HP is sponsoring a complementary Web briefing on 23 September at 5pm GMT+2 to explore the changing requirements IT leaders must address to successfully emerge from the economic downturn.
The Web briefing, titled: “The great realignment: A radically changed economy demands new approaches to IT”, will provide attendees with insight on how to best use technology to help fuel positive change and innovation as the recession eases.
Joseph C Pucciarelli, research director for the Technology Financing and Executive Strategies practice at IDC, a leading global provider of market intelligence and advisory services, will host the session. Pucciarelli is a noted analyst who develops research on IT leasing and financing strategies and provides client consulting services.
“Today's economic uncertainties spark the need for a fresh approach to IT that accelerates the introduction of new products, technologies and business models,” said Pucciarelli. “This Web briefing will provide attendees with the tools they need to take strategic actions to not only whether the storm, but also to provide long-term positive impact on the business.”
During the one-hour briefing, Pucciarelli will:
* Address why this period of economic volatility differs from what the world has previously experienced;
* Explore how new technologies will substantially alter the way business approaches IT; and
* Analyse IT financing and how to proactively counter budget concerns in an era of constrained capital.
“The current economic environment is encouraging companies to rethink their IT strategies and also the way they invest in IT,” said Brian Rengasamy, Financial Services Area Manager, HP South Africa. “By attending this session, executives will be better prepared to effectively tackle changing demands in an era of constrained budgetary resources.”
Those interested in attending the complementary “The great realignment: a radically changed economy demands new approaches to IT” executive briefing may register online at http://www.hp.com/learn/recovery.
HP Financial Services is the leasing and life cycle asset management services subsidiary of HP. The company makes it easy and economical for customers to deploy world-class technology in ways that meet their business needs, and also helps them manage the risk of dealing with older or surplus IT equipment.
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