In today’s world, where computers have become as ubiquitous as televisions, IT plays a very important role in an organization. Systems Continuum explores different aspects of IT in business by initiating discussions on cutting-edge topics.

The Systems Continuum 2007 is the first event in Continuum 2007 series. This event is being conducted in association and with active support from NASSCOM and is sponsored by IBM and co-sponsored by NEWGEN. It will be organized on 4th February with a theme relevant to the current trends in the IT industry. The Systems Continuum 2007 will see a series of lectures and panel discussions on the theme ‘Infusing IT into the Indian Industry’. Speakers of the stature of Padmabhushan Dr. F.C. Kohli (Founder TCS), Mr. Rajdeep Sharawat (Vice President, NASSCOM), Mr. Tarun Gulati (General Manager, DPE, Microsoft) would participate in the event. To add to this, there would also be a Workshop on Case Studies by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Corporate Lunch and a National Level Paper Presentation Contest.

The workshop by PWC focuses on introducing management students to understand the role of IT Consultant. Through the analysis of a LIVE case, the workshop will introduce the participants to the techniques of attacking and solving real life IT consultancy problems.

The corporate lunch will provide an excellent opportunity for students to interact and network with the corporates from industry.

The National Level Paper Presentation contest aims to generate innovative ideas to harness the potential of IT in various sectors of the industry. It provides a unique opportunity to the participants from various B-Schools to exercise their grey cells and compete with the best brains in the country.

A credible corporate strategy today should include Information Technology (IT) as an integral component. Today, IT pervades all levels and manners of corporate decision-making. Systems Continuum 2007 promises a day full of stimulating discussions with the distinguished speakers on the role that IT can play in enhancing the performance of Indian Industries.

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