2nd Apr 2007 12:00
Micro Focus(R) (LSE:MCRO.L), a leader in enterprise applicationmanagement and modernization solutions, today announces that the firstMicro Focus World conference will take place between April 30 - May 2,in Orlando, Florida, USA. Micro Focus World is a global forum for allthose involved in the challenges and practical strategies ofEnterprise Application Modernization, and will include workshops andcontributions from analysts, blue-chip customers and influencers fromacross the globe. IBM, Microsoft and Oracle are leading sponsors ofthe event. Information on speakers, tracks and registration can befound at www.microfocusworld.com. £ Managing enterprise applications is a key priority fororganizations throughout the world with upwards of 70 percent of allbusiness applications powered by legacy languages and data. MicroFocus World will give IT executives, developers, distributors andpartners the opportunity to learn first hand about how world-classbusinesses are transforming and modernizing enterprise applications tocreate competitive advantage. Keynote speakers include prominentanalysts from Gartner and Forrester, who will be sharing their insightinto key industry issues and focusing on how companies can use newtechnologies to deliver more value from their application portfolios.Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from many major MicroFocus customers from around the world, who have reached new levels ofefficiency and profitability by successfully modernizing theirenterprise applications. £ "We are delighted to be able to host such a significant globalbusiness and technology event," said Stephen Kelly, chief executiveofficer at Micro Focus. "Hundreds of registered customer and partnerdelegates and over twenty major sponsors will all be under one roof atMicro Focus World 2007. From the key issues that are drivingboard-level IT decisions through first hand testimony fromenterprise-scale customers to in-depth information about the MicroFocus product portfolio, this global forum will provide expertise andinsight for everyone who needs to modernize and manage theirenterprise applications." £ About Micro Focus £ Micro Focus provides innovative software that allows companies todramatically improve the business value of their enterpriseapplications. Micro Focus Enterprise Application Modernization andManagement software enables customers' business applications torespond rapidly to market changes and embrace modern architectureswith reduced cost and risk. For additional information please visitwww.microfocus.com. £ Micro Focus is a registered trademark of Micro Focus. All otherproducts mentioned in this announcement are trademarks of theirrespective owners. Copyright Business Wire 2007Related Shares:
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