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Events
Business & Decision attend and organise a number of events throughout the year, which are targeted to a variety of industry sectors.
Current Events
6th November 2008 - "Partnering for Success 2008" – City Hall, London
Business & Decision is pleased to announce its annual customer event, "Partnering for Success 2008". This year's event will take place at the prestigious London City Hall, from 6.00pm - 11.00pm on Thursday 6th November 2008. Further details about this event will follow in due course.
Event Details: City Hall, London
Past Event Photos
 | 20th December 2007 Ice Skating with the Dancing on Ice stars Hemel Hempstead |
 | Home Coming Dinner |
 | Partnering for Success Kick off to the Rugby World Cup 2007 |
Past Events
25th - 26th June 2008 - Butler's 'Appliation Development & Recycle Management' Symposium, London
This event focused on Application Development and how it is undergoing challenges in the face of major trends in software infrastructure and development practices. The adoption of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) creates new opportunities but also throws challenges at developers and the business. This event helped address these challenges and endeavoured to provide answers. Adoption of Service Oriented Architecture, Agile Practices, and Web 2.0 were also discussed.
Event Details: London Heathrow Harriet Hotel, London
Info: events@businessdecision.co.uk
12th June - 13th June 2008 - RBS International Risk Congress, Edinburgh
Business & Decision exhibited at the RBS International Risk Congress which is an international meeting of all people working in Risk for RBS globally. This event was held at their RBS Gogarburn Conference Centre in Edinburgh on the 12th and 13th June 2008. Business & Decision presented at this event with speakers Ian Marshall and Kyran Bracken who presented a discussion on Corporate Risk.
Event Details: Edinburgh
12th June 2008 - Business Objects User Group Meeting, London
Business & Decision exhibited at the 2nd Business Objects User Group Meeting of 2008. Among the items on the agenda at the meeting were:• Business Objects Corporate Update
• Business Objects XI 3.0
• BOUG Support Experience Survey
• The Importance of Data Quality
Event Details: Cavendish Conference Centre, London. 10:00am-4:00pm.
To view an agenda and to register, click here .
29th April - 1st May 2008 - Internet World 2008, London
Business & Decision were one of six strategic partners who exhibited on the Microsoft stand at Internet World 2008. Internet World is one of the largest UK events attracting more than 8000 people per year and was held at London's Earls Court. This event comprised six themed areas: Enterprise Content Management Zone, Web 2.0 Zone, Search Zone, Collaboration and Social Zone, Business Intelligence Zone, Infrastructure Zone (Backup, Storage, Security).Event Details: Earl's Court, London
19th-21st May 2008 - Sapphire, Berlin
As an SAP partner company Business & Decision will be attending the Sapphire Event, presenting ‘BI Strategies in an SAP Landscape: Designing the Roadmap'. The SAPPHIRE® conference is the premier SAP-hosted business and technology event, designed to introduce new initiatives, solutions, products, and services to conference attendees who benefit from the experiences of SAP professionals, partners, and customers. The content-rich event provides an ideal opportunity to leverage existing relationships with SAP, as well as increase key prospects and customers.
Event Details: Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany
To view an agenda and to register, please visit http://www.sapphire2008agenda.com/emea2008/search.epx
BusinessObjects XI Release 3.0 Product Launch Events – London, Manchester & Edinburgh
Business & Decision can be seen at various locations with the launch of BusinessObjects XI 3.0.
"BusinessObjects XI 3.0 is our most agile, interconnected and trusted BI experience yet. Join our product launch event to learn about BusinessObjects XI 3.0, features and functions to support your business intelligence environment. The agenda will include the vision for Business Objects and SAP, a demonstration of the latest enhancements to the user experience, plus a chance to meet and network with partners and delegates."
Event Details:
12th March - Gibson Hall, London
15th April - The Lowry, Manchester. For more info and to register - http://www.uk.businessobjects.com/jump/281/register-man.asp?ref=uk_events
17th April - The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh. For more info and to register - http://www.uk.businessobjects.com/jump/281/register-edi.asp?ref=uk_events
11th March 2008 – SAP UK & Ireland User Group, Scotland Special Interest Group
This meeting is being sponsored by Business & Decision and will be themed around Report Writing and Business Intelligence and will also include practical examples and an introduction to new technologies.
