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<item><title><![CDATA[6 Solutions in 60 Minutes]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/6+Solutions+in+60+Minutes!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ On Wednesday, June 10th Point Alliance hosted a breakfast technology session, highlighting six recent projects that have saved clients money and made their employees more efficient. To view a copy of the presentations launch the file attachment below. <A HREF="../resources/6in60/$file/6in60_ALL_Final.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotus Notes and iNotes 2Q pricing promotion]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2009 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Lotus+Notes+and+iNotes+2Q+pricing+promotion!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ IBM Lotus Notes discount promotion (expires August 5, 2009) Announcement Letter Number 309-533
May 12, 2009 The offer For a limited time only, the commercial Passport Advantage® Relationship Suggested Volume Prices (RSVP) and Passport Advantage Express&#8482; Suggested Retail Price (SRP) for selected eligible IBM® Lotus Notes® products have been reduced by 25%. The reduction also applies to Passport Advantage Agreements with an Attachment for an Academic Volume Option. For a list of eligible products, refer to the Qualifying/Eligible products section. Start and/or end dates
IBM Lotus Notes discount promotion (expires August 5, 2009) Announcement Letter Number 309-533
May 12, 2009 The offer
For a limited time only, the commercial Passport Advantage® Relationship Suggested Volume Prices (RSVP) and Passport Advantage Express&#8482; Suggested Retail Price (SRP) for selected eligible IBM® Lotus Notes® products have been reduced by 25%.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Inc. Becomes Member of Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Excellence Program]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Inc.+Becomes+Member+of+Microsoft+Gold+Certified+Partner+Excellence+Program!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Toronto, Ontario (February 19, 2009) - Point Alliance Inc. announced that it has become a member of the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Excellence Program. The program recognizes Canadian Microsoft Gold Certified Partners who have achieved four or more solutions competencies in the Microsoft Partner Program, as well as, the innovative solutions and value they bring to their customers. As a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner, Point Alliance has competencies in Data Management, Business Intelligence, Mobility and SharePoint. Point Alliance been developing and implementing Microsoft solutions for over 10 years. Our Architects work closely with our clients to design solutions that meet their specific requirements. &#8220;We are extremely pleased to be a part of the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Excellence Program. Our membership allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,&#8221; said John Zarei, Chief Information Officer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance launches Mobile Domino for BlackBerry®]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+launches+Mobile+Domino+for+BlackBerry!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Mobile Domino for BlackBerry® (MDB) leverages BlackBerry&#8217;s® push technology framework to dramatically reduce the time and cost involved in extending IBM® Lotus® Domino® applications to BlackBerry® devices. Mobile Domino for BlackBerry® (MDB) comprises a server component and a native Java ME application which runs on the BlackBerry® device. Data stored in any Domino-based application can be extended to devices running the Java ME component. By leveraging the local data store on the BlackBerry®, content can be accessed regardless of device network connectivity. [<a href="/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Mobile+Domino+for+BlackBerry!OpenDocument">Click here</a> for more information.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Sponsors Childhood Cancer Foundation Event]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Sponsors+Childhood+Cancer+Foundation+Event!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance is a Corporate Sponsor of the Stayin' Alive fundraiser in support of the Childhood Cancer Foundation. Stayin' Alive 2008 Join us for the Childhood Cancer Foundation&#8217;s disco party! The Childhood Cancer Foundation will be hosting a retro '70s evening of cocktails, gourmet fare, auction and live entertainment at the Capitol Event Theatre on Thursday, November 6, 2008. Fabulous food will be provided by FLOW Restaurant + Lounge, Yorkville and for those nostalgic for the &#8216;70s disco era, enjoy the energy and live fun of The Travoltas. We promise you a night you won&#8217;t soon forget! The Foundation The Childhood Cancer Foundation was founded in 1987 as a support organization to help children with cancer and their families. Today, we are the only national organization dedicated entirely to the fight against childhood cancer. We achieve our goal of improving the lives of children with cancer and their families through a variety of programs and services: 1.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance named Microsoft IMPACT Award Finalist]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+named+Microsoft+IMPACT+Award+Finalist!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ MICROSOFT CANADA CO. ANNOUNCES 2008 IMPACT AWARD FINALISTS
Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards recognize top Canadian technology partners for customer support and service successes Mississauga, ON &#8212; September 17, 2008 &#8212; Microsoft Canada Co. today announced the finalists for this year&#8217;s Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards. The sixth annual IMPACT Awards recognize excellence within the Microsoft technology partner community in Canada as well as the innovative solutions and value they deliver to customers. The IMPACT Awards also acknowledge technology partners for their achievements beyond revenue, growth and innovation, including awards for customer service, marketing and contribution to their communities. The winners will be announced at a gala event in Toronto on November 13, 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance heading to Lotusphere 2009]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+heading+to+Lotusphere+2009!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance will continue it's support of IBM technologies by participating in the Product Showcase at Lotusphere 2009 (Booth # 221) in Orlando, Florida. Point Alliance will be demonstrating their extensive portfolio of BlackBerry applications, showing customers how easy it is to extend existing applications from the office out onto their BlackBerry devices.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes and Domino 8 Upgrade Workshop]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Notes+and+Domino+8+Upgrade+Workshop!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.pointalliance.com/Client/PointAlliance/IBMEvent.nsf/registration?OpenForm"><h2>Register Now</h2></a> * The September 25th and October 6th and November 3rd sessions are now FULL. The next available session is Wednesday, November 26th. Time: 9:00 AM &#8211; 4:30 PM (registration is at 8:30am)
Location: 3600 Steeles, Markham, ON L3R 9Z7
Room: D103 INTRODUCTION
This one day workshop focuses on Notes End User, Domino Administration, and Domino Application Development enhancements in Domino 8. AUDIENCE
This Proof of Technology is targeted for IT Managers, Application Developers, System Administrators and Architects evaluating IBM Lotus Notes / Domino. No prerequisite knowledge of Notes or Domino is required; however, it is recommended that participants have an understanding of their business needs and current IT technologies. COST
This session is offered free of charge. Complimentary refreshments including continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance signs up as lead sponsor for Soccer in the Sand]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 1 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+signs+up+as+lead+sponsor+for+Soccer+in+the+Sand!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Soccer in the Sand Imagine a soccer tournament with no soccer field! Created in Brazil, Beach Soccer is one of the fastest growing professional sports in the world and is becoming a major showcase for international commercial opportunity. Soccer players and spectators will have the opportunity to feel what it would be like in the shoes of others and will gain a true understanding of how children worldwide manage to creatively make do with what they have. Soccer itself is a beloved global sport, yet in many nations worldwide, children do not have access to the same type of lush green pitches, nor the comfort of wearing soccer cleats when playing their favourite pastime. The Plan Leadership Council will aim to recreate this type of experience for participants by having players test their skills in the sand as opposed to a soccer field! About Plan Something extraordinary happens when an entire community works together with shared goals, a solid plan, good advice and sufficient resources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance nominated for 2 Microsoft 2008 IMPACT Awards]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+nominated+for+2+Microsoft+2008+IMPACT+Awards!