Make plans to attend HP Software Forum 2006; choose from two events

• HP Software Forum 2006 Asia Pacific - Inaugural Event!
  • 27 February - 3 March, 2006
  • Sydney, Australia
• HP Software Forum 2006
  • June 19 - 23, 2006
  • Miami Beach, Florida, USA

HP and OpenView Forum International, the independent users group, have partnered to produce HP Software Forum 2006 - to be held in Sydney, Australia and Miami Beach, Florida in 2006. Join hundreds of enterprise and communications service provider customers, partners, and HP staff for information-packed regional events for OpenView training, networking, and access to the leading management software technologies, products, and solutions.

Both events will feature:

• Hundreds of management and technical sessions offering real-world, how-to approaches and best practices for OpenView and related technologies.
• Exciting keynote sessions with Industry Analysts, customer and HP Software senior executives who will share the latest information on HP's software strategy and direction and a dynamic look at critical paths in management software innovation
• A Technology Connections Exhibit - showcasing the latest HP and Partner product and service offerings
• Discounted Certification Testing on-site
• Expanded learning options: additional discounted in-depth tutorials following the main event
• Ample networking opportunities to speak directly to your peers and HP's management and development staff; collaboration can generate the best technical insight!
• Facilitated networking and social events designed for fun, casual, networking and leisure-time with fellow attendees

For specific details about the individual events, visit the conference website.

» Register now for HP Software Forum 2006 Asia Pacific

» Register now for HP Software Forum 2006 in Miami Beach in June

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Special Encompass membership offer for HP Certified Professionals

HP and Encompass recently announced that HP Certified Professionals will receive a special membership rate of $45 when they join Encompass, the 10,000-member HP user group.

Foremost among Encompass' missions are encouraging enterprise computing information exchange and fostering peer-to-peer networking through both Local User Groups and Special Interest Groups that provide professional growth opportunities to the organization's members. Additionally, Encompass provides year-round education through online Webcasts, best practices via the Encompass Library, a voice to HP through the HP User Group Online Advocacy Program, and brand new membership benefits like the Job Board and Encompass Rewards, a prize program to reward you for your interaction.

The new Encompass HP Certified Professional Program Initiative provides the user group more resources to deliver on these missions.

It's not too late to take advantage of this special offer. To join Encompass go to www.encompassUS.org/community/ENCHPCP.html. For more information about Encompass and its member benefit programs, go to www.encompassUS.org. HP Certified Professionals who join Encompass will also receive a special HPCP and Encompass gift.