- Frands Simonsen from Kingfisher will deliver a presentationIntroduction to Reporting in SAP BW. This presentation is an introduction to the standard query and reporting approaches that are available within SAP NetWeaver. Learn how these approaches have been applied within Kingfisher and the benefits that have been realised.
- Gokhan Diren from Business & Decision will present to the group Advanced Visualisation with SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer. SAP has introduced advanced visualisation techniques in SAP NetWeaver through its Visual Composer element. Learn how to successfully implement Visual Composer to provide integrate BI into your operational processes.
- Robbi Conti from Business & Decision will deliver a presentation on Reporting with Business Objects. An introduction to the newest Business Intelligence component within the SAP suite. Learn how to leverage the new reporting approaches that Business Objects brings to SAP customers to produce tangible results.
Event Details: Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh. 9:30am-4:00pm
To view an agenda and to register, please visit http://www.sapusers.org/event_view.php?event_id=254
26th February 2008 - Business Objects User Group Meeting, London
Business & Decision will be exhibiting at the next Business Objects User Group Meeting. Among the items on the agenda at the meeting will be:
- Business Objects Corporate Update
- Business Objects XI 3.0
- BOUG Support Experience Survey
- The Importance of Data Quality
Event Details: Cavendish Conference Centre, London. 10:00am-4:00pm.
To view an agenda and to register, please visit www.boug.co.uk
20th December 2007 - "Ice Skating with the Dancing on Ice Stars" – Silverblades, Hemel Hempstead
Business & Decision invites its customers, partners and their families to join us for some fun on the ice, as the winners of 2007's Dancing on Ice Kyran Bracken and his partner Melanie Lambert take to the ice to show us why they were crowned 2007 Champions! Also performing for us on the night will be Fred Palascak, Matt Evers and Kristina Lenko. After the skaters have dazzled us with their routines the rink will be opened up to you and your families to join the skaters and practice some of the moves you have just seen. Light refreshments will be served.
Event Details: Silverblades, Hemel Hempstead. 6:30pm-9:00pm.
More info: Please contact Wendy Dent - wdent@businessdecision.co.uk
3rd-5th December 2007 - UK Oracle User Group Exhibition 2007, Birmingham
Inforte – A Business & Decision company, will be exhibiting on stand S6 in the Siebel Village at the UKOUG 2007 Conference & Exhibition, the largest independent Oracle User Group Conference in EMEA. UKOUG 2007 is the must attend event of the year where delegates can interact with like-minded professionals, Oracle experts, business partners and suppliers from across the Oracle community.
Event Details: International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham.
To view an agenda and to register, please visit http://conference.ukoug.org
For more information about Inforte – A Business & Decision Company, please visit www.inforte.com
26th-27th November 2007 - SAP UKI User Group Conference 2007, Birmingham
Inforte – A Business & Decision company, will be exhibiting and speaking on stand S1 at this annual conference which brings together SAP professionals and business managers from across the UK, Ireland and Europe. In addition to education and updates the SAP UKI User Group Conference 2007 will deal with current issues and effective practice and is regarded as the must attend event by everyone using SAP, providing an unmatched opportunity to network and exchange views with industry peers across all disciplines.
Event Details: Hilton Metropole, NEC Birmingham. 26th Nov: 8.00am-5.00pm. 27th Nov: 8.45am-4.45pm.
To view an agenda and to register, please visit www.sapusers.org/conference2007
For more information about Inforte – A Business & Decision Company, please visit www.inforte.com
30th-31st October 2007 - Drugs and Criminal Justice: The Future, Alfreton
Business & Decision will be exhibiting at the third annual National Criminal Justice Drug Workers Forum. Aimed at drugs practitioners from all sectors
of the criminal justice system, the theme of this two-day event ‘Drugs and Criminal Justice: The Future' will reflect client-centred worker development and partnerships and offers a large selection of interactive workshops, together with presentations on key themes and ‘hot' topics, all designed to educate, inform, share and disseminate best practice and experiences between the diverse partnerships working in this field.
Event Details: The Hayes Conference Centre, Alfreton, Derbyshire. Day 1: 10:30am-5:00pm. Day 2: 9.30am-3.15pm.