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance has been nominated for 2008 Microsoft IMPACT Awards in the categories of "Data Management Solution of the Year" and "Winning Customer Award". Annual Microsoft Awards recognize Canadian technology partners&#8217; and their commitment and leadership in the channel community "Our annual IMPACT Awards is an opportunity to celebrate top technology partners who have demonstrated their leadership and shown true dedication through their tremendous support and service to customers." Lora Gernon, Director, Partner Group, Microsoft Canada Co. All the 2008 Impact Awards Winners & Finalists in each of the award categories will be honoured at a gala event in Toronto on November 6, 2008. About the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards In 2003, Microsoft Canada replaced all of its previous technology partner awards with a unified program that also recognizes customer service, marketing, and contribution to the community.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Celebrates 6th Anniversary]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Celebrates+6th+Anniversary!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ On Thursday, July 17th, Point Alliance celebrated  its sixth anniversary. "We have a great group of staff and clients", says John Zarei,  Chief Information Officer. "Our staff strive for the highest level of customer satisfaction and this is evidenced through the vast number of long time clients". "Our focus remains on custom web applications, content management solutions, and extending applications to mobile devices", states Shaan Parekh, Chief Technology Officer. "We believe that all three of these areas have great growth potential for us in the coming years and through our partnerships with Microsoft, IBM and Research in Motion we are delivering leading edge, integrated solutions". Point Alliance is a premiere Information Technology services and consulting provider, specializing in innovative collaborative, web and wireless solutions. Point Alliance delivers a competitive advantage by being able to tailor flexible solutions to meet specific customer needs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance recognized on the PROFIT 100]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/Client/PointAlliance/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+recognized+on+the+PROFIT+100!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance is pleased to announce that we have been ranked #44 on the "20th annual PROFIT 100 ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies" by PROFIT Magazine. Ranking Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the PROFIT 100 profiles the country's most successful growth companies. Published in the June issue of PROFIT and online at PROFIT100.com, the PROFIT 100 is Canada's largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement. "This is a great achievement for our firm and recognizes the hard work and dedication of all our staff, as well as the support of our loyal clients", John Zarei, partner Point Alliance. "The PROFIT 100 are role models for anyone who wants to expand their business domestically or internationally," says Ian Portsmouth, editor of PROFIT. "All entrepreneurs can take great lessons from the product development, human resources and marketing practices of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies", Ian Portsmouth, editor of PROFIT Magazine.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance joins Innovators Alliance]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+joins+Innovators+Alliance!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Innovators Alliance (IA) is a not-for-profit networking organization for presidents and CEOs of Ontario's fastest growth companies. They represent the collective growth interests and concerns of their member enterprises. Innovators Alliance is an initiative originally seeded and supported by the Ontario government. It began over nine years ago with the establishment of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade's one-day forum The Wisdom Exchange. Designed to facilitate the exchange of business knowledge and experience among CEOs of Ontario's fastest growing companies, the initial Wisdom Exchange was very successful. So much so that it became an annual event. Feedback from this annual event resulted in plans to expand the one-day concept into a full service organization, operating throughout the year. And so began the evolution of Innovators Alliance. Since the launch of operations in June 1999, IA has a growing membership of more than 100 members.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance nominated for Microsoft Worldwide Partner Award]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+nominated+for+Microsoft+Worldwide+Partner+Award!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance has been nominated for a Microsoft Worldwide Partner Award in the category of Data Management Solutions, Database Management Partner of the Year. The Data Management Solutions, Database Management Partner of the Year award recognizes exceptional partners who support customers with mission-critical applications. The solution must show how SQL Server 2005 was used to reduce application downtime, increase scalability and performance, and tighten security controls. Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 brings together a community of thousands of Microsoft Partners to learn, connect, discover new opportunities, and drive business profitability. This premier partner conference will take place in Houston, Texas, USA July 7&#8211;10.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Recognized in the 2008 BlackBerry Solution Guide]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Recognized+in+the+2008+BlackBerry+Solution+Guide!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance solutions can be found in the 2008 Edition of the BlackBerry Solutions Catalog (BSC)  being launched at the Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES), under Custom Development for BlackBerry, Time Collection for BlackBerry, and Lotus Notes CRM - BlackBerry Address Book Synchronization. The BlackBerry Solutions Catalog (BSC) is comprehensive online resource that uses the concepts of Learn, Find and Connect to showcase the solutions, applications and services created by BlackBerry Alliance Members to a world-wide audience of customers and prospects.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotusphere Comes to You in Toronto - Tuesday, May 20th, 2008]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Lotusphere+Comes+to+You+Toronto!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Lotusphere Comes to You is a premier event series featuring new and timely presentations designed to bring anyone who couldn't get to Orlando the critical messages and the excitement they missed. This event will help you get more from your existing IT investment and boost collaboration across your enterprise. At Lotusphere Comes to You 2008 your concept of collaboration and communication is about to change. Come to the events to learn more about latest exciting news and announcements made at Lotusphere. Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 Delta Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z4
Canada
416-595-1975 Register at: https://www-950.ibm.com/events/wwe/grp/grp004.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Lotus User Group - Thursday, February 21st @ 5:45pm]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Toronto+Lotus+User+Group+Thursday+February+21st!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ TIME: Thursday, February 21st, 2008 @ 5:45 PM TOPIC: Lotusphere Recap with QuickR and Lotus Connections demonstrations DESCRIPTION: This event will feature content from Lotusphere sessions recently held in Orlando, FL and discussions around the Lotus vision and strategic direction. We will also have demonstrations of the latest versions of QuickR (the new Quickplace) and Lotus Connections (social software for businesses). If you have any specific questions that you would like answered at this session please email them in advance and they will be passed along to the presenter (jhamilton@pointalliance.com).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Partners with Sitecore to Deliver Web Content Management on the Microsoft .Net Platform]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Partners+with+Sitecore+to+Deliver+Web+Content+Management+on+the+Microsoft+.Net+Platform!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Microsoft Synergies
Sitecore and Point Alliance are Gold Certified Microsoft partners who have worked closely with Microsoft to align their products and services. The Sitecore solution provides complete integration with Microsoft SharePoint 2007, Active Directory, Word and InfoPath, and supports content storage on the SQL 2005 server. The user interface design is based on Office 2007 and the Microsoft Vista operating system. Best-of-Breed technologies
