Conference 7.286::digital

    Welcome back John!  Good to see you've kept your spirits up.
    
    Sounds like a good enough agenda - gotta make sure we actually *SELL*
    something at one of these parties though - here's a starter list
    straight out of Digital Consulting Electronic Commerce (oops - guess 
    we're gonna have to bribe the Sales Supp. Specs. & pay x-charge for
    use of the ACT :-)
    
    		E-Mail directory synchronisation
    		ELF, people locator, corporate directory
    		EDI FTP pilot (First Trading Partner)
    		S.E.A.L. firewall
    		Internet "Web-in-a-box" server
    		Corporate E-Mail Server + Internet Gateway
    
    /Chris 
    (Mail master)

I'm glad that John 'came back' to post this.  An example of 'grass roots'
efforts to try and break Digital out of the lethargy and chaos that is
sapping our energy.

If leadership isn't coming from the top, perhaps leadership from the bottom can
lead to a turn-around.  Better still, perhaps all levels can work together
towards a common goal.  Instead of 1000 different directions.

         <<< Note 3267.1 by BBRDGE::LOVELL "� l'eau; c'est l'heure" >>>

    >>Welcome back John!  Good to see you've kept your spirits up.
    
    Thanks... We're trying though difficult times...
    
    >Sounds like a good enough agenda - gotta make sure we actually *SELL*
    >something at one of these parties though - here's a starter list
    >straight out of Digital Consulting Electronic Commerce (oops - guess 
    >we're gonna have to bribe the Sales Supp. Specs. & pay x-charge for
    >use of the ACT :-)
    
    This was a bedtime story and the goal was to sell... Digital First
    then our myriad services and Internet Stuff;-)
    
    Also this was a dry run.. We're looking at expanding the break outs
    to target what's hot...(The firewall/Internet Security talk was 
    reprised three times!)
    
    
    >		E-Mail directory synchronisation
    >		ELF, people locator, corporate directory
    >		EDI FTP pilot (First Trading Partner)
    > 		S.E.A.L. firewall
    >		Internet "Web-in-a-box" server
    >		Corporate E-Mail Server + Internet Gateway
    
    Already included except for the EDI pilot.. Have to look into that...
    
    
    Anytime anywhere DC want to talk to customers, I'll hide the 
    drinks and pop corn as Internal training on Hearts;-) (That 
    includes using the ACT;-)
    
    >/Chris 
    >(Mail master)

    John "Cyberpunk" Wisniewski"
    
    And re -.1 Steve and Laura Hanson provided some leadership of their own 
    at the DFWLUG regular Meeting two weeks ago.... They spoke to 60+ customers 
    about Linkworks and how it could be used/integrated into their existing
    PC Workgroup systems... We had to kick folks out of the ACT at 10:00pm
    on that one;-)
    
    Thanks you for all the nice words folks... Now go out and kill
    something in the marketplace;-) JW..
    

Outstanding! And worth duplicating: an event like this could be just as
successful and fun at many other Digital locations. In fact, I would
love to see a nifty home page for every ACT ... eh, demo center (or
whatever they're called these days :-).

Great job!

    I attended both the DECUS forum and part of the Internet seminar John's
    been talking about.  Customers were excited and so were DEC
    participants.  As I told our VP about this event, it was an event "even
    the two-digit badge numbers at Digital would have been proud of." 
    Great job guys!
    
    ..Larry

    What a great morale-builder that must have been, irrespective of the
    business it will bring.  Kudos!  If you hear any followup sales as a
    result will you share those also?
    
    Thanks for the lift,
    
    PC

   Perhaps the people in the newly formed Internet Business Group
   should be made aware of this grassroots approach of selling
   "Digital" and it's internet related products.

   Maybe they can provide loaner hardware too :-)

   I'd be interested in viewing slides in available.

   nice work,

   regards, PC

 >  Perhaps the people in the newly formed Internet Business Group

	Can you tell us more about this business group?
	I don't remember seeing any announcements.

