FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Announcing the publication of “Write The Future�

Chicago (June 1, 2006) – i.c.stars is pleased to announce the publication of “Write The Future�, the latest installment in its annual series of papers discussing the issues and challenges facing the IT workforce. This year, the paper addresses:

- The forces/characteristics shaping the future enterprise and the capabilities that IT organizations must exhibit;
- The kinds of value that businesses need from IT; and,
- The competencies that must be developed in order for IT organizations and the businesses they enable to be successful.

The paper takes the form of thoughts and commentary by each of the participating experts. Some of the topics discussed include:

- CEO & CFO Influence - Product Development
- Democratization of IT - Flexibility
- The Global Economy - Business Acumen & Tech Savvy
- Business Lifecycle and Industries - Relationship Management
- Business Insights - Judgment
- Size & Complexity - Project Management
- Enabling Communication - Critical Thinking
- Outsourcing - Architecture
- Process Optimization - Leadership & Management
- Risk Management

“Write The Future� was written as a collaborative effort among 9 IT Leaders, Academics, and Content Experts. It was used as the basis for a CEO panel discussion of the forces and trends shaping the future enterprise during i.c.stars’ annual Capitalize On Illinois dinner held on May 1, 2006. It’s content will be used again on August 25, 2006 when a CIO panel will discuss IT workforce competencies at i.c.stars’ annual Big Bang breakfast. “Write The Future� can be found at: http://www.icstars.org/capitalize/2006/program.pdf

The creation of this paper was made possible thanks to the generous premiere i.c.stars sponsorships from BMC Software, Dade Behring, Hewitt Associates, generationE Technologies, and IBM.

About i.c.stars

i.c.stars was founded in 1999 to develop 1,000 community leaders by 2020. Through training in technology, in leadership and in business skills we prepare inner city young people from 18 to 27 years old for high-level careers in information technology (IT). We do this through a project-based training model, through opportunities to meet IT leaders and potential employers, and through leadership training. By integrating technology training, leadership development and business skills, i.c.stars is shaping the next generation of technology and community leaders. i.c.stars is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and can be found at:

www.icstars.org

Contact information for i.c.stars staff is:

Sandee Kastrul
President & Cofounder
312-640-3850

Eric Lannert
Vice President, Technology
312-640-3850

Thressa Thomas
Director, Community & Client Relations
312-640-3850