Maximizing the marketing opportunities of the Internet requires a combination of technologies such as search solutions, search engine optimization, statistics, behavioral analysis and translation services. While Sitecore focuses on content management, Point Alliance provides best-in-class solutions for a total system delivery. This tested combination of systems and services ensures that your solution benefits from the latest technologies, while minimizing integration efforts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance nominated for 3 International IBM Awards]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+nominated+for+3+International+IBM+Awards!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance has been nominated for 3 IBM Lotus Awards in the categories of Best Portal Solution, Best Mid-Market Solution, and Best Philanthropy Award. The Fourteenth Annual Lotus Awards - - formerly called Lotus Beacon Awards - - will be presented to IBM PartnerWorld Business Partners that have left their mark on our dynamic industry. Lotus software welcomes any IBM Business Partner (Member, Advanced or Premier) to nominate their solution that leverages IBM Lotus technologies. The Lotus Awards will honor winners and finalists who have dedicated their time and energy to building innovative solutions using IBM Lotus software. Winners and finalists will be invited to a special reception at Lotusphere and be recognized throughout the week of Lotusphere 2008, January 20th - 24th in Orlando, Florida.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance supports 2007 Impact Leadership Conference]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Fri, 9 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+supports+2007+Impact+Leadership+Conference!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance was a Sponsor of the 2007 Impact Leadership Conference in Toronto, recognizing the value of assisting some of Canada's brightest young entrepreneurs realize their dreams. The Impact Leadership Conference is the premier student entrepreneurship event in Canada. The conference attracts the best and brightest university, college, and high school students from the leading academic institutions. Student leaders with a passion for entrepreneurship and business gather in downtown Toronto to learn, discuss, and network with their peers and distinguished members of the business community. The key note speaker as this event was Michael Lee-Chin, Chairman, Portland Holdings Inc. Michael is widely regarded as a visionary entrepreneur whose philosophy of "doing well and doing good" has resulted in phenomenal success and inspiring philanthropic initiatives.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance to Showcase at Lotusphere 2008]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+to+Showcase+at+Lotusphere+2008!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance will again be heading to the sunny south to participate in the Product Showcase at Lotusphere 2008 in Orlando, Florida. Point Alliance will be demonstrating their extensive portfolio of BlackBerry applications, showing customers how easy it is to extend existing applications from the office out onto their BlackBerry devices.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Lotus User Group - November 1, 2007]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Toronto+Lotus+User+Group+November+1+2007!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ TOPIC: What's new in IBM Lotus Domino V8 and why upgrade. DESCRIPTION: Maintaining Lotus Domino V8 mail server scalability with the Lotus Notes V8 client is critical. See how Lotus Domino V8 not only equals but outperforms the previous release. Lotus Notes and Domino 8
Lotus Connections 
Lotus Quickr 
Lotus Sametime 7.5.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Celebrates 5th Anniversary in Grand fashion]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Celebrates+5th+Anniversary+in+Grand+fashion!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ This past Thursday Point Alliance celebrated  its fifth anniversary at the RoseWater Supper Club in Toronto with clients, vendors, and business partners in gratitude to all of those who have contributed to the company's success. For this milestone celebration, we had comedian Simon B. Cotter as the Master of Ceremonies and for people's listening pleasure, they were able to enjoy the musical stylings of the Sax Appeal jazz trio. "We have continued to see growth in all of our lines of business", says John Zarei,  Chief Information Officer. "Through our strategic relationships with leading vendors such as IBM, Microsoft and Research in Motion, we are delivering innovative solutions to our clients." But technology is not the only differentiating factor as to why customers are choosing Point Alliance. Zarei states, "People are what make the difference and we have a great group of people working at Point Alliance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance nominated for 3 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Awards]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Fri, 6 Apr 2007 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+nominated+for+3+Microsoft+Worldwide+Partner+Awards!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance has been nominated for 3 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Awards in the categories of Data Management Solutions, Business Intelligence Partner of the Year, Competing to Win Partner of the Year: Web, and Competing to Win Partner of the Year: Database. Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2007 brings together a community of thousands of Microsoft Partners to learn, connect, discover new opportunities, and drive business profitability. This premier partner conference will take place in Denver, Colorado, July 10&#8211;12, and will provide a wide range of valuable resources for all Microsoft Partners.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Register for the Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2007 and get a Discount from Point Alliance]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Wireless+Enterprise+Symposium+2007!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[   <IMG SRC="/Client/PointAlliance/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/resources/WES2007/$file/bar2.jpg" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0" ALIGN="TOP" Border="0"> <center><a href="http://www.attendwes.com/registration/index.aspx?CPID=EMC-WESpartner" target="_blank"><IMG SRC="/Client/PointAlliance/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/resources/WES2007/$file/registernow.gif" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0" ALIGN="TOP" Border="0"></a></center> <center><a href="https://www.exposoftevents.com/secure/shows/RIMEVENTS07/public/RegStart.asp?Eventname=WES2007" target="_blank"><IMG SRC="/Client/PointAlliance/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/resources/WES2007/$file/alliance_logo.gif" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0" ALIGN="TOP" Border="0"></a></center> Alumni Discount If you attended either the BlackBerry Technical Seminar for IT Professionals or the Wireless Enterprise Symposium in 2006, you&#8217;re also eligible for an additional $100 discount. NOW SAVE UP TO $300, THANKS TO A SPECIAL OFFER FROM THE BLACKBERRY ALLIANCE TEAM.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Lotus User Group - February 28th, 2007]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Toronto+Lotus+User+Group+-+February+28th+2007!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ <SPAN CLASS="introText">Upcoming Event - Wednesday, February 28th, 2007 at 5:45pm</SPAN> TOPIC: Lotusphere Recap - Toronto User Group DESCRIPTION: This event features new and timely presentations with content from Lotusphere sessions recently held in Orlando, FL. This event will help you get more from your existing IT investment and boost collaboration across your enterprise. Lotus Connections
Lotus Notes and Domino 8
Lotus Quickr
Lotus Sametime 7.5.1
Lotus Component Designer
Lotus ActiveInsight
Lotus Workforce Management SPEAKERS: David Clarke, Technical Sales Specialist, Workplace Portal & Lotus Collaboration, IBM
Claude Cossette, Technical Sales Specialist, Workplace Portal & Lotus Collaboration, IBM PRESENTATION: <A HREF="/Client/PointAlliance/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/resources/Lotus+User+Group/$file/Lotus+Collaboration+Strategy_TLUG.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Collaboration in Action</A> <A HREF="/Client/PointAlliance/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact of North American Daylight Saving Time changes in 2007]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Impact+of+North+American+Daylight+Saving+Time+changes+in+2007!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ By: Steve Dunn, Senior Network Specialist As you are likely aware, the dates on which daylight saving time begins and ends are changing as of 2007. Daylight saving time in Ontario will follow the new dates used in the U.S., so it will begin on the second Sunday in March and continue until the first Sunday in November. Modern operating systems, and some applications, need to know about the rules determining when DST begins and ends. Most of the software currently in use was written prior to the recent change, and so it will not calculate these dates correctly without an update being applied. Since software often has to be able to calculate dates and times for some distance into the future (for example, if you make a calendar entry for an upcoming meeting), these updates should be applied sooner rather than later. To assist you, we have compiled a list with information for a number of affected products which are used by many of our clients.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotusphere Comes to You - Toronto]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Lotusphere+Comes+to+You+-+Toronto!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ The premier event series features new and timely presentations with content from Lotusphere sessions recently held in Orlando, FL. This event will help you get more from your existing IT investment and boost collaboration across your enterprise. For more information and to register [<a href="https://www-926.ibm.com/events/swgp/swgpus.nsf/agenda?openform&seminar=kwo45CRD5ES&lang=en" target="_blank">click here</a>.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entrepreneur Advice - Provide Exceptional Service Hire Great Staff]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Entrepreneur+Advice+-+Provide+Exceptional+Service+Hire+Great+Staff!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  By: <a href="/Client/PointAlliance/pai_lp4w_lnd_webstation.nsf/page/Shaan+Parekh!OpenDocument">Shaan Parekh</a> and <a href="/Client/PointAlliance/pai_lp4w_lnd_webstation.nsf/page/John+Zarei!OpenDocument">John Zarei</a>
