No one knows better than you — IT is under pressure from all directions

• Constantly changing technologies
• Tighter budgets from P&L sensitive business units
• Increasing demand from significantly more sophisticated end-users
• Critical resource shortages for emerging technologies or support of legacy systems that "just won't go away"

Like any other sourcing alternative, outsourcing should help to optimally deliver "world class" IT services in support of business information needs. Too often outsourcers, consultants, integrators, and other external providers complicate rather than simplify the situation. What is an IT executive to do?

The DCI & META Group IT Outsourcing Conference is designed to equip IT executives with the critical information needed to effectively implement and manage the use of outsourcing. Experienced users, outsourcers, and consultants share a wide range of sourcing experiences, demonstrating what has — and has not — worked. Executives will learn tactics for optimizing outsourcing within the overall IT service delivery model, including methods for establishing and maintaining a "win/win" relationship with the selected vendor.

Whether you are just now considering the use of outsourcing, or whether you are a seasoned outsourcing veteran, this conference will provide invaluable information you can use immediately to better help you manage tomorrow's IT services.

Designed Specifically For:

• Executives considering IT outsourcing to relieve strained resources, "off-load" non-core functions, reduce operating costs, or improve service levels
• IT managers using outsourcing who are dissatisfied with the results and are looking for ways to improve the relationship
• Decision makers considering the use of "leading edge" technologies and services, who need to understand outsourcing's value proposition in supporting these projects
• Project Managers grappling with limited resources needed to address the Year 2000 conversion and survival project

• "Best practices" approach to optimizing the use of IT outsourcing
• Decision making criteria for when and how to use outsourcing, including tips and techniques for selecting the right vendor
• Practical, tested advice on establishing a "win/win" relationship
• Key information critical to strengthening your negotiation position, both before and after implementation of an outsourcing contract
• A clear understanding of organizational, technical, and management methods to promote a successful outsourcing engagement
• Legal issues surrounding outsourcing in general, with a detailed discussion of the legal ramifications of the Year 2000 crisis
• The possibilities for outsourcing in "hot" technology and management markets
• Critical information from experienced users, outsourcers, and consultants

Conference Benefits:

• Shorten your outsourcing "time-to-market"
  Learn strategies and tactics to optimize the selection and contract implementation processes
• Optimize and reduce the cost of your outsourcing engagement
  Improve your negotiation position by discovering key information outsourcing vendors have known and used against you
• Articulate the value of the outsourcing proposition
  Learn management techniques and analytical methods to understand and defend the value of outsourcing
• Discover the emerging role of outsourcing in "hot" technology and service markets
  Hear industry professionals and seasoned consultants present information on how you can use outsourcing to exploit key emerging technologies
• Understand outsourcing's role in addressing the Year 2000 conversion project
  Hear how the use of outsourced services may help you tackle the centuries biggest computing problem
• Network and share ideas with your peers
  Know that you are not alone; network with IT executives facing the same decisions you currently face, and share ideas on the best way to make those decisions

Conference Highlights

Attendees are invited to join fellow executives and industry leaders while enjoying a relaxing game of golf.

Welcome Reception

You are invited to join us for an informal, poolside reception on Monday, June 2nd, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Monterey. This is an ideal opportunity to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments while mingling with a diverse group of fellow executives, consultants, and colleagues.

Co-sponsors Breakfast

Conference attendees are cordially invited for an informal, complimentary breakfast with the Conference Sponsors. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with leading outsourcing solution providers.

Conference Directory & Proceedings

Conference attendees will receive a conference attendee directory and conference proceedings at the event. The proceedings are a collection of the speakers’ presentations given during the conference. Seminar attendees will receive a complimentary workbook. Both are excellent desktop references that will aid you during your outsourcing project.

Conference/Seminar Packages

Conference attendees who pay for and attend all four days of the conference (one pre-conference seminar, two-day conference, and one post-conference seminar) will save $400 off the regular price. Attendees who attend the 2 day conference and choose one pre- or post-conference seminar will save $200 off the regular price.

Hospitality Suites

Industry co-sponsors will be hosting hospitality suites throughout the conference. This is an excellent opportunity for attendees to meet privately with potential service providers to discuss at length specific outsourcing alternatives and solution options.

Networking Reception/Product Showcase

The first day of the IT Outsourcing Conference concludes with a complimentary and private reception for conference attendees, speaker faculty, and invited guests in the sponsor showcase area. Take this opportunity to enjoy complementing cuisine and a selection of Monterey’s most premium white and red wines while mingling with our conference sponsors. This is a unique opportunity to meet with the industry leaders and address the issues specific to meeting your corporate objectives while enjoying the traditions of Monterey.

Championship Golf

Join us on Monday, June 2nd, from 12:30-6:00 p.m. at The Pebble Beach Company’s Del Monte Golf Course, an 18 hole championship course. Meander through picturesque cypress groves and embark on a golfer’s paradise. This is an unsurpassed opportunity to meet with other conference participants and vendors in a relaxed atmosphere, truly the highlight of the conference.

Space is limited — register today!

What to See in Scenic Monterey

Monterey is a natural mecca of breathtaking seascapes, wind-sculpted cypress trees, and spectacular white beaches. Steinbeck’s history Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf and Carmel-by-the-Sea are filled with unique shops, cafes, and restaurants. When you’re not at the conference be sure to visit the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium which unveils the mysteries of the sea.