| 9:00 - 9.30 |
Registration |
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| 9:30 - 9:45 |
Welcome
David Membrey, Deputy Chief Executive, CFDG
Introduction by Chair
John Tate, IT Advisor, Charity Finance
Directors' Group |
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| 9:45 - 10:30 |
IT as a Business
Enabler
Sir Peter Rigby, Chairman and Chief
Executive, SCC |
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TECHNOLOGY:
TRENDS & TRAJECTORIES |
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ORGANISATIONS:
STRUCTURES & SECURITY |
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| 10:35 - 11:15 |
1a Hot Stuff
– Buzzwords, Trends and Things you should Know
Should you really be concerned about
bluetooth, wireless, technology on demand, voice over
broadband, utility computing or 4G? This session introduces
some current buzzwords and investigates them
presentation
Peter Bodley Scott, Premier IT
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2a The IT Department: The
Organisation’s Policeman?
How far should charities go in controlling what individuals
do with information systems? Do your organisation’s
policies make you the softies or the Stasi of charity
IT use?
presentation
Adrian Boylan, Head of IT, Scope |
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| 11:15 - 11:40 |
Coffee & Tea Break |
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| 11:40 - 12:20 |
1b
Open Source - Closed Windows?
A unique session about Open Source incl.
first-hand experience from Greenpeace International,
gained through introducing Open Source both for back
office applications and desktops.
presentation
Marco van den Berg, Head, ICT Unit,
Greenpeace Intl, Amsterdam |
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2b
Power Relations
Supplier relationships are a major factor
in making IT work. Whether you outsource IT or buy
solutions, having a good relationship and sound contracts
with suppliers is essential. This session explores
issues and possibilities from a user’s point
of view.
presentation
David Clayden, The Salvation Army,
Director of Strategic Information |
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| 12:20 - 13:30 |
Lunch |
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| 13:30 - 14:15 |
Closing
the Gap. Does IT actually add value to your organisations?
Panel: David Clayden, The Salvation
Army; David Locke, BMS World Mission; Michael Price,
BID, Chair: John Tate |
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| 14:20 - 15:00 |
1c
Virtual Money
History, current situation, trends of
online payments. Who's using what and what makes a
successful online payment solution? Pitfalls, issues,
opportunities.
presentation
William Hoyle, Chief Executive &
James Redhead, Finance Director, Charity Technology
Trust |
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2c
Organisational Efficiency Through Integration
How smart, cost-effective integration
between key line-of-business applications will reduce
costs and how introducing workflow will mean greater
organisational control and accountability
presentation
Dr. Phil Harwood, Services Director,
TouchstoneTate Bramald |
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| 15:00 - 15:20 |
Coffee &
Tea Break |
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| 15:20 - 16:00 |
1d
Developing an IP Strategy
When moving to its new Headquarters
in 2001, the RSPCA embarked on an ambitious IP-Telephony-Project
- which was declared as one of the leading implementations
of IP telephony in world. This is its story.
presentation
Wendy Thorley, Head of IT &
Matt Winckless, RSPCA |
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2d
How Flexible Can You Afford to be?
The risks and opportunities of Homeworking.
Advanced technology enables distributed working, while
security and cost encourage centralisation. Engage
with a charity’s experience.
presentation
Jacquie Wakeford, Head of ICT, Action
for Blind People |
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| 16:00 - 16:30 |
Outlook
on IT in the Charity Sector 2005 - A review of the
day.
Panel: William Hoyle, CTT; Roger
Chester, Lionheart; David Membrey, CFDG, Chair: John
Tate
Conference Close. |
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| 16:30 - 18:00 |
Reception |
About the CFDG
