Recent technology events
Advertising + TECHNOLOGY - 8 December 2009
Guy Phillipson, CEO of the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB), joined us as guest speaker for the second event in our +TECHNOLOGY series.
Olswang has been examining consumer attitudes to OBA technology and has, with IAB, commissioned research on a number of key questions to which more than 1,000 consumers responded. See Olswang's press release for more details by clicking here.
Attendees included board level representatives and deal makers from brands, agencies, investors, technology providers, publishers, media and other associated industries.
To find out more about this and future +TECHNOLOGY events please visit www.plustechnology.co.uk
Retail +TECHNOLOGY - 13 October 2009
Olswang's first +TECHNOLOGY event brought together more than 75 leading lights from the retail and technology sector, from purchasers, vendors and established retail groups to strategic investors operating in the sector. The event focused on how best to drive efficiencies, maximise profit, open new sales channels and leverage innovation. Keynote speaker and retail magnate Maurice Bennett CBE was in the spotlight to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the 21st century high street.
Head of technology Nigel Swycher says, "Our inaugural event was a fantastic success. It attracted representatives from Amazon, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Net-a-Porter, as well as retail technology specialists and strategic investors. We wanted to create a forum for the retail sector to share views on the dramatic changes affecting it – the event achieved that."
Open Source Summit 2009 - 1 December 2009
On 1 December Olswang hosted its third Open Source Summit. Much has changed since our in augural event in 2007 – as open source has achieved universal penetration, what used to be a specialist topic is now mainstream for those involved in M&A, joint ventures and IPOs – although it is not without its traps for the unwary. The panel of speakers included representatives from Microsoft, ipVA, Olswang and the Symbian Foundation, with a keynote speech given by leading open source advocate Bruce Perens.
For more details please contact Nigel Swycher at nigel.swycher@olswang.com
Unlocking Prime Spectrum in the UK, 26 November 2009
This event discussed analysis of the legal and commercial impact of the Government's proposed implementation of its Digital Britain policy to stimulate mobile broadband through various spectrum initiatives. The recent BIS Consultation is an unprecedented piece of market intervention on a grand scale.
The seminar was co-hosted by Olswang and Plum Consulting. Rob Bratby, Colin Long, Dan Tench, Ken Pearson and Phillipa Marks addressed the legal, technical and economic ramifications of BIS's proposals to implement the spectrum aspects of Digital Britain - touching on the proposed auctions of digital dividend (800 MHz) and 2.6 GHz spectrum, refarming of the existing 2G 900 MHz spectrum, capping and surrender, and imposing access conditions on licence holders - all of which which pose significant questions.
Any questions, or requests for copies of the slides, should be sent to Rob Bratby at rob.bratby@olswang.com
TVO breakfast master class - 3 December 2009
This month saw the latest master class at our office in central Reading. The session was an update on EU and competition law and was well attended by clients and contacts from a range of businesses in the Thames Valley area. If you are interested in participating in future events, please contact Sophie Lang on 020 7067 3164 or at sophie.lang@olswang.com
CIO Roundtable - 13 October 2009
Olswang hosted a CIO Roundtable to discuss "Outsourcing in the Recession and Building Relationships that Last". The event was moderated by Martyn Hart, Chairman of the National Outsourcing Association. If you would like to participate in future events of this kind please contact Marc Dautlich at marc.dautlich@olswang.com
OGC and Intellect event: version 2.3 of the Model Contract - 1 October 2009
Olswang hosted the launch party for Intellect and the Office of Government Commerce's new version of their ICT model contract, version 2.3.
Speakers from the UK government, OGC, Intellect and Partnerships UK provided an insight into the policy background behind the latest changes, introduced the "meta guidance" on the contract as well as taking delegates through the changes. The event drew approximately 80 attendees from the UK government and supplier organisations.