To view an Agenda and register, please visit www.drugreferral.org
31st October - 1st November 2007 - SAS Forum UK 2007, Birmingham
Business & Decision will be exhibiting on Stand Number 1 at this years SAS Forum UK. SAS Forum UK is a once-yearly opportunity to meet colleagues, industry peers and experts from SAS to compare experiences and share ideas: about business issues, technology issues, real-life issues that affect your organisation. Highlights over the 2 days include:
- Keynote Addresses
- Knowledge Zone
- Solutions Showcase
- Industry Sessions with SAS user presentations on key vertical sectors
- Partners Exhibition Area
- Meet the Experts from SAS
Event Details: Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Birmingham. 31st Oct: 1:00pm-7:00pm. 1st Nov: 9.15am-3.00pm.
Info: To view an Agenda and register click here
10th October 2007 - Optimising Life Sciences Performance through Business Analytics – Galway, Ireland
11th October 2007 - Optimising Life Sciences Performance through Business Analytics - Cork, Ireland
An event organised jointly by Business & Decision and SAS Ireland. With so many challenges facing the life sciences industry – pricing pressures, pipeline pressures, impending patent expirations, the soaring cost of developing new drugs – the strength of these companies as well as the intellectual property they need to improve the health of the public is being threatened. This session will focus on the biostatistical techniques in Research and Development, the use of data standards in Clinical Trials and data analysis in the development of PAT (Process Analytical Technology) models. This highly interactive workshop will discuss a number of practical and topical issues of importance to those involved in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices sectors. Attendance is free of charge to decision makers, departmental managers and team leaders who wish to learn more about the latest technology and solutions, with practical guidance on how to use such solutions in a manner that delivers real business benefit, assures data integrity and meets the expectations of EU and US regulatory authorities. Places are strictly limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Event Details: Choose to attend 1 from the following 2:
10th October - The g Hotel, Galway. 9:00 – 12:30 (lunch to follow until 13:30)
OR
11th October - Maryborough House Hotel, Cork. 9:00-12:30 (lunch to follow until 13:30)
To view an Agenda and register click here
3rd October 2007 - Business Objects User Group Meeting, London
Business & Decision will be exhibiting at the next Business Objects User Group Meeting. Among the items on the agenda at the meeting will be:
- Keynote address by John Schwarz, CEO of Business Objects
- User Panel – XIR2 Migration Experience
- eBi Experts Version Manager
- Business Objects Product Update
Event Details: Oval Conference Centre, London. 10:00am-4:00pm.
To view an agenda and to register, please visit www.boug.co.uk
6 September 2007 - "Partnering for Success 2007" - Tower Bridge Walkways, London
Business & Decision UK is pleased to announce the launch of "Partnering for Success", its annual customer and prospect networking event.
This year Partnering for Success takes the form of an evening drinks reception themed on the Rugby World Cup. This is Business & Decision's largest campaign of the year with the focus on targeting senior contacts and new prospects from enterprise accounts. The objectives are brand awareness and the creation of an informal networking environment where attendees are encouraged to relax and enjoy themselves.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet famous faces from the world of rugby, and the event will be hosted by Kyran Bracken, former England scrum half and recent winner of ITV's Dancing on Ice. The venue of Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames since 1894 and is one of London's finest, most recognisable bridges in the world. The stunning Tower Bridge Walkways stand 45 meters above the Thames and span the North and South towers of the Bridge, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
We have 2 of our partners taking part in this event - these are SAS and Just Systems.
Event Details: Venue - Tower Bridge Walkways, London. 6pm - 10pm.
Info - wdent@businessdecision.co.uk
12 June 2007 - RBS SAS® Forum 2007, Edinburgh
Business & Decision will be exhibiting at this year’s RBS SAS Forum. This year, the forum will give attendees access to carefully selected presentations on finance issues, strategic technologies, practical business solutions and demonstrations in both formal and informal settings that have the potential to impact your job.
Event Details: Venue - Gogarburn Conference Centre. 9:00am-5.00pm.
To view an Agenda and register click here
15 May 2007 - The Role of Data Quality in Regulatory Compliance - Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Organised jointly by Business & Decision and SAS Institute, as part of our ongoing series of Life Sciences workshops, this event explores the important role of data quality in assuring regulatory compliance.
