Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
*Los Angeles Only
Kishor Bapat
President
EWO Software
Using a methodology similar to a car assembly line, the application refurbishing process is divided into 13 steps. The process begins with application partitioning and inventory and includes impact analysis, code modification, test bed set up and testing. The idea is to turn applications around quickly, slashing the time that code has to be "frozen", reducing "scope creep", making "triage" feasible (in the worst case scenario). The superiority of this methodology results from the fact that the lessons learned from one application can be applied to the next. There will also be a discussion on tools that will assist in the process.
Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
*Orlando Only
Harris Miller
President
Information Technology Association of America
When it comes to the century date change issue, there are only two types of organizations: those which claim to be Year 2000-compliant and those that wish they could. Now there is an industry based certification program that helps both solution providers and their customers sort through the competing claims and gain high level assurance that the processes and methods used to develop software meets the industry's best practices for addressing the Year 2000 issue. Learn about the ITAA*2000 Program and why certification makes sense for just about any organization developing or using software today.
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Leland Freeman
Managing Director
Year 2000 Advisory Services Management Support Technology
At some point in a Year 2000 project, most organizations will realize that the entire conversion will not be completed. Contingency planning needs to be a critical part of an overall Year 2000 strategy. This talk provides information on what steps to take (and when to invoke them) as backup measures.
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Leland Freeman
Managing Director
Year 2000 Advisory Services Management Support Technology
The problem with most Year 2000 methodologies is that they assume, in the end, systems will be fixed. What if they are not? What are the risks? This session looks at the risk management activities that all organizations should now have underway as part of their Y2K strategy. Mr. Freeman identifies the hot spots where Y2K risks exist in the enterprise and what can be done today to mitigate the risks.
Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Vito C. Peraino (Los Angeles)
Devin O'Brien (Orlando)
Partners
Hancock Rothert & Bunshoft LLP
As the Year 2000 issues begin to mature, those affected by the Year 2000 crises will be forced to consider the legal implications of the problem. The legal press already is covering the Year 2000 problem and lawsuits are certain to follow. This presentation explores the potential liabilities associated with the Year 2000 problem, the rights you may have if affected by the Year 2000 problem and the steps you can take to protect yourself against Year 2000 liabilities.
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Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Larry Shoup addresses the issue of Year 2000 compliance across enterprise-wide and departmental hardware and software assets. He suggests Information Technology (IT) asset management practices that will enable you to fund your Year 2000 project. Additionally, Larry helps you determine the requirements of a Y2K compliance tracking tool. He also recommends standards to include in your organization's requirements for compliance. Finally, Larry recommends steps to begin a cost-saving asset management initiative.
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Mr. Clement Yang presents the Year 2000 project management session at both the Los Angeles and Orlando DCI YEAR 2000 Issues & Answers Conferences. He addresses the four phases of Year 2000 projects. The Year 2000 Project Planning phase, the Impact Assessment phase, the Year 2000 conversion phase, and the Implementation phase. Some of the other topics Mr. Yang covers include Century Team selection, tactical solutions, and many others.
Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
*Orlando Only
Tim Zebo
Project Manager For The Year 2000 Network Solutions Practice
Bellcore
Like almost all computing systems, voice and data network systems, and network management systems, use only two digits for the year. When those two digits change to "00", most applications that perform date arithmetic, or use magnitude comparisons will fail. The central issue for network operators and their vendors is how to get these systems fixed in time, and at reasonable cost, while continuing to maintain the same quality of services to their customers, and continuing to manage their networks without incident. Doing nothing leaves a company vulnerable to competitors, and open to legal liabilities, especially if customers suffer losses as a result of network failures. This talk describes a multi-phase approach to address these problems that includes:
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
David Hurst
Managing Consultant
Data Dimensions
Evaluating and managing a business' supply chain may be the most critical, yet least explored challenge in solving the Year 2000 problem. How does a company coordinate and protect its product manufacturing, store fronts, distributors, suppliers, business partners, and more? This presentation examines the methods and procedures that assure a smooth, effective, and cooperative solution to this non-IT endeavor.
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Kyle K. McCormick
Vice President of Business Practices
Paragon Computer Professionals
The Year 2000 conversion project is without precedent or baselines — which raises the level of risk by an order of magnitude. Without an integrated set of processes that can identify and control the danger points, IT organizations can quickly find themselves losing ground to an unforgiving timeline. This session provides an analytical framework to enable organizations of all sizes to balance the costs, benefits and risks of all resources and activities critical to the success of their Year 2000 initiative.
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