Published on : <A HREF="http://www.evancarmichael.com/Startup/822/Provide-Exceptional-Service-Hire-Great-Staff.htm" onclick="NewWindow(this.href,'PAI','800','610','yes','center');return false" onfocus="this.blur()">evancarmichael.com</a> Provide Exceptional Service - The relationships we have with our clients are paramount. A lot of companies have great technical expertise &#8211; just look at how many people are coming out of university with computer science degrees. It&#8217;s the packaging and delivering customer satisfaction that drives our business. Many of our clients could pick from any number of different vendors but they choose Point Alliance because of our great service.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 1 Nov 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Attains+Microsoft+Gold+Certified+Partner+Status!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Point Alliance Inc. announced today that they have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Business Process and Integration Solutions, Data Management Solutions and Information Worker Solutions. Point Alliance is a premiere Information Technology services and consulting provider, specializing in innovative collaborative, web and wireless solutions. Gold Certified Partners represent the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies, and have the closest working relationship with Microsoft. Gold Certified Partners are the top Level of the Microsoft Partner Program and have access to the tools and support they need to help them stand out in the marketplace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Showcase LP4W at Lotusphere 2007]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Showcase+LP4W+at+Lotusphere+2007!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  January 21 - 25, 2007
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
Orlando, FL USA Launch Pad for Web (LP4W) is the web content management solution designed for today&#8217;s business users. LP4W dramatically reduces the time and cost involved in building, maintaining, and re-branding internet, intranet and extranet sites. Ease of use allows for distributed content management and minimizes IT&#8217;s role in site maintenance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Named to PROFIT HOT 50 Emerging Growth Companies]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Named+to+PROFIT+HOT+50+Emerging+Growth+Companies!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ "The PROFIT HOT 50 companies represent the ambition, sophistication and immense contributions of Canada's entrepreneurial sector. PROFIT is proud to celebrate the success of these business and to share in their growth strategies", says editor Ian Portsmouth. Point Alliance is honoured to have been recognized in the seventh annual PROFIT HOT 50 ranking as one of Canada's Emerging Growth Companies. The PROFIT HOT 50 is the definitive ranking of Canada's emerging growth companies. Published in the September issue of PROFIT and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT HOT 50 ranks young firms with two-year revenue growth. About PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success
PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success, offers news, strategies, tips, interviews and other resources to the CEOs of Canadian growth companies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotusphere 2007]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Lotusphere+2007!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ <A HREF="http://www-142.ibm.com/software/sw-lotus/events/govfor.nsf/wdocs/ls2007home" TARGET="_blank"></A> It's all about community. Hail, hail the gang's all here! The nucleus of the Lotusphere community is back together, and planning for 2007 has begun. Registration is open, abstracts are being submitted at a feverish pace, and once again, we're readying ourselves for an insightful and information-packed week. Not a day goes by when we don't come up with an idea about something new to try at Lotusphere. For instance, Sudoko tables at lunch . . . which led us to discover how one of our developers has created a Sudoko plug-in for Sametime 7.5. Who'd have thunk? See, there's an opportunity for every developer! And no better place to learn about the products and tools to leverage the opportunities than Lotusphere 2007.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Celebrates 4th Anniversary]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Celebrates+4th+Anniversary!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ This month Point Alliance celebrates its fourth anniversary. "We have continued to see double digit growth in all of our lines of business", says John Zarei,  Chief Information Officer. "Through our strategic relationships with leading vendors such as IBM, Microsoft and Research in Motion, we are delivering innovative solutions to our clients." But technology is not the only differentiating factor as to why customers are choosing Point Alliance. Zarei states, "People are what make the difference and we have a great group of people working at Point Alliance." Point Alliance is a premiere Information Technology services and consulting provider, specializing in innovative collaborative, web and wireless solutions. Point Alliance delivers a competitive advantage by being able to tailor flexible solutions to meet specific customer needs. Our approach is to architect solutions that build on clients' existing investments in technology.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance to present at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2006]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+to+present+at+Microsoft+Worldwide+Partner+Conference+2006!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Session Title:		SQL Server Pricing and Licensing for ISVs (DM010)
Track:		Data Management Solutions
Date:		Thursday, July 13 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speakers:		Prakash Sundaresan, Director of SQL Program Management, Microsoft
		Lucho Torres, Group Product Manager of SQL Marketing, Microsoft
		Jonathan Hamilton, Vice President Business Development, Point Alliance Abstract:		Walk through SQL Server 2005 pricing and licensing for ISVs, including key benefits of the ISV Royalty program.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workplace Forms and Sametime Breakfast Session]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Workplace+Forms+and+Sametime+Breakfast+Session!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Join IBM and Point Alliance to learn about IBM&#8217;s Workplace Forms product and get a preview of the latest release of IBM Lotus Sametime. Learn how your organization can benefit from electronic data collection and improved team collaboration. Wednesday, June 21, 2006
8:30 a.m. &#8211; 11:00 a.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FREE BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express Offering]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/FREE+BlackBerry+Enterprise+Server+Express+Offering!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express includes the following: One free, full version download of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1 Express (suitable for 1 to 15 users &#8211; 1 user included) for Microsoft® Exchange, IBM® Lotus® Domino® or Novell® GroupWise® 
The opportunity to purchase up to an additional fourteen CALs towards the product's fifteen-CAL limit 
Two free months of Tx0 Technical Support Services (where available) 
The opportunity to purchase the Upgrade, which adds five additional CALs and removes the fifteen-CAL limit The press release can be found at http://www.rim.com/news/press/2006/pr-03_05_2006-01.shtml The BlackBerry Enterprise Server&#8482; Express is an ideal solution for those companies who wish to access the full functionality of the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server without the barrier of a high entry point. It's intention is to make BlackBerry Enterprise Server accessible and simple to deploy. It is a great first step toward deploying a corporate BlackBerry solution.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM Websphere Portal Live Event!]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/IBM+Websphere+Portal+Live+Event!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance will be in the Solution Showcase at the IBM Websphere Portal Live Event in Toronto June 2, 2006. Intercontinental Toronto Centre 
225 Front Street West 
Toronto, ON Canada M5V 2X3 Companies, across every industry, are looking to have the flexibility to respond quickly to emerging opportunities and competitive threats. Learn how to improve operational efficiency by quickly deploying composite applications that can be tailored to your industry, your role, your next task. Learn how your business process owners can automate departmental tasks to improve productivity and responsiveness. All of this is possible through an innovative use of services oriented architecture (SOA). This event is tailored for the IT and Line-of-Business professional. IBM WebSphere Portal &#8212; one SOA-based solution &#8212; two points of view. Improve flexibility and responsiveness. Integrate, collaborate any time, anywhere. Get started with SOA fast.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2006]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 8 May 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Microsoft+Worldwide+Partner+Conference+2006!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  As a Microsoft Certified Partner, Point Alliance will be attending the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Boston in July. Point Alliance is also very proud to annouce that we have been nominated for a Microsoft Partner Award to the Category of Business Process & Integration Solutions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2006]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Wireless+Enterprise+Symposium+2006!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ As a BlackBerry Integration Partner, Point Alliance will be attending WES 2006 in Orlando, Florida May 16-18, 2006. If you're interested in connecting with us down there, please send a quick email to Shaan Parekh at shaanp@pointalliance.com. For more information on the event goto http://www.wirelessenterprisesymposium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotusphere Comes To You]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Tue, 7 Mar 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Lotusphere+Comes+To+You!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ The Main Event - Lotusphere Comes to You