Covering topics such as Biostatistical techniques in Research in Development, the use of data standards in Clinical Trials and data analysis in the development of PAT (Process Analytical Technology) models, this interactive workshop will discuss a number of practical and topical issues of importance to those involved in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices sectors. The workshop is designed to highly interactive, allowing time for delegates to discuss topical issues with industry leading facilitators and fellow delegates. Sessions will combine updates on the latest technology and solutions with practical guidance on how to use such solutions in a manner that delivers real business benefit, assures data integrity and meets the expectations of EU and US regulatory authorities. The workshop is intended to be useful to those team leaders, managers and directors responsible for:
- Preclinical and clinical data management and data analysis
- Development of Process Analytical Technology solutions
- Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) of complex data
- Development of data warehouses and business intelligence solutions
- Data integrity and IS security
- Regulatory compliance to GLP, GCP and GMP
- Computer systems validation
Attendance at the workshop is free of charge (lunch and refreshments provided), but places are limited and allocated on a first come basis.
Event Details: Venue - SAS Institute, Marlow. 09:00am-4.30pm
To view an Agenda and register click here
25 April 2007 - In-patient Detox - Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester
Business & Decision are sponsoring this one-day conference, which brings together commissioners, providers and referral agencies to consider the future role of specialist in-patient detox (IPD) services. The conference will allow attendees to:
- increase awareness of current issues in Tier 4 provision
- inform the commissioning process linked to Department of Health capital grant initiative
- review the evidence base supporting IPD
- examine evidence of cost and clinical effectiveness
- consider examples of best and innovative practice from around the UK.
Event Details: Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford, Manchester. 09:30am-4.30pm
Info: http://www.pavpub.com/pavpub/conferences/showfull.asp?Conference=599
29 March 2007 - Introduction to Computer Systems Validation, Bellshill, Scotland
Organised by Medical Devices in Scotland and BIA Scotland, in conjunction with Business & Decision.
Event Details: Hilton Strathclyde Hotel, Bellshill. 9:00am – 03:30pm
To view an Agenda and register click here
27 March 2007 - Drugs, Alcohol & Criminal Justice - Warwick
Business & Decision will be exhibiting at this year's Drugs, Alcohol & Criminal Justice Conference. This event is aimed at practitioners, managers, policy makers, academics, service users and others concerned with and interested in new developments in practice and policy in the overlapping fields of drugs, alcohol and criminal justice. The programme will be of particular interest to probation staff, police and prison officers, social and health services, CARAT teams, CJITs, DAATs and CDRPs.
Event Details: University of Warwick. 9.30am - 04.30pm
Info: http://www.kca.org.uk/Documents/Final%20Flyer%20Warwick%202007.pdf
13 March & 15 March 2007 - Business Objects and Business & Decision Mid-market launch Roadshow.
Business & Decision can be seen at various locations of the Business Objects Mid-Market Launch Roadshow. Business Objects Crystal Decisions® is the business intelligence choice of small to mid-size companies that want to optimize business performance, discover new opportunities – and get an edge on their competition. With flexible ad-hoc reporting and dashboards, powerful data integration, and insightful performance management, Business Objects Crystal Decisions makes it easy for any growing company to get deeper insight into their business. Event Details: 13th March – The Soho Hotel & London 15th March – Institute of Directors, Manchester
More info – http://www.uk.businessobjects.com/jump/midmarket/roadshow.asp
8-9 February 2007 - 5th Thistle Bioscience Forum, Edinburgh
Strategies For Growth
Thistle BioScience Forum 2007 invites you to discuss and debate Scotland's strengths and focus on how we can create and sustain a competitive advantage. On Day 1, there will be 4 plenary sessions, each session accommodating 3 speaker opportunities. Each session will close with a free and open exchange of views & ideas and best practice thoughts for strategic growth specific to the life science industry. Topics to be discussed include current challenges/opportunities in Clinical Research and development (Global strengths in Scotland on your doorstep), Diagnostic Collaborations and Intellectual property impact and valuations. The day closes in time to allow guests to get changed for Scottish Enterprise's Life Sciences Annual Dinner, which will also be held at the EICC in Edinburgh. Day 2 is focused on Life Science Technology Convergence. "Rising Stars" in Scottish Life Sciences sector will be showcased against our regional colleagues in Cambridge with pragmatic feedback from a panel of UK expert investors and advisers.
