Convince Your Manager

Explaining the Value of Summit 2008 to Your Manager

If you attended Summit 2007, you know how valuable it is. But with every organization closely watching its travel and training budget, you may need a concise list of reasons to justify the investment.

Here are some of the common goals that our customers have, both for themselves and their CSI Software deployments, and how a trip to Summit 2008 helps them reach those goals.

Understand the CSI Software vision

Summit 2008 is your opportunity to hear, firsthand, about the CSI Software vision and extended roadmap. You’ll learn how our offerings will enhance the value of your existing investment, and meet your organization’s ongoing need for products and services that deliver maximum ROI.

Validate the direction of your current CSI Software initiatives

Summit 2008 helps you validate the direction of your current projects and offers you guidance as you plan for the future. You can talk to CSI Software product managers and customers to gain insights on best practices and learn how to avoid common pitfalls.

Get expert answers to your technical challenges

With more than 25 educational breakout sessions, Summit 2008 offers technical insights and practical, real-world know-how for every level of expertise, from novice to advanced. With our One-on-Ones, you can meet with product experts to get answers to your toughest technical questions.

Understand the link between business needs and IT activities

The Business Strategies sessions at Forum – featured in all seven content tracks – are designed to help you unlock the full business value of your deployments and discover new strategies for using technology to address pressing business challenges.

Learn from the real-life experiences of your peers

Summit 2008 features customer from a broad range of industries. They will share their insights on software and migration strategies.

Expand your professional network

There’s no substitute for meeting people face-to-face, and Summit 2008 is the largest annual gathering of customers and product experts. When you attend Summit 2008 you’ll become part of a professional network that offers value long after this year’s event is over.

Learn about new products

At Summit 2008 you can test-drive our newly released products – Spectrum NG 3.0 – and see a preview of Spectrum NG 3.5.

Learn about migration strategies

If you're on a migration path, you'll find an entire track of breakout sessions dedicated to easing your journey. Whether you’re upgrading from Access, eMember or Spectrum, or making other changes to your CSI Software deployment, you can join product experts and customers to discuss product interoperability, successful strategies and quick tips for any upgrade or migration.

Gain fresh ideas and get inspired

Summit 2008 is the place to expand your horizons and see more of what CSI Software technology can do. You’ll get inspired with new ideas and approaches, and return to your office informed and energized.