is More
- Managed Print Services: Cost Savings from Chaos
Professional Development
- Stress for Success
- Taming the E-mail Beast
- Social Media for IT Procurement
Telecommunications
- Telecom 101: Lingo, Terms, & Conditions and Other Essential Items
- Cloud Computing
- Telecom Wireless Negotiations
- Telecom Networks: A Primer for the Telecom Sourcing Professional
- Telecom Expense Management: Now More Than Ever
Featured Presentation
- Join the Manager's Luncheon
Vendor Management
- Panel – Developing an Objective Supplier Selection & Management Program
- Supplier Relationship Management – Owens Corning
- Contract Terms – A Discussion on Risk Management and Your Supplier Base – How to Tie Your Supplier Risk Profile to Key Contract Terms
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