Event Details: EICC Edinburgh UK, Edinburgh. Thursday: 9:00am - 17:00pm & Tuesday: 9:00am - 15:00pm
Info - info@life.sciences.co.uk
5-6 February - MHRA Drugs, Devices and Regulations, London
Promoting the debate on the benefits/risk of medicines & medical devices
Business & Decision will be exhibiting at the next MHRA (Medicines, Healthcare Regulatory Agency) event. The conference will address the Agency's regulatory processes for approving medicines and medical devices. It will focus on the law, regulations and policies associated with approving medicines and medical devices, as well as providing ‘real life' case studies. The various regulatory processes will also be presented including the major inspection and enforcement activities of the Agency. It will provide a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals, industry and the public to share knowledge and exchange information. The programme content will be multidisciplinary, with sessions focusing on a range of health and regulatory issues aimed at differing levels of knowledge and experience.
Event Details: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London. Monday: 9:00am - 17:00pm & Tuesday: 9:00am - 14:00pm.
Info - www.mhra.gov.uk/conferences
17 January 2007 - Business Objects User Meeting, London
Business & Decision will be exhibiting at the next Business Objects User Group Meeting. This special meeting marks the tenth anniversary of BOUG as an independent organisation in the UK.
Event Details: Cavendish Conference Centre, London. 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Info: http://www.boug.co.uk/
23rd November 2006 - Life Sciences Autumn Workshop, Abingdon
The subject of this workshop is ‘Service Oriented Information Systems: Control and Compliance Issues’
The latest of our Life Sciences workshops addresses the industry trend towards so-called ‘Service Oriented Information Systems’, looks at the associated control and compliance issues in a highly regulated industry and allows attendees to discuss topical issues and propose solutions in an open and informative atmosphere. The agenda includes sessions on aligning IS Quality Management Systems with IT industry standards, looks at some of the compliance questions with new solutions from Oracle and Microsoft (such as Office SharePoint Server, Office 2007 and Fusion Middleware) and addresses issues such as validating Internet applications and Identity and Access Management.
Event Details: Milton Hill House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. 09:00am-5:00pm
To view an Agenda and register click here
8-10 November 2006 - Corporate Information Systems 2006, Dunblane
Business & Decision are a lunch sponsor at this year's UCISA CIS2006 conference, which has the theme "learning from others".CIS is facing huge challenges. Students want to do everything from paying their fees to enrolling for graduation via a web interface, new buildings are being built and there is a need to integrate facilities management software, with (almost) everything and senior managers want quality, easy to understand information at the press of a button. This conference will outline how education establishments are managing these challenges.
Event Details: Dunblane Hydro, Dunblane.
Info: http://www.ucisa.ac.uk/groups/cisg/misgevents/Conference2006/
1-2 November 2006 - SAS UK Forum, Birmingham
Business & Decision exhibited at the SAS Forum UK.
SAS Forum UK was a two-day opportunity to meet and network with industry peers, share experiences and best practices, see new approaches to solving real-life challenges, and so maximise the value gained from SAS. The keynote speaker was Professor Thomas Davenport, who shared his immense knowledge on how to compete on analytics. This tied in superbly with the overall Forum theme of Building the Intelligent Enterprise. Day two of the Forum provided an excellent kick-off from a key player and thought leader on harnessing and utilising information as a key asset across your organisation.
Location: Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Birmingham. Day 1: 2:00pm - 7:30pm & Day 2: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Info: http://www.sas.com/offices/europe/uk/events/userforum/index.html
10/11 October 2006 - Cognos TechTalk and Performance, Oxford
Business & Decision sponsored Cognos Performance 2006. This year the event was divided into two separate events - TechTalk Live & Performance.
Day one (TechTalk) was aimed at a technical audience for customers only and day two (Performance) was aimed at Line of Business contacts and IT Directors for both customers and evaluators. This decision was made following feedback we received over the past couple of years. We split the event over two days, ensuring you received maximum benefit from the event.
Event Details: Williams F1 Conference Centre, Grove, Oxford. 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Info: Technical Customers: www.cognos.com/uk/techtalklive
Business Customers & Evaluators: www.cognos.com/uk/performance2006
For Further information, please visit www.cognos.com/uk/performance_techtalklive or free phone 0800 056 5610.