	--Ritva

                   DIGITAL INTERNAL USE ONLY Document

                  I N T E R O F F I C E   M E M O R A N D U M

                                        Date:     21-Jul-1994 08:29am EDT
                                        From:     Bill Strecker @MLO
                                                  STRECKER.BILL
                                        Dept:     VP Engineering
                                        Tel No:   223-3726

TO: See Below

Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT - INTERNET BUSINESS GROUP - ROSE ANN GIORDANO

I am pleased to announce the creation and immediate operation of the
Internet Business Group.  It is also my pleasure to announce the
appointment of Rose Ann Giordano as Vice President of the Internet
Business Group, reporting to me.  This group is one of the key
components of the Advanced Technology Group (ATG), which was formed this
week with the public announcement of the new company structure.

Digital has two key elements of success in this rapidly growing Internet
Market--recognized industry leadership and strong customer demand.  To
turn these opportunities into revenue, we need a flexible team that can
move quickly, partner extensively, and use non-traditional methods to
reach and serve customers.

The Internet Business Group will be comprised of individuals with skills
in marketing, engineering, consulting, sales support, and sales channel
development.  This new group will work closely with existing
organizations which already provide Internet solutions, both for
customers as well as for Digital's internal use.

We owe our current leadership position to the foresight and innovation
of our Corporate Research group and their aggressive partnership with a
virtual team of individuals from various parts of the company.  Some of
Digital's successes to date include:

    o  the first in the industry to take advantage of the capabilities
       of the World Wide Web -- ensuring our marketing information was
       readily available to customers and prospects;

    o  the creation of the world's best Internet security offering
       (S.E.A.L.) -- due to our long and effective experience in
       protecting our internal network from intrusion;

    o  the utilization of the Internet as a channel for direct sales
       through our Electronic Connection;

    o  the development of a number of complex Internet projects with
       large customers, originating with our Digital Consulting
       business;

    o  the announcement of our intention to bundle Mosaic Internet
       navigation software with all our base systems.

That is an impressive beginning, but this is a fast-moving and highly
competitive market.  With 30 million users, the Internet is growing at a
rate of more than a million users a month.  Traffic using multi-media,
hypertext World Wide Web capabilities is growing at greater than one
percent per day.  In addition, use of the Internet as a business tool
both enables and demands creative business practices and partnerships--
especially in the realm of Electronic Commerce.  Here, where there is no
"business as usual," success requires strong leadership.

In her 15 years at Digital, Rose Ann has successfully managed multiple
business, marketing, sales and engineering organizations which have
faced widely different challenges.  She was named Vice President in 1984
and most recently led the Software FrameWorks Engineering organization.
Prior to Digital, Rose Ann held a succession of technical, sales, and
marketing positions with the Data Systems Division of the Xerox Corporation.
She was a member of the technical staff at Bell Telephone Laboratories.

Please give Rose Ann and her team your full support and cooperation as
she drives forward with innovative measures to profitably grow the
Internet business.


{distribution deleted}

 
    
     <<< Note 3267.11 by SUBURB::POWELLM "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be!" >>>
                 -<     Great scott, she isn't ex-IBM!!!!     >-
    
    
    Who, Rose Ann?
    
    RTFN
    

    Some recall her as presiding over the demise of the 36-bit line.
    
    Never did hear how much of our customer base was permanently alienated
    by that one.
    
    Dick

    RE: .0
    
    Bravo! Bravo!
    
    Laurie.

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 The Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Invites the Public to:



INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY DAY AT THE DIGITAL ACT FACILITY IN DALLAS TEXAS
September 15th (9/15/94)


To experience the Information Superhighway you need to do three things:

    1. RSVP (to insure good seating) by calling the Digital 
       Application Center for Technology  (ACT) (214-702-4400)

    2. Come to the ACT between 1:30pm and 6:00pm on Sept 15th

    3. Have some Web Surf'n fun and learn about the Internet!


AGENDA 

Afternoon 9/15/94


SESSION I



1:30-1:45pm   Welcome to the WEB:  Resources, Access and Tools

1:45-6pm      Hands-on Mosaic access of the World Wide Web 
              (Direct access from the Digital workstation farm anytime 
               during the afternoon)

