TELECOMMUNICATIONS SEMINAR -- 1998 INFORMATION SHARING SESSION The Department of the Treasury, Corporate Systems Management (CSM), offers a nation wide telecommunications contract which provides integrated digital voice and data local telecommunications equipment and services for all federal agencies. In order to support the Department of the Treasury Telecommunications Systems (DOTTS) Contract, a yearly seminar known as the Information Sharing Session is held within each of the four vendor regions. CSM, in partnership with the DOTTS Vendors, is happy to announce the 1998 Information Sharing Session (ISS). The DOTTS ISS is a comprehensive seminar covering a wide range of telecommunication information for the technician, supervisor, program manager and procurement personnel. Topics to be covered will include products and capabilities; overview of the DOTTS Contract; how to process purchase orders; new technology; Year 2000 Compliance; wireless technology; desktop video; a tour of manufacturing facility, plus much more. The ISS is open to all federal agencies, however, space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible (at least 30 days prior to the event). In your RSVP, include the name (s) of attendees, agency / bureau, address, phone number, and any items you would like to discuss. Although the seminar is free of charge, each attendee will be responsible for lodging, travel, meals, and other personal costs. For more information or to register for the 1998 ISS, contact the DOTTS COTR, Greg Jewell, on 202-927-7426, or on e-mail greg.jewell@cio.treas.gov. If you are connected to the Internet, register on-line by visiting the DOTTS Web Page at www.treas.gov/contracts/dotts. When making your hotel reservations, request the rooms that are blocked for the Department of the Treasury's ISS. The ISS provides a wonderful opportunity for telecommunications users to keep up with today's telecommunications technologies as well as share information between other Government users. Corporate Systems Management and the DOTTS vendors hope you can attend the 1998 Information Sharing Session. Pacific Bell: Anaheim, California; April 28, 29, 30, 1998; Sheraton Anaheim Hotel 714-778-1700. GAC TSI: Dallas, TX; May 19, 20, 21, 1998; Radisson Hotel and Suites 214-351-4477. U S West: Englewood, CO; May 5, 6, 7, 1998; La Quinta Inn 800-687-6667 or 303-649-9969. Lucent Technologies: Ft. Lauderdale, FL; June 23, 24, 25, 1998; Radisson Bahia Mar 954-764-2283. WEB: DOTTS Information Sharing Session web page, www.treas.gov/contracts/dotts/iss/information_sharing_session.html. E-MAIL: Contact Greg Jewell (Dept. of the Treasury) if you have any questions or to register for the ISS., greg.jewell@cio.treas.gov.

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