BUSINESS RESULT INTERMEDIATE UNIT 14 "Networking"

IELC Almaty

22 Aug 201503:54

Summary

TLDRAt a Trade Fair, Matt, the IT Manager at Courts Power Group, meets San Juda from Save IT, a company specializing in network security and web development. Matt is seeking improvements in his company’s web presence and IT security. San introduces him to Sabina Colbeck, the founder of Save IT, who is the best person to address Matt's needs. The conversation highlights their shared professional interests and potential for collaboration. The interaction ends with Matt planning to meet Sabina for further discussions on web development and IT security solutions.

Takeaways

😀 Matt, the IT manager at an energy company, is attending a trade fair and looking for lunch after the break.
😀 The venue is very busy, with long queues, and Matt was hoping to avoid the lunch rush.
😀 Matt works at an energy company that focuses on efficiency and sustainability, while the other person, San, works at an IT company specializing in network security and web development.
😀 San's company, Save IT, has been expanding its offerings from IT security to web design and company intranet development.
😀 Matt’s company is also interested in building its web presence and improving security, making San’s company a potential partner.
😀 San introduces Matt to his boss, Sabina Colbeck, who handles web development at Save IT.
😀 Sabina is the ideal person to talk to for Matt's needs regarding web development and IT security.
😀 Sabina and San suggest that Matt visit their stand at the trade fair (stand 32) later to discuss collaboration opportunities.
😀 Matt learns that Sabina is the best person to discuss IT system security and web development projects with.
😀 Sabina and San exchange pleasantries with Matt before heading back to their stand, suggesting Matt contact Sabina directly for future discussions.
😀 After the conversation, Matt still hasn’t had lunch and is suggested to go to a nearby café by San, ending the interaction on a friendly note.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of Matt's company?
-Matt's company is an energy provider that also offers services to help other companies operate more efficiently and responsibly.
What type of services does San's company specialize in?
-San's company specializes in network security and web design, particularly corporate intranets.
How does San describe the growth of their company?
-San mentions that their company has been growing, especially in the field of web design, and each year the trade fair gets bigger.
Why does Matt want to attend the trade fair?
-Matt is interested in improving his company's web presence and enhancing their IT security.
What did San recommend Matt do next regarding his web development needs?
-San recommended that Matt speak with his boss, Sabina Colbeck, who is in charge of web development at their company.
How does San describe Sabina Colbeck's role in the company?
-San describes Sabina as the person who set up the company and as someone in charge of most web development projects.
What are Matt's impressions of San's company's logo?
-Matt compliments San's company's logo, describing it as 'fresh and clean,' which reflects the impression they want to make.
Why does San suggest Matt speak to Sabina?
-San suggests Matt speak to Sabina because she is the best person to discuss development matters with, especially related to IT systems security and web presence.
What happens towards the end of the conversation regarding lunch?
-Matt has not had lunch yet, and although they were looking for a waiter, no one was serving. San then suggests they go to a nearby café for lunch.
What other details about the trade fair are mentioned in the script?
-The script mentions that the trade fair is very busy, with large crowds during lunch breaks, and that the event has been growing every year, with more and more to see.