The IT-Conclave 2007 sets the platform for the very first batch of IMTs PGDBM-IT as they step on to the corporate world in the year 2008.
Dr. Sonu Goyal, Program Chairperson, PGDBM IT, while introducing the theme of the conclave emphasized, Information Technology has become integral to the functioning of an organization. The rising pace of change and the growing pressure on organizations to do more for less has accelerated the business dependence on information technology. Dr Goyal added, The PGDBM - IT course was initiated with the objective of integrating the managerial skills and function specific knowledge with systems orientation, to cater to the technology needs of the organizations.
Dr. G. D. Sardana, Dean Academics, IMT, Ghaziabad, in his welcome address, pointed out that Indias IT industry has its competitive advantage not in its cost of labor but its core competence of intellectual capital.
At the Conclave, Mr. Sunil Soni, Head-Banking Strategic Initiatives, Perot Systems; Mr.Ravi Gulati, Head, Services Solutions India, Nokia Siemens Networks; Mr. Narayan Tripunithura, Manager Business Development, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and other speakers discussed the impact of IT in India and the latest opportunities in the first round of panel discussion which focused on theme of the event Emerging trends in IT services and management
Second panel discussion provided an insight on how companies are tackling challenges with regards to IT marketing since Software marketing involves influencing the end customers based on qualitative benefits unlike traditional marketing which revolves around tangible returns. These challenges, under ever growing competition make it more difficult for the software marketers to sell the products and services in the absence of tangible benefits or evident ROI.
Mr. Prabhat Ummat, Lead- Business Solutions at Microsoft said, IT Marketing in India will be successful only if companies focus on tangible RoI and Business Value, from usage of their products and services. This alone is not sufficient; the same should be demonstrated and backed by voice of customers to make it more credible.
Speakers at the Conclave included: Mr. Charles Carneiro, Director Marketing, Bird Group; Mr. Prabhat Ummat, Lead Business Solutions, Microsoft; Mr. Narayan Tripunithura, Manager Business Development, CTS; Mr. Sunil Soni, Head-Banking Strategic Initiative, Perot Systems; Mr. Sunil Mehta, Regional Director Asia Pacific, Quint Wellington Redwood Consulting; Mr. Satinder Singh, Director - Corporate Marketing, Aricent; Mr. Rohit Sharma, Director Marketing, Global Logic; Mr. Manojit Majumdar, Country Head IBM Academic Initiative; Mr. Abhinav Singh, Director, Cogent E Services Private Limited; Mr. Suresh Srinivasan , Regional Manager-North, Quint Wellington Redwood Consulting; Mr. Animesh Puri, Regional Sales Manager, Vmware; Mr. Ravi Gulati, Head-Services Solutions India, Nokia Siemens Networks; Mr. Shailesh, Lead Architect, Global Architecture &Innovation, CSC; Mr. Vikas Marwaha, Business Development Manager, HeadStrong and Mr. Mohit, Principal Consultant, FiNoble Advisors.
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The IT-Conclave 2007 sets the platform for the very first batch of IMTs PGDBM-IT as they step on to the corporate world in the year 2008.
Dr. Sonu Goyal, Program Chairperson, PGDBM IT, while introducing the theme of the conclave emphasized, Information Technology has become integral to the functioning of an organization. The rising pace of change and the growing pressure on organizations to do more for less has accelerated the business dependence on information technology. Dr Goyal added, The PGDBM - IT course was initiated with the objective of integrating the managerial skills and function specific knowledge with systems orientation, to cater to the technology needs of the organizations.
Dr. G. D. Sardana, Dean Academics, IMT, Ghaziabad, in his welcome address, pointed out that Indias IT industry has its competitive advantage not in its cost of labor but its core competence of intellectual capital.
At the Conclave, Mr. Sunil Soni, Head-Banking Strategic Initiatives, Perot Systems; Mr.Ravi Gulati, Head, Services Solutions India, Nokia Siemens Networks; Mr. Narayan Tripunithura, Manager Business Development, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and other speakers discussed the impact of IT in India and the latest opportunities in the first round of panel discussion which focused on theme of the event Emerging trends in IT services and management
Second panel discussion provided an insight on how companies are tackling challenges with regards to IT marketing since Software marketing involves influencing the end customers based on qualitative benefits unlike traditional marketing which revolves around tangible returns. These challenges, under ever growing competition make it more difficult for the software marketers to sell the products and services in the absence of tangible benefits or evident ROI.
Mr. Prabhat Ummat, Lead- Business Solutions at Microsoft said, IT Marketing in India will be successful only if companies focus on tangible RoI and Business Value, from usage of their products and services. This alone is not sufficient; the same should be demonstrated and backed by voice of customers to make it more credible.
Speakers at the Conclave included: Mr. Charles Carneiro, Director Marketing, Bird Group; Mr. Prabhat Ummat, Lead Business Solutions, Microsoft; Mr. Narayan Tripunithura, Manager Business Development, CTS; Mr. Sunil Soni, Head-Banking Strategic Initiative, Perot Systems; Mr. Sunil Mehta, Regional Director Asia Pacific, Quint Wellington Redwood Consulting; Mr. Satinder Singh, Director - Corporate Marketing, Aricent; Mr. Rohit Sharma, Director Marketing, Global Logic; Mr. Manojit Majumdar, Country Head IBM Academic Initiative; Mr. Abhinav Singh, Director, Cogent E Services Private Limited; Mr. Suresh Srinivasan , Regional Manager-North, Quint Wellington Redwood Consulting; Mr. Animesh Puri, Regional Sales Manager, Vmware; Mr. Ravi Gulati, Head-Services Solutions India, Nokia Siemens Networks; Mr. Shailesh, Lead Architect, Global Architecture &Innovation, CSC; Mr. Vikas Marwaha, Business Development Manager, HeadStrong and Mr. Mohit, Principal Consultant, FiNoble Advisors.
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Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad recently hosted IMT IT Conclave 2007, which attracted eminent speakers from IT, sector. The Conclave was organized by the PGDBM IT Program to address the increased inclination of students towards IT Management. The conclave focused on understanding the recent trends in IT services and the increasing relevance of IT in business.