ARMA International Expo * Navy Pier Festival Hall * Chicago * September 18-20, 2005.

arma'05: expo

showcasing the business and technology of managing records and information.

50th annual conference & exposition September 18-21, 2005

focusing on the business and technology of managing records and information

The ARMA 2005 Expo helps you prepare for the future and gain a competitive advantage. Here, you'll experience the top industry vendors showcasing the latest and greatest tools for managing information at all stages. You'll stay on top of the changing legal and compliance picture and experience the latest software and technical tools to help your organization be the best.

ARMA 2005 Expo is here to provide you with the knowledge, services, and products from more than 200 vendors showcasing the latest in

* Storage & networking solutions

* Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

* Document imaging

* Document security systems

* Disaster recovery

* Systems integration

* E-mail archiving

* And much, much more

The Expo is a valuable opportunity to network with information management professionals from around the world, so take advantage of this opportunity to build powerful relationships with some of the industry's top information management vendors. Stop by each vendor's booth to get to know how the vendor's knowledge, products, and experience can help you r organization better manage its information.

Use This Guide

To get the most out of your Expo experience, plan your time wisely by learning more about the product categories and exhibitors featured at the Expo. This guide includes a detailed profile on each exhibitor, as well as an index of exhibitors by product category.

Just Ask!

When viewing the exhibits, be sure to ask demonstrators questions about industry trends and the future needs of your organization. Plan a time to talk to exhibitors to get the answers you need, providing as much detail as possible about your organization and any challenges you're facing. Ask vendors for the names of other organizations facing the same challenges you are. Network with these customers and don't forget your business cards!

Special Educational Sessions

Attend the free Technology Application Briefings, Industry Intelligence Sessions, and exclusive IT sessions. While these sessions are free, space may be limited--so sign up quickly to attend. The 50-minute Technology Application Briefings provide a great opportunity to discover the most hands-on, practical product information available for information management professionals. For real answers directly from the vendors themselves, the presentations in the Industry Intelligence Pavilion will let you know what industry trends are appearing on the horizon and how you can manage them today. No product pitches, just answers straight from the source. New this year, you'll find exclusive sessions for IT with case studies and panel discussions covering the topics you really want. Vendor panelists will go head-to-head to compare their products to help you make the best buying decisions. Plus case studies with vendors and clients show you actual implementations and challenges faced. Again, while these sessions are free, space may be limited--so sign up quickly to attend.

Look Online

ARMA International's Buyer's Guide at www.arma.org can help you learn more about the exhibitors. With more than 100 vendor listings searchable by category, region, or company name, you'll have a constantly updated resource for the best in the business. The online guide includes all appropriate Web addresses so you can point and click your way to more information.

Enjoy!

Most importantly, we hope you enjoy the ARMA Expo. Each year we listen to the needs of the attendees to provide the vendors, products, and solutions you need. You've come to rely on ARMA International as the global experts for managing records and information. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to ask.