SCOAP 2005

As you are aware, SCOAP has merged with CATAAlliance, the industry's largest high tech trade association, in order to amplify SCOAP's role of helping its members understand, adapt and mange the standards and practices to effectively manage and use information and technology. Through SCOAP and its relationship to CATA and our other Divisions (E-Content, IMAC, CAIP, CHITTA) members will benefit from increased offerings and services: An expanded peer group of research, technology management, and innovation leaders in Canada for sharing first hand updates and trend information in the fields. Celebration of Innovation and Distinguished Member Recognition at the Gala Innovation Awards Dinner (June 21, in Ottawa at the Chateau Laurier Hotel) hosted by CHOH, TV Host, Paul Brent. An expanded program of seminars, such as the leadership breakfast series with Ottawa U, Forecast 2005 with experts in the banking, labour market and technology industries, a special WIT (Women in Technology) event, briefings on key subject areas such as tax credits, CIO perspectives, among others. Preferred registration fees in more than a dozen Conference events across Canada, dealing with Linux, Wireless Communications, CIO's, Export and Trade. An active role in the promotion of public policies supportive of Canada's Innovation agenda, with a new focus on commercialization in partnership with CATA and the Canadian Innovation Centre. Survey and Research Reports available only to SCOAP members and Divisions of CATAAlliance, valued in the thousands of dollars (e.g., India and China market studies, Legislative Analysis, Procurement etc.) Added value to members through enhanced communication of relevant business information through newsletters and alerts. Yours sincerely, Andrew Moffat Chair, SCOAP John Reid, President & CEO CATAAlliance