26 September 2006 - Business Objects User 10th Anniversary Meeting, London
Business & Decision exhibited at the Business Objects User Group Meeting. This special meeting marked the tenth anniversary of BOUG as an independent organisation in the UK. Among the items on the agenda at the meeting were:
- Organising for Information Management Success
- Experiences of using Firstlogic data quality software
- Delivering Business Value from IT: Learning from Successful Practice
- Budgeting/Planning in Performance Management
Event Details: Cavendish Conference Centre, London. 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Info: http://www.boug.co.uk/
20-21 September 2006 - Manufacturer LIVE 2006, Coventry
Business & Decision partnered with Oracle at this years Manufacturer LIVE event on stand 305.
Manufacturer LIVE was a two day summit attended by more than 2000 manufacturing decision makers. Home to the glittering Manufacturer of the Year Awards, the event showcased modern manufacturing, featuring more than 50 free manufacturer-to-manufacturer presentations, workshops, seminars and debates on the sector's big issues.
Event Details: The Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
14 June 2006 - Business Objects User Group Meeting, London
Business & Decision exhibited at the Business Objects User Group Meeting. Among the items on the agenda at the meeting were:
- Load Testing WebIntelligence
- Business Objects Reports: Tips from the Healthcare Industry
- User Panel: Business Objects XI Early Adopters
Event Details: Cavendish Conference Centre, London. 10:00am-4:00pm.
Info: http://www.boug.co.uk/
25 May 2006 - Free of Charge - Life Sciences Spring Workshop
The subject of this workshop is ‘Successfully Validating Large Configurable Systems’
The workshop included a case study presented by well-known and widely respected Dr. Siegfried Schmitt, Quality Director at GE Healthcare Global IT, who had some very interesting lessons to share with anyone responsible for implementing, validating or supporting large, configurable applications.
The final agenda was based upon feedback from our clients and contacts.
Event Details: Pillars Thames Hotel in Oxford. 09:00am-5:00pm
To view a copy of the Workshop Agenda click here
30th March 2006 - How to extract Business Information and Improve Business Performance
Business & Decision invited guests to their premier event in 2006, taking place at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. As well as it being a valuable networking opportunity, there were specific business examples that addressed the needs of Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Production and Human Resources.
Event Details: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. 9:30am-12.30pm, followed by lunch & an optional behind the scenes tour of Murrayfield Stadium.
16th March 2006 - Transforming Business Intelligence & Database Productivity with SQL 2005
Business & Decision presented at this Microsoft Technology Day, specifically targeted to the Higher Education Sector.
Event Details: Microsoft Customer Briefing Centre, Thames Valley Park, Reading. 10.00am-2.30pm.
25 January 2006 - Business Objects User Group Meeting, London
Business & Decision exhibited at the Business Objects User Group Meeting. Among the items on the agenda at the meeting were:
- Load Testing WebIntelligence
- Business Objects Reports: Tips from the Healthcare Industry
- User Panel: Business Objects XI Early Adopters
Event Details: Cavendish Conference Centre, London. 10:00am-4:00pm.
Info: http://www.boug.co.uk/
29 November 2005 - The Great Breakfast Debate, London
Is Information Technology an impediment or an enabler in the London market?
Business & Decision invited guests to The Great Breakfast Debate, where our guest speakers, Roger Foord and Roy Laker, discussed whether existing IT solutions are an impediment or an enabler as historical investments in IT have left organisations struggling to achieve real value from their legacy systems. What does the future hold and how can we improve the value we’re receiving from them today, these questions were discussed at this lively and stimulating debate.
Event Details: 8.30am-10.00am, Balls Brothers Lime Street, London
November 2005 - Business Objects XI Release 2 Roadshow, Various
Business & Decision were seen at various locations of the Business Objects XI Release 2 Launch Roadshow. BusinessObjects XI Release 2 provided future value by providing everything you need to consolidate your tools and standardise on a single business intelligence platform. All of which means your entire organisation will always have access to trusted information and a single version of the truth.
Event Details:
9 November 2005, Hampden Park Glasgow
15 November 2005, City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
17 November 2005, The Oval, London
Info: http://events.uk.businessobjects.com/BusinessObjectsXI/default.asp?ref=banev
2-3 November 2005 - SAS Forum UK 2005
SAS Forum UK is an opportunity for delegates to meet and network with industry peers, share experiences and best practices, see new approaches to solving real-life challenges, and maximise the value gained from SAS. Business & Decision, SAS’ European Gold Partner for 2004, sponsored and exhibited at this two-day event.
Event Details: Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Birmingham.
