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2008
FebruaryUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Evaluating a Service-Oriented Architecture using ATAMFebruary 4, 1 PNCR. KotermanskiSpeaker: Philip Bianco and Rick Kotermanski
2008
MarchUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1) EA pgm update roundtable; 2) Forum planning, meeting fmts. public sharepoint site, topics.March 3, 5 PPG PlaceMEETING CANCELED DUE TO RESOURCES 7 TIMING CONSTRAINTS…
2008
AprilUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1) EA pgm update roundtable; 2) Forum planning, meeting fmts. public sharepoint site, topics.April 7, 5 PPG PlaceA. SchermaierEA Pgm update presentations by Alcoa, Federated, PNC, and PPG.
2008
MayUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Design and delivery of Applications & Content to Mobil Devices (Consultant and/or Pgm managers from MS Mobile team)May 19, Microsoft Pgh OfficeA. Schermaier(4/29, AJS) Pushed back meeting from May 5 to week of May 19 due to speaker availability.
2008
JuneUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Master Data Management programs (Speaker from Deloitt consulting)June 16, 1 PPG Place, CR 3AC. Mazur(4/29, AJS) Pushed back meeting from June 2 to  June 16 due to speaker availability.
2008
JulyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SUMMER BREAK - No meeting
2008
AugustUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Enterprise search (speaker from Vivisimo, Gary E. 4/29)Aug. 4, TBDG. Edwards
2008
SeptemberUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Gartner EA Topic (EA Team Development, EA Tools, Governance & Org Design)  Roundtable discussion to include Gartner EA Program advice.September 8, Loc. TBDG. Edwards(4/29, AJS) Gartner approved speaker for meeting, date/time determined on analyst availability & travel arrangements
2008
NovemberUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Innovation Center Presentation / Roundtable11/3, 5 PPG PlaceK. Hansen
2009
JanuaryUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
WINTER BREAK - No Meeting
Attachment2009
FebruaryUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SharePoint - Implementation & use case experiences.Feb 9,  Web ConferenceA. SchermaierWas planned for 2 Feb; rescheduled as Web meeting for 9 Feb.
Attachment2009
MarchUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Effective EA Artifacts - Marketing the tools and services used by IT to advance & communicate the value to the business – things like application portfolio mgt, technology introduction, etc.)March 2nd, Web ConferenceA. SchermaierFormat:  Web Meeting (details to join in follow up email)
Attachment2009
AprilUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Uses of Virtualization Technology - This meeting will explore history, experiences, justification, and practices by various companies as they beginning to deploy virtualization technologies.April 6th, 5 PPG Place, 4th floor. Large CRG. EdwardsA Roundtable format with about 15 minutes of content per organization will be used.  We are also trying to arrange for a 45 minute overview presentation on the topic by a vendor. Web meeting details will follow for thos that can not attend in person.
Attachment2009
MayUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Cost Savings Opportunities – With current economic pressures the businesses looks to IT to contribute to cost savings that affect immediate performance.  This session will focus reviewing IT cost saving opportunities and those having the biggest impact.May 4th, Web ConferenceA. SchermaierWe will use a Web meeting format. Please plan on 5-10 minutes of comment on the 3 challenge points.  Consider some brief slides if they help to make points clearer.
Attachment2009
JuneUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
PMOs & IT Project Prioritization - With recent economic challenges, we have seen that PMOs are also involved in the prioritization process that decides which projects get killed and which are funded and advanced.June 1st, 5 PPG Place, 4th floor, Large CRA. SchermaierTopic introduction by Gartner; presentations by 3 member companies, 20 min. each.
2009
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SUMMER BREAK - No Meetings
Attachment2009
SeptemberUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Unified Communications Stategy - How combined voice, messaging, & video systems can save you moneySeptember 14, Giant Eagle OfficesK. HansonAgenda:  45 min overview presentation (Dell); 45 min presentation (G.Eagle), implementation of OCS & mobile office; 45 min, roundtable with membership; 15 min, next meeting planning; 15 min, tour of innovation center
2009
OctoberUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
CANCELED - No meetingOctober 5, TBDMeeting canceled
Attachment2009
NovemberUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Effective EA Marketing & CommunicationNovember 9, 5 PPG PlaceA. Schermaier•Who are your customers & what do they really want?  • How do define “value delivered” & what kind of measures do you take to prove it? •What is effective communication & how does this relate to EA program & deliverables?
Attachment2009
DecemberUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
IT Talent Show roundtableDecember 7, 5 PPG PlaceA. SchermaierRound robin updates (15 min or less) on best/worst projects of the year, or a quick update of enterprises EA program/progress for the year.
2010
01_JanuaryUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
WINTER BREAK - No Meeting
Attachment2010
02_FebruaryUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Meeting Topics for 20101 February, Your office, Web meetingA. Schermaierreview topics list to plan 2010 WPEAF meetings
Attachment2010
03_ MarchUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The future of cloud based services and the impact on Enterprise ArchitectureMarch 1 - PPG Industries Building 5 WPEAFMicrosoft (B. Redmond)   Assembling content around: Description; Delivery Models; Drivers; Trends (12, 24, 36+ Mo); Adoption Examples;  Offerings (what to expect out of Azure, etc.)