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NPMA National Education Seminar 2008

Visit Sunflower Systems at NPMA NES 2008 in Reno, California!


The premier educational opportunity for property management professionals who manage personal property for universities, federal, state and local governments and private industries.:

Register at www.npma.org

Fee: On or before Junew 23, 2008, $600 members/$750 non-members. After June 23, 2008 $650 members/ $800 non-members

Click here for additional information and registration.


Visit Sunflower Systems during the exhibit and "get linked in"
NPMA NOVA Chapter Contract Property Seminar 2008

The Northern Virginia Chapter of NPMA Presents the NOVA Chapter Contract Property Seminar Monday, March 31-Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 3950 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22033

Fee: Early Bird: $275 (NPMA members) and $295 (non-NPMA members) After February 29: $325
Payment: Submit Registration form and fees to NPMA - NOVA Chapter

Click here for updated program information.

NPMA Western Region Education Seminar 2008

Join Sunflower Systems on the Queen Mary for Best Practices in Asset Management
February 27 - 29, 2008 - Long Beach, California

What to Expect
Attend education and training by expert Property, Contract and Asset Management Professionals from across the nation. The interactive conference will address key issues for management of property/asset and material transactions.

Key Benefits
- Asset Management Best Practices for Tracking
- Asset Management Best Practices for Optimization
- Asset Management Best Practices for Increasing Operational Efficiency
- Asset Management Best Practices for Accountability

Please contact Maria Maggio at mmaggio@npma.org for additional information.

NPMA Eastern Region Seminar 2007

Join Sunflower Systems at the DoubleTree Hotel during teh at the National Property Management Association Eastern Region Conference
November 1-2, 2007 - Annapolis, Maryland

What to Expect
Attend education and training by expert Property, Contract and Asset Management Professionals. The interactive conference will address key issues for management of property/asset and material transactions.

Fee
- Member Registering on or Before 10/01/07 Monday, $275.00
- Non-Member Registering on or Before 10/01/07 Monday, $375.00
- Member Registering After 10/01/07 Monday, $325.00
- Non-Member Registering After 10/01/07 Monday, $425.00

Click here for updated program information, registration and agenda.


Contact Maria Maggio at mmaggio@npma.org for additional information.
NPMA Tri-Chapter Workshop

Co-sponsored by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, AEROJET Corporation, Stanford University and NPMA

Date: May 31, 2006
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1000 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley California
Directions: www.lbl.gov
Fee: $75 - includes bus from BART, parking, lunch and Bus Tour
Payment: Submit Registration form and fees to NPMA - Monte Diablo Chapter, LBNL, Property Management, M/S 90K, Berkeley, CA 94720


Please contact Carol Earls at chearlss@lbnl.gov, or call 510-486-6960 for additional information.
GTC West 2006

Sunflower is proud to join with Intermec Technologies at GTC West 2006, Sacramento, California, May 17 - 19, 2006

Visit us at Intermec booth #1503 as we showcase the latest in mobile asset management solutions and compliance procedures for UID Implementation. Find out why Sunflower Enterprise has become the standard for Lifecycle Asset Management and Strategic Asset Intelligence for some of the largest organizations in the country. Or schedule one-on-one meetings with selected Sunflower experts when you're at the GTC show. Call 925-242-4218 or email us at info@sunflowersystems.com for meetings on Wednesday, May 17 or Thursday, May 18 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

FOSE 2006

Schedule one-on-one meetings with selected Sunflower experts while at FOSE? Call 925-242-4218 or or register here by selecting the FOSE link.

Sunflower 2006 Webcast Series

Broadcasting live from FOSE 2006
March 8, 2006
10:00 AM Pacific, 1:00 PM Eastern

Join us live from the floor of FOSE 2006 or participate online in the first-ever web event of its kind.

Federal agencies are doing more with asset management than ever before. Gone are the days of exclusively managing property in stand-alone systems. Forward-thinking organizations are managing all assets from media to records, accountable items to real property – and everything in-between.

