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Message started by Lynn Pantic on 09/03/05 at 19:00:33

Title: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lynn Pantic on 09/03/05 at 19:00:33

Seriously looking at holding a meeting for all DBA & IS Tech users - thinking someplace warm in winter - Maybe February in LA or Phoenix...

1. Location preference - Phoenix, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Tahiti...?
2. What would make it worthwhile? Training sessions. demos, consultants? No point in holding the meeting if nobody is going to come...

Please provide feedback. What would be of interest and worthy of making the trip?

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by GasGiant on 09/06/05 at 07:59:03

1. The more centrally located the better.
2. Definitely UPS/FedEx integration, forms and reports customizing, best practices, "getting the most out of...", and demos of auxilliary programs. Maybe a brain-storming session on the future of Evo-ERP, too.

Not that this forum isn't a great place to converse about all of this stuff, but many times follow-through is an issue with a forum. It's also a bear to wade through searches to find answers.

While we're on the subject of improvements, ever thought of using the open-source model for your documentation? No, not for programming your product, just for the help and docs portion. It could use some correction, face lift, completion, and improvement, not to mention a new PDF version (which could be created on-the-fly, if setup properly). There would be a bit of overhead to managing the Content Management System that runs it, but that's much easier than keeping up with it yourself, eh?

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lenette on 09/06/05 at 09:24:25

Since I live in Montana... someplace without snow is always nice in February.

I ask that you hold meetings so all could attend everything you have to offer. Please don't have "tracks" to pick from. I would rather spend 2 days away then only receive 1/2 the info.

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lenette on 09/07/05 at 07:48:18

Barcoding and how to automate the movement of inventory thru DBA.

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by cathyh on 09/07/05 at 09:13:00

I vote for all of the above, especially forms editing. ALso, attaching files to items and travelers, etc. As for location, since I live on the California very north coast, somewhere where there is no rain either!

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lenette on 09/07/05 at 13:15:47

here's another 2 cents for the pot.

Last October we attended a convention for MT manufacutres. They had tours of local mfg'ers for us to learn from. We picked up some great "lean" ideas. Maybe one of your customers would be willing to let us see DBA in the wild.

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by NovaZyg on 09/07/05 at 14:40:06

Lynn, do we have any Pineapple Manufacturers in Hawaii.... ;)

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lynn Pantic on 09/07/05 at 15:32:26

I am leaning towards Phoenix. It is warm, not much rain and while not truly "Centrally" located, it is a hub for America West and is serviced by Southwest so there are reasonably priced flight options from just about anywhere. And there are a number of IS Tech subscribers in greater Phoenix so a tour of "DBA in the wild" may well be an option.

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Tim Keating on 09/13/05 at 08:01:52

I would attend a day or two in Phoenix in February since it is such a cheap trip from CA. Some concerns/comments:

I wonder how many east-coasters would make the trip.

There is a risk of trying to accomplish too much and not really getting anything done.

I would like to see some add-on programs and consultant offerings in action.

This event could be very valuable as a feedback session for IS Tech to get a feel for what potential improvements would have the most value for the most users.

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by shadowcaster on 10/05/05 at 06:03:15

June and I love Pheonix :-)

we will come

J Dub

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lenette on 10/05/05 at 09:21:05

FYI... March & April are busy trade show months for our industry. I plan on going and maybe even bringing a co-worker.

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by tgoodson on 10/05/05 at 10:04:14

I think it would be very useful for us. Since I am the one who has to implement this whole thing in my company, I would love to see how the various parts of the program come together. I would like to see some information on the setup and various reports capabilities. Also some of the customizing of reports would be helpful.

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by shadowcaster on 11/01/05 at 13:50:46

Is this going to happen Id like to start looking for cheap air fares

JW

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lynn Pantic on 11/04/05 at 19:03:07

We are planning February 9 & 10 for the IS Tech User symposium in Phoenix. Hotel details to follow. Estimated cost - Registration fee $45/person for 1 or 2 people per company; $25 per person for additional people per company - maybe more if we decide to include lunch; no additional charge for any symposium sessions; travel and lodging are your own responsibility.

