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2009 events

IBM is organizing an event exclusively for oil and gas industry to share its experience in Material Management which can help you manage costs, improve utilization and gain the flexibility your business needs.
As a trusted partner who can help not just change your IT, but improve your business as a whole, IBM offers systems with the performance and flexibility you need to manage growth and respond to the changes in your business. With extraordinary energy efficiency, industry-leading virtualization capabilities and a broad portfolio of systems, IBM can help your business deliver innovation now.

Date:
14 December 2009, Abu Dhabi - UAE

Join IBM on "GSM>3G Middle East Telco World Summit 2009" in Dubai from 7 - 8 of December.
You will have the opportunity to visit IBM booth #166, meet IBM experts in Telecommunication Industry and learn about latest IBM solutions for the industry.

Date:
7 - 8 December 2009, Dubai - UAE

Join IBM at the World Islamic Banking Conference in Bahrain from the 6th to the 8th of December , where you will have the opportunity to hear the IBM keynote presentation about 'Leading Islamic Finance in the New Economic Environment'.

Date:
6-8 December 2009, Manama - Bahrain

Join IBM at the CFO Conference , where you will have the opportunity to hear the keynote presentation by Susanne Peter, Vice President Finance CEEMEA, that addresses the topic on "Delivering Performance Through Continuous Transformation - The IBM Finance Transformation Experience".

Date:
22-23 November 2009, Dubai - UAE

IBM at Middle East Technology Show- Amman

Join IBM at the Middle East Technology Show in Amman from November 18 to 21 where you will have the opportunity to hear IBM presentations about Cloud Computing, Social Networking and learn about the recent findings from IBM's CIO survey results. This prestigious event which is the first of its kind in the region will attract the participating of an array of leading experts in the ICT field.

Date:
18 - 21 November 2009, Amman - Jordan

Helping reduce costs with virtualisation and server consolidation on a massive scale.

Business benefits from an infrastructure that provides optimal performance, real-time responsiveness, application flexibility, power, and virtualisation, all with easy-to-use management.

IBM has established a Linux environment that delivers virtual Linux servers allowing you to tackle the issue of mid range distributed server sprawl by consolidation onto a secure centralised infrastructure.

Join us and learn more.

Date:
16 November 2009, Riyadh

In today’s economy, is the challenge of balancing security with declining budgets forcing you to compromise? Join IBM for an informative session on how to control costs and complexity while improving your security posture. We’ll discuss ways to realize immediate savings by reducing redundancies, maximizing your existing investments and enabling innovation and business change through secured infrastructure and platforms.

Date:
10 November 2009, Riyadh - KSA
11 November 2009, Abu Dhabi - UAE

Attend Pulse Comes to You to learn how a dynamic infrastructure through service management can integrate your business and IT so you can deliver quality services and remain competitive in today's digitally-connected, smarter planet.

Date:
8 November 2009, Riyadh - KSA
9 November 2009, Dubai - UAE

A worldwide conference, IBM's Portal Comes to You Conference for the Middle East and Africa will provide you with the opportunity to learn from the industry experts in order to gain insight into key business issues and emerging technologies, including new Web 2.0 based solutions. With Business and IT tracks, you will meet with business and services leaders, portal solution product architects and engineers, and explore the innovations delivered with IBM WebSphere Portal Version 6.x and IBM accelerator releases. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from industry experts and your peers on trends, tips, and techniques to unleash the rich collaborative power of IBM WebSphere Portal.

Date:
2 November 2009, Dubai - UAE

Your business is poised to take advantage of the next big opportunity. But is your IT environment ready to help you meet your goals? Or will it hold you back? When you need to grow your business, IBM System x can help you drive forward.IBM advancements in scalability, reliability and performance can help you create a dynamic, streamlined infrastructure so you can take your business where you want it to go.At IBM we want to provide the technology that will truly help businesses innovate and thrive. We make that possible today and we have a vision and dedication to improving upon it in the future.IBM and SBM are organizing System x Roadshow in your cities. Come join us and listen to what IBM experts have to say.

Dates:
1 November 2009, Jeddah - KSA
2 November 2009, Al Khobar - KSA
4 November 2009, Riyadh - KSA

The one day in 2009 that could change how you perform in 2010.
Designed for finance professionals looking for real-world solutions to near-term challenges that improve processes critical to long-term success. Attend this complimentary event to:


Don’t miss this opportunity to walk away with actionable steps you can take to improve your financial performance management.

