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IBM Research Lab Visit for Academics Visit IBM Research Laboratory Zurich (ZRL) - Full house!! Date: Wednesday, 16.02.2011 Meeting point: Taxi stand, Floor D, University of Zurich, Campus Irchel Schedule: 17:30 Pickup by bus 18.30 Presentation of IBM Research 19:00 Demonstration of technology 20:00 Aperitif 21:00 Return to Zurich Bürkliplatz by bus
The IBM Research Laboratory Zurich (Rüschlikon) is the European branch of IBM Research. This network of about 3500 employees in eight laboratories around the world is the largest industrial IT research institute in the world. Founded in 1956, the ZRL currently employees around 330 people of more than 30 nationalities. The spectrum of ZRL research activities includes nanosciences, chip technology, supercomputing, server technology, data security and protection of privacy, risk and compliance as well as the optimization of business processes etc. World-class research and outstanding scientific performances, including two Nobel prizes – are the hallmark of the ZRL. Registration: This sponsored visit to IBM ZRL can be booked under the category "Wissenschaftler/ Academics" for free while registering for the WI 2011.
Avaloq Compay Visit Avaloq Headquarters Visit Date: Tuesday, 15.02.2011 Meeting Point: Taxi stand, Floor D, University of Zurich, Campus Irchel Schedule: 15:00 Pick-up by bus 16:00 Arrival in Zürich-Manegg; Coffee at Avaloq 16:30 Keynote (Presentation of Avaloq, Program, Topic areas) 17:00 Topic areas (possibility to interact with developers and employees):
18:00 Apertif 18:45 Return to Zurich by bus Avaloq: Integrated Banking Software The Avaloq Group is the Swiss market leader for integrated banking software. With the Avaloq Banking System, the company offers an integrated and modular all-round banking solution for private, retail and universal banks, asset managers and transaction banks. 44 clients with more than 65 banks in more than 300 branch offices and subsidiaries worldwide trust in Avaloq's software. In addition, Avaloq also offers various services covering the entire life cycle of its banking software. At the Avaloq Academy, customers are trained to further develop the Avaloq Banking System independently. The Avaloq Community provides a forum where more than 35,000 users, partners and employees of the Avaloq platform can share knowledge and innovations. Avaloq has a presence in Zurich and a number of other locations across Switzerland, in addition to branches in Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Vienna, Dubai, Singapore, London and Hong Kong. As part of its internationalisation strategy, Avaloq is aiming to open further branches. Registration: Students can book this visit to Avaloq under the category "Master/ Bachelor Studierende/ Students" for free while registering for the WI 2011. Invitations sent out through separate links can be booked with the corresponding link.
IBM Compay Visit Visit IBM Research Laboratory Zurich (ZRL) Date: Tuesday, 15.02.2011 Meeting Point: IBM Research laboratory Zurich (Exact place will be published here later)
Schedule: Individual trip by train or bus (http://www.zurich.ibm.com/visitors/) 14:30 Presentation of IBM Research 15:00 Demonstration of technology 15:30 Exchange of ideas with students in the laboratory over coffee and cake 16:00 End of event The IBM Research Laboratory Zurich (Rüschlikon) is the European branch of IBM Research. This network of about 3500 employees in eight laboratories around the world is the largest industrial IT research institute in the world. Founded in 1956, the ZRL currently employees around 330 people of more than 30 nationalities. The spectrum of ZRL research activities includes nanosciences, chip technology, supercomputing, server technology, data security and protection of privacy, risk and compliance as well as the optimization of business processes etc. World-class research and outstanding scientific performances, including two Nobel prizes – are the hallmark of the ZRL. Registration: This sponsored visit to IBM ZRL can be booked under the category "Master/ Bachelor Studierende/ Students" for free while registering for the WI 2011. Invitations sent out through separate links can be booked with the corresponding link.
SAP Company Visit for Students - Full House!! Visit SAP Research Lab Regensdorf Date: Tuesday, 15.02.2011 Meeting point: University of Zürich, Campus Irchel, Entrance Building 21 Schedule: 14:00 Company visit begins 21:00 Company visit ends Highlights of the visit: Meet us at the WI 2011 in Zürich for look at the world’s leader in collaborative business software. SAP invites a selected group of students to take an inside view at SAP’s global business world.
As the world's leading provider of business software, SAP (which stands for "Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing") delivers products and services that help accelerate business innovation for our customers. We believe that doing so will unleash growth and create significant new value – for our customers, SAP, and ultimately, entire industries and the economy at large. Today, over 105,000 customers all over the globe run SAP applications – from distinct solutions addressing the needs of small businesses and midsize companies to suite offerings for global organizations. The high quality of our products as well as the know-how of our more than 52.000 employees in over 50 countries guarantees our success as a company. Two of our 13 research labs worldwide are located in Switzerland. Some of the most promising innovations and technologies of the future are developed in Regensdorf (close to Zürich) and in St. Gallen - often in a very close collaboration with the world’s leading universities. Find out how you can impact the way businesses run! Registration: The event is fully booked All participants of the SAP student event receive a free 3 day ticket to the WI 2011 conference. You will find further information at www.sap.ch/wi2011.
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