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Windows Solutions Conference and Exposition 1995: A Comprehensive Analysis

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The Windows Solutions conference and exposition in 1995 was a premier event for enterprise solution builders, developers, and decision-makers. Held from August 29 to September 1, the event featured keynote speakers from leading technology corporations, including Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM. The conference provided in-depth technical information and educational courses for professionals developing, integrating, supporting, and administering Windows-based operating systems solutions. The event drew technical champions, including developers, IS professionals, and systems integrators, who came to explore tools, technologies, and techniques for building enterprise solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Windows Solutions conference and exposition 1995 featured keynote speakers from top technology corporations, including Larry Ellison from Oracle Corporation, Robert McDowell of Microsoft Corporation, Lee Reiswig from IBM Corporation, Christine Comaford of Corporate Computing, and Scott Adams, cartoonist and creator of Dilbert.
  • The conference included in-depth technical information and educational courses, such as Microsoft's Windows95 Developers Conference, Symantec's C++ Developers Conference, and the Windows NT Developers Conference.
  • Attendees included developers, IS managers, corporate and business managers, consultants, and VARs, who came to explore tools, technologies, and techniques for building enterprise solutions.
  • The event provided a full schedule of conference sessions, courses, and special educational programs, as well as an interactive exposition floor with solutions pavilions, technology demonstrations, and exhibits from leading providers of solutions tools.
  • Christine Comaford presented on the need for repeatable, proven best practices in software development programs and shared proven and effective best practices for Rapid Application Development (RAD) of client-server projects.
  • Scott Adams discussed his development from computer programmer to engineer and cartoonist and shared secrets for success in writing humor.

Statistics:

  • The conference was held from August 29 to September 1, 1995
  • The exposition took place from August 30 to September 1
  • The event was held at the Moscone Convention Center
  • Over 1,000 attendees from the Windows market attended the event
  • The event featured 20+ speakers and panelists
  • Over 50 exhibitors and sponsors participated in the event

Sources:

  • SOFTBANK Expos press release, July 18, 1995
  • Windows Solutions conference and exposition program, 1995
  • Microsoft press release, August 1995
  • IBM press release, August 1995
  • Oracle press release, August 1995

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