Date:
1 November 2009 - Riyadh, Intercontinental Hotel
2 November 2009 - Doha, Ritz Carlton Hotel

Changes in the economy have raised many questions for businesses. Today organizations need to be able to thrive in the most adverse conditions by identifying new opportunities and managing business risks. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to handle the challenges of an extremely dynamic global market.

Date:
27 October 2009, Muscat, Oman

Get ready to learn first hand how to transform your IT infrastructure into one which is dynamic and highly optimized to achieve greater business results. See how to use your existing and new technologies to deliver superior business and IT services with agility and speed. Learn how a dynamic infrastructure lays a foundation for breakthrough productivity and enables the speed you need to keep up with the faster pace that business and society demand.

Date:
27 October 2009, Riyadh - KSA

IBM recently conducted a CIO Study with 2500 CIOs from around the world. Attend the MENA CIO Conference where we will reveal the key findings from the CIO Study. The study results will provide unique analysis and insight into how CIOs operate in today's dynamic environment.

Date:
18 October 2009, Dubai - UAE

Join IBM at the IDC IT Security Roadshow 2009 , where you will have the opportunity to hear the keynote presentation that addresses the topic on "IT Virtualization- new challenges for the IT Security Management".

Date:
October 12 - Cairo - Four Seasons Hotel
October 14 - Doha - Sheraton Hotel
October 25 - Riyadh - Marriott Hotel
November 4 - Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

IBM has the broadest portfolio of De-duplication solutions in the industry giving us the freedom to solve customer issues with the most effective technology. Whether its source or target, inline or post, hardware or software, disk or tape, IBM has a solution with the technology that best solves the problem. Find out more on these solutions by joining us in one of the events in a city near you.

Date:
12 October 2009, Jeddah - KSA
13 October 2009, Riyadh - KSA
14 October 2009, Al Khobar - KSA

Having a more dynamic infrastructure is all about selecting the right systems and software to enable businesses to move with agility and speed. Getting there with IBM i means implementing proven solutions on a platform you can trust. By choosing the latest Power platform, IBM i applications get world class performance plus dynamic infrastructure flexibility, with the opportunity to lower monthly operations costs. Join us in one of the cities below to hear more about IBM i and the supported IBM server platforms to make you infrastructure Dynamic and stay ahead in the competitive marketplace.

Date:
5 October 2009, Jeddah- KSA
6 October 2009, Al Khobar- KSA
7 October 2009, Riyadh - KSA

Changes in the economy have raised many questions for businesses. Today organizations need to be able to thrive in the most adverse conditions by identifying new opportunities and managing business risks. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to handle the challenges of an extremely dynamic global market.

Date: 25 June 2009, Amman, Jordan

Location: Suha Ballroom, Burj Al Arab Hotel – Dubai, UAE The forum theme is “The Role of the CIO in Uncertain Economic Times.” The program will emphasize peer-to-peer dialogue among CIOs.

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Whether reducing crime in communities, defending the homeland, or dealing with natural or manmade threats, your agency is faced with significant challenges. If you wait to address technology infrastructure concerns you may not be prepared to effectively respond to emergencies. How do you keep your physical and IT environments safe? Implementing security while ensuring logistical efficiency requires deep expertise. IBM provides the framework to help safeguard against disruptive threats by fostering new levels of visibility, accountability and resiliency.

Date: 22 - 23 June 2009, UAE

The IDC IT Managers Forum and Expo 2009 brings together business and technology experts from across the region who will present best practices on how to become a smart IT buyer in an economic downturn. Attend IBM’s session on ‘Smart Work in a Smarter Planet’ by Bashar Kilani, Software Business Unit Executive - IBM Middle East.

Date: 22 June 2009, Dubai - UAE

Simply stated, finance and business managers need to make better decisions, faster. How? You can start by joining other CFOs, Controllers, Executives and Finance Professionals at Cognos Finance Forum 2009. At June 16, hear – firsthand – about the latest practices and proven techniques from recognized experts. Benefit from their expert advice, learn about exciting new ideas, and experience hands-on techniques for deploying these leading practices in your organization.

Date: 16 June 2009, Dubai - UAE

This year IBM Rational Software Conference live event will tackle the tough questions and issues that are affecting all global businesses, day-to-day. This 1 day seminar will be focusing on 4 key strategic areas with expert speakers from SBM and IBM. Achieving Agile Organization through Enterprise Architecture, Project & Portfolio Management (PPM), Staying Ahead of Cyber Crime: the Importance of Managing Web Application Security and Enterprise Modernization: Lowering TCO for Multi-platform Applications.