Info: http://www.sas.com/offices/europe/uk/events/userforum/index.html
19-20 October 2005 - Acord Forum London
ACORD Forum London brought together insurance leaders and experts to provide insights and perspectives on the issues and challenges facing the industry and offered strategies and a vision of the insurance market of the future. Guests met with Business & Decision and learnt about the forces transforming the international insurance business.
Event Details: Gibson Hall, London.
6 October 2005 - Cognos Performance 2005, London
Business & Decision attended Performance 2005. This intensive one-day event saw Cognos experts and customers present on how to extend the value of business intelligence (BI) and enterprise planning solutions. At Performance 2005 the following was presented 'A whole new level in BI software from Cognos: A single BI solution for all BI requirements, on a single Web Services-based, services oriented architecture.'
Event Details: Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
28 September 2005 - Business Objects User Group Meeting, London
Business & Decision exhibited at the Business Objects User Group Meeting which included presentations from AstraZeneca and Kalido as well as an important product announcement from Business Objects.
Event Details: Cavendish Conference Centre, London. 10:00am-4:00pm.
20-21 September 2005 - BI Connect 2005
Business Intelligence Connect UK 2005 is an event designed for IT Directors and other senior decision makers who are sourcing and purchasing BI solutions or upgrades in the next 3-12 months. The event focused on key issues presented in a combination of presentations, interactive workshops and one-to-one consultative meetings with solution providers such as Business & Decision.
Event Details: New Connaught Rooms, London.
Info: To register for this event please visit http://bi.arkconnects.com
13 June 2005 - Insurance Executive Supper, London
Business & Decision, Microsoft and ProClarity held an exclusive supper for senior executives from the insurance industry. Topical after dinner speakers, rugby inernationals Kyran Bracken and Taine Randell, discussed the forthcoming Lion’s tour to New Zealand.
Event Details: 30 St Mary Axe, London. 7pm-10.30pm.
28 April 2005 - Business Objects User Group Meeting, London
23 March 2005 - A Taste of Business Performance Management…, Edinburgh
Business & Decision and their partner Hyperion invited guests to the premier Scottish Business Performance Management event in 2005. Scott McCroskie, Finance Director at the premium brand drinks distributor Maxxium, explained how they put a solution in place which quickly enables them to gain improved insight in to the running of their business, resulting in measurable improvements in the company’s performance. Bernard Marr, from the Centre of Business Performance at Cranfield School of Management, took a highly informative look at the whole topic of Business Performance Management; uncovering many of the myths and “throwing off the covers” to reveal its true benefits. Following the presentations there was an informative and entertaining whisky tasting hosted by our guest presenters Maxxium.
Event Details: The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh. 9:45am–1:00pm, followed by lunch.
2 February 2005 - Office Everywhere, London
In today’s business environment, insurance executives need information and the resources to be able to work flexibly and in multi-locations, without sacrificing productivity or effectiveness. At the same time, management professionals need to be able to control and monitor the effectiveness of their colleagues and staff wherever they are working. Business & Decision and their partners PowerStation, The Alphabet Group and VPlus Networks, addressed critical business and technology questions on how businesses can work more effectively, while keeping information accessible and safe whenever, and wherever, it’s needed. Featured guest keynote speakers included Sir Laurie Magnus, Non-Executive Chairman of Xchanging-INS-Sure Services.
Event Details: 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3. 8:30am–10:00am.
8 December 2004 - Breaking Down the Cost Barriers of Enterprise Wide Business Intelligence, Wakefield
21 September 2004 - Breaking Down the Cost Barriers of Enterprise Wide Business Intelligence, Edinburgh
Business & Decision and Microsoft invited guests to attend this executive half-day seminar, which outlined the benefits that Microsoft's SQLServer Business Intelligence technology can bring to organisations. There were demonstrations, case studies and practical advice on evaluating where significant business gains can be made.
Event Details: Edinburgh. 10:00am-12:00pm followed by lunch.
15-17 June 2004 - SAS Forum International, Copenhagen
1 April 2004 - Operational Risk Forum 2004, London
Business & Decision attended the Operational Risk Forum, which is designed to bring together organisations seeking Operational Risk solutions and advice. Business & Decision held a presentation on how organisations can leverage their business by combining the Operational Risk Management reporting requirements of Basel II with an activity based view of their main processes.
Event Details: London.
