You spoke up, and we listened! In the Spring issue, we asked you to complete our Reader Survey, so we could learn what you'd like to see in Unicenter Advisor. And respond you did. We received feedback from around the globe -- from Indonesia, Nigeria, India, England, Austria, the USA, and many other locales. You told us about your technology plans for the coming year, what you like about the magazine, and what you'd like to see more of.
One area was of particular interest to readers: industry participation. You said you'd like to see more involvement from customers, partners, industry experts, and analysts in the magazine.
We hear you loud and clear. In this issue, we're pleased to announce our new Unicenter Advisor Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will be a key resource in helping us provide you with the best technical and business guidance. Industry experts are well represented on the Board. We have board members representing systems integrators, solution providers, and business partners. Read on to find out more about them.
Meet the Advisory Board
Cathy Brune is vice president, technical shared services/field operations with Allstate Insurance Company. With 26 years as an insurance professional, Cathy is a role model and a catalyst for positive change. Her ability to cultivate innovative ideas and tap into the potential of others has helped her scale to new heights of achievement. By taking risks some would choose not to, Cathy has paved the way for many and is a respected leader inside and outside the insurance industry.
Brenda Byrd is director of enterprise management strategies for EDS. Byrd and her team focus on resolving the business and technical challenges clients face in managing their enterprise. She engineers enterprise systems management solutions, specializing in evolving technologies, enterprise management processes, and application of enterprise management technologies such as management frameworks and point products.
Kimberly Pack has worked for Computer Sciences Corporation for the past thirteen years. Kimberly is a member of the CSC/CA Alliance Team supporting CA products worldwide. She has worked as a project manager on the implementation of CA’s Unicenter product supporting Asset Management, Software Delivery, Remote Control, Service Desk, Anti-virus, Storage, and Network Management.
Tim Ferguson is senior vice president responsible for the Unicenter R&D organization at Computer Associates. Tim has been involved in developing enterprise management software for the last 18 years. During the last 12 years at CA, Tim has been involved in all facets of Unicenter R&D, including the launch of the new modular Unicenter NSM, Unix, Linux, and Unicenter Web infrastructure management solutions.
David Hochhauser is vice president of marketing responsible for the Unicenter brand management organization at Computer Associates. David is responsible for the market plans and marketing of the current Unicenter infrastructure management offerings, as well as future market strategies, product direction, and positioning. David joined CA as head of its corporate market strategy group after a long career at IBM, where he held a variety of positions in hosting services, security and e-commerce product development, and IT strategy consulting.
Invaluable experience
We appreciate the time and efforts of the Unicenter Advisor Advisory Board. Their years of experience and corporate wisdom are invaluable. When you get the chance, let them know how you feel about Unicenter Advisor, management solutions, and the IT and eBusiness revolution. Go to http://Advisor.com/ContactAdvisor and we'll forward your comments.