December 22, 2009—In today’s tough economic climate, it’s easy to start panicking about how your organization is going to prosper, especially when it comes to technology – often, technology budgets are the first to go. DelCor wants you to know there is no need to panic. Please join us at the 2009 ASAE Technology Conference and we will show you how organizations have successfully harnessed emerging technologies, gone green, and most importantly reduced business costs. To register for the conference, please visit ASAE's Web site.

This year, in addition to continuing our tradition of offering valuable sessions and panel discussions as part of ASAE’s Idea Labs, we will also offer mini-presentations, on a variety of topics relevant to the association IT marketplace, in our booth during show hours. Please visit our booth, #511, to see a schedule of presentation times.

- Brian Sheehan, Vice President Network Systems and Support, will sort out the myths and truths behind cloud computing. Brian will also show you what it means to go virtual and how virtualization can help your organization.

- Dave Coriale, President of DelCor, will conduct Web site usability demonstrations of your Web site to show how you can measure and evaluate the ability of your members to effectively use your Web sites.

DelCor staff will be presenting at several sessions this year.  Please be sure to mark your schedules! 

Selecting and Implementing an AMS/CRM - Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Tuesday January 27th, Part A: 10:45-12:00pm, Part B: 2:45-4:00pm
Presented by Loretta DeLuca

Thinking of buying a new AMS or CRM system? Want to ensure a successful implementation? This two part Technology Idea Lab will be invaluable to you.  Part A will focus on the selection process, including needs analysis, business process review, RFP preparation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.  A panel of association executives and vendors will address challenges and offer pragmantic perspectives on the do's and don'ts of aquiring a new AMS/CRM system.

Technopalooza
Tuesday January 27th, 10:45-12:00pm
Presented by Dave Coriale & Beverly Magda (CIO, The Humane Society of the United States)

Join us for this dynamic, participatory look at new technologies and trends.  Key attributes about each technology and trend will be covered such as budget requirements, solution providers, additional resources, adoption time horizon, etc.  Come prepared to share what you already know and walk away with a few new things you didn't already know.  Discussion will be recorded during the session and posted to Associapedia (ASAE & The Center's Wiki)

Getting the Most Bang for Your (Limited) Bucks: Technology Strategies for Small Staff Associations
Tuesday January 27th, 4:15-5:30pm
Presented by Tobin Conley, Glenda Henning (Sr. Director Marketing & Membership - American Council for Technology), Virginia Hoekenga (Deputy Director, NAEM), and James Penrod (Senior Director of Operations & Examinations- Council of Landscape Architecture Boards)

Are you part of a small association seeking to implement technology effectively?  Are you facing unique challenges like a limited number of employees or tight budgetary constraints?  Are you lacking a dedicated IT staff, where some employees wear many hats and seldom have the extra time required to ensure the success of technology-related projects?  Strategies exist for such organizations to make the most of their limited IT resources and link technology initiatives to the organization's mission without losing focus or driving staff members to the breaking point.  Learn how associations with fewer than 15 full time employees took stock of their current IT use, sought suitable industry partners to assist them with their needs and successfully leveraged technology to advance their organization's mission and vision.  Explore how to get the most bang for your technology bucks - even if you don't have deep pockets!

Practical Virtualization for Small to Medium Size Associations
Wednesday January 28th, 3:30-4:45pm
Presented by Brian Sheehan & Renato Sogueco (CIO, Society of American Florists)

Think virtualization is only for large IT shops with hundreds of servers and big bucks?  Think again.  Considering going virtual but don't know where to begin?  Learn the basics of virtualization and how both small and medium sized organizations can manage the costs.  Understand the benefits of virtualization such as going green, creating business continuity and simplifying management.  Hear an unbiased comparison of solution providers and walk away with a plan to establish virtualization options at your organization.