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                       OBJECT DEVELOPMENTS 95

                      4-8 DECEMBER 1995, LONDON

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*  Ted Lelekas                                      *
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*  UNICOM Seminars                                  *
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*  e-mail: ted@unicom.demon.co.uk                   *
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COMMERCIAL STREAM
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"Object-Oriented Data Management"
Presented by Klaus Dittrich, University of Zurich

Object-Oriented database systems aim at blending object-oriented concepts
with traditional database concepts. This workshop gives an in-depth
introduction to object-oriented database systems. Rather than dealing with
the idiosyncracies of any particular system, basic principles and concepts
are explained, along with discussions of their merits and potential
problems. 

"Object-Oriented Databases"
Chaired by Klaus Dittrich, University of Zurich

There are a growing number of object-oriented databases providing high
levels of functionality and flexibility across a variety of platforms and
costs, in addition to those relational databases with available object
extensions. The sessions will review the current market and look at where
the technology is heading. 
Contributions from Michael Kay, ICL; Mark Bullock, Valbecc Object Technology;
Akmal B. Chaudhri, SARC, City University

"Object-Oriented Development Projects - The Crucial Factors"
Presented by Peter Thanisch, Edinburgh University

The term 'OO Development'is becoming synonymous with reusability and
increased programmer productivity. In smaller development projects with
relatively few objects, these goals are often achieved. However, as the
size of the development grows and the number of objects involved
increases, the assumed benefits of the OO approach become increasingly
difficult to attain. Without a good basic class library, control of
objects is easily lost and productivity gains disappear as developers
redevelop objects rather than reuse them. This tutorial provides an in
depth understanding of three crucial issues facing those considering
embarking upon an OO Development Project expecting to improve developer
productivity. 

"Object Orientation - The Future of Systems Development"
In association with Bloor Research (formerly Butler Bloor)
Chaired by Peter Thanisch, Edinburgh University

Reusability, quality and maintainability is what OO has been promising to
deliver. However, the technology is still in its infancy and real
applications development success stories are few and far between. 
Organisations need to balance the risk that accompanies the introduction
of any new technology against the potential benefits. Are the promised
benefits realisable now? Or is the hype that surrounds every new OO
product just a marketing man's dream? This multi-speaker seminar examines
the current status of OO technology for use in developing applications
systems and provides an honest assessment of where OO technology is, where
it is going and the products most likely to lead the marketplace. 
Contributions from: Robin Bloor, Bloor Research; Eric Leach, OMG;  Gerald
Kristen, Author; Jean Marie Chauvet, Neuron Data. 


TECHNICAL STREAM
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"Object Technology and Management"
Bertrand Meyer, ISE (USA)

This tutorial describes the benefits and the risks of object technology
for both technical and non-technical managers. Filled with concrete
information from large projects, it focuses on the organizational impact
of object-oriented methods and is a must for any manager who wants to make
sure that his/her organization gains the real benefits from the transition
to objects

"Designing Object-Oriented Libraries"
Bertrand Meyer, ISE (USA)

The key to object-oriented success is in the availability of good
libraries.  Yet as many people have learned at their expense, developing
libraries is a challenging task, on which both experts and literature are
scarce. This intensive one-day presentation, the first of its kind, offers
a wealth of concrete information and advice based on the experience of
developing hundreds of successful library classes now used daily by
companies worldwide. 

"Testing Objects"
Chaired by Dorothy Graham, Grove Consultants 

This is the first event in the UK to address the important topic of how to
test systems developed using Object-Oriented development methodologies. 
Because development methods are different to traditional ones, testing
methods must also be adapted. Some techniques are still equally
applicable, but some aspects require new approaches. This seminar brings
together industry-leading experts in OO and testing together with
experience reports from those who found out what works in practice.
Contributions from Otto Vinter, Bruel & Kjoer; Simon Horner, Origin UK; 
Chris Cotton, Rolfe&Nolan; Laurence Smith, EDS; Nick Mundy and Dave Piper,
Eagle Star Life assurance; Nguyen NQ Thuy, Electricite de France. 

"Systematic Object-Oriented Analysis"
Presented by Jean-Marc Nerson, SOL (France)

This tutorial shows how to apply the best of object technology to the
analysis and design level. Based on the BON method, it focuses on seamless
development for large-scale reuse, and shows how to achieve the
reliability needed to make reusable components accepted and used by the
software industry. 


TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES STREAM
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"An Introduction to Object Modelling"
Andy Carmichael, Object UK

This workshop introduces the motivations, principles and goals of object
modelling and its application to business and systems analysis. The
tutorial introduces key techniques and concepts of object development
methods as well as providing guidance for project managers introducing
object techniques to their software development process. 

"Tools and Technology Review"
Charles Weir, Object Designers

Presentations by tool vendors, end-users and independent experts will
assess the currently available tools and the future development of the
technology.Alongside the event there will be an associated exhibition
where attendees will be able to view the vendors' offerings for
themselves. 

"Object Reuse"
Chaired by Muthu Chandran, Philips

One of the main attractions of Object Orientation is its ability to deal
with repeatable development processes, through the use of proven software
components. At this seminar you will hear about the latest techniques in
object reuse and how leading organisations are putting them into practice. 
Supported by the Reuse Group; Case Studies from British Airways

"Client/Server"
Presented by Sanjiv Gossain, Cambridge Technology Partners

Client/Server technology has the potential to integrate a wide variety of
software operating systems across a number of different platforms. Object
technology can be used to address the three key issues in software
development - life cycle, software architecture, development technique -
and form a coherent approach to developing Client/Server systems. 

"Distributed Applications Using ORBs"
Presented by Colin Strech, ICL

The OMG Common Request Brother Architecture (CORBA) offers the best
mechanism to create and run distributed applications-without the angst of
becoming a networking expert. But is it really ready for the rigours and
demands of the commercial world?