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The WITI Strategist
www.witi.com
June 11, 2008

The Leading Association for Professional Tech Savvy Women... Since 1989.


In This Issue:
WITI Featured Network
WITI Leadership
WITI Careers
Partner Events
Network Meetings


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2008 Conference Series:

SWE-LA Professional Development Conference
June 27, 2008

The SWE-LA Professional Development Conference is an annual event, hosted this year with WITI, to provide needed training for your continuing individual development.

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Women and Technology Summit: Women's Leadership - Shaping the Future
October 12-15, 2008

WITI's Annual Silicon Valley Conference Returns to the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, CA - October 12-15, 2008!

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Jane Goodall "Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right."

- Jane Goodall, English UN Messenger of Peace, Primatologist, Ethologist, & Anthropologist

Source: ThinkExist.com


Need some inspiration? Check out WITI Notable Quotables in our WITI members only section.� If you have a favorite quote you wish to share, please e-mail it to: [email protected]


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orange arrow  WITI Featured Network Event

WITI San Diego Sourcing and Negotiating Deals with Big BioPharma
June 17, 2008 • San Diego, CA • Register Now!

From alliance to funding, Big Pharma and established biotech companies are increasingly investing in emerging companies. This Panel brings together executives from these larger companies to identify the type of deals now available to smaller companies, how to secure them, and how to manage them.

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Shouvik Dutta Interview: IT's Role in Globalization Globalizes IT Leadership
By Marian Cook

Marian Cook In today's global marketplace IT has taken on a more important role as successful business leaders attempt to adapt to constantly changing circumstances.

Many companies have found new business opportunities in overseas markets, whether it be through outsourcing production, establishing partnerships, or finding a new customer base. However, while it may be a key way to increase sales, many have found that the complexity of doing business has increased as well.

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orange arrow  Don't Miss WITI's 2008 National Conference!

Women and Technology Summit: Women's Leadership - Shaping the Future


Including the 13th Annual WITI Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony!
Have you ever attended a WITI Hall of Fame Event? Check out the New and Improved WITI Hall of Fame portal for videos of the past recipients.


orange arrow  NOMINATE a woman you believe deserves recognition for her leadership!

Announcing:�WITI's New 2008 WITI Leadership Award - Women Shaping the Future

As part of being a member of the WITI Community and in support of our 2008 Women & Technology Summit, we ask that each of you reach out to your professional networks and help get the word out regarding our search for nominations for our prestigious WITI Leadership Award for 2008, "Women Shaping the Future". WITI will award and recognize a woman leader who has been influential and empowering in the development of supportive and innovative environments for building future women leaders. �

Nominations are due July 1st, 2008, so please help us get the word out now. �

Click Here to Download Information Regarding the Award Criteria and Submission Requirements or Visit: www.witi.com/sv2008


orange arrow  WITI Careers

Mr. Mom Goes Back to Work
By Clarice Kennedy, WITI New York Leadership Council

Clarice Kennedy Originally Published in The NY Enterprise Report, May 1, 2008

A business owner and mother of three shares her struggle to adapt to domestic duties after her stay-at-home husband returns to work

My husband, John, recently returned to work after spending the last 10 years raising our three sons and caring for my elderly and disabled father. He took his role very seriously and made it look very easy - food shopping, laundry, cooking (great cook!), dry cleaning, school trips, Little League, lacrosse practice, football practice... should I go on?

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Begins July 8, 8-9pm ET (5-6pm PT)

This series will help you to gain a clear understanding of your unique gifts, passions, needs, and values, so that you can discover what you want to do with the rest of your life.

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orange arrow  Partner Events & Announcements

Join WITI @ AIT Global's IT Conference Hosted by the United Nations!

AIT Global Inc. Releasing IT's Hidden, Innovative, Potential at the CIO and CISO Level
July 10-11, 2008
UN Headquarters
New York, NY


Who Should Attend? This year's IT Conference at the United Nations is designed for CIOs in SOA and IT Infrastructure, CISOs, CIOs in GreenIT, and IT Executives in line for promotion to CxO Level positions.

Attendee Benefits:
• Take away Innovative, Unbiased, IT Solutions
• Network with 400-600 IT Executives from US and international business and government organizations
• Pick-up skills on how to arrive at Business-wise Solutions using Tech-wise Solutions
• Learn from pragmatic, unbiased, Executive Level Presentations; bring solutions back to your office for immediate use

Register to attend now, at No Charge: http://www.aitglobal.com/theform.html

IT Providers that wish to Present and Cosponsor, please contact Cynthia Roe at [email protected] or call 925-552-7377


Join WITI @ Interop New York 2008!

INTEROP Las Vegas

Interop New York 2008
The Leading Business Technology Event

September 15-19, 2008 @ The Javits Center


Join thousands of business and technology leaders at Interop New York and gain comprehensive insight into the latest IT innovations. Attend 150+ sessions, visit 250+ leading exhibitors, network with peers and learn how to build an IT strategy that improves business agility.