1:45-2:30pm   Break Out Sessions (Concurrent)
              * Mosaic World Wide Web Access
                   (Introduction/Tutorial)
              * Internet Applications
                   (E-mail, News, FTP, Telnet)
              * Internet Security
                   (Firewalls, Cryptokeys, Secure Services, S.E.A.L)



SESSION II  (Reprise of the break out sessions)

3:00-3:45pm   Break Out Sessions (Concurrent)
              * Mosaic World Wide Web Access
                   (Introduction/Tutorial)
              * Internet Applications
                   (E-mail, News, FTP, Telnet)
              * Internet Security
                   (Firewalls, Cryptokeys, Secure Services, S.E.A.L)


SESSION III

4:00-4:15pm   Welcome to the WEB:  Resources, Access and Tools

4:15-5:00pm   Break Out Sessions (Concurrent)
              * Mosaic World Wide Web Access
                   (Introduction/Tutorial)
              * Internet Applications
                   (E-mail, News, FTP, Telnet)
              * Internet Security
                   (Firewalls, Cryptokeys, Secure Services, S.E.A.L)

5:00-6:00pm   Hands-on Mosaic access of the World Wide Web
              (Direct access from the workstation farm)

6:00pm        Wrap-Up

--

DIRECTIONS TO THE DALLAS ACT
	(near the intersection of LBJ-635 and North Dallas Tollway)

Traveling West on 635... Exit 635 at Dallas Parkway (Exit 22b). Remain on 
service road to intersection with Dallas Parkway. Traveling west proceed 
through both lights and turn right at first street available (Digital 
Building on immediate right). Proceed to next intersection and turn 
right. Visitor parking on right or in parking garage. ACT on ninth floor.

Traveling East on 635.... Exit 635 at Inwood Rd./Montfort Rd (Exit 22d). 
Proceed up hill through Dallas Parkway North exit to intersection of 
Dallas Parkway. Turn left at second light and proceed to next light and 
turn left. Traveling West proceed to next light and turn right at first 
street available (Digital Building on immediate right). Proceed to next 
intersection and turn right. Visitor parking on right or in garage. ACT 
on ninth floor.




INFORMATION SUPERHWY DAY AT THE DIGITAL ACT  9/15/94
*Background*

Today 33 million people have Internet E-mail from work and school, within 
the next 18 months over 100 million will have Internet access from their
Company's computer systems. 

Digital wants to help companies to understand and utilize this Information 
technology to become more efficient as users, consumers, navigators and 
vendors on the Information Superhwy.

E-mail, Internet Firewalls and Security, Mosaic Home Pages, and 
Internet access, is rapidly expanding the connection between companies 
and individuals at a rate faster than any information infrastructure 
in history (remember when the Telephone caught on, it's happening 
again folks;-).

Digital can help to connect into that expanding infrastructure today and
help businesses navigate and use resources, advertise and transact 
business instantaneously instead of using U.S. Mail or courier services
and at much lower costs.

CATCH THE WAVE

The new "Information Superhighway" is on everyone's mind right 
now.  What is it really? How can I use it for my company? How can I 
use it for my job? How can I get access to it?

Well asking questions and reading about it just won't do; you have to 
"EXPERIENCE" the Information Superhighway before you can truly understand 
it! 

On Thursday, August 25th, you have the opportunity to explore the 
Information Superhighway firsthand, directly from Digital's own 
secure Internet access points, using Digital's PCs and workstations.

Digital will give you an opportunity to experience the World Wide Web 
(WWW, Web, W3) and Mosaic, Internet News and E-mail . These tools provide 
an easy to use multimedia and hypertext interface with which to navigate
and use the Information Superhighway. 

You'll breeze through connections to your favorite university, NASA, 
Library of Congress, The Vatican, The Smithsonian, World famous archives, 
and Access the Home Pages of your favorite vendors and clients (Of course 
Digital home page is well represented!).

