Abstract: Provided is a method and system for using a computer for event management and ensuring compliance with rules pertaining to events. The rules can include laws, regulations, and policies, and can be stored in a database for use by the system. A user interface is used for specifying event information such as event date and time, agenda, invitees, speakers, venue, A/V equipment, etc. The system can generate reports about the event, track and reconcile event costs, verify attendance, and monitor event parameters to ensure compliance with the rules. Also provided is a method and system for using a computer for historical event evaluation, and for generating recommendations for future events.

Abstract: A technology platform for implementing a plurality of programs. Each program has a program manager, is offered to a user and is supported by supporting suppliers/venders. The platform includes a management system including an interface which is adapted to authenticate the program manager of each program, authenticate the user of each program, and authenticate the supporting suppliers/venders of each program. A service provider gateway links a service provider to the management system. The gateway permits the service provider to access and control selected program information. The service provider engages the supporting suppliers/venders to support the program. Non-supporting suppliers/vendors can obtain benchmarking information.

Abstract: A computer system and a method for determining a travel scheme minimizing travel costs for an organization, where the organization expects to purchase travel trips for a plurality of travelers for a plurality of travel links. Each travel link comprises a travel origin and a travel destination, and is served by at least one of the carriers. The system comprises a data input device for receiving travel information relating to the carriers and the links, a data storage device for storing the travel information received by the data input device, a processor, and a data output device. From the travel information, the system constructs an objective function representing a travel cost to the organization to purchase travel trips for the plurality of travelers for the plurality of predetermined links, and a set of constraints comprising restrictions relating to the objective function.

Abstract: A computer system and a method is disclosed for determining a travel scheme minimizing which minimizes travel costs for an organization, where the organization expects to purchase travel trips for a plurality of travelers for a plurality of travel links. Each travel link comprises a travel origin and a travel destination, and is served by at least one of the carriers. The system comprises a data input device for receiving travel information relating to the carriers and the links, a data storage device for storing the travel information received by the data input device, a processor, and a data output device. From the travel information, the system constructs an objective function representing a travel cost to the organization to purchase travel trips for the plurality of travelers for the plurality of predetermined links, and a set of constraints comprising restrictions relating to the objective function.