For the past 15 years VDEL have continually promoted and implemented the most up to date achievements in Information Technology.
The age of Open Source has arrived. Linux and Open Source applications are now a part of almost every IT system.

Over the past few years we have striven to ensure that we take advantage of this maturing market, offering a range of Open Source and best of breed IBM applications.

On the 5th of November 2008 VDEL announced the integration of these elements together into a single comprehensive program:



This VDEL program backed by IBM will strive to unite Independent Software Vendors and integrators world-wide.

On joining the software united program, customers will receive full development kits from VDEL which will enable developments based on Lotus, Tivoli, Informix, DB2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux .

VDEL will certify these applications in association with IBM and promote them throughout the world using well known, established channels. Full 1st and 2nd level support will be assured through the certified support centers in the regions.

The VDEL Conference presented this attractive program and discussed the various options for its implementation.

The Conference covered these  programs:

	All required licenses and subscriptions are included - guaranteed. Users also receive world-wide  Support for any purchased desktop applications based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and IBM software
	This platform for servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux and IBM software includes all required licenses and  subscriptions and a telephone and web support by the leading IT companies. Knowing this cover is in place, ISVs are now free to concentrate on their own solutions and competing in the fragmented market.
	(OPEN MODULAR APPLICATIONS and SOLUTIONS) -During the exchange of applications between developers in Java, software united ensures that the same standards are used by all, and is responsible for testing to ensure that applications are stable and properly documented.
	-Covers the migration from different operating systems and platforms so that users can join software united without fear.We will also discuss the various implementation options

AGENDA: First day – November 5

Cocktail reception

AGENDA: Second day – November 6

Conference opening and welcome
S.Urosevic and M.Prohaska

15 years of VDEL - M.Prohaska , VDEL Chairman
From single consultancy to the exstensible partner network and comprehensive services offerings

Software United Launch
M.Prohaska

The future of OPEN Source
Dirk-Peter van Leuween,Red Hat Senior Director,
Central&Eastern Europe

Tivoli Solutions on Red Hat
Rodney Foreman,Tivoli WW Sales Executive, IBM Software Group

Channel Sales-Challenge for business growth,
Gary Proctor IBM WW Channel Sales Leader

Two separate tracks:

Desktop United/Server United
A.Vasyukov, VDEL Technical Specialist

Open MAS-JBOSS Application Exchange
A.Meganov, VDEL Technical Specialist

Q&A and close of day, evening dinner

AGENDA: Second day – November 7

Plenary Session

JBOSS strategy
Wanja Pernath ,RH Solution Architect

Lotus Solutions on Red Hat
David P.Farrel,Vice President,Lotus NE IOT

Open Source Virtualization
A.Meganov

VDEL Support Structure
Z.Jaksic, VDEL Chief Technology Officer

Three separate tracks

Desktop/Server United workshop
Andrey Grieb, Aplana

OPEN MAS workshop
A.Meganov,Wanja Pernath

Software Wars workshop
A. Vasyukov

The conference closed with dinner and an excursion to Curium Theatre, Kollosi Castle and Limassol Castle the next day