Join us for our presentation at Convergence 2003, Western Canada's premiere IT Conference and Technology Exposition:


Here's your chance to hear both perspectives in one informative workshop. In this session, representatives from Microsoft and Sun, in conjunction with Quadrus, look at how the .NET and J2EE frameworks interoperate in the implementation and consumption of web services.

Specifically, we will explore when and why to use web services and will examine the roles of XML, SOAP, WSDL and UDDI. A working example will be provided to fully understand Java and .NET applications' interoperability using web services. As well, we will delve into the code base to gain a better view of .NET and Java components and how each are built.

Business integration within an organization or between companies is key to efficiency gains and bottom line performance. When applied to IT systems integration, the realities and existence of mixed platforms cannot be ignored. Attend this insightful workshop to discover why—from the distinct perspectives of Microsoft, Sun and Quadrus—interoperability across heterogeneous platforms is critical to the integration of IT systems and the role web services can play in your integration solutions.


Grant Albrecht, Technical Director, Quadrus Development Inc.
Grant is a Technical Director at Quadrus who is foremost in his knowledge of the newest technologies. Grant has practical experience working with the full gamut of .NET technologies including the .NET developer framework and Enterprise Servers. Through various .NET projects, Grant has worked with the newest renditions of Exchange Server, Content Management Server and SQL Server. He has researched, architected, and implemented applications - and has authored several whitepapers and presented on a wide range of .NET-related topics. With his experience in delivering real-world .NET solutions, Grant has gained a deep knowledge and first-hand insights of the strengths and challenges with VS.NET, C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET and web services.

Trevor Cook, Managing Consultant, Microsoft Canada
Trevor manages the Public Sector practice for Microsoft Consulting Services in Western Canada, drawing on his 15 years of IT industry experience. Trevor has led development teams and architected enterprise-wide solutions with Microsoft technologies, and has specialized in distributed computing solutions. Prior to joining Microsoft Trevor was a technical consultant with Price Waterhouse Coopers and Quadrus Development Inc. Trevor is now focused on architecting and designing solutions with Microsoft's .NET technologies.

Roland Davis, Technology Engineer, Sun Microsystems
Roland is an experienced Java developer and has written several large scale web-based applications during his three years at Sun. As an experienced IT speaker and an active member of Calgary's Java User's Group, Roland has presented at numerous conferences and public events. Recently, Roland was selected by Sun as one of 50 engineers worldwide to participate in the prestigious Sun Software Environments and Java Ambassador Program - a new client feedback initiative. Roland has an electrical engineering degree from the University of Calgary.


Monday, May 5th, 2003 at 1:15 PM to 4:15 PM (half-day session)


Convergence 2003 IT Conference
The Calgary Stampede Roundup Centre (Palomino Room C)
20 Roundup Way SE


For more information and to register for this session, visit www.converge2003.com