Enterprise Software Funding and Investment Experts Explore Opportunities in Open Source, SAAS, and Evolving Revenue Models


SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Strategic Research Institute presents the 2006 Enterprise Software Investment Forum, October 25-26, 2006 at the Hilton San Jose in San Jose, CA, where the Enterprise IT Software community from across the globe and Silicon Valley are gathering to discuss Enterprise Software and IT investment funding, and business opportunities in this landscape of ever-evolving technologies and business models.

Special Post Conference Workshop for Entrepreneurs and Enterprise Technology Companies Seeking Funding:

Immediate and expert feedback will be available at the Funding Workshop roundtable - REGISTER NOW to secure your space!

Leaders in the Open Source, SAAS, OnDemand Software, and investment communities continue to join the discussion, including:



 -- Larry Augustin - Angel Investor and Early Stage Advisor moderates 
    "Tomorrow's Enterprise Software Investment - Enterprise 2.0, Web-
    Based Desktops, or Software-as-Usual?" and participates in the 
    panel "Linux and Open Source Meet the Enterprise - The Death of 
    Enterprise Software or a Phoenix from the Ashes?"
 -- Shaun Connolly - Vice President Product Development, JBoss, a 
    Division of Redhat delivers the Luncheon Feature Presentation - 
    "Maximizing Competitive Advantage with Enterprise Open Source 
    Software"
 -- Michael Mankowski - Senior Vice President, Tier 1 Research, a 
    division of The 451 Group moderates the panel, "Strange Bedfellows 
    - Leveraging Strategic Alliances, Partnerships, and Mergers"
 -- Brian Sagi - President and CEO, Cerian Technology Ventures, LLC 
    will moderate the panel "Investing in the Enterprise Software 
    Company - The Short Term or the Long Haul?"

The discussion will highlight technologies emerging in the enterprise like OnDemand Software, Software as a Service (SAAS), and Open Source as well as new revenue models like subscription-based services, support services, online advertising, consultation, and customization of software functionality. Join the discussion, led by our distinguished keynote presenters:



 -- Jason Maynard, Global Director of Software Research at Credit 
    Suisse
 -- Dan'l Lewin, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of Strategic and 
    Emerging Business Development 
 -- Robert Jurkowski, CEO of Intacct.

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