Join our panel of experts, broadcasting live from the FOSE show floor as we discuss:

  • The top initiatives in asset management
  • Strategic objectives for tactical and operational results
  • Key advantages for total asset visibility
  • The business case for lifecycle asset management and strategic asset intelligence
  • The consolidation of entire organizations into a single version of asset truth

And much more…

Find out about today's hot asset management topics when we take live questions from the show floor. Enroll today.

Explore the changing face of mobile computing

Organizations are thinking in a new way – they are changing the way they view mobile asset management and what it means for improved performance throughout their enterprise. While mobile applications were the first step, the idea that an entire enterprise is mobile is a paradigm shift for many. Enabled by the power of mobile computers and applications, organizations can now capture data and manage assets in real-time at the point of asset usage. Enterprises are more efficient, more effective and can deliver higher levels of service.

Sunflower Systems and intermec Technologies are proud to be on the cutting edge of Lifecycle Asset Management and the mobile enterprise by assisting our customers to move to the next generation of best practices and accountability.

You and your team are cordially invited to join Sunflower Systems and Intermec Technologies July 13, 2005 as we unveil the latest editions of our award-winning mobile computing software and showcase our newest partnership with Intermec Technologies, a premier provider of hardware for the mobile enterprise.

Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Location: J.W. Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue , Washington , D.C.

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Lunch will be served (please indicate if you have special dietary needs)

During this special networking and demonstration event, you will:

  • See and use Sunflower’s newest addition to the mobile family, “Sunflower VolumeTrak” that helps you efficiently track assets through the packing, shipping and receival process
  • Explore the latest editions of Sunflower MobileTrak 3.0.2 and Sunflower ExcessTrak 3.0.2 and their integration with Intermec mobile hardware
  • View live demonstrations of EPCglobal's UHF Electronic Product Code (EPC) Class 1 Generation 2 (Gen2) RFID protocol from Intermec Technologies
  • Find out how Intermec and Sunflower are enabling organizations to better comply with the new Unique Identification (UID) standard
  • Listen to the vision of the mobile enterprise future from Intermec and Sunflower experts
  • Network with others who are interested in the benefits of the mobile enterprise.
FOSE 2005 - Where Government Meets Technology

Join Sunflower Systems at booth #2949 for the most comprehensive technology event serving the government marketplace.

Sunflower Systems to hold a press conference Wednesday, April 6, 10:00 AM on the paradigm shift that is occuring in the field of Lifecycle Asset Management. For more information, please contact mailto:info@sunflowersystems.com

FOSE is the most comprehensive technology event serving the government marketplace. Every year FOSE continues to provide more value to YOU through:

World-class educational programs
The latest solutions and technology
Networking opportunities

Click here for additional information and registration.

2005 Government Asset Management Summit

"Adopting a Lifecycle Asset Management Approach"

This conference will update you on recent mandates and inform you of new financial and performance accountability standards. The latest asset management strategies and technological advances will be highlighted so you can take back practical and useful information directly to your agency.

Don't miss out on this important opportunity to obtain guidance and best practices on designing and implementing initiatives to improve asset management in your agency.

Click here for additional information and registration or call 703-894-0481.

Hotel information
The 2005 Government Asset Management Summit will be held in the Excaliber Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the hotel at a discounted rate of $69 per night. Please contact the hotel directly at 800-937-7777 by January 14, 2005 to make reversations. Refer to group code XPERFOR for the discounted conference rate

Oracle OpenWorld 2004

This year Oracle has combined two premier conferences, its business applications conference - Oracle AppsWorld - and its technology conference - OracleWorld - into one information-packed event you can't afford to miss. Consolidating the conferences gives Oracle a single venue to present a complete picture of all our products and technologies, helping you better understand not just how each set of products works individually, but how they combine to form an open, standards-based, integration-ready platform upon which you can run a real-time business.

Click here for additional information and registration.

2004 University Property Conference

Join Sunflower Systems, the Bay Area Chapter of the National Property Management Association and Stanford University for one and one-half days of sessions dedicated to Property Management in the University Environment.

