atrete organizes quality customer events on a regular basis.
Next event: to be announced
September 23, 2009
Security zone workshop
Managed Security Services – Reduced Risks and the IT Budget
Joint workshop by atrete and terreActive.
Are you about to outsource management of IT security? Are you already the customer of an MSSP (Managed Security Services Provider) and would like to compare price and services? Then this workshop is just right for you. terreActive and atrete will be giving an unabashedly honest presentation of the pros and cons of the Managed Security Service approach. You will receive assistance like checklists and evaluations to help you reach the right decision or evaluate your current partner. You will then go into small groups to elaborate your individual solution and discuss your demands and problems with experts on location.
After participating in this workshop, you will know how to evaluate the right MSS partner – participants will learn the most important points in negotiating a contract and get an overview of collaboration in day-to-day work.
For more information and registration: www.security-zone.info (then on to Conference, Workshop 2)
September 18, 2009
asut lunch forum
Lecture by Anton Klee, CEO, at rete ag
Can a win-win situation be created in spite of cost pressures?
atrete begins with the needs of the consumer and shows how a customer-supplier relationship can be built up that brings satisfaction to both sides not just at the conclusion of the contract. atrete will be outlining the various phases of a well-balanced telecomsourcing partnership and its design parameters by focusing on the following topics:
- Scoping
- Baselining and total cost of ownership
- Price models
- Evaluation criteria
- Drawing up and negotiating a contract
- Benchmarking
atrete will contribute real experience from projects that have already been implemented.
For more information and registration: www.asut.ch
On May 6, 2009, the 3rd telecomsourcing event was held at the Park Hyatt Zurich.
Because of the current state of the economy, we chose the topic “Cost Savings Potential with Sourcing.” Because the event was only for end customers, discussions between the participating company representatives were open and exciting.
Unified Communication and Collaboration RFP Showcase
The "Unified Communication & Collaboration RFP Showcase Event" was a great success. On January 14, 2009, a crowd of 80 people listened attentively to the explanations of the atrete consultants and the suppliers of Unified Communication solutions. atrete requested proposals for showcase customers. The selected suppliers gave short and concise presentations of their proposals at the event.
On September 6, 2009, the 2nd telecomsourcing event was held at the Park Hyatt in Zurich. First-rate speakers discussed various aspects of service level management. Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are a crucial element of telecom and outsourcing contracts. In the past, they were dictated by the providers. This has changed in favor of the customer. Nowadays, service providers generally accept customized SLAs. The experts told the audience which service levels are practicable, how the implementation is realized and what future trends await the providers and their customers.
According to Gartner analysts, Unified Communication (UC) was one of the top 10 technologies in 2008. With this in mind, atrete organized an event in Zurich to take a look at the facts surrounding UC.
Microsoft introduced the topic with a keynote presentation. The audience then learned how independent consultants assess the potential market and how UC projects can be tackled. A live demonstration was conducted to show how UC can be implemented, how processes can be optimized or changed, and how UC will shape the future workplace. A representative from the bfu – the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention – which was an early adopter of this technology, reported on his experience with it.
On January 17, 2008, the 1st telecomsourcing lunch event was held at the Hotel Park Hyatt Zurich. IT, finance, law and sourcing experts from several enterprises were given an overview of the various important aspects of sourcing. Those attending had the opportunity to hear about the experience of the experts and the provider’s point of view.
On October 31, 2007, a number of security experts reported on their experience with VoIP security from the point of view of the consultant, the customer and the supplier. They drew a great deal of inspiration from fresh ideas on how to securely design their existing or planned VoIP environments. The talks were followed by an aperitif that provided the opportunity to exchange information with the security and VoIP experts and do some personal networking.
On June 15, 2007, atrete celebrated its 10th anniversary at Lenzburg Castle. The guests arrived in good spirits, even though the weather was not playing along. But in the nick of time, right at the start of the event, the rain stopped and the scheduled medieval games could start. The festive atmosphere continued in the great hall and guaranteed that the anniversary was celebrated in an appropriate manner.
NAC - Network Access Control
Flexibility and security? Or additional complexity and question marks?
Is NAC being hyped? Business analysts forecast an excellent future for NAC. There are several ways to tackle NAC and more than 50 suppliers are trying to pitch their own NAC concept and products to customers. On January 24, 2007, at its 14th event, atrete took a close look at this topic.
