CMS will be hosting an Information Technology (IT) Information Conference on Thursday, September 13, 2007 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. IT application developers that currently work on CMS projects and any contractor(s) contemplating doing business with CMS in the future will be highly interested in the information presented at this conference. The goal of this conference is to share CMS enterprise IT standards, architectures and vision in an open, interactive forum and allow for questions and answers to improve the quality of both current and future systems by aligning them more closely with CMS IT objectives. Key topics include Enterprise Data Center (EDC) rules of engagement, 3-Zone architecture, Java development standards and security standards and requirements. Registration is required to attend the conference. As the discussion will be technically-oriented, we expect those with technical backgrounds will benefit most from attendance. Copies of slides will be available for on-site participants. Those participating by phone may access and print the slides by going to website: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareContractingReform/02_What's%20New.asp#TopOfPage. It is anticipated that the slides will be available on line no later than COB the day before the conference. Registration information for the CMS IT Conference: When: Thursday - September 13, 2007 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: CMS Single Site Location 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 The following information is required for registration: 1. Company Name & Size (Large or Small Business) 2. List of Attendees 3. Contact information for each attendee (Phone and email address) 4. Will attendees participate in-person or via teleconference Registration information should be received no later than 1:00 pm (EDT) on Monday, September 10, 2007. Please submit the information electronically to email address:
[email protected]. In the subject line, insert: IT Information Conference Registration. For security purposes, registration is required for all attendees. You will receive the call-in number and passcode from CMS upon receipt of your RSVP. Reminder: Participants want to allow sufficient time to go through security check when arriving at CMS and allow time for sign-in at the front desk. Participants should be aware that the panel of experts will only be taking questions from the on-site audience (telephone participation will be limited to listen only capability). Reasonable accommodations will be made available for individuals with disabilities upon request. Submit requests through above email address with registration information. Questions related to this conference may be directed to: Mark Hogle, email:
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