Keynote Speakers
Dr. Arthur Beinenstock, Dean of Research, Stanford University
Anne Hannigan, Associate Vice President, Office of Research Administration, Stanford University

Additional information:
Sandra Passetti, CPPM sandram@stanford.edu
Pauline Szeto, CPPA pszeto@stanford.edu
bayarea.npma.org

National Nuclear Security Administration Workshop

"Business and System Integration"

October 29, 2004
10:20 am - 11:15 am


Additional information:
Donald J. Garcia
Manager, M&O Support Department
National Nuclear Security Administration Service Center

dgarcia@doeal.gov
Telephone No: 505-845-5878
FAX No: 505-284-7078

SRA International
Join Sunflower Systems and our industry experts at SRA International
October 23 - 27, 2004
Grand America Hotel
Salt Lake City, UT
Booth #34

Industry experts:
Andrew C. Anderson, CPPM, CF, Sunflower Systems
Ivonne Bachar, CPPM, CF, Stanford University

Sunday, October 24
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
"WS26: Equipment Management Under Research Grants and Contracts"
co-presenters: Andrew C. Anderson, CPPM, CF and Ivonne Bachar, CPPM, CF

Monday, October 25
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
"M35: Identification and Physical Inventory of Equipment"
Ivonne Bachar, CPPM, CF

Date TBD
"Equipment Fabrications and Sponsor Reporting"
Andrew C. Anderson, CPPM, CF Sunflower Systems is proud to sponsor SRA International. This year's lineup includes the following tracks:
  • Professional Development
  • Fiscal Management and Regulatory Compliance
  • Clinical, Social and Biomedical Research
  • Legal / Commercial / Intellectual Property
  • Sponsors Forum
  • Research Management and Emerging Issues

For more information visit:

SRA International

University Surplus Property Association Conference
Join Sunflower Systems as we discuss best practices and processes around surplus property sales, auctions, record retention and storage, property storage and property control.
Sunflower Systems Fusion 2004

Join Sunflower Systems, our partners and your fellow users in our nation's capital, August 16 through August 20.

Click here for additional information.

See you in Washington, D.C.!

Army Material Command Annual Conference

Join Sunflower Systems August 3 - 4 for one and one-half days of lively discussions on communications, information security and wireless technology.
Date: August 3 - 4, 2004
Location: Ft. Belvoir Officers, Club, Ft. Belvoir, VIrginia
More information: www.technologyforums.com

National Property Management Association NES

July 23 - July 30, 2004
Convention - July 27 - July 29, 2004)
John Ascuaga's Nuggett Hotel
Reno/Sparks, Nevada
More information: www.npma.org

Featured Sunflower Systems presentations:

"Standardizing asset management processes across the enterprise"
Wednesday, July 28 - 3:00 PM

"Using technology to mitigate risk in asset management and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance" (with Asset Management Resources)
Thursday, July 29 - 9:30 AM


"RFID in practice - case studies and lessons learned"
Tuesday, July 27 - 3:15 PM

"What is XML anyway"
Wednesday, July 28 - 9:00 AM

"Using innovative marketing techniques to effectively promote property management programs"
Wednesday, July 28 - 10:30 AM

"Accounting, records and reporting for fabricated equipment"
Thursday, July 29 - 11:45 AM

NACUBO Annual Meeting / Breakfast with the Experts

NACUBO 2004
July 17 - 20, 2004
Midwest Airlines Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Visit Sunflower Systems at booth #1728

"Breakfast with the Asset Management Experts"
Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown Address: 300 W. Michigan Street
414-291-4122 phone
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Cost: Complimentary, breakfast is provided

Join Sunflower Systems for Breakfast with the Asset Management Experts, Tuesday, July 20 at 7:30 AM. During this highly interactive session, you will

  • Learn how to generate revenue through better indirect cost recovery claims and business practices
  • Discover how to control costs by more effective re-utilization processes
  • Find out how to mitigate reputational risk with hazardous materials and sensitive data
  • Come away with better insight into effective excess processes

And don't forget to join Sunflower Systems on Tuesday, July, 20 at 7:30 AM.