Where collaboration heavyweights become champions. Improve your collaboration skills through expert training sessions, networking and best practices. See and learn about collaborative software including IBM Lotus Notes and Domino, IBM Workplace software and IBM WebSphere Portal. Register for Lotusphere® Comes to You. <A HREF="http://www-142.ibm.com/software/sw-lotus/lotus/general.nsf/wdocs/lotuspherecomestoyou06"></A> Featured Sessions IBM Workplace Overview and Strategy 
The Dynamic Duo for IBM Lotus Domino and IBM WebSphere Portal Integration 
IBM Lotus Notes and Domino: "Hannover" and Beyond 
The Boss Loves Microsoft: Where Does That Leave IBM Lotus? Why Go? See the latest product strategies and roadmaps for 
IBM Lotus Notes and Domino 
IBM WebSphere Portal 
IBM Workplace software Witness the latest Workplace products in action, such as Workplace Forms and Workplace Designer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[itbusiness.ca - Domino rolls a 7]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/itbusiness.ca+-+Domino+rolls+a+7!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Domino rolls a 7
IBM/Lotus adds Web services support  
by Shane Schick IBM executives said improved management and collaboration capabilities in Notes/Domino 7 will boost the productivity of IT managers and administrators running the software in corporate enterprises. Big Blue said it had added 175 new capabilities in Notes/ Domino 7, an upgrade from version 6.5.4. Key changes include the addition of Web services support, more Lotus Sametime tools and the ability to run Notes as an integrated component of IBM&#8217;s Workplace software, which the company positions as an alternative to Microsoft Office. Ken Bisconti, IBM&#8217;s vice-president of Workplace, portal and collaboration products, said Notes/Domino 7 will also allow customers to post some applications natively in a DB2 database while preserving the Domino-based access control replication capabilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM® Lotus® Notes® & Domino® 7 Live! Innovate. Collaborate.]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/IBM+Lotus+Notes+and+Domino+7+Live!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  IBM LOTUS NOTES/DOMINO 7 LIVE! INNOVATE. COLLABORATE. DOMINATE. Date: November 1, 2005
Location: Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Don&#8217;t Miss IBM® LOTUS® NOTES/DOMINOTM  7 LIVE! <A HREF="http://www.ibm.com/software/lotus/nd7live" onclick="NewWindow(this.href,'PAI','800','610','yes','center');return false" onfocus="this.blur()">Register now</a> and get a ringside seat for the launch of the next Lotus Notes/Domino. KNOCK OUT COLLABORATION CHALLENGES WITH IBM LOTUS NOTES/DOMINO 7
Come find out about the most complete, most flexible and most open collaboration environment on the market.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotusphere 2006]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Lotusphere+2006!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[   Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Orlando, Florida USA
January 22 - 26, 2006 Lotusphere is the premier event for developers, administrators, IT and business professionals looking for collaborative software and solutions. From presentations on the latest innovations to (even more!) hands-on training to interactive networking discussions, it's all about getting the latest word on Lotus products and strategy that you can't get anywhere else! Lotusphere doesn't disappoint. With a solid direction and plan announced about the ongoing development of IBM Lotus Notes and Domino, this Lotusphere promises to be rich in "sight and sound" related to this enormous investment in collaboration.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Celebrates Third Anniversary]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Celebrates+Third+Anniversary!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ This month Point Alliance celebrates its third anniversary. "We have seen consistent growth in all our lines of business", says John Zarei,  Chief Information Officer. "Through our strategic relationships with leading vendors such as IBM, Microsoft and Research in Motion we are delivering innovative solutions to our clients. But technology is not the only differentiating factor as to why customers are choosing Point Alliance", Zarei states, "customer service has always been a key focus. We have worked with some clients for over 10 years and we now have clients in Canada, the United States, and Australia." Point Alliance is a premiere Information Technology services and consulting provider, specializing in innovative collaborative, web and wireless solutions. Point Alliance delivers a competitive advantage by being able to tailor flexible solutions to meet specific customer needs. Our approach is to architect solutions that build on clients&#8217; existing investments in technology.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Technology Breakfast Session - 2005 06 22]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Technology+Breakfast+Session+-+2005+06+22!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ <A HREF="/Client/PointAlliance/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/resources/IBM+Breakfast+Session+20050622/$file/IBM_WSE_Event.pdf" onclick="NewWindow(this.href,'PAI','648','330','yes','center');return false" onfocus="this.blur()"></A> IBM WORKPLACE SERVICES EXPRESS SESSION Join IBM, Point Alliance and Ingram Micro to learn about IBM&#8217;s Workplace strategy and learn how to take advantage of 20 free Workplace Services Express licenses. Date and Location
Wednesday, June 22, 2005 Hockey Hall of Fame
BCE Place
30 Yonge Street
	Agenda
	08:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast
	09:00 Session Introduction
	09:10 IBM's Workplace Strategy
	10:00 Break
	10:10 IBM Workplace Services Express
	10:50 Point Alliance's WSE Bundled Offering
Keynote Speaker Ron Sebastian has been with IBM for 27 years and is currently the Technical Assistant to the Vice President of Development in the Lotus Software Division.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM Workplace: Live! - Toronto]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/IBM+Workplace+Live!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  What if every aspect of your business environment was customized to your team&#8217;s needs? What if your business environment was truly yours? What if you could work smarter, not harder? What if you discovered that this simplicity was available today? Based on open standards, IBM® Workplace&#8482; solutions are compatible with your existing IT environment and easy to integrate. The new, innovative IBM Workplace technology allows delivery of applications to notebooks, PCs, handhelds and even mobile phones running on a wide range of operating systems and environments. <BR> Let the experts show you how simple it can be. At this informative event, you&#8217;ll get specific insights from knowledgeable speakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Partner Day 2005]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Business+Partner+Day+2005!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Janet Butler
Software Business Executive
New York Financial Software Business Unit	Dave Munson
	Software Business Executive
	NY-NJ Metro Software Business Unit Invite you to attend our Business Partner Day 2005
May 2nd &#8211; May 3rd, 2005
8:30 am &#8211; 7:00 pm IBM Palisades Executive Conference Center. Route 9W . Palisades, NY .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Inc. becomes an approved VOR for the Ontario Government]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Fri, 1 Apr 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Inc.+becomes+an+approved+VOR+for+the+Ontario+Government!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Point Alliance is pleased to announce that we have successfully attained a place on the Provincial Government Vendor of Record for Task-Based Information Technology Consulting Services (VOR-1005-04). <A HREF="http://www.ppitpb.gov.on.ca/mbs/psb/psb.nsf/english/vorlist-e.html#VOR-1005-04" onclick="NewWindow(this.href,'PAI','800','610','yes','center');return false" onfocus="this.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM Workplace Services Express v2.0]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/IBM+Workplace+Services+Express+v2.0!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  IBM Workplace Services Express v2.0
