PHOENIX, AZ -- 07/25/07 --
NetPro Computing, Inc., a leading provider of
distributed services management software, today announced the Seventh
Annual Directory Experts Conference (DEC) 2008, an important international
event focused on advancing the skills of the most experienced users of
Microsoft Identity and Access (IDA) technologies. Sponsored in part by
Microsoft, DEC 2008 will provide advanced education on Windows Server
2008's business-critical IDA technologies, including Active Directory,
Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM), Active Directory Federation Services
(ADFS), and Rights Management Services (RMS).
DEC 2008 will be held March 2-5, 2008, at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago,
Ill. The conference's theme, Active Directory Evolves: The New Identity
Platform for Enterprise 2.0, will serve as the centerpiece for the
three-day conference, and NetPro has officially opened its "Call for
Papers" process, accepting proposals that complement the event's theme.
Individuals seeking consideration for presentation opportunities at the
event must submit by 5:00 p.m. PDT August 24, 2007. (Complete details are
available at http://www.dec2008.com.) Speakers selected through the DEC
2008 Call for Papers process will be announced on NetPro's DEC 2008 website
on September 7, 2007, the same date on which NetPro will unveil the
complete, five-track agenda for the conference and open online registration
for DEC 2008.
"The Microsoft Identity and Access technology platform continues to evolve
to meet the needs of the next generation enterprise. And we understand the
importance of morphing the conference to reflect both the technology
evolution and the changing requirements of Microsoft's leading enterprise
customers," said Gil Kirkpatrick, NetPro CTO and DEC founder. "Our return
delegates will find the cutting edge Active Directory education they have
come to expect, but they will also broaden the scope of their identity
expertise through powerful exposure to the expanded Microsoft Identity and
Access stack -- including CardSpace, RMS and ADFS."
"The Directory Experts Conference has proven over the years to be an
important event for the users of Microsoft directory and identity
technologies," said Tejas Dixit, Group Manager, Identity and Access
Solutions at Microsoft Corporation. "The conference provides a unique
opportunity for IT professionals to learn how Microsoft IDA solutions
enhance manageability while reducing the cost and complexity of identity
and access management across the enterprise."
DEC 2008 will feature a wide variety of sessions and roundtable discussions
offered within five technology tracks, providing highly technical 200, 300,
and 400-level content focused on key IDA business scenarios, including:
-- Directory Services, with specific focus on leveraging and managing
Active Directory
-- Identity Lifecycle Management, including all aspects of ILM, from user
provisioning to cross-platform management
-- Federated Identity, highlighting ADFS and CardSpace
-- Information Protection, with specific emphasis on Windows RMS
Many of the sessions will be lead by the top-rated returning speakers who
have already signed on to present at DEC 2008, including:
-- Stuart Kwan, group program manager, federated identity and security,
Microsoft
-- Ulf B. Simon-Weidner, consultant, Microsoft Platforms, Computacenter
AG & Co.
-- Alex Weinert, program manager, ILM, Microsoft
-- Jorge de Almeida Pinto, Infrastructure Consultant, LogicaCMG
-- James Booth, director, Oxford Computer Group
-- Craig Martin, director, Oxford Computer Group
-- David Lundell, VP of Operations, Oxford Computer Group
DEC 2008 is offered on a tiered pricing schedule that includes all food,
beverages and conference materials. The early bird registration fee for
delegates who register by October 31, 2007, is $1545 USD per person.
Delegates who register after October 31 and before December 21, 2007, will
pay $1645 USD. Delegates who register after December 15, and before March
1, 2008, will pay $1845 USD. The late registration fee for those delegates
who register after March 1, 2008 is $1945 USD. To register for the
Directory Experts Conference, please visit: http://www.dec2008.com
World-famous for its Jazz and Blues music, nightlife and shopping, downtown
Chicago plays host to the Seventh Annual DEC. And the historic Hilton
Chicago provides the ideal setting for the conference, set right on
Michigan Avenue, just steps away from city center and the stunning lake
shore. NetPro has negotiated a rate of $189 per night, not including taxes,
for conference attendees. For more information about the Hilton Chicago,
please visit: http://www.hiltonfamilychicago.com
About NetPro
NetPro sets the Gold Standard for distributed infrastructure management.
We build decades of experience into every enterprise solution, ensuring
that our customers can manage the security, compliance and health of their
Active Directory, Windows, Exchange, and MIIS environments with total,
unparalleled confidence. Our solutions enable organizations to improve
security and policy compliance, increase access availability, prevent
costly disruptions, and enhance management efficiencies. NetPro counts the
U.S. Army, General Electric and Coors Brewing among its many customers.
Editors Note: NetPro names used in this document are trademarks, which may
be registered in one or more jurisdictions, of NetPro.
Microsoft is a registered trademark, and Active Directory is a trademark of
Microsoft Corp. in the United States and other countries.
Contacts:
Christine Forbes McDermott
NetPro
602.346.3639
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