

SARASOTA, FL - March 15, 2006 - atLarge, Inc. Founder and President Anand Pallegar has been appointed by the Young Technology Alliance (YTA) to lead the region's first ever technology conference – the Sarasota|Manatee Technology Conference: Integration at the Crossroads. The conference will feature leading experts' advice for leveraging technology for optimal business performance.
Just as it is shifting the global economy, technology is the game-changer in our regional business climate says Pallegar. "When properly leveraged, the right technology at the right time can transform inefficiencies into productivity, waste into savings, knowledge into insight."
The conference's format will offer real-world case studies from companies who have implemented various technologies for business success. From manufacturing to healthcare, retail to non-profit and all points in-between – every sector will be represented in the conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with these technology and business experts for a more interactive experience and a greater understanding of best technology adoptions.
The inaugural conference is the first initiative of the newly formed Young Technology Alliance whose goal is to stimulate Florida's Gulf Coast economy through technology awareness and best practices.
About the Young Technology Alliance
The Integration at the Crossroads Conference is produced by The Young Technology Alliance (YTA), an organization dedicated to bringing technology events to the Florida Gulf Coast region. The YTA's mission is to nurture technology awareness in the community by harnessing the power of technology through the education and unification of technology professionals. The YTA has partnered with The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and 82 Degrees Tech to produce the Sarasota Technology Conference 2006. Please visit www.SarasotaTechConference.com for additional details.