BOSTON, March 14 / PRNewswire / - Twelve leaders of the business schools around the world come to Boston for the first annual international strategy Technology Business Case Competition, March 30 At 1 April 2006. Hosted by Boston University School of Management, The Motorola Foundation and Novell are sponsoring this event with a total premium of $ 45000 directly on students of the winning team. Students have 24 hours to the establishment of a case that addresses problems in the general theme of “mobility transparent.”

The eight USA and four non-American business schools are competing at the Boston University School of Management, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, London Business School; Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin; Queens School of Business (Canada), Seoul National University (Korea); Graduate School of Business at Stanford University; Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona, Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Each school sends four students. The winning schools receive trophies, and the first place team members are awarded $ 25000, the second team in the split-$ 15000; third place team members share $ 5000 Twelve industry leaders , Hear and pass judgement on the 12 conferences for the determination of the first four places. And the leaders of Motorola, Novell, the last four teams and determine the winners. Motorola CEO Edward J. Zander, (Boston University School of Management Class of 1975, doctorate honoris causa in 2005) is the price.

“This unique international competition focuses on the critical role of technology in the economy at all levels. It is essential for future leaders is to be in technology for the deployment and exploitation as well as strategic advantage, “said Louis E. Lataif, Dean, Boston University School of Management. The contest offers students exposure to highly placed technology and telecommunications leaders. ”

“The competition was organized by the Boston University School of Management MBA students for students of the world’s leading business schools, that the importance of technology in the economy of decision-making,” said Rob Eckhart, MS-2006 MBA, Director, in the case of competition Organizing Committee. “We look forward to your visit and against competitors highly motivated students from the prestigious school will accept our invitations.

About the Boston University School of Management

Was founded the College of Business Administration in 1913, Boston University School of Management as a guide for owners and networks of time, emphasizing the fusion of art, science and technology the company. The school prepares holistic approach is the next generation of leaders for one world, that values such as managing a system of interdependence of functions, decisions, people and technologies. It is the world leader in one of MS-MBA programme, a double rigorous conclusion and the next generation of fixing an MBA management training with traditional know-how in the field of technology ‘ information, the conversion of all holdings. The school also offers a full range of Undergraduate and Graduate Management curricula and Executive Education.

TiECon Texas in 2004, the first Conference of the global economy and technology, announced today that it achieves significant leaders of the film industry internationally renowned in the Conference will be held on August 28 at Renaissance Hotel, Austin.

This year’s TiECon Texas theme “The United States and India - Harnessing Global Opportunities” and is jointly managed by the University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business, South Asia Institute, Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). The conference will be discussion on the growing convergence between India and the United States, the American film industry.

Bollywood, the name of the database in Mumbai Hindi language film in India, is the largest in the world as regards the number of films produced. In addition, there was a very popular export (cultural and commercial) of the product, with a strong presence in India, not only neighbouring countries but also in the United States.

Continuing TiE catalyst for the efforts at the global level seeks TiECon Texas is a one-day conference, a series of panel discussions and speakers focused on globalization, emerging trends in the context of States United Indian film industry. The speakers span experts from various fields such as cinema, technology and consumer products.

The basic idea is to Shekhar Kapur, internationally renowned director and producer.

“The development of the market Infotainment estimated to grow to over one billion dollars in the next 10 years and has profound implications for India and the United States,” says Shekhar Kapur, internationally celebrated director and veteran Bollywood. Shekhar won the Best Director for Elizabeth at the National Board of Review. He also received an Academy Award nomination for the same film.

This will be followed by a panel discussion of the film industry with excellent leadership of Ravi Gupta of Mukta Arts and pioneer of excellence in Bollywood films are based on the United States, Raj Nidimoru of FLAVORS (the film ) and Vivek Wadhwa of Relativity Technologies among others.

“It was a perfect increased demand for Indian films in the United States. 2004

Another aspect of the synergy that is emerging is the increasing cooperation with regard to the technology, people and creative ideas. The films are produced and marketed on a global scale, with resources around the world, in order to maximize efficiency. TiECon will discuss these issues in the “Oscarizing Bollywood session. Raj Nidimoru share its experience in the business opportunities and the challenges of globalization to make films.

“With an overall growth of the public, there is no better time than now for American films in India. The market, New Age filmmakers are trying to open. TiECon efforts towards a platform for filmmakers is a very positive step encouraging, “said Raj Nidimoru, the director of the recent movie” FLAVORS “and a” Bollywood Oscarizing “among participants in the discussions TiECon. Raj was nominated for the prize Best Emerging Director of the Asian American International Film Festival, 2004.

TiECon Texas in 2004, the necessity and urgency of understanding short and long term, the economic impact for American firms in the sector. Austin, Texas, United States, was himself the aggressive promotion as a place to make films, to benefit enormously Overall, the main personalities of the city.

“We are very happy to learn more about TiECon, learn, as the Indian film industry is an emerging partner for the film industry in the United States - and, as Austin could offer great opportunities for new fields of activity of these efforts, “said Rebecca Campbell, Executive Director of the Austin Film Society.

The long day conference includes numerous meetings on the establishment of cross-cultural partnerships Filmförderung, optimisation of the next generation of Global Sourcing, on the identification and capture segments of the Indian market attractive, Venture Capital, and investment opportunities. Podium and speakers are: Dave Sikora - CEO of Pervasive Software, Kharabanda Mohan, vice president, Dell, Joe Fisher - Vice President, GE Security, Dr. Richard Lariviere - UT dean of the School of Liberal Arts, Mark McClain, vice president, Sun Microsystems, V. Seshadri, Minister of Commerce, Embassy of India, Shekhar Kapur, and many others.

The conference will be limited seating participants are encouraged to register early.

About TiE

TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) is a not-for-profit, volunteer professional organization, entrepreneurship and innovation. Based in Silicon Valley in 1992, TiE now has more than 40 chapters around the world with over 8000 members. TiE chapter is composed of Texas at Austin, Dallas and Houston and promotes entrepreneurship and networking through seminars, mentoring programs, workshops and the annual conference TiECon.