Released on: October 9, 2008, 1:25 am

Press Release Author: WowGao Staff Editor

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: October 06, 2008 - Toronto, Canada - Jennifer Fisher,
Director of Sales at Speedware Ltd. will discuss the benefits and drivers for legacy
modernization activities and introduce its various techniques and strategies at the
2008 Financial Services Technology Forum scheduled on October 28 & 29, 2008 at the
Design Exchange in Toronto, Canada.

Press Release Body: October 06, 2008 - Toronto, Canada - Jennifer Fisher, Director
of Sales at Speedware Ltd. will discuss the benefits and drivers for legacy
modernization activities and introduce its various techniques and strategies at the
2008 Financial Services Technology Forum scheduled on October 28 & 29, 2008 at the
Design Exchange in Toronto, Canada.

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Legacy Modernization for Financial Institutions - What is it? And Why do You Need it?

Legacy modernization has become an increasingly popular option for financial
institutions looking to optimize their IT. This session will explore the many
benefits financial institutions can expect from legacy modernization including
lowered maintenance costs, increased business agility and the availability of new
technologies. Critical drivers for legacy modernization activities will be examined,
including the rising maintenance costs of legacy applications, the need to align IT
with business objectives, the shrinking pool of qualified resources capable of
understanding and maintaining these applications, and the need to upgrade to modern,
more flexible systems.

An overview of the full spectrum of legacy modernization projects will be provided
as well as techniques for assessing the health of legacy applications. A discussion
on how to plan and execute a successful legacy modernization project will be
included, along with a review of various modernization strategies and tips for
staying on budget and on time. Finally, case studies will be provided highlighting
success in the financial services sector.

Ms. Fisher is Speedware's Sales Solutions Strategist and is responsible for managing
the worldwide sales force for both for private and public sector organizations. Her
responsibilities include expanding market reach, developing vertical markets and
driving Speedware's IT modernization market strategy by promoting a
solutions-oriented approach that strives to analyze and understand specific customer
requirements. Ms. Fisher has been actively developing the financial institution
market and has been involved in implementing successful modernization projects for
customers such as ING and Massachusetts Mutual.

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