As you "WebSurf" the thousands of other sites in the US, Canada, Europe 
and Asia you'll understand the power and usefulness of the Internet, by
searching and reading technical papers and documents online, accessing 
and viewing Movie and Music previews, downloading free software and 
patches, or reading Electronic Magazines that will never be distributed 
on paper (unless you print them out;-).

When you see what the Information Superhighway is capable of, you will 
understand how it will play a major role in your future business success, 
and the education of your children not tommorow -- but TODAY.

But why wait for the Internet to come to your home?  The future is already 
here and you can "SURF" the network August 25th at Digital.

WHERE DO WE BEGIN?

You begin by attending Internet Day at the Digital Application Center
for Technology (ACT)!  Come and listen to Breakout sessions on 
E-mail and Web Technology or just experience first hand the new media
tools on Digital's new 64-bit PCs and workstations (the fastest in the
industry!) running MSwindows, WNT, OSF/1 (Unix) and OpenVMS.

The agenda will consist of an introduction and breakouts on 
various Internet topics and hands on use of the Mosaic Web Reading
tools (that come at no additional charge with all new Digital 64 bit 
workstations!).  Customers can listen to the presentations or just 
SURF the network compliments of Digital Equipment Corporation.

To experience the Information Superhighway you need to do three things:

    1. RSVP (to insure good seating) by calling the Digital 
       Application Center for Technology  (ACT) (214-702-4400)

    2. Come to the ACT between 1:30pm and 6:00pm on September 15th

    3. Have some Web Surf'n fun and learn about the Internet!

    

 	re -1

	Any chance of this time of thing happening up here in the Northeast
	area ?  Preferably MK or ZK ?

	Chuck

This event is primarily for customers (current and potential), not
employees.  I think it would be great if someone from a New England office
were to put on a similar event.

					Steve

We certainly have the knowledge around here to do this.  I'd be happy to help
out if someone wanted to organize it.  Don't have the time to organize it (or,
for that matter, to pee, most of the time) nor do I have access to the hardware
we'd need.  But I'd be happy to give some guidance.  I happen to know that Wiz
will be in town near the end of the month - maybe we can get him to come up
early (hey John, what are you doing on the 24th :-))?

We also have all sorts of groups popping up with Internet in their titles, all
around GMA.  I'll send a blitz around and see if I can scare up some interest.

j.

    
    It sure would be nice to have such an event take place on a specific
    day in various regions to have the most impact.

.15 sounds like an excellent event.  Hope it goes well.

If I could attend, I would ask just one question:  how is being on the
Internet compatible with having a life?

Steve

  It sounds like this could/should be a function of the internet
  business group, right ? Perhaps the request could be cross posted
  in the internet tools notes conference.

  I'm curious as to whether these (customer focused) seminars 
  generate potential sales of DEC hardware/software/services?
  or justs educates our customers about "WEB surfing". I would
  think that generating any "good will", such as free seminars,
  is worth the time invested.

  

�  It sounds like this could/should be a function of the internet
�  business group, right ? Perhaps the request could be cross posted
�  in the internet tools notes conference.

I've called it to the attention of some folks in IBG.

Please don't confuse the Internet_Tools notes file/newsgroup with IBG.  They're
completely independent, save that one of the moderators works for that group. 
It would be a good place to post a request, though, since the "right" people
read the conference (and as a moderator, I try and make sure any requests are
brought to the attention of non-readers if need be).

j.

  rep. -1, yeah, I know Danny works for the group. That's the main
  reason I mentioned it. Good point though.

  thx,
  PC

     Sorry folks I can only take care of one corner of the world at a
    time;-)
    
    We had about 80 people in Aug, 50% or more had never had contact with
    Digital.  We have made quite a splash in Texas (folks from Austin,
    Houston and even Mexico have registered and come to the events)
    
    Here is net-invitation we sent out to some appropriate newsgroups.
    
    What are we selling? Digital and Digital Expertise.  And before 
    you think that it's all services the props for this effort include
    Digital PCs, AXPs, workstations, and even Xterminals and printers...
    
    We'll touch another 80 customers on Sept 15th, and see how it
    goes Oct 20th... We've had some very good press on this event from 
    customers, new prospects, and the netwise.. We just have to keep
    it going...
    