Audio Transcripts - Breakfast Briefing, June 23

Although this breakfast briefing has ended, we look forward to hosting you at future events.

JFMIP / GSA Open House/Seminar

Panel Discussions
Policy Perspective
RFID standardization for total asset visibility. Moderated by Thomas Ruckdaschel

Vendor Perspective
Join Sunflower Systems as we discuss the JFMIP property management financial system requirement with input from property management, acquisition and operational community. Moderated by James Begis

Implementation Experience
Problems agencies face in implmenting new requirements in existing property management systems. Moderated by Robert Holcombe

Audit Perspective
Focusing on providing consistent standardized information that records the financial impact of peoperty throughout its lifecycle. Moderated by Charleta Dixon

Financial Management Innovations in Government
Click here for additional information.

Sunflower Systems, to participate in esteemed panel

After this comprehensive event, you will walk away with strategies to increase the speed, accuracy and efficiency of your financial reporting and management practices.

Date: May 10, 2004 Topic: Asset Management: Requirements and implementation suggestions for the Executive Order on asset management Time: 11:00 am

Executive Breakfast Briefing - April 20, 2004
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) - what you need to know
Expert panel
Patrick Sweeney, CEO - ODIN Technologies
Tony Ioannids, Principal - Booz Allen Hamilton
Christopher Hook, Director of RFID Market Development - Zebra Technologies
Other expert guests

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and asset management - what you need to know
Deriving business value; ideas, opinions and methods

Although this event has concluded, please check back for other executive breakfast briefings.

FOSE 2004

Thank you for visiting Sunflower Systems (Booth #2945) at FOSE 2004.
See you April 5 - 7, 2005

Look Into the Future Of Government...

FOSE is the world's leading gathering place for everyone involved in Government IT. At FOSE, you can see the latest developments in technology, speak with the leading minds implementing government IT policy and meet with your peers to discuss techniques for leveraging best practices for your agency.

Click here for more information.

The Institute of Internal Auditors

Thank you for joining Sunflower Systems and Asset Management Resources

Click here for more information on this conference.

Click here to learn more about Asset Management Resources.

NPMA Western Region Educational Seminar

Thanks to NPMA Saddleback Chapter for an informative and well conceived conference.

Visit here for more information about NPMA and regional chapters.

Executive Breakfast Series - February 18, 2004

February 18, 2004
8:00 am - 11:45 am
San Ramon Marriott
2600 Bishop Drive
San Ramon, California 94583
Cost: Complimentary; breakfast is provided

What you don't know about your enterprise assets can hurt you
Mitigating risk and complying with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements; ideas, opinions and methods

Thank you for joining Twila Foster, Reed Smith LLP, Kurt Garbe, President and CEO, Movaris, Inc., Thom Kay, President, Pinnacle Intertech, Jeffrey Birchak, Vice President Intellectual Property, Motion Technologies LLC.

Oracle AppsWorld 2004

Thank you for visiting Sunflower Systems (Booth #226) at Oracle AppsWorld 2004.

January 26 - 29, 2004
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California
Booth #226

Click here to view Oracle AppsWorld 2004 archives.

Sunflower Systems Executive Breakfast Seminar

October 29, 2003
Crystal City Marriott
Arlington, Virginia

Thank you for joining Keynote Speaker, Elvon Lloyd, and a panel of experts from Booz Allen Hamilton and the Department of Energy as we explored how to attain accountability and fiscal responsibility with comprehensive lifecycle asset management solutions.

Check back here for 2004 dates, topics and locations.

See you in 2004!

SRA International Annual Meeting

October 18 - 22, 2003
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

More than 1,000 people registered to win the Canon PowerShot A60. Congratulations to our winner!

Click here for more information on SRA International.

See you next year in Salt Lake City!

Sunflower Systems Annual Users Conference

Thank you for supporting the 2003 Sunflower Systems Annual Users Conference.

Click here to request conference presentations.