Get 20 User licenses, at no charge, from IBM! Get your teams and projects up and running, quickly For a limited time only, you can acquire a 20-User license for IBM Workplace Services Express V2.5 that includes one year of subscription and support at no charge (approximate value: $2,280 USD).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Computerworld Canada - Cadillac Fairview extolls new extranet]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Fri, 4 Mar 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Computerworld+Canada+-+Cadillac+Fairview+extolls+new+extranet!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  [<SPAN CLASS="introText">Commercial real estate firm makes the leap from a paper binder to a real-time portal</SPAN> By: Ryan B. Patrick Although the large paper-based leasing binder for Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd. was award-winning and popular within the real estate industry, it had to go. The binder contained critical information about Cadillac Fairview - real estate property data for leasing managers and brokers such as square footage, floor plans, location and demographics - but creating the binder was a labour-intensive process, said Scot Adams, senior vice-president and CTO for Cadillac Fairview. It took more than 1,000 hours to prepare the information, which was often out of date the day it was printed, Adams said. He added that it cost $500,000 to produce the 200 binders Cadillac Fairview sent out to its representatives, which wasn&#8217;t a good value proposition. During a <A HREF="..]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotusphere 2005 Comes to You - Toronto]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Tue, 1 Mar 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Lotusphere+2005+Comes+to+You+-+Toronto!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ [<A HREF="https://www-926.ibm.com/events/wwewiz/ase008.nsf/webcontent/toronto" TARGET="_blank"></A> Register for the Lotusphere Comes to You event. Lotusphere Comes to You is a series of events that bring practical information to customers who weren't able to attend Lotusphere 2005. Here are some of the topics: insight into collaboration tools and technology, how to stretch your current Lotus software investment, how IBM Workplace provides for better collaboration and more productivity, and how to strengthen customer relationships. Learn more about: IBM Workplace &#8211; a family of products, technologies and solutions for creating adaptive work environments that can be customized based on users specific roles in the organization. IBM Workplace unifies all the tools and resources users need to be productive. IBM Lotus Notes and Domino &#8211; one of the most security-rich, dynamic environments to access people, information and business processes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance Showcase LP4W at Lotusphere 2005]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+Showcase+LP4W+at+Lotusphere+2005!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  January 24 - 26, 2005
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
Orlando, FL USA Launch Pad for Web (LP4W) is the web content management solution designed for today&#8217;s business users. LP4W dramatically reduces the time and cost involved in building, maintaining, and re-branding internet, intranet and extranet sites. Ease of use allows for distributed content management and minimizes IT&#8217;s role in site maintenance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotus Advisor - Feruary 2005]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Lotus+Advisor+-+Feruary+2005!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Checkout our LP4W Advertisement in February 2005 issue of the Lotus Advisor magazine.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.0 Now Available]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 6 Dec 2004 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/BlackBerry+Enterprise+Server+4.0+Now+Available!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0 continues to build on many of the core features that have already made the BlackBerry platform a complete wireless connectivity solution for the enterprise. It offers organizations exceptional manageability, simplified administration, enhanced security, improved ease-of-use and increased user mobility. By upgrading to BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0, organizations gain the ability to achieve lower total cost of ownership and enhanced return on investment on their existing wireless technology investments.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point Alliance & Cadillac Fairview to present at Lotusphere 2005]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 1 Dec 2004 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Point+Alliance+and+Cadillac+Fairview+to+present+at+Lotusphere+2005!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Point Alliance and Cadillac Fairview will presenting their award-winning solution CFSpace.com in the Case Study Track at Lotusphere 2005. Session Title: Dynamic, Real-Time Broker Solution: Cadillac Fairview
Track Five: Customer Case Studies Abstract: How did one of North America&#8217;s largest commercial real estate companies create an Award-Winning new Extranet? Learn how challenging requirements like multilingual data, off-line capability and pervasive extensibility turned into a premiere Domino 6.5 web solution. We&#8217;ll discuss how disparate data was centralized using extended Domino products, and how the ROI was achieved after just one year! See how a variety of technologies have been integrated into a solution that has revolutionized their business. January 24, 2005 @ 3:45 pm
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort Swan, Mocking Bird Room
Orlando, FL USA <A HREF="/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/resources/Lotusphere+2005/$file/Dynamic+Real-Time+Broker+Solution+Cadillac+Fairview.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Realcomm 2004]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2004 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Realcomm+2004!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Jonathan Hamilton participated on a panel of industry experts recently in Toronto at Realcomm 2004 discussing Enterprise Business Solutions. Whether a Brokerage Firm, an Owner/Operator, Property Manager or any other sector in our industry, you are sure to find a number of disparate information sources inside the operation. Over the years our industry has automated one application at a time. Now that the first step of the automation process has been concluded, the industry is now looking at the next step which is the integrated enterprise. This session will cover the status of enterprise solutions, the benefits, pitfalls and finally the strategy that brings a firm&#8217;s information systems together. [<A HREF="http://www.realcomm.com/canada.htm" onclick="NewWindow(this.href,'PAI','800','610','yes','center');return false" onfocus="this.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Technology Breakfast Session - 2004 11 25]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Fri, 1 Oct 2004 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Technology+Breakfast+Session+-+2004+11+25!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Point Alliance will be co-hosting a Technology Breakfast Session with IBM Canada on Thursday November 25, 2004. The focus of this session will be leveraging your investment in Lotus Domino. The topics discussed in three 45 minute segments will be the following: New Features and Benefits of Lotus Domino 7.0
Using Lotus Domino for Content Management
Extending your Lotus Domino data to BlackBerry We hope that you will be able to join us for this informative session on November 25th.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotusphere 2005]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Lotusphere+2005!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  January 23 - 27, 2005
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
Orlando, FL USA Are you focused on making people more productive? This year's conference will focus on the full Lotus product portfolio, WebSphere Portal products and Pervasive Computing technology, and will put it all into the context of the newly announced IBM Workplace environment. This year, more than ever, Lotusphere will be the place to be to get the latest and greatest information.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM PartnerDay 2004]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/IBM+PartnerDay+2004!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Janet Butler
Software Business Executive
New York Financial Software Business Unit	Dave Munson
	Software Business Executive
	NY-NJ Metro Software Business Unit Invite you to attend our Partner Day 2004
Thursday, August 26th
8:30 am &#8211; 7 pm IBM Palisades Executive Conference Center. Route 9W . Palisades, NY . 10964-8001 USA The best education available from IBM&#8217;s Top Gun faculty 
A free copy of WBI Modeler Tool to help you in driving business
Networking and selling opportunity with access to IBM Sales Teams & Customers
Bring your customers for the afternoon session! Leverage excellent IBM presenters as part of your sales cycle [<A HREF="../resources/IBM+PartnerDay+2004/$file/PartnerDay2004Invite.pdf" onclick="NewWindow(this.href,'PAI','800','610','yes','center');return false" onfocus="this.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join a Winning Team - Ottawa]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Join+a+Winning+Team+-+Ottawa!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ You're invited to a free, half-day event to learn how  to increase ROI for your existing technology investments and  enhance the productivity of your mobile workforce. Our expert  team has all the plays down for wirelessly enabling IBM solutions  with BlackBerry, using Point Alliance's integration expertise. Don't miss this top player session, filled with presentations,  discussions and hands-on demonstrations. The Line-up! Websphere Everyplace Access and BlackBerry - Score big by wirelessly extending your enterprise applications beyond  email and PIM to include performance-enhancing applications  such as SAP, Siebel and PeopleSoft. IBM Lotus Software and BlackBerry - Make a mobile home-run  by enhancing the collaborative capabilities of Lotus Notes for  your workforce. DB2 Everyplace and BlackBerry - Get in the zone with  your DB2 assets by extending wireless access to your important  database information.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join a Winning Team - Toronto]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 5 May 2004 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Join+a+Winning+Team+-+Toronto!