The IBM Information On Demand 2008 global conference was the best ever! Over 7,300 Information On Demand thought leaders from multiple industries shared their perspectives on the unique opportunities that benefit organizations using an information agenda approach. New product announcements were unveiled and success stories from over 200 clients and Business Partners were shared.
Experience the excitement of this conference again or for the very first time. Come join the information management community for Information On Demand 2009 in Las Vegas, October 2009. It's your ticket to an innovative, optimized future.
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Information On Demand 2008 Conference Highlights
IOD 2008 hosted attendees from 70 countries. An unstable economic future did not put a damper on the event but rather energized the audience knowing the information they absorbed and the connections they made would help them make better business decisions, enhance their overall customer service, reduce costs and tackle leadership challenges.
IBM Information Agenda video
Newly launched in 2008 and showcased at the global conference, the Information Agenda is a comprehensive approach to solving your most critical information challenges. Let IBM show you how an Information Agenda can help you outperform your toughest competitor.
Building Technical Skills
DBA's, architects, developers, programmers and IT professionals, this is THE conference that makes your lives easier. Hear the latest announcements, participate in the next generation of information tools, enrich your skills and meet with your peers. A 4.5 day program with 750+ sessions across 14 tracks - it was and will be the ONLY conference to attend in 2009.
Business Leadership - an 'Industry' focus
Specifically designed for the corporate executive team containing with industry oriented sessions, most delivered by IBM customers. A 2.5 day curriculum provides access to IBM management and leading technical experts, a foundation to build your information agenda and a unique perspective on how to use your information to make your business more successful.
Business Partner Development
Business Partners - this is YOUR day to strategize, to learn and to plan on the most productive way to go market with IBM driving maximum results.
EXPO Solution Center
The heart of the conference hosting over 200 business partners and 130 IBM demonstrations offering business partners and customers the opportunity to network, explore, and experience the power of IBM Information On Demand solutions. You can even see the future!
Conference Entertainment
The global conference is not all business! Our entertainers rounded out the conference experience with laughter, fabulous music and outstanding artistic talent.
IBM Information On Demand 2008 Sponsors and Exhibitors
Top analyst quotes from Information On Demand
"IBM's IOD offers vast breadth mitigated by an agenda focused specifically on customer requirements. Together they make the Information On Demand vision actionable." - The Clipper Group
"At the end of the day, IBM's Information On Demand strategy is not a magical concept or simplistic marketing pitch. By helping organizations to unlock the essential value of their information, IBM will also help them achieve consistent, measurable business success." - Analyst, Charles King, PUND-IT, Inc.
"IBM is doing an excellent job presenting the "umbrella" of IOD and all its components. One of those key components is IBM's business partners, and they are showing their amazing breadth and depth of capabilities." - Analyst, Judith Hurwitz, Hurwitz & Associates
"IBM Pushes Forward with its Information on Demand Vision." - eWeek