Don't Miss InnoTech April 19-20
by John Tortorici, SAO president
InnoTech returns to Oregon for its third year this April 19th and 20th, and the SAO is thrilled to be the lead co-presenting sponsor with EasyStreet Online Services. Once again, InnoTech has many exciting programs that are important to the
success of your business, and in 2006 there's truly something for everyone. Keynoter Howard Charney, senior vice president of Cisco Systems, will discuss the process by which innovation drives technology revolution and, ultimately,
productivity. Back by popular demand is the Oregon CIO Summit, featuring Martin Reynolds, vice president and fellow of Gartner Research, who will discuss emerging trends. The two day eMarketing Summit, featuring Jeff Yapp, EVP, MTV
Networks, will focus on Internet strategies and eMarketing while demonstrating the latest tools and techniques used by the Northwest's best marketers. A special edition of the SAO EDGE Forum is focused on software opportunities in a
wireless environment. Other sessions cover intellectual property, high-tech startup and growth presentations, open source tracks, IT leadership discussions and
much more! If all of these educational opportunities aren't enough for you, then come enjoy the multiple networking events, such as the InnoTech Happy Hour on the 19th at 3:30.
InnoTech is one of the most important networking and educational events for Oregon's technology professionals that will happen in 2006 -- you can't afford to miss it. Join your peers and
register now. At InnoTech, stop by the SAO booth, #200, say hello and post your comments on the official InnoTech 2006 blog site, which our booth will host.
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Industry News
SAO Takes on Advocacy Role, Hires Lobbyist
Enters Dialogue on Corporate Kicker; Anticipates Special Session of Legislature; Seeks Member Input
by Jack Isselmann, Vista Strategies
SAO's Board of Directors recently resolved to promote the successful growth of software companies through advocacy, and subsequently formed an Advocacy Committee directed to monitor and influence public policy making. The new committee
will advance SAO's ongoing efforts to promote and grow the software and information industry in Oregon by leading discussions with federal, state and local officials about the important contributions of software companies throughout the
state. 
Cluster Profile: Oregon Companies Providing Software for Financial Institutions
by Kate McPherron
In this article, we will look at the issues faced by companies who create and market software to banks, credit unions, investment companies, mortgage brokers, and other financial institutions. This article will look at the two publicly
traded companies in this cluster, Corillian Corporation and Harland Financial Solutions, as well as one small private company that has grown significantly serving banks – SwiftView, Inc.
Resource Center News
Driving Cost Out of Engineering – through Outsourcing
by Ed Carroll, sales executive, Agilis Systems
As any executive knows, it is often challenging when the Board of Directors (BoD) direct company operations. However, many BoDs are putting pressure on executive management to outsource; particularly software engineering. This article will
explore how engineering executives commonly deal with this order from above.
Bridging the Valley of Death between the Lab and the Market: Oregon's Lab2Market Initiative
by Melissa M. Appleyard, professor, Portland State University, School of Business Administration
Great ideas often find themselves in the "valley of death" between the laboratory and the marketplace. To stave off this fate, professors at PSU in cooperation with private- and public-sector partners conceived of Oregon's Lab2Market
Initiative. Lab2Market will help create high-wage jobs by providing a bridge between the laboratory and meaningful real-world applications.
Internships Demystified: From One Who Knows
by Mark Lawler, chief technology officer, ProSight, Inc
ProSight's chief technology officer draws from his successful experiences both as an intern and as an employer of interns, and demystifies the process for others. From "what can interns help with?" to "how do I manage them?" and "what do I
pay them?", find your answers here – just in time for the summer hiring season.
Company Profile
Company Profile: Harland Financial Services
by Kate McPherron
The John H. Harland Company has been in business since 1923, serving financial institutions of all types and sizes. This article focuses on Harland Financial Services, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the John H. Harland Company.
Please read on for more info.
SAO News
SAO Makes Move to Grow its Influence
Hoping to influence public policy and promote economic development, one of Oregon's major trade associations has hired its first lobbyist.
UN Ambassadors from Asia Plan April Visit to Oregon
Ambassadors to the United Nations from China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, and Laos will be in Oregon April 24 and 25 to learn more about our state and share information about their countries.
SAO Lane County Chapter Hosts Chief Information Security Officer
Tim Mather, Symantec's Chief Information Security Officer to discuss the "Changing Environment for Information Security" on May 1st in Eugene. In his presentation, Mr. Mather will discuss current changes in information security threats,
how changes in the business environment impact information security, and how both are changing the information security profession.
17th Annual Gala & Auction Set for October 7th at the Governor Hotel
Save the date for October 7th to join us for an evening of fun as our Annual Gala Auction returns! You won't want to miss this night to network with old friends and meet new ones, learn to program a LEGO robot from our student teachers,
shop the silent auction, and enjoy Oregon's amazing wine and beer, all while supporting technology education! On this one special night, not only can you taste from the best of Oregon's vineyards and breweries, you can stock your cellar
and buy gifts for family, friends and clients - all in support of teachers and kids. To pre-order tables or tickets, or for information on sponsorship or volunteering, please contact Kathryn Schwartz at
kschwartz@sao.org.
Sponsor Spotlight: Corum Group Ltd.
SAO's sponsors enable the association to fulfill its purpose: "To foster and promote the quality and growth of Oregon's software industry by serving its key needs." We now recognize our newest sponsor, Corum Group Ltd.
Who's New
If this newsletter should go to others in your organization, contact
Judy Cumby-Law, Operations Manager, and include name, title, company, address, city, state, zip, fax, phone and e-mail.
Member Headlines
Shawn M. Lindsay Joins Markowitz, Herbold, Glade & Mehlhaf
Portland litigation firm Markowitz, Herbold, Glade & Mehlhaf, PC announced that Shawn M. Lindsay has joined the firm as an associate. For the past four years, Lindsay was an associate with Portland metropolitan-based Harris Berne
Christensen LLP, where he represented clients in complex commercial and intellectual property (IP) litigation.
GTS Services Earns GLAXIS GOLD PARTNER Certification for Glass Shop Software Solutions
GTS Services LLC announced that it has earned GOLD PARTNER certification from GLAXIS. This certification recognizes business management software companies providing auto glass retailers with 100 percent of GLAXIS' technology capabilities
for direct electronic connection with insurance and fleet claims managers as well as suppliers.
Marger Johnson & McCollom's New Website Wins National Legal Marketing Award
Marger Johnson & McCollom's new website at www.techlaw.com recently earned first place in the "website" category of the Legal Marketing Association Your Honor Awards, the industry's most prestigious national award program.
Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum Opens Nominations For 2006 OEF Entrepreneurship Awards
The Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum (OEF) announced that nominations for its 13th annual OEF Entrepreneurship Awards are now open.
Software Developer Expands to Portland
A Eugene-based software developer has opened an office in Portland.
OSDL Offers New Fellowship
The Open Source Development Labs has created the OSDL Fellowship Fund to provide financial support to software developers working on Linux and open source community projects that do not otherwise have access to financial resources or
support.
Send us your Member News
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industrynews@sao.org. No attachments, please. Send the headline and first paragraph in the body of the email, along with a URL for more information. All submissions are subject to review and acceptance by SAO Industry Update staff.
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