MicroStrategy to Host Ninth Annual User Conference, January 23-26, 2006
Industry Leaders to Share Business Intelligence Insights and Best Practices with over 1,000 Attendees at MicroStrategy World 2006
McLean, Va., (December 01, 2005) –
MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that it will host its ninth annual user conference, MicroStrategy World 2006, January 23-26 at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Florida. Over 1,000 conference attendees are expected at the event, which will feature more than 100 educational sessions, customer speakers from leading global organizations, and an exhibit hall showcasing MicroStrategy partners.
MicroStrategy World 2006 attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry leaders including MicroStrategy CEO, Michael Saylor; BI industry analyst and author, Nigel Pendse; and Publisher of CIO Magazine, Gary Beach, as they share their insights on the future direction of information technology and business intelligence. MicroStrategy technology leaders will provide a preview of MicroStrategy’s upcoming releases for 2006 and beyond, as well as demonstrations of the latest product features. Participants can choose from business and technical tracks with tutorials, discussions, and case studies geared to every level of BI experience, from novices to advanced power users.
Industry-leading companies at the forefront of BI will present their success strategies and experiences using BI to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance corporate performance. Some of the companies scheduled to present at MicroStrategy World 2006 include American Express, The Bank of New York, Cardinal Health, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Comcast, Corporate Express, Discovery Education, The First American Corporation, Herbalife International, Intel, Lowe’s Companies, Metlife, Northwest Evaluation Association, Oakwood Homes, PetSmart, PPL Corporation, Premier Incorporated, Rite-Hite Corporation, U.S. Postal Service, Verispan, and Victoria’s Secret Direct.
“MicroStrategy World events get bigger and better each year,” said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy COO. “Our attendees can expect another exciting conference in 2006, with compelling speakers, informative content, and a dynamic exchange of BI ideas and solutions. With more than 100 business and technical sessions to choose from, participants can customize their experience at MicroStrategy World to fit their level of expertise.”
Registration information and a preliminary agenda for MicroStrategy World 2006 are available at http://www.microstrategy.com/Events/MicroStrategyWorld2006.
About MicroStrategy
Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business intelligence (BI) technology. MicroStrategy provides integrated reporting, analysis, and monitoring software that helps leading organizations worldwide make better business decisions every day. Companies choose MicroStrategy for its advanced technical capabilities, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability. More information about MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) is available at www.microstrategy.com.
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