UBM Channel's Annual XChange Public Sector Event Offers Innovative Tactics for Turbulent Times

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Channel today announced details of the annual XChange Public Sector, the largest independent event dedicated to the unique dynamics of the public sector IT channel.  The 2.5 day event, to take place at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 6th - June 8th, will bring together public sector ISVs, integrators, consultants, contractors, suppliers, customers and vendors, to engage in thoughtful discussions around the opportunities and challenges facing the public sector IT market from every angle - federal, healthcare, state, local and education.  The content-rich agenda will provide attendees the opportunity to review demonstration of new products, services, and solutions, gain insight from leading industry speakers, and engage in unique networking opportunities.

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The State of the Government System Integrator Community
A highlight of the event is a panel discussion among major systems integrator players, moderated by Doug Robinson, Executive Director of NASCIO, designed to explore the current state of the government system integrator community.  Attendees will hear their insights into how key market drivers, the continuing resolution, government mandates and acquisition challenges affect their business development strategies and how those challenges translate into new opportunities to develop unique alliances/teaming partnerships.

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"We have entered a period of unprecedented change for those who service and sell to IT buyers across the public sector spectrum," said Robert C. DeMarzo, Senior Vice President of Strategic Content, UBM Channel. "These challenges can only be solved by strengthening the relationships between vendor and integrator, which is the mission of XChange Public Sector. It is at this conference that executives will drill down into the new realities of today's IT public sector so they can develop a sound business strategy that supports near- and long-term plans."

The 2.5 day event will conclude with the annual XChange XCellence Awards luncheon which highlights the vendors who were Best in Show, networking opportunities, and entertainment. The awards are based on selections by attendees, and categories include XCellence in Federal Program, XCellence in State and Local Program and XCellence in Healthcare Program.

To view a full list of sponsors, please visit: http://www.xchange-events.com/xps12/sponsors/.  Highlights include platinum sponsor, Synnex Corporation; Gold sponsor, Samsung; and Silver sponsors Bretford, Ingram Micro, and Lenovo.  

About UBM Channel
UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With more than 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives, managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ubmchannel.

UBM plc (www.ubm.com)
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

Press Contact:
Betzi-Lynn Hanc, Marketing Manager
UBM Channel
508.416.1182
betzi.hanc@ubm.com

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