Mobile Management Forum (MMF) in Tokyo Focusing on The Challenges to The Issues of Mobile Computing
GIS Forum Tokyo 27 / OPEN Technical Forum 2001-Ⅲ
－Wireless Summit 2001－
| Theme | 『Challenges to The Issues of Mobile Computing』 |
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| Sponsor | Research Environment for Global Information Society Inc. (ReGIS Inc.) |
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| Co-sponsor | The Open Group MMF, Open Group Japan, E-Japan Forum, Foundation for MultiMedia Communications |
| Cooperation | Argogroup, eValley Inc., IBM Japan, Ltd., NEC Corporation, The Japan Industrial Journal |
| Date | September 20th (THU) and 21st (FRI), 2001 |
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| Place | Tokyo American Club 4F & 3F |
According to the latest press release of NTT DoCoMo, i-mode users exceeded 26 million. Total number of Internet-ready cellular phones in Japan has reached 40 million units. In Japan, i-mode accelerated the "B to C" use of mobile communication dramatically. With the evolution of next generation mobile computing devices and infrastructure, huge growth is expected in "B to B" and "B to E" application environment. To Japanese audience, this forum will
■ Feedback the results of The Open Group MMF's working group activities,
■ Help developing mobile strategy from the experiences of advanced users from U.S. and Europe
■ And gather the challenges and requirements of mobile computing for the future MMF activities.
In addition, audience is able to feedback issues and experiences for the better mobile computing environment.
MMF sessions on day one (Sep 20) will include the special guest speech from Mr. Ohboshi, Chairman of NTT DoCoMo, one of the worlds largest mobile communication companies addressing the past, present and future of mobile communications in Japan. From the secretaries of The Open Group MMF, executives from J.P. Morgan Chase & Company and The Boeing Company will feedback their achievements and future plans of business innovation using mobile communications. Those sessions will provide outstanding references of mobile application in making corporate mobile strategy.
On day 2, morning session will discuss about mobile applications. The speakers from Japanese key industries will explore the experiences, issues and challenges that are faced in the development and implementation of the mobile solution to enable the implementation of B to B and B to E. Afternoon sessions are MMF technical sessions. MMF staffs and member executives will introduce MMF programs and future plans for further discussion inviting the opinion from attendees from Japan. In addition, sponsor companies will have exhibitions and demonstrations of mobile solutions and products during the conference for September 20 and 21.
Additional information about the forum is available at The Open Group Japan's web site at www.opengroup.or.jp and ReGIS, Inc.'s at www.re-gis.com.
◆ABOUT THE Open GROUP◆
The Open Group, a vendor-neutral and technology-neutral consortium is committed to delivering greater business efficiency by bringing together buyers and suppliers of information technology to lower the time, cost and risks associated with integrating new technology across the enterprise. The Open Group's mission is to offer all organizations concerned with open information infrastructures a forum where they can share knowledge, integrate open initiatives, and certify approved products and processes in a manner in which they continue to trust our impartiality. More information on our organization can be found at https://www.opengroup.org.
◆ABOUT The Mobile Management Forum ◆
The Open Group Mobile Management Forum was founded in May 2000 by leading wireless vendors and corporate and government end users to accelerate the deployment of wireless applications and devices into the enterprise environment by bringing together vendors and corporate and government buyers to ensure delivered solutions meet customer requirements. Japanese Members of MMF Founding Members are Hitachi, NEC, and NTTSOFT followed by Fuji Research Institute, ICES. Most recently NTTDOCOMO joined. SONY and TOYOTA IT Center ( FORUM Buyout) are expected to become member by MMF in Japan.
Find out more about the MMF at www.opengroup.org/mobile.
◆ABOUT ReGIS, INC.◆
Research Environment for Global Information Society (ReGIS) Inc., a global information technology consulting company, can provide the necessary expertise to businesses, which needs the support. The range of business services for foreign client firms provided by ReGIS include, business strategy assessment, financial consulting, and resource identification and assignment. The range of services offered to Japanese client firms includes venture capital consulting, IT analysis, technology transfer, staffing and crisis management. Additional information about ReGIS is available at www.re-gis.com.
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September 20th Part I |
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09:30--09:40 |
"Opening " |
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09:40--10:40 |
"Mobile Management Direction" |
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10:40--11:30 |
"Special Guest Speech" |
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11:30--12:15 |
"J.P. Morgan Project" |
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12:15--12:45 |
"The Open Group MMF Activity Report" |
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12:45--14:00 |
Lunch (Lunch will be served in the conference room) |
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14:00--14:45 |
"Global Project" |
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14:45--14:55 |
<<Break>> |
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14:55--16:55 |
< Panel Discussion > |
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16:55--17:00 |
Closing and Next Forum Announcement |
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September 20th Part II |
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17:30 |
Communication Party with Special Selected Executives |
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19:30 |
Closing for Part 2 |
Application Session: September 21st (FRI)
Morning sessions will discuss mobile applications. The speakers will explore the experiences, issues and challenges that are faced in the development and implementation of the mobile solution to enable the successful implementation. Speakers from Japanese key industries will include Toyota Motor Corp., Nissay Information Technology (Nippon Life Insurance Company),and Meiji Seika K.K.(TBD)
After lunch, afternoon sessions are MMF technical sessions. MMF staffs and member executives will introduce MMF programs and future plans for further discussion inviting the opinions from attendees from Japan.
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September 21st |
Tokyo American Club 3F |
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09:30--09:40 |
"Greeting" |
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09:40--10:30 |
"Special Report- European situation" |
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10:30--11:00 |
"Insurance Ind. Application" |
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11:00--11:30 |
"Intelligent Transportation system" |
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11:30--12:00 |
"Pharmacy Ind.Case" |
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12:00--12:30 |
"Hospital Case" |
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12:30--13:50 |
<<Lunch>> (Lunch will be served in the conference room) |
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13:50--14:20 |
"Japanese Requirement Summary" |
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14:20--14:50 |
Mr. Gregory Gorman, Director, MMF, |
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14:50--15:20 |
Mr. Richard Paine, Advanced Computing Technologist, |
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15:20--15:50 |
Mr. Andrew Comas, VP Technology, |
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15:50--16:20 |
Mr. Richard Jelbert, CTO, Argogroup |
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16:20--16:50 |
Discussion |
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16:50--17:00 |
Closing;Junkyo Fujieda |
| Part1 | ＜2 continuous Days＞ September 20 (THU) - 21 (FRI), 2001 Part 1 & Part2： 【□OPEN member 14,000 □GIS FORUM member 14,000 □Visitor 78,000】 Part 1 ONLY： 【□OPEN member 8,000 □GIS FORUM member 8,000 □Visitor 60,000】 |
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| Part2 | ＜First Day: Plenary Session＞ September 20 (THU), 2001 Part 1： 【□OPEN member 5,000 □GIS FORUM member 5,000 □Visitor 50,000】 Part 2： 【□OPEN member 6,000 □GIS FORUM member 6,000 □Visitor 18,000】 ＜Second Day: Application ＆ Technical Session＞ September 21 (FRI), 2001 【□OPEN member 5,000 □GIS FORUM member 5,000 □ Visitor 25,000】 |
| Deadline | September 12(WED) |
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| Registration Contact | FAX: 03-5361-3123 e-Mail: forum2@re-gis.com GIS FORUM Office Ritsuko Ono |
| Contact us | GIS FORUM Office Ritsuko Ono TEL:03-5360-8300 |
* Cancellation to be notified by 9/17(MON) 13:00 to GIS Forum Office.
(Please understand that our invoice will be effective after that )
* Place: Tokyo American Club. See detail in the program.