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Business to Technology Conference Announces 2003 Program Content RALEIGH, N.C--June 26, 2003-- Conference to Highlight Solutions for Network Security, SPAM Management, Wireless Networking, Marketing Technologies and Other Hot Technology Topics The Business to Technology Conference (B2T), the only local technology event specifically created for C-level executives and IT decision makers, today announced the programming for this year's Conference, scheduled for September 17, at N.C. State's McKimmon Center. Unlike any other technology conference in the region, the B2T Conference is designed to match North Carolina's large and mid-size companies and state, county and city agencies with the technologies they need to remain competitive and efficient in today's global marketplace. According to Cisco Vice President of Community Affairs Joe Freddoso, the B2T Conference is an important event for the area. "Information is critical to making the right IT business decision," said Fredosso. "This conference provides a forum for North Carolina executives and managers to meet and share the challenges they face and the solutions they have found to make their businesses as productive and profitable as possible. Cisco is proud to be a part of this valuable event." This year's B2T Conference programming highlights the latest solutions to real technology challenges facing IT decision makers at medium to large businesses, and was determined, in part, by the results of an online survey facilitated by LocalTechWire. The eight expert panel discussions confirmed to date are: Marketing Advantage - Stored in your call reports, accounting records and databases is a wealth of information you can use to expand your market share, sell more to your current customers and increase retention. Our panel of experts will tell you how. Defeating SPAM - It eats up your time and consumes your network resources. Learn about the latest tools and technologies to regain control of your time and your computer. Internet Security, Protecting Your Business - The commerce of our nation's governments and our businesses is increasingly reliant upon the Internet and increasingly vulnerable to hackers, thieves, intruders and terrorists. Discover the policies, procedures, and infrastructure measures you can implement to better protect your systems and data. Who Do You Turn To? - More and more companies are outsourcing their IT needs. When does it make sense to outsource, who can you turn to and when should you do it? Find out if outsourcing is a good fit for you. New Opportunities or New Headaches - Wireless is coming in a big way. Its impact is going to be huge. Where does WiFi fit into your future? What advantages does it offer early adopters? What do you need to know and when do you need to act? Staying Up When Things Are Down - Hurricanes, floods, fires, terrorism. It is your responsibility to protect your people, your plant, your systems and your information when the infrastructure goes down. Maintaining control in the midst of chaos is key to your survival. Discover the best practices being employed. Investment that Protects Your Most Valuable Investment - Keeping your most talented and loyal employees and keeping them productive is key to economic survival. How do you keep your most experienced employees relevant and increasingly valuable? By knowing the coming technologies, certifications and programs in which they will need training and expertise. The Best of the Best - Meet the CEOs of the top five companies in the North Carolina Technology Fast 50. In a lively, round table discussion, learn how these CEOs are meeting today's business challenges and succeeding in a difficult market. The B2T Conference is presented by, Alphanumeric, Cisco Systems, Dimension Data, The McKimmon Center for Continuing Education, the NC State Computer Training Unit, Deloitte & Touche and other leading technology companies based in North Carolina. For more information on sponsorships, exhibiting opportunities or to register for the Business to Technology conference please visit www.b2tconference.com or call 919/872-7077 extension 101.