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Join WITI @ ACI's Corporate Network Security Leadership Event!

ACI

Corporate Network Security Leadership
Event - A Strategic & Educational Conference

October 16-17, 2008
Washington, DC

"The hackers are getting more malicious and more clever. Traditional security measures aren't working anymore, so you have to step up your vigilance and improve security." - Andy Faris, Message Labs Inc.

Please join us October 16-17, 2008 in Washington, DC, for a gathering of CISO's, CSO's, CTO's, Directors and Managers.

With Cyber terrorism continuing to escalate for the U.S. government and businesses of all sizes, computer experts recommend companies take the necessary steps to protect their valuable data. Some companies find it hard to justify spending money on network security, especially large amounts, however the financial burden will most likely be much higher if they don't protect themselves now.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKING EXECUTIVES Include: SANS Institute, Speaker TBA • Craig Lucca, Manager of Information Risk; Bloomberg • Patrick Hale, Deputy Director, State of Michigan; Michigan Department of Information Technology • Peter Allor, Program Manager for Intelligence & Vendor Relations and Special Assistant to the GM; IBM Internet Security Systems • Rian Campbell, Information Security; Federal Reserve Bank • Roger Herbst, CISSP, Senior IT Security Specialist; The Timken Company • Steve Orrin, Director of Security Solutions; Intel Corporation • Steve Spak, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff; Verizon • Tara Kissoon, Director of Information Security; VISA, Incorporated • Tim Callahan, First Vice President, Technology Risk Management and CISO, People's United Bank • Tom Bowers, Senior Security Evangelist; Kaspersky Lab • C. Warren Axelrod, SVP; Bank of America

Please Register by emailing Akin Akinsanya at [email protected] or calling at (414) 221-1700 Ext. 137 and use Source Code WITI to receive your discount.

Sponsors & Media Partners: WITI • SANS Institute • IEEE Somputer Society • Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) • Dark Reading

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orange arrow Upcoming Network Events

"At a recent WITI Boston event, I met a former client from 10 years ago when I worked for another company. We sat together at the meeting and got re-acquainted. Since then, my former client has introduced me to several IT executives at their firm to generate interest in our services, which may lead to new business. This demonstrates that networking and participating in WITI events can have very positive results...both professionally and personally."
-- Steffani Lomax, Vice President and Co-founder, Software Success Partners

June 17 - San Diego
Sourcing and Negotiating Deals with Big BioPharma
June 17 - South Florida
South Florida Business Continuity: Driving Communications and Safety Initiatives in 2008
June 19 - Research Triangle Park
How "Agile" is Changing the Software Testing Industry
June 24 - Atlanta
Panel Discussion covering -- Recruiting, HR, Technology, Web 2.0
June 26 - Dallas
WITI Dallas Network Luncheon
June 26 - Charlotte
Accessibility in Software Design
July 8 - South Florida
WITI in the City - Getting to Know WITI
August 6 - Houston
Hot Technology Roundtable
August 19 - Las Vegas
Wine Tasting
August 20 - San Diego
Corporate Politics: The Elephant in the Conference Room
August 21 - Research Triangle Park
4 Keys to Unlock Your Career Success Plan

More information about network events in your area is available on our website.


orange arrow  WITI @ - Keeping you up-to-date on where you'll find WITI!

WITI@ keeps you up to date on where you will find WITI partners, WITI discounts, WITI women attending industry events. Visit the Members area of the WITI website for priority discount codes for these events. If you want a discount to an event you will be attending and/or want to meet other WITI women at that event, just let us know so we can get it for you!

1st Annual Women In Project Management Conference
Jun 12 2008-Jun 13 2008
Columbus, Ohio
WIPP Southern New Jersey Instant Impact Team Kick-Off, June 18
Jun 18 2008
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
WIPP Northern New Jersey Instant Impact Team Kick-Off
Jun 19 2008
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
SOAWORLD Conference EXPO
Jun 23 2008-Jun 24 2008
New York, New York
OnHollywood & BRIM: The Broadband Rights Marketplace
Jul 10 2008-Jul 11 2008
Los Angeles, California
Releasing IT's Hidden, Innovative, Potential at the CIO and CISO Level
Jul 10 2008-Jul 11 2008
New York City, New York
Black Hat USA 2008
Aug 2 2008-Aug 7 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada
RFID-World
Sep 8 2008-Sep 10 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada
Interop New York
Sep 15 2008-Sep 19 2008
New York, New York
Oracle Open World 2008
Sep 21 2008-Sep 25 2008
San Francisco, California
Corporate Network Security Conference
Oct 16 2008-Oct 17 2008
Washington, District of Columbia

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