May 28-29, 2009 University of Maryland, Human Computer Interaction Lab

Treemaps: From Classroom to Boardroom…and Beyond
Corporate adoption of enterprise treemapping solutions

This workshop examines corporate adoption of treemapping, a technology that originated at the University of Maryland HCIL. Attendees will gain insight into the transformation of treemapping from an innovative interface into a mission important corporate offering. Attendees will learn about the widespread use of treemapping in commercial environments, by government agencies, and across the military. The workshop will showcase several examples of treemap deployments, and will highlight specific methods that lead to successful implementations. Attendees will explore treemap extranets -- externally facing deployments -- that open new realms of possibilities for serving customers and sharing information with suppliers and other business partners. The workshop will expose participants to some of the latest innovations in the world of treemapping including the emergence of “treemap systems” that support interaction and collaboration. The workshop will: 

• Showcase innovative deployments in both private and public sectors


• Explore “best practice” approaches for deploying visualization technologies that “stick”


• Emphasize the importance of action: why treemaps are not just reports anymore


• Examine the shift from stand-alone treemapping to integration with other enterprise technologies


• Explore strategic positioning of treemapping for customers, suppliers, and business partners


• Describe how organizations are building internal systems of related treemaps

This workshop will be led by Carter Wilson and Dan Struebel of The Hive Group. It is suitable for anyone interested in deploying treemaps in an enterprise; and individuals that are interested in technology transfer.


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