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MOMENTUM 2008 HOT PICKS

S088 - ADERANT Expert Product Strategy and Development Plans
Gain a better understanding of the strategy driving ADERANT Expert and learn about ADERANT's current and future development plans for its integrated business management application suite. This session will review ADERANT’s ongoing development activities; introduce planned deliverables, including Expert Analytics Foundation and the workflow 'Golden Gate' Release; and, discuss future development activities, including Titan, the next-generation release of ADERANT Expert.

Track: Look Forward / TBD   
Presenter(s): M. Barry/E. Kyrinis


S004 - Introduction to Workflow (2): Expert File Opening
Learn about Expert File Opening, ADERANT's first application to leverage the capabilities of Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0's powerful Windows Workflow Foundation programming model, workflow engine, and tools. Available in ADERANT Expert 'Golden Gate' Release, Expert File Opening will provide law firms with industry-standard embedded workflow functionality to streamline and automate their file opening process.

Track: Professional Productivity / TBD   
Presenter(s): M. Burgess


S010 - Expert Analytics Foundation: Using Business Intelligence to Improve Firm Profitability
This session introduces users to the latest version ADERANT's business intelligence tool: Expert Analytics Foundation. Expert Analytics Foundation is a comprehensive data warehouse and single OLAP cube that provides firms with a comprehensive view of their operations as well as a robust infrastructure for reporting, analysis, and business intelligence. Attendees will be introduced to Expert Analytics Foundation's key capabilities and see how it can be used to deliver financial metrics through Microsoft Excel, OLAP viewers, and Microsoft SharePoint.

Track: Business Management / TBD   
Presenter(s): D. Maher


S066 - SharePoint Server 2007 for Accelerated Service Delivery Management
Microsoft software including Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Office Project Server 2007, and Windows Rights Management Server provide lawyers with content management, team productivity, and risk control solutions to help them collaborate effectively and deliver high quality client service with greater efficiency, speed and control. Join us for a demonstration on how Microsoft technologies can improve the quality and speed of work at your firm.

Track: Microsoft / TBD   
Presenter(s): B. Daniels (Microsoft)


S075 - Going Global
Is your firm considering starting operations in new countries or have you recently opened an office overseas? If so, then this is a 'must attend' session for you! Topics covered will include how to cope with local compliance issues (including VAT) as well as new global requirements for your chart of accounts, currency, year-end, and reporting. In addition, session attendees will learn about project planning for global application rollouts; technical implications, such as connectivity; performance setup issues; multicurrency format; and, much more.

Track: Look Forward / TBD   
Presenter(s): B. O'Connor (AAC)/J. Cowhey (Mayer Brown)


S012 - New Solutions to Maximize Time Capture
Attend this session to see the latest in ADERANT technology and application development! Expert Timer is one of the first applications developed on ADERANT's new technology framework. Come and see how our exciting new development with use of our new User Experience toolkit will help your professionals maximize time capture within your firm!

Track: Look Forward / TBD   
Presenter(s): M. Burgess/M. Anker


S040 - Strategies to Successfully Upgrade to ADERANT Expert Release 7.5
Where is your firm in the process of upgrading to ADERANT Expert Release 7.5? Join a team of ADERANT migration experts to find out what to expect during the migration process and learn how to make your upgrade successful. This session provides attendees with technical recommendations, shows the impact migration will have on customizations, and provides tips for managing the testing and training aspects of upgrading.

Track: Technical / TBD   
Presenter(s): A. Prater/T. Garner


S051 - Global Accounting Expert-ise!
This session is designed to help firm CFOs, controllers, business analysts, and staff accountants better understand how ADERANT Expert can meet their global accounting and financial reporting needs. The session will provide attendees with an overview of how ADERANT Expert addresses the day-to-day functional requirements of global firms. Additionally, attendees will gain a better understanding of the implementation considerations and planning needs of ADERANT Expert’s multi-book functionality.

Track: Financial / TBD   
Presenter(s): A. Ball

*Session agenda, topics & descriptions are subject to change.