META Group, a leading provider of information technology research, advisory services and strategic consulting, has announced the initial roster of sponsors for METAmorphosis Africa 2004, the company`s annual flagship conference taking place at Caesars, Gauteng on 4th-6th May. Vendors from a broad scope of technology businesses, including leading computer service, software and Internet, networking and communications vendors, will join META Group in articulating and demonstrating the company`s vision of the adaptive organisation.
Eric Cowling, marketing director for META Group says, "This year`s event represents an ideal opportunity for our sponsors to display and demonstrate solutions for today`s changing business environment. As a result, METAmorphosis Africa 2004 will provide our delegates with a unique perspective on the future adaptive organisation. Those that begin renovations now will gain critical agility, have greater command of their IT resources, and become better positioned to quickly - and proactively - meet constantly changing business demands."
Sponsors supporting METAmorphosis Africa 2004 at the Prime Co-sponsor level include Compuware Corporation SA, a leading provider of software and technology services, and T-Systems South Africa, a leading provider of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services. Unisys Africa Limited, a worldwide information technology services and solutions company has signed on as Platinum sponsor for what is set to be one of South Africa`s premier IT conferences of the year.
Prime Co-Sponsors, Platinum or Gold Sponsors will have featured thirty-minute presentation in the showcase area and will participate in panel discussions in the breakout tracks during the conference. These presentations will complement the content presented in over 30 breakout sessions and workshops which will drill deeper into key topics and provide you with more "how to do it" best practices to help you overcome the challenges associated with building an adaptive organisation and optimising your IT framework.
Caroline Kruger, marketing manager at Compuware SA comments: "Compuware is pleased to be associated with a prestigious event like METAmorphosis which is designed to help businesses adapt to meet current and future requirements. Our products and services are targeted at helping companies to rapidly respond to change and deliver value through IT, so we feel this event very much supports our propositions.
"We believe our participation in this event will assist in broadening market awareness of the need for IT to support and add value to the business" she adds.
METAmorphosis Africa 2004 is aimed at CEOs, CTOs CIOs and other IT professionals looking for an opportunity to learn why it`s critical to be an adaptive organisation now, and gaining a road map to being adaptive. The conference will focus on helping companies align IT capabilities, costs and goals with those of the business.
To register for METAmorphosis Africa 2004 go to : www.metagroupsa.co.za or call Linda Lourens, META Group South Africa Telephone: +27 11 880-5644.
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