RE: [xml-dev] The ICE (Information and Content Exchange) AuthoringGroupinvite s you .......

[Ron Daniel <rdaniel@interwoven.com>]

Ron,

I'm distressed to hear that you have been unsuccessful in
trying to get information about ICE, PRISM, etc. by phone.
I'm currently the chair of the PRISM group, feel free to
contact me directly at +1 415 778 3113. I can't speak for
ICE or IDEAlliance, but I can talk with you about PRISM.

Your point about needing other ways than face to face meetings
for getting out information is well-taken, and I will put it
on the agenda for our weekly teleconference.

Best regards,
Ron Daniel Jr.
Standards Architect
Tel: +1 415 778 3113
Fax: +1 415 778 3131
Email: rdaniel@interwoven.com 

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Schmelzer [mailto:rschmelzer@zapthink.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 11:09 AM
> To: Elledge, Marion; xml-dev@lists.xml.org
> Cc: mbuscemi@cmp.com
> Subject: Re: [xml-dev] The ICE (Information and Content Exchange)
> Authoring Groupinvite s you .......
> 
> 
> Are you planning a conference call or some other means to disemminate this
> information? I am an analyst focusing on XML, but to be honest, I would
> rather not travel at the moment. Is it possible for you to have a conference
> call, web conference, Flash presentation, or other means to get this
> information without having to appear in person? I know that for myself, and
> probably others in the analyst community, showing up in person for a
> few-hour or one day dialogue on a focused effort is not possible given the
> economic, security, and resource challenges in this environment.
> 
> This is actually the second event IDEAlliance has hosted that was fairly
> difficult, if not impossible, for analysts to attend without their physical
> presence (the other was an in-person meeting about PRISM in New York). I
> have also been trying to get your people to chat with us on the phone about
> your efforts and it has been likewise difficult. Just some advice for
> yourself and any others that care to spread information in an "in person
> only" format. I would rather not have information doled out in person when
> it can be as effectively distributed over remote means.
> 
> I sent this to the group to urge others who plan to announce products,
> services, or standards, to make it easier on analysts and journalists by
> offering alternate means to get content other than by attending in person.
> This is doubly the case for "standards" groups that have openness as a
> stated objective.
> 
> Thanks,
> Ron Schmelzer
> Senior Analyst
> ZapThink, LLC
> 
>