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ You're invited to a free, half-day event to learn how  to increase ROI for your existing technology investments and  enhance the productivity of your mobile workforce. Our expert  team has all the plays down for wirelessly enabling IBM solutions  with BlackBerry, using Point Alliance's integration expertise. Don't miss this top player session, filled with presentations,  discussions and hands-on demonstrations. The Line-up! Websphere Everyplace Access and BlackBerry - Score big by wirelessly extending your enterprise applications beyond  email and PIM to include performance-enhancing applications  such as SAP, Siebel and PeopleSoft. IBM Lotus Software and BlackBerry - Make a mobile home-run  by enhancing the collaborative capabilities of Lotus Notes for  your workforce. DB2 Everyplace and BlackBerry - Get in the zone with  your DB2 assets by extending wireless access to your important  database information.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research in Motion Integrator Alliance Program]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2004 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Research+in+Motion+Integrator+Alliance+Program!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Point Alliance is pleased to announce its membership in the Research in Motion Integrator Alliance Program. The Research in Motion Integrator Alliance Program is designed exclusively for approved Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) who commit development and marketing resources to develop and deploy applications for BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds&#8482;. As a Research in Motion Integrator Alliance member, Point Alliance is focussed on delivering custom solutions that extend your corporate data to handheld devices. Our solutions securely bring together employees, customers, suppliers, and partners with critical information in real-time. Research In Motion Limited is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM & RIM to Enhance Enterprise Application Access]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2004 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/IBM+and+RIM+to+Enhance+Enterprise+Application+Access!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ IBM and Research In Motion (RIM) recently announced a global agreement aimed at providing mobile workers with better access to enterprise information and applications using BlackBerry®. This relationship, based on IBM's WebSphere Everyplace Access (WEA) mobile middleware and BlackBerry Enterprise Server&#8482;, will allow BlackBerry users to wirelessly access and work with enterprise data, and wirelessly synch their information with server applications. Value For Your Business... Increase returns from existing IBM, BlackBerry & enterprise application investments. Increased field force and sales force productivity to information. Improved decision making by enabling more, and better data to be pushed out to mobile decision makers from enterprise applications. Streamline operations and business processes. This relationship combines the advantages of IBM's enterprise application access capability with RIM's wireless solutions and services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Lotus User Group]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Toronto+Lotus+User+Group!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ [<A HREF="http://www.LotusUserGroup.com"></A> Point Alliance is pleased to announce the formation of a Toronto Lotus User Group (TLUG). TLUG will bring together experts in the Lotus space from across industry verticals to provide an open forum to discuss best practices for development, 3rd-party product add-ons, and administrative troubleshooting. The goal of this group will be to provide its membership in the Greater Toronto Area, with valuable information in the form of presentations and demonstrations of products from Lotus, IBM, and the Business Partner community. Please visit www.LotusUserGroup.com for more information. There will be no membership dues, so please feel free to join our next meeting for snacks and beverages, knowledge sharing and networking.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CGI ISMC Inc. sold the former Lotus Hosting & Small Business Services division of COGNICASE]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Sat, 6 Dec 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/CGI+ISMC+Inc.+sold+the+former+Lotus+Hosting+and+Small+Business+Services+division+of+COGNICASE!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Effective December 6, 2003 CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc. ("CGI") sold the former Lotus Hosting & Small Business Services division of COGNICASE (Canada) Inc. to Point Alliance Inc. ("Point Alliance") As such, CGI assigned the active client relationships it had relating to this division (primarily Lotus e-mail and web hosting services, and consulting services related thereto) to Point Alliance to continue providing those services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotus Workplace products]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 3 Nov 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Lotus+Workplace+products!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Explaining what Lotus means by the human side of e-business on demand, Ambuj Goyal, Lotus software general manager, says "Businesses used to focus on integrating employees' knowledge, rather than the employees themselves. They tried to convert people's knowledge into automation so they didn't need people. That's the wrong model. Our objective is not to take people out of the process, but to get people engaged so they make more informed decisions faster. Our objective is to make people more effective." That's where IBM Lotus Workplace comes in. Lotus Workplace integrates multiple collaborative capabilities -- e-mail, calendaring and scheduling, instant messaging, discusssion forums, team collaboration, collaborative learning, document and Web content management -- into a single platform to integrate people with business processes. Lotus has been rolling out Lotus Workplace products since the spring delivery of Lotus Workplace Messaging. Now the new 1.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[World-Capable Color BlackBerry 7230 From RIM]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/World-Capable+Color+BlackBerry+7230+From+RIM+Arrives+in+United+States!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ T-Mobile Extends Get More® Promise to the Business User Bellevue, WA and Waterloo, ON - Businesspeople hoping for an affordable, world-traveling, do-it-all device need wait no longer as T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) are introducing the tri-band BlackBerry® 7230 Wireless Handheld&#8482; with high-resolution color display - available nationwide today exclusively from T-Mobile. From large enterprises to prosumers, T-Mobile business customers can now enjoy the T-Mobile Get More® benefits average consumers have long appreciated: more included device features for the money and unparalleled pricing on the nation's largest all-digital GSM/GPRS network. Selling for $399.99, T-Mobile customers who buy the BlackBerry 7230&#8482; can add, to most voice plans, unlimited email and mobile content for $29.99 a month - making wireless email affordable and billing easy-to-understand.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you've come to expect - Lotusphere 2004!]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Lotusphere+2004!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Lotusphere 2004 January 25-29, The WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort So it is with Lotusphere, which opens January 25th, 2004 to a five-day run in Walt Disney World. Back for the eleventh straight year and run by the same creative and stunningly organized team, Lotusphere 2004 will present the same extraordinary blend of buzz conference attendees are used to -- the practical here and now mixed with the visionary glimpse of tomorrow, along with the map for how to get there. In sessions that range from keynote speeches to presentations to workshops to birds-of-a-feather get-togethers, technology is the lingo of the realm, with one idea feeding off others in hallways and cafes and parties. This year's buzz -- Lotus Workplace 
Lotus Workplace -- what it means, how it works, what it offers for Lotus' tried and true technologies like Lotus Domino and Lotus Instant Messaging -- these are the topics that will enliven the conversations and discussions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM Lotus Notes and Domino 6.5]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/IBM+Lotus+Notes+and+Domino+6.5!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  The new release of IBM Lotus Notes Domino 6.5 includes the kind of technical and feature advances customers have come to expect from the industry's leading messaging and collaboration platform. The new Notes 6.5 client, for example, includes a passel of features for improved mail management and simplified junk-mail blocking. And the new Domino 6.5 server breaks new ground by supporting Linux on IBM zSeries servers and Lotus Domino Web Access (iNotes) now offers a Linux-based client through support of the Mozilla browser. But current users, potential customers and industry media will find something else in these new releases -- products that incorporate the goals of IBM Lotus Workplace, IBM Lotus' next-generation platform for integrating people with information and business processes. "Overall our goal for Notes 6.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connect at Microsoft Momentum]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Connect+at+Microsoft+Momentum!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Microsoft Momentum spans over three days and will bring Microsoft Partners from around the world together. Over 5,000 Partners are expected to attend this powerful event, which will be packed with opportunities in leadership, sales, marketing, services, and technology that will connect them with the resources to surpass their goals for the coming year. Mark your calendars today for Microsoft Momentum and check back for regular updates. Show content will appear here starting in June.