Date: June 15 2009, Riyadh, KSA

IT dollars need to stretch farther than ever. But an intelligent and dynamic IT infrastructure must continue to meet the demands of your business. IBM is announcing a new generation of System x® , BladeCenter® and iDataPlex™ servers and other supporting options offering an unbeatable combination of performance, value and energy efficiency designed to help you improve service, reduce costs and manage risk.

Join us in any of the cities below and see how IBM solutions can help your business.

June 8 – Jeddah – Hilton Hotel
June 9 - Al Khobar – Holiday Inn
June 10 – Riyadh - Novotel Hotel

Today telecommunications provides movies on your phone, banking on the fly & an office wherever you go. Communication isn't just about people talking to people. It's about things talking to each other. There will soon be nearly a trillion people and devices connected and relying on communications to work. Increasingly demanding applications and use of connectivity continue to stress the existing network infrastructure.
IBM is helping create smarter communications systems that require cutting-edge information technology, forward-thinking business and industry expertise, and innovative research and development.

Date: 25th to 27th May, Abu Dhabi

MENA Rail 2009 Exhibition

IBM will participate in MENA Rail 2009 held at the InterContinental Hotel in Dubai on May 11 -13. Our objective is to showcase IBM's Travel and Transportation capabilities and feature our smart transportation technology, business and services solutions aimed at creating the smarter rail systems. Come visit our booth and discover how IBM's technical leadership, and deep industry experience are delivered in a collaborative approach that improves revenue performance and achieves cost savings and lowers implementation risk. Learn about IBM's best of breed Enterprise Asset Management solutions and our track, trace and condition-based monitoring solutions that offer increased asset utilization, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce total operating costs. IBM has unmatched supply chain and operational expertise that drive real business value. In addition, IBM leads the market in providing Strategic Outsourcing (SO) services and MBPS; and leads the industry in providing CRM and loyalty/customer analytic solutions enabling a single view of the customer.

Date: 11th to 13th May

Airport Show - Exhibition

IBM will participate in the Airport Show 2009 held at the Airport Expo Dubai on May 19. The Airport Show is one of the largest airport construction, operations, technology and services events. We've arranged for Paul Bennett, IBM MENA GBS Distribution Sector Leader, to present about The Connected Airport. His presentation will deliver IBM's vision of how all the IT at an airport can be integrated and can provide a single view of operations. This includes security, FIDS, engineering, apron control, air traffic control and more. All visitor passes are free, so please register on-line at www.theairportshow.com

Date: 19th May

In tough economies many business questions are raised about how to survive and thrive in these most adverse conditions. Impact Event covers topics that help businesses succeed in these economies and covers key topics like cost optimization, business agility, business user empowerment and how to respond rapidly to business events.

24 May 2009 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
25 May 2009 - Doha, Qatar
26 May 2009 - Dubai, UAE

We think if we can connect the systems that run our world, we can make our planet smarter. IBM is dedicated to creating smarter connections and next-generation solutions and services to help your institution deliver innovative products faster and more consistently than the competition. Join our upcoming Solutions Day in Lebanon, where we will introduce IBM's Banking, Telecommunications and Healthcare Services, which offer a comprehensive array of solutions designed to help your institution achieve agility, efficiency and recurring savings through optimized business processes, reduced closing cycle times and significant cost savings.

Date: 13 May 2009, Beirut

While financial services institutions must address the current economic situation and react to the far reaching underlying changes to the banking ecosystem, they must also look beyond today's crisis and prepare for tomorrow through innovation and new business models. IBM is working to create next-generation banking technology that addresses the requirements for update IT infrastructures. Our clients are actively involved in becoming more interconnected, instrumented and intelligent. Given this they are quickly looking to leverage new models to address their business needs. Join is in this one day workshop in Amman and learn what solutions IBM offers to strengthen customer relationships, streamline business processes and enhance technical infrastructure.

Date: May 11, 2009

Join IBM Internet Security Systems, for a briefing by leading members of the IBM ISS X-Force® Research & Development team, one of the best-known and much quoted commercial security research groups in the world. As well as discussing the results from the annual X-Force Trend and Risk report, which found that corporations are unwittingly putting their own customers at risk for cyber-criminal activity, you will hear how X-Force R&D differs from our competitors and its linkage to other IBM research initiatives. You will also learn about X-Force's protection engines, the impact our research has on customer solutions as well as Web protection - a hot topic and a major industry concern.

