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Fri, July 17, 2009
Thu, July 16, 2009 Kalido: Kalido Connect 2009 User Conference Provides Content and Community
BURLINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - July 16, 2009) -
[ Kalido ], a leading provider of information management software for business intelligence, master data management and [ data governance ], today announced that [ Kalido Connect 2009 ], the company's annual conference, will be held on October 6, 2009. Kalido Connect is the largest gathering of Kalido customers, partners, developers and consultants.
To register or sponsor, visit [ www.kalidoconnect.com ].
NO TRAVEL BUDGET? NO PROBLEM.
-- Kalido Connect will be online in 2009 and produced on a rich-media, virtual event platform.
-- By eliminating the cost, time and hassles of travel, more people in more places can participate.
-- As a bonus, fewer people will use fossil-fueled, carbon-emitting modes of transportation.
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE. TANGIBLE BUSINESS VALUE.
-- Kalido's Virtual Conference Center will feature:
* Exhibit Hall - Interact with sponsors and Kalido experts
* Auditorium - View presentations and interact with speakers and participants
* Resource Center - Download white papers, podcasts and other content
* Lounge - Network with attendees and build new relationships
-- Kalido Connect 2009 content will include:
* Kalido business value case studies presented by customers
* Forward-looking business intelligence, [ MDM ] and data governance presentations to prepare Kalido users for future opportunities
* Technical [ breakout sessions ] to derive maximum value from the [ Kalido® Information Engine™ ] and increase your own market value with enhanced skills
* InfoShare - a unique opportunity to help shape Kalido's product roadmap
CONTENT. AND COMMUNITY.
-- Several hundred CIOs, data architects, BI professionals and data warehouse developers are projected to attend. Registrations for Kalido Connect 2009 are on pace to exceed last year's conference.
-- Kalido partners Axis Group, Netezza ( KALIDO QUOTE Bill Hewitt, president and CEO of Kalido, said: -- "Kalido Connect has always been a must-attend event for the Kalido community. Attendees will benefit from meaningful content, but participating will be easier than ever because they need only travel to their computer. The robust on-line conference platform offers ample opportunity for the interaction and networking valued by so many in the Kalido community." PARTNER SPONSOR QUOTES Ranjan Sinha, Principal, Axis Group ([ http://www.axisgroup.com ]) said: -- "After another year of customer success with Kalido, Axis Group is happy to return to Kalido Connect as a Platinum sponsor. There's no better way to communicate the value we jointly bring to market than at their annual conference." Elaine Fletcher, Director, Business Intelligence, Logica ([ http://www.logica.co.uk ]) said: -- "It's fitting that Kalido, a key partner for our [ Sustainability Indicator Reporting Application ], would host Kalido Connect in a way that minimizes its carbon footprint. We're excited to participate and expand our exposure not only to organizations in Europe, but more widely." Matt Rollender, Director of Technology and Strategic Alliances, Netezza ([ http://www.netezza.com ]) said: -- "Netezza and Kalido have a close technology partnership and we are continually impressed with their reputation in the industry for innovation. Providing their Connect 2009 event virtually underscores their creativity in using new ways to 'connect' with blue-chip organizations worldwide." Sachin Sinha, Principal, Project Performance Corporation ([ http://www.ppc.com ]) said: -- "Project Performance Corporation has been a key Kalido partner for several years and we're excited to see the virtualization of Kalido Connect. This innovation not only demonstrates Kalido's leadership in the technology vanguard, it reflects a keen understanding of the fiscal pressures organizations are facing today. As the North American headquarters of the AEA group, an international leader in energy and environmental consulting, PPC is also proud to be part of an initiative that helps reduce the carbon footprint of this annual event." Neil Florio, Director, Marketing, QlikTech ([ http://www.qlikview.com ]) said: -- "We increased our sponsorship level at Kalido Connect from Gold last year to Platinum this year for two important reasons: the first-class event Kalido held last year, and the opportunities that a virtual event presents to sponsors. We're excited to be a part of it." ABOUT KALIDO Kalido delivers industry leading solutions for turning bad data into meaningful business information. Developed through years of successful best practice implementations, Kalido's robust, business-model driven information management engine governs data across the enterprise and automatically feeds information to industry standard BI platforms. Kalido® software is implemented at over 250 locations in more than 100 countries with market leading companies. More information about Kalido can be found at: [ http://www.kalido.com ].