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palm Announces Acquisition of Handspring to Bolster Industry Leadership]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Palm+cquisition+of+Handspring!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ MILPITAS, Calif. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ The boards of directors of Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) and Handspring, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAND) , a leading maker of Palm OS® smartphones, today announced that they each have unanimously approved a definitive agreement for Palm to acquire Handspring to form a new, stronger market leader in mobile computing and communications. The Palm board also gave final approval for the spin-off of PalmSource, Inc. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030604/SFW055) "These two bold moves will serve as a powerful catalyst to transform the landscape of the handheld industry. The strategic choice of merging Handspring and the Palm Solutions Group of Palm will create the broadest portfolio and the most-experienced leadership team in the industry, fully capable of delivering value to customers, partners and shareholders," said Eric Benhamou, Palm, Inc. chairman and chief executive officer, and chairman of PalmSource.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Head Office]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 9 Jun 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/New+Head+Office!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  The month of July is an exciting month at Point Alliance. Our anniversary is coming up, we are growing and ready to move to a new location. Point Alliance's new office is located in the heart of downtown Toronto on Adelaide Street just east of Yonge. We look forward to serving our clients from this location. 20 Adelaide Street East
Suite 500
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2T6
T. 416 943-0001
F.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PalmSource and RIM to Extend BlackBerry Wireless Email and Data Connectivity Solution]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/PalmSource+and+RIM+to+Extend+BlackBerry+Wireless+Email+and+Data+Connectivity+Solution!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ PalmSource and RIM to Extend BlackBerry Wireless Email and Data Connectivity Solution for Palm Powered Devices
PALMSOURCE DEVELOPERS SEMINAR, San Mateo, CA - PalmSource, Inc., provider of the world's most popular operating system for handhelds and smartphones, and the Palm OS® subsidiary of Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) , and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), the leading developer of wireless enterprise solutions, today announced they will work together to market and promote the BlackBerry Connect&#8482; solution to Palm OS licensees to enable secure, push-based email and data connectivity for wireless Palm Powered&#8482; handhelds and smartphones. As the enterprise becomes increasingly mobile, demand for easily deployable, wireless solutions that immediately increase productivity and reduce IT costs continue to grow.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windows® Server 2003 Reduces Costs and Improves Performance]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Windows+Server+2003+Reduces+Costs+and+Improves+Performance!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ Windows® Server 2003 Reduces Costs and Improves Performance of Canadian Businesses Early deployments by Intrawest Corporation and VanCity reinforce business value of Windows Server 2003 MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 24, 2003 &#8212; Microsoft Canada Co. today announced the launch of Windows Server 2003 operating system. The company's best-performing, highest-quality Windows server operating system released to date, Windows Server 2003 delivers an integrated server platform that enables customers to run their IT infrastructure up to 30 percent more efficiently. In addition to Windows Server 2003, Microsoft also announced the launch of SQL Server&#8482; 2000 Enterprise Edition (64-bit), which is designed to support memory-intensive and high performance applications running on 64-bit version of Windows Server 2003. According to IDC Canada, Canadian enterprises are increasingly focused on ensuring IT is a strategic asset to their business, creating agility and ongoing competitiveness.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM Software Symposium 2003]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/IBM+Software+Symposium+2003!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  IBM Software Symposium 2003 Following on from the success of the IBM Software Symposium 2002, you can't afford to miss the second Software Symposium, to be held in Munich, Germany, from 19th-23rd May 2003. It's your chance to get in-depth technical education across the complete spectrum of IBM Software, including Data Management, Lotus, Tivoli, and WebSphere Software. Software Symposium 2003 consists of five days of keynote addresses, technical presentations, approved certifications, "birds-of-a-feather" sessions and live demonstrations from IBM's top product management and development staff, as well as a number of informal evening networking events.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HTC and RIM To Offer BlackBerry Connectivity For Windows Devices]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/HTC+and+RIM+To+Offer+BlackBerry+Connectivity+For+Windows+Devices!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ HTC and RIM To Offer BlackBerry Connectivity For Microsoft Windows Powered Devices From HTC Taoyuan, Taiwan and Waterloo, Canada - High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) (TAIEX: 2498) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that they plan to offer BlackBerry&#8482; connectivity for the Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC and Smartphone products from HTC. Through RIM's BlackBerry Connect&#8482; licensing program, HTC can enable its handsets to connect to BlackBerry Enterprise Server using the same secure, push-based wireless architecture and infrastructure that popularized BlackBerry and supports thousands of organizations around the world today. Since established in 1997, HTC has aimed to design innovative smart handheld devices that motivate consumer interest and provide added value to corporate users.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM developerWorks Live!]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/IBM+developerWorks+Live!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  IBM developerWorks Live!, the premier technical event of the year, 9-12 Apr at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. IBM developerWorks Live! is your backstage pass to the leading technical conference from IBM. You'll find the hottest technologies and the latest strategies in software development. This year's event is better than ever, with loads of new technical content to help you stay on top of your game and get the most out of IBM software.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewlett-Packard Business Partnership]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Hewlett-Packard+Business+Partnership!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[  Hewlett-Packard is proud to add Point Alliance as a valued member. HP is a leading provider of products, technologies, solutions and services to consumers and business. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services, and imaging and printing. Only HP has all the resources you need to wirelessly mobilize your enterprise for anytime, anywhere access to business-critical information. Our solutions encompass wireless, wired, broadband and voice technologies; the industry's most innovative access devices, infrastructure and disconnected mobility technology; enterprise and vertical applications and middleware; services to plan, implement and support this technology; and the flexibility to incorporate future technologies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Mobility Developer Conference]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Microsoft+Mobility+Developer+Conference!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[   <IMG SRC="../resources/Microsoft+Mobility+Developer+Conference/$file/MMDC_Phone.jpg" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0" ALIGN="LEFT" Border="0"> Attend Microsoft's premier developer event for building and bringing to market wireless applications, content and services for Microsoft® Windows® Powered mobile devices, including Pocket PC and Smartphone.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Information Highways 2003]]></title><author>Point Alliance Inc.</author><pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2003 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.pointalliance.com/CLIENT/POINTALLIANCE/PAI_LP4W_LND_WebStation.nsf/page/Information+Highways+2003!OpenDocument]]></link><description><![CDATA[ <A HREF="http://www.informationhighways.net/conf/cindex.html" onclick="NewWindow(this.href,'PAI','830','610','yes','center');return false" onfocus="this.blur()"></A> March 25 - 11:15 am to 12 noon Working without a wire Just in time content available anytime, anywhere for particular context can translate into more efficient, effective product and service delivery and more productive knowledge workers. Jennifer Evans of Sequentia Communications and Shaan Parekh of Point Alliance explore the latest developments in wireless content delivery for workplace knowledge-based and e-business contexts. Learn how communications, hardware and wireless content technologies are converging so that anytime, anywhere access can be tailored to the precise needs of user communities and the task at hand. <A HREF="../resources/Information+Highways+2003/$file/Working+without+a+wire.pdf" onclick="NewWindow(this.href,'PAI','780','600','yes','center');return false" onfocus="this.]]></description></item>
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