AeANET : Newsline September 2006

AeA FLORIDA COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

CIO's To Discuss IT Buying Trends at Citrix, Sept. 26
Tech Executives will convene at Citrix Systems, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale to get the inside scoop on 2007 IT buying trends. More on this event!

*AeA Florida Council has added an "AeA Florida Member News" page to the newsletter and the website. If your company has news that you would like included, please email Jennifer Gabriel.

AeA ENDORSES UNITED HEALTHCARE

AeA Announces endorsement of new national healthcare insurance provider effective September 19, 2006
Effective September 19, 2006, AeA will endorse UnitedHealthcare as its preferred national health care insurer offering to underwrite benefits coverage for participating AeA member companies.
Our recommendation of UnitedHealthcare is based on a number of important considerations. Specifically, UnitedHealthcare provides:

Substantially greater geographic coverage around the United States;
Competitive price and plan design options;
Excellent physician and hospital networks;
Global health care solutions available for international employees;
Creative wellness programs - normally available only to the largest companies - designed to proactively help you control health care costs; and
�Best in class� technology solutions integrated throughout all levels of UnitedHeatlhcare�s operations. These solutions make it easier for your employees to access top quality care and include on-line self service tools to make enrollment, plan changes, and filing claims fast and easy.

In fact, UnitedHealthcare is ranked 1st in Fortune Magazine�s 2006 list of the nation�s best performing health care companies.
For member companies already enrolled in the Aetna program, this decision should not impact their current Aetna policy. However, in the future, we urge them to consider what UnitedHealthcare can offer in terms of plan and network offerings, price competitiveness, nationwide distribution, and international capabilities.
AeA encourages you or your broker to ask for details about the new program with UnitedHealthcare, which will be available starting September 19.
You may call either Eric Meyer, AeA Senior Vice President for Insurance Services at 202.682.4430, or contact the Dedicated UnitedHealthcare AeA Sales Team at 1.800.809.9581 (8:30 pm to 5:00 pm CST Mon-Fri).

AeA TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL CONFERENCE

AeA Technology Capital Conference
October 11-12, 2006
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa - Dana Point, CA

Exclusive conference for privately held technology companies with revenues from $5 to $75 million.

Join us at the AeA Technology Capital Conference on October 11-12, 2006. The Conference will bring together key investors and top executives from growth-oriented, privately-held high-tech companies. Expected to draw up to 40 growth oriented companies, the event offers an intimate setting to capture the interest of investors and build strategic alliances. Companies will have an opportunity to conduct "fast pitch" presentations and then network with private investors, finance professionals, investment bankers, senior lending, and mezzanine lenders in a casual setting.
Attendees will also hear from additional speakers and panelists, knowledgeable in the challenges facing private high-tech company today, including:

Jason Calacanis, President, Weblogs, Inc., Sr. Vice President, AOL & General Manager, Netscape
Robert E. Grady, Managing Director, The Carlyle Group
Dirk I. Gates, CEO, Xirrus Inc.
To apply or for information, contact Tina Morais at 408.987.4234 or visit www.aeanet.org/CapitalConference.

AeA CLASSIC

Commissioner Atkins of the SEC to Speak at the 2006 AeA Classic
November 5-8, 2006
Monterey Conference Center - Monterey, CA

AeA is pleased to announce Commissioner Paul S. Atkins of the Securities and Exchange Commission will speak at the 36th Annual AeA Classic on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. The conference will feature presentations from public AeA member companies with a market cap or revenues of $100 million to $4 billion. Presenting companies benefit from the opportunity to gain visibility and develop business contacts with 700+ investors in one location. Attendees rave about the small group format, which allows for an effective exchange of information and networking. Join the list of presenting companies - spots are filling quickly. Contact Melissa La Vigna at 408.987.4236 or www.aeanet.org/Classic for more information.

AeA SHIPPING & FREIGHT PROGRAM

AeA Members saved over $161,000 Utilizing Shipping & Freight Program
In its first year, the AeA Shipping and Freight Savings Program has already improved member's bottom lines by $161K! One company saved as much as $11K on FedEx Express, while another shaved $7,000 off their Yellow and UPS FreightSM (formerly Overnite) less-than-truckload bills. Enroll in this free member benefit program and start saving right away. Go to http://www.aeanet.org/shippingonline. There are no limits, no minimum shipments and you get to keep your current FedEx account number. Visit http://www.aeanet.org/shipping, contact PartnerShip at 800.599.2902 or email shipping@aeanet.org for more information.

AeA WEB CONFERENCING SERVICES

Hard Case for Video and Webconferencing
Ever spend 1.5 days traveling to a 90 minute meeting? Did you know that 70% of business travelers are stressed by business travel?
Avoid the hassle and increase productivity by using more audio, video and web conferencing. AeA Conferencing Services offer FREE web presentation capabilities, audio conferencing for as low as $0.04 a minute and low cost video conferencing options. So, the next time you consider spending $1,450 per person in airfare, hotel and per diem costs for an interview, training or site visit, please contact our ACT Teleconferencing representative Jeremy Willius at 800.228.2554 at ext 4355 or go to http://www.aeanet.org/conferencing for more information on effective virtual meeting options.