Organizations are realizing that a proper Metadata foundation is right precursor for all transformational initiatives like MDM, Enterprise Information Management, etc.

As per Gartner, Metadata management is among the top 10 strategic technologies for 2008.

Wipro invites you to join webinar on “Metadata Management as Key to Transformation Initiatives”, on Wednesday, 5th November, 2008. This webinar will be presided by industry thought leaders like W.H.Inmon, Father of Enterprise Data -warehousing and also Ken Allen, Chief Data Architect from Dell, where Wipro is executing a metadata program.

As security threats becoming increasingly complex and dynamic, the technology of monitoring and managing security infrastructure has become a key concern. Given the continuously evolving nature of threats, the security management function needs to be round the clock and ready to respond in near real time. Whether it is securing servers, securing critical assets such as router, firewall & VPN, or securing from intruders, effectively managing infrastructure security operations is vital to an organization’s security posture. It is also critical for the organizations to secure their data on the network in order to achieve fast growing business demands and also to meet government security regulations and compliance. Hence there is a clear need for an expert managed service provider to support enterprises to achieve this goal. Wipro offers a unique approach - Security Operations Center (SOC), that provides a unique managed services model for security and information event management (SIEM) needs based on the RSA enVision® platform.

Tactical cost reduction and productivity exercises predominantly lead to short term benefits without providing a long term solution. A well conceived cost optimization strategy enables organizations to fulfill their long term vision and enhance profitability. Wipro invites you to an online session on “Sustained profitability through Value Sourcing” which will discuss on best practices and steps for an effective cost optimization strategy.

There are numerous examples of companies who have smartly leveraged ODC’s (Offshore Development Center) to generate higher value for them. This could happen through a careful strategy for ODC’s and aligning the same with company strategy. This session will discuss on such best practices and what enablers are necessary from customer side.

The speakers will share their insights on how HCSC maximized its Spend Management efficiency through effective transformation of their strategic sourcing process. They will highlight how an SCM package application (Ariba) was used as a key enabler in the Strategic Sourcing transformation initiative at HCSC and outline the benefits accrued through the global delivery model leveraged by Wipro for this engagement.

Joe Felix
Director, Global IT (SFA Delivery) GlaxoSmithKline

Rob Koplowitz,
Principal Analyst, Forrester

Carey Schwaber
Senior Analyst Forrester Research

• Learn from the experts about software delivery best practices for CMMI
• Understand the powerful synergies that exist between the IBM Rational Unified Process® and CMMI.
• Learn about a ready-made solution that can help you fast track your quality journey by exploiting the synergies

Peter Bendor-Samuel
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Everest Group

Jag M. Sharma
Vice President, Global procurement, Nortel

Sanjay Gupta
Sr. Vice President, Telecom & Product Engineering Solutions
North America, Wipro Technologies

Ali Pabrai, CISSP (ISSAP, ISSMP)
CSCS, CEO HIPAA Academy

Jeyaseelan Jayaraj
Practice Head Regulatory Services - Wipro Technologies

Lora Cecere
Research Director at AMR Research

NS Bala
Senior Vice President
Manufacturing Solutions Group at Wipro.

Sameer Kishore
Vice President
Technology infrastructure services
North America

Krishnamoorthy Seetharaman
General Manager
Wipro Technologies

Bill Veiga
VP Business Development
MarkLogic Corporation

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Jim Gondorchin
Business Program Manager
eGlobal Supply Chain
Emerson Motors

Amitava Sharma
Global Practice Head (Oracle)
Wipro Technologies

Mr. John Cullen,
Director of Enterprise Systems , Brady Corporation