Recent IBM event presentations

The challenge of a maturing workforce, combined with shrinking pools from which to draw new workers, has been particularly apparent in the Public Sector. Hear from our Global Workforce Transformation leader about how organizations around the world are tackling this challenge, and explore practical steps you can take to address the implications of a changing workforce.

• Download Alan Hewitt's presentation (1.43MB)
• Access the Podcast replay

The IBM Institute of Business Value (IBV) recently conducted a major study on the evolving role of government. Kim Devooght, Vice President of Public Sector for IBM Canada, discusses these findings and the impact these drivers of change will have on the governments of tomorrow.

• Download Kim Devooght's presentation (6.5MB)
• Download "Shift Happens" presentation (64KB)
• Access the Podcast replay

Learn how governments can improve awareness of programs and services, make it easier for businesses to access services and find what they need and, reduce the burden of red tape and compliance with government requirements. Our keynote speaker, Mr. Curtis Clark, Director for Global Government Innovation, IBM Public Sector, discusses how IBM has worked with government organizations around the world to transform services and integrate business lines to better serve business clients.

• Download Curtis Clark's presentation
• Access Podcast Replay

Interoperability matters more than ever

Web 2.0 is just the start of a fundamental shift in the nature of computing. No longer is the Internet merely a network for transmitting information; it has become a place where users can process and store data, build things, interact with others, or just "hang out."

In our latest KnowledgeNow installment, our keynote speaker, Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President, Open Source and Standards, discussed the impact of emerging technologies and trends related to Web 2.0.

Download the presentation:

• October 4th KnowledgeNow - Beyond Web 2.0. (2.1MB)

Learn how virtualization can help you improve your operations

At this IBM seminar, we discussed how virtualization solutions can help you build a flexible, energy efficient, resilient infrastructure optimized for cost-effectiveness, simplified management and efficient program delivery.

Seminar topics include:

• Overview of IBM's strategy for Virtualization.
• Description of pragmatic examples where Virtualization has been applied: hear how other government clients are using Virtualization solutions in their business infrastructure to reduce IT costs and complexity.
• Lessons learned from Virtualization projects and where the value comes from.
• Guidance around future directions and next steps for Virtualization.

Download the presentations:

• IBM Virtualization - Chris Pratt. (5.27MB)
• The Virtualized Data Centre In Support of Shared Services. (1.98MB)

Leveraging proven methods for consistent, successful project management

In our latest KnowledgeNow installment, the focus was on IBM's Journey to Becoming a Project Based Enterprise. The keynote speaker, Mr. Tony DeBellis, Acting Director, IBM Project Management Center of Excellence, presented the path on how IBM became a project based enterprise by applying and integrating project management disciplines across core businesses, processes and systems — eventually making them systemic across the company.

Download the presentation to learn how IBM:

• Uses a best-practice approach to establish disciplines for efficient project management solutions
• Establishes a strong governance focused on delivery oversight, measurable results, quality and continuous improvement.
• Employs proven strategies for reducing costs and improving control
• Utilizes several process, methods and tools to ensure successful projects

Download the June 6th KnowledgeNow Presentation. (1.51MB)

Unlock innovation in your organization

Web 2.0 ideas have taken businesses by storm, but what value can it bring to government organizations? Learn how Web 2.0 is helping:

• Foster effective communication and collaboration across organizational boundaries and geographies
• Improve service and satisfaction around project deliverables and quality of citizen experience
• Manage skills and track expertise

Download the presentation (PDF, 4.37MB) from our April 5th KnowledgeNow - "Web 2.0: A New Approach for Business Performance and Collaboration."

Download the presentation (PDF, 2.97MB) from our latest installment, "2007 NMSO Seminar."