This presentation will take place at 1:30 in Room # 127.

The decision to outsource can be a challenging one to many executives. The expected advantages of outsourcing include better costs control, accountability and the ability to allocate internal resources to more business critical projects. On the other hand, it is a difficult internal decision to give up local control of the IT department and rely on an external vendor to implement the company’s IT strategy. The following questions arise. Would the outsourcing provider be able to understand the business environment? Would they be able to react quickly to changes in business strategies? Would indirect interaction with the vendor become a time consuming problem? These and other crucial outsourcing issues will be discussed during this highly informative session.

About the Speaker

Jena Roytman, Director of Business Development, manages Roytman Information Service’s customer relation efforts. She offers years of strategic development and client management expertise, a thorough knowledge of the IT industry, a high level of professionalism and complete dedication to customers' needs. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Wright State University. Jena has been coordinating the company's outsourcing efforts for numerous local customers.

ERP Implementation - Benefits and Challenges

This presentation will take place at 2:30 in Room #127.

Companies have spent large portions of their information systems budget on ERP software and implementation only to realize later that overall business performance did not really improve. Large investments and in many cases a generally negative outcome have created controversy and a higher level of fear within companies considering an ERP implementation. A successful implementation depends on factors other than the software alone. Personnel and organizational issues, change management, process realignment, training, and technical design are keys issues. Successfully addressing the key issues are vital to realizing a positive end to a very complex process.

About the Speaker

Mikhail Roytman, the President of Roytman Information Services, has worked in the industry since 1989. Mikhail has managed and coordinated numerous projects and consulting assignments including a number of successful ERP implementations for various customers of Roytman Information Services, Inc. He holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science from Wright State University as well as additional training/certifications in Management, Software Development, Mathematics, Quality Programs, Physics, and Manufacturing Automation. Mikhail is a technical backbone of the company; he is ultimately in charge of the company's IT consulting personnel and activities associated with contract project efforts.