18 May: Abu Dhabi
19 May: Riyadh
21 May: Cairo

With more than 30 years of point-of-sale market leadership, IBM and its network of IBM Business Partners provide retailers of all sizes store solutions that can help increase sales and reduce costs. IBM offers a wide range of hardware and software to deliver amazing possibilities to our customers. From Point-of-sale to Self Checkout and KIOSKS to Printers, all these and more from IBM. Come and join us at the RSS Workshop taking place at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Media City, and hear more from the IBM experts.

Date: May 11, 2009

Lotusphere® Comes To You – a convenient way to learn the latest about collaborative technology from experts in the field. It will explain how this is a regional adaptation of the annual Lotusphere event, where IT professionals – IBMers, customers and IBM® business partners – come together to share information, attend breakout groups, and network about the latest products, services and solutions, all focused on collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity. Join IBM Lotus Team for Lotusphere Comes To You!

Dates: 30 March 2009 - Jordan
20 April 2009 - Riyadh, KSA
22 April 2009 - Jeddah, KSA
26 April 2009 - Khobar, KSA
28 April 2009 - Qatar
30 April 2009 - Kuwait
03 May 2009 - Oman

Discover how IBM can help you turn dramatic changes to the world’s infrastructure into exciting opportunities. Participate in IBM’s annual Business Partner Executive Conference (BPEC) and Awards Gala dinner on the 22nd April, 2009. Come along and grasp a unique opportunity to adapt to sweeping technical advances – and succeed.

Date: 22 April 2009, Dubai - UAE

Lotusphere® Comes To You – a convenient way to learn the latest about collaborative technology from experts in the field. It will explain how this is a regional adaptation of the annual Lotusphere event, where IT professionals – IBMers, customers and IBM® business partners – come together to share information, attend breakout groups, and network about the latest products, services and solutions, all focused on collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity. Join IBM Lotus Team for Lotusphere Comes To You!

Date: 30 March 2009

Having a more dynamic infrastructure is all about selecting the right systems and software to enable your business to move with agility and speed. Getting there means implementing proven solutions on a platform you can trust will still be around when it’s time for you to upgrade.Join IBM us to know how the IBM POWER™ platform architecture is proven to deliver on innovative technology generation after generation.

Date: 22-24 March 2009

IBM is the top sponsor of the SUG-MENA, an annual event designed to bring together various SAP users in the Middle East and the North Africa to share experiences and exchange solutions, the SUG-MENA Annual Conference is the only event of its kind to ever take place within the region.

Date: March 9-11 2009 – Crown Plaza Hotel, Convention Center, Bahrain

Getting control of service levels and growth rates, while reducing business risk and optimizing storage management costs, requires a sound information infrastructure - a fundamental aspect of IBM's Dynamic Infrastructure strategy and the backbone to a company's means of storing, protecting, accessing, and extracting new insights from its data and information.Join IBM, LSI, GBM and SBM to learn how you can manage and expand your business with IBM Storage Solutions

Date: March 1 - 4 2009

Today financial services institutions must not only address the current economic situation and react to the far-reaching underlying changes to the banking ecosystem, they must also look beyond today's crisis and prepare for tomorrow through innovation and new business models. Platinum sponsors at MEFTEC 2009, visit IBM’s booth # P9 to learn how we offers creative solutions to help the world's largest banks and financial markets firms drive growth, reduce costs and improve industry differentiation.

Date: 10 -11 February 2009, Bahrain International & Exhibition Center

Join IBM at the IDC CIO Summit 2009, where you will have the opportunity to hear the keynote address on Feb 9, 2009 by Sandy Carter, Worldwide VP, SOA, BPM, and WebSphere, as she covers the topic: CIO outlook: SOA imperatives of today and a vision for the future.

Date: Feb 8 & 9, 2009 – The Atlantis Hotel, Palm Jumeirah

Join IBM at the 3rd Storage Networking Industry Association in Dubai. SNIA is dedicated to promoting the understanding and adoption of networked storage solutions for all sizes of businesses in both public and private sectors.

Date: Feb 3, 2009 – Mina Al Salaam Hotel

Join IBM at Arab Health 2009, where we will feature best practices solution implementations and new solutions to improve patient-centered care delivery. IBM is helping clients around the globe to innovate in their care models to improve care quality and efficiency.

Date: 26 - 29 January 2009

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