    
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 +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+(tm) 
 The Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Invites the Public to:



INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY DAY AT THE DIGITAL ACT FACILITY IN DALLAS TEXAS
September 15th (9/15/94)


To experience the Information Superhighway you need to do three things:

    1. RSVP (to insure good seating) by calling the Digital 
       Application Center for Technology  (ACT) (214-702-4400)

    2. Come to the ACT between 1:30pm and 6:00pm on September 15th
    
    3. Have some Web Surf'n fun and learn about the Internet!


AGENDA 

Afternoon 9/15/94


SESSION I



1:30-1:45pm   Welcome to the WEB:  Resources, Access and Tools

1:45-6:00pm   Hands-on Mosaic access of the World Wide Web 
              (Direct access from the Digital workstation farm anytime 
               during the afternoon)

1:45-2:30pm   Break Out Sessions (Concurrent)
              * Mosaic World Wide Web Access
                   (Introduction/Tutorial)
              * Internet Applications
                   (E-mail, News, FTP, Telnet)
              * Internet Security
                   (Firewalls, Cryptokeys, Secure Services, S.E.A.L)



SESSION II  (Reprise of the break out sessions)

3:00-3:45pm   Break Out Sessions (Concurrent)
              * Mosaic World Wide Web Access
                   (Introduction/Tutorial)
              * Internet Applications
                   (E-mail, News, FTP, Telnet)
              * Internet Security
                   (Firewalls, Cryptokeys, Secure Services, S.E.A.L)


SESSION III

4:00-4:15pm   Welcome to the WEB:  Resources, Access and Tools

4:15-5:00pm   Break Out Sessions (Concurrent)
              * Mosaic World Wide Web Access
                   (Introduction/Tutorial)
              * Internet Applications
                   (E-mail, News, FTP, Telnet)
              * Internet Security
                   (Firewalls, Cryptokeys, Secure Services, S.E.A.L)

5:00-6:00pm   Hands-on Mosaic access of the World Wide Web
              (Direct access from the workstation farm)

6:00pm        Wrap-Up

--

DIRECTIONS TO THE DALLAS ACT
	(near the intersection of LBJ-635 and North Dallas Tollway)

Traveling West on 635... Exit 635 at Dallas Parkway (Exit 22b). Remain on 
service road to intersection with Dallas Parkway. Traveling west proceed 
through both lights and turn right at first street available (Digital 
Building on immediate right). Proceed to next intersection and turn 
right. Visitor parking on right or in parking garage. ACT on ninth floor.

Traveling East on 635.... Exit 635 at Inwood Rd./Montfort Rd (Exit 22d). 
Proceed up hill through Dallas Parkway North exit to intersection of 
Dallas Parkway. Turn left at second light and proceed to next light and 
turn left. Traveling West proceed to next light and turn right at first 
street available (Digital Building on immediate right). Proceed to next 
intersection and turn right. Visitor parking on right or in garage. ACT 
on ninth floor.




INFORMATION SUPERHWY DAY AT THE DIGITAL ACT  9/15/94
*Background*

Today 33 million people have Internet E-mail from work and school, within 
the next 18 months over 100 million will have Internet access from their
Company's computer systems. 

Digital wants to help companies to understand and utilize this Information 
technology to become more efficient as users, consumers, navigators and 
vendors on the Information Superhwy.

E-mail, Internet Firewalls and Security, Mosaic Home Pages, and 
Internet access, is rapidly expanding the connection between companies 
and individuals at a rate faster than any information infrastructure 
in history (remember when the Telephone caught on, it's happening 
again folks;-).

Digital can help to connect into that expanding infrastructure today and
help businesses navigate and use resources, advertise and transact 
business instantaneously instead of using U.S. Mail or courier services
and at much lower costs.

CATCH THE WAVE

The new "Information Superhighway" is on everyone's mind right 
now.  What is it really? How can I use it for my company? How can I 
use it for my job? How can I get access to it?

Well asking questions and reading about it just won't do; you have to 
"EXPERIENCE" the Information Superhighway before you can truly understand 
it! 

