In today's world, where computers have become as ubiquitous as televisions, Information Technology plays a critical role in an organization. Systems Continuum explores different aspects of Information Technology and Information Systems in business by initiating discussions on cutting-edge topics. Each Systems Continuum consists of a series of events centred on a particular theme. Eminent speakers from industry and students of management and engineering institutes converge for an entire day's event consisting of a lecture series followed by a panel discussion. Information Technology plays a critical role in an organization.

Systems Continuum explores different aspects of Information Technology and Information Systems in business by initiating discussions on cutting-edge topics. Systems Continuum consists of a series of events centred on a particular theme. Eminent speakers from industry and students of management and engineering institutes converge for an entire day's lecture series.

Information technology (IT) is undergoing a dramatic transition from a utility provider to an enabler of business model transformation. Formerly considered as a passive, back-office support function, IT has now become a critical tool providing competitive advantage and long term sustainability to businesses. Undoubtedly IT is now no more a mere business choice but has become the way of doing business. At Systems Continuum 2011 we would discuss about the strategic role currently being played by Technology in shaping the next generation businesses. 

Some of the topics we might touch upon during this day-long event are -

The event will be graced by the presence of the following luminaries - 

• Mr. Anand Prahlad, Vice President - Engineering, McAfee
• Mr. Rajesh Chandiramani, Vice President - Sales and Marketing, Tech Mahindra
• Mr. Rajiv Vaishnav, Vice President, NASSCOM
• Mr. Rakesh Barik, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting
• Mr. Sumit Chowdhury, Vice President and Partner, IBM
• Ms. Vijaya Kamath, General Manager - IT, Vodafone

Venue     : FC Kohli Auditorium, Kresit, IIT Bombay

Schedule : 17 September 2011