Once the costs are finalized, I will send a flyer out to all forum members with an agenda of sessions. Initial concept is to have 2 conference rooms available. One will host the formal seminars and the other will be open as an informal room to chat (face to face rather than via the forum) with other users, IS Tech support and programming staff.

We are also considering offering more formal training seminars Feb 7 & 8 (for an additional charge) depending on interest. Feedback welcome. It's warm in Phoenix in February!!! (At least warmer than Montreal which is where I happen to be this week as I write this!)

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lenette on 11/07/05 at 21:04:31

Lynn,

I'm glad your symposium is going to happen. I will be there along with a co-worker. Since, "cheap air fares" are non-existant from Helena, MT ($400 give or take a few bucks), we would be willing to attend additional training on Tuesday & Wednesday. Maybe you could arrange a tour or two one of those days with local mfg'ers. We are interested in seeing how LEAN MFG'ers use DBA (especially those that barcode).

Lenette

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lenette on 11/15/05 at 09:48:31

Okay, I'll admit I'm really excited about this opportunity to learn for other DBA/ISTS users. So bear with me if I keep posting ideas & random thoughts!!!

Here's my latest thought...

I have several (tracking) processes done outside of DBA that I would like to somehow eliminate and depend solely on DBA/ISTS for the information need. A few of these tasks are very cumbersome to do let alone explain in writing (on the forum). I would love the chance at the conference to bring my "printouts" and have 15-30 minutes to pitch my request(s) in front of the programmers and other attendees. Maybe the current method of spreadsheets is the best way, maybe not. Maybe others need something similar and we could all pitch in some $$$$ (did I get enough this time) to make our requests realities. Maybe hearing requests of other attendees may launch amazing improvements in our own company. Who knows...

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by shadowcaster on 11/21/05 at 08:13:54

Lenette

Are you bringing one of those beer dispensers ?

That and a keg of bass ale and we could really get rocking.

j Dub

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lynn Pantic on 11/23/05 at 11:44:02

Info and registration forms are now available at http://www.istechsupport.com/feb06symp.asp.

If Lenette brings her dispenser and John brings the keg, we can all have a good time!! :o

Seriously, we are looking forward to an extremely productive session of interaction. What do you (as users) want and what can we (as programmers and developers) do and at what cost?

We can shape the future of the platform - the more opinions, the merrier. If not for you, the subscriber and user of the software, there is no need for us (and ain't that a horrible thought!!!) And it is WARM in Phoenix in February!! At least compared to Rhode Island and Montana!! (where John & Lenette are coming in from).

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by shadowcaster on 11/25/05 at 21:08:36

Do we have enough musicians to get a DBA band going ?

J Dub

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lenette on 11/28/05 at 11:23:05

Hi Lynn,
I called the hotel to book our rooms and they asked if you blocked rooms or had a preferred price??

So... did you?? do you??

Hey John,
So my 8 year old started drum lessons last week... should I bring him along?? LOL ;D

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lynn Pantic on 11/28/05 at 12:31:04

There is a preferred price. Let me find out what information you need to give them and I will let you know.

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lenette on 12/12/05 at 14:12:15

Hi Lynn,

I know you're busy with all the patches for the last update. However, I thought I might mention that the phone number posted for the hotel is wrong. The correct number to the hotel is 800-528-6481.

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by shadowcaster on 12/30/05 at 07:25:37

I got some great airfares from southwest last night.
120 bucks round trip from RhodeIsland
cant wait to go somewhere warm and sunny

JW

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by Lenette on 12/30/05 at 07:46:24

It just amazes me that Southwest flies to Rhode Island but not Montana. We were not so lucky on prices but I did just book our two tickets for the conference and can't wait to meet everyone in person.

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by cathyh on 01/18/06 at 10:14:09

I just booked my reservations today! I didn't think I was going to be able to come to the symposium, but I think the list of topics convinced my boss that I needed to. I wanted to bring two others with me, but I will be coming alone with their questions!
Can't wait to put faces to the names..

Title: Re: IS Tech User Symposium
Post by shadowcaster on 02/02/06 at 18:18:26

I cant wait to get out of this place and get to pheonix !

see ya all soon

J Dub