Wholesale / Distribution and Technology Communities Accelerating Software Selection At Inaugural Virtual Tech Fair™

WHAT:
The debut of the Virtual Tech Fair™ hosted by the Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group promises to offer another avenue for businesses to reach out to their community – whether they are around the corner or around the globe – and accelerates their software selection process.

The complimentary, interactive event to be held September 12-13 takes the most successful elements of a live trade show and translates them into the virtual world of the Internet. Attendees enjoy product demos, event networking, show prizes and educational presentations from industry leaders — all at no cost AND in the comfort of their own office or home.

WHEN:
8 a.m. (EST) to 5 p.m. (EST), September 12-13, 2006

COST:
Complementary Admission

HOW DOES IT WORK?
To take the virtual tour of the online trade show, powered by InXpo, visit www.virtualtechfair.com
The Fair includes both a Software Floor and Resource Floor to showcase distribution industry software and technology providers in addition to select trade associations, industry publications and technology partners.
To continue to create a “live show” feel the fair also includes a Virtual Lounge used for networking, a Prize Pavilion and an Education Center featuring hourly interactive presentations from industry experts.

TO REGISTER:
Register online at www.virtualtechfair.com

PLATINUM EXHIBITORS:
Activant, Computer Insights, Gillani, IBS, Infor, Integrated Systems Technology, Intuit Eclipse, Microsoft, Sage Software, SAP

EVENT SPONSORS:
IBM, Industrial Distribution Magazine, ID Supplier Search, Modern Distribution Management

EDUCATION SESSIONS:
• What To Look For In An Enterprise Software Solution, Russ Merlot, senior director of solution development, Activant
• The Benefits Of Leveraging Electronic Data Interchange (edi) /e-Commerce e2e Across An Organization, Joshua M. Bultz, manager service custom and Go-Live solutions, Intuit Eclipse
• Embracing Changing Technology, Adam Fein, president, Pembroke Consulting
• Getting Your Independent Systems to Talk to Each Other, Rick Sundahl, president Gray Wolf Systems.
• Missing A Link In The Supply Chain? Syed Kamal, founder and CEO, Gillani
• How To Integrate Your Supply Chain Integration Utilizing Technology With Your Customers, Partners And Suppliers, Len Merkel, manager quality assurance, International Business Systems
• Improve Your Software Implementation Experience, Scott Pugmire, senior product marketing manager, Sage Software
• Vendor Managed Inventory, Keith Jones, national sales manager, IST
• Computer System Selection and Implementation, panel discussion
• Enabling Operational Excellence And Profitable Growth Through Enterprise Technology, George Hvizd, industry principal/wholesale distribution, SAP
• Are You Ready To Maximize Your Bottom Line? Microsoft
• Are Virtual Trade Shows Part Of Your Future?, Steve Epner, founder Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group

ABOUT BROWN SMITH WALLACE CONSULTING GROUP:
St. Louis based Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group, founded in 1976, is an independent, full-service technology consulting firm. For more information visit www.software4distributors.com or call 888.279.2792.

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