On Thursday, August 25th, you have the opportunity to explore the 
Information Superhighway firsthand, directly from Digital's own 
secure Internet access points, using Digital's PCs and workstations.

Digital will give you an opportunity to experience the World Wide Web 
(WWW, Web, W3) and Mosaic, Internet News and E-mail . These tools provide 
an easy to use multimedia and hypertext interface with which to navigate
and use the Information Superhighway. 

You'll breeze through connections to your favorite university, NASA, 
Library of Congress, The Vatican, The Smithsonian, World famous archives, 
and Access the Home Pages of your favorite vendors and clients (Of course 
Digital home page is well represented!).

As you "WebSurf" the thousands of other sites in the US, Canada, Europe 
and Asia you'll understand the power and usefulness of the Internet, by
searching and reading technical papers and documents online, accessing 
and viewing Movie and Music previews, downloading free software and 
patches, or reading Electronic Magazines that will never be distributed 
on paper (unless you print them out;-).

When you see what the Information Superhighway is capable of, you will 
understand how it will play a major role in your future business success, 
and the education of your children not tommorow -- but TODAY.

But why wait for the Internet to come to your home?  The future is already 
here and you can "SURF" the network August 25th at Digital.

WHERE DO WE BEGIN?

You begin by attending Internet Day at the Digital Application Center
for Technology (ACT)!  Come and listen to Breakout sessions on 
E-mail and Web Technology or just experience first hand the new media
tools on Digital's new 64-bit PCs and workstations (the fastest in the
industry!) running MSwindows, WNT, OSF/1 (Unix) and OpenVMS.

The agenda will consist of an introduction and breakouts on 
various Internet topics and hands on use of the Mosaic Web Reading
tools (that come at no additional charge with all new Digital 64 bit 
workstations!).  Customers can listen to the presentations or just 
SURF the network compliments of Digital Equipment Corporation.

To experience the Information Superhighway you need to do three things:

    1. RSVP (to insure good seating) by calling the Digital 
       Application Center for Technology  (ACT) (214-702-4400)

    2. Come to the ACT between 1:30pm and 6:00pm on September 15th

    3. Have some Web Surf'n fun and learn about the Internet!

    

    
    This could (would?) say a lot about out networking capabilities,
    especially if there were a bunch of sites working together, all over
    the planet - at the same time.
    
    .mike.

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    The Busiest Commercial Sites on the Internet
    
    Based on Steve Bennetts forthcoming MIT Working Paper - Recent
    Developments in Business Use of the Internet - Emerging Uses of the
    World
    Wide Web by Lead Users (catchy title!) the most visited Web sites are: 
    
       1. CommerceNet 
       2. Canadian Airlines International 
       3. Ericsson Netherlands Server 
       4. Securities Exchange Commissions Edgar Server at NYU 
       5. Internet Shopping Network 
       6. Quote.Com 
       7. Global Network Navigator 
       8. AT&T Bell Laboratories 
       9. Digital Equipment Corporation 
       10. World Real Estate Listing Service 
    
    This report is expected to be published shortly. Details in next months
    The Web Word. 
    http://www.cdnair.ca/documents/webword.html

  Are we number nine because of all the DEC employees on the Web? 8^)

  	mikeP

    well.....I did ask that myself..........

Some of the more popular Internet destinations are presumably capacity limited.
This may indicate that our capacity is higher than most!

--RS

California election information and other California public service info is
on www.digital.com.

/john

    ... and the CA election server set a world record for access rate,
    during election night...  I haven't seen the full report yet, but the
    fragmentary data I *did* see were wild.  Tour de force!!!
    

    Was the  CA election server done by the group chartered to do Internet
    releated business activities?
    
    - Vikas

          -< Are these people in charge of our Internet Strategy? >-
    
    Well, no, but they are (in part) members of the Internet Business
    Group, plus some of 'em report into Corporate Research, the Field, etc.
    
    > Was the CA election server done by the group chartered to do
    > Internet releated business activities?
      
    Yep.  :-) :-) 
    
    /s/ Dan, so proud of our West-coast colleagues...