In his session, Strauch will discuss how leading firms have earned
a technology representation in the boardroom by effectively running
the business of IT.businessengine.4 million to support
these projects, and Thrivent Financial estimates that its volunteers
will give more than 400,000 volunteer hours to support Join Hands Day
projects on Saturday, May 7.

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The session will uncover best practice examples
from blue chip organizations that have succeeded in achieving
establishing the technology function as a value center within the
enterprise.

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Business Engine serves over 80,000 end-users at global
organizations including Boeing, Deutsche Bank, ING, Merrill Lynch,
Pfizer, Siemens and Tesco Stores, plc.com

As a not-for-profit organization, Thrivent
Financial sponsors national outreach programs and activities that
support congregations, schools, charitable organizations and needy
individuals. Member SIPC.

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Business Editors/Technology Editors
Financial World of IT 2005 Conference

SAN FRANCISCO----Business Engine,
the leading provider in application software solutions for running the
business of IT, today announced that Mark Strauch, chief operating
officer at Business Engine, will speak on the topic of Best Practices
in IT Planning and Budgeting at the Financial World of IT 2005
Conference at the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf Hotel in San Francisco on
Wednesday , April 20, 2005 at 8:00 am (PST).itfma.

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The IT Financial
Management Association (ITFMA) was established in 1988 and is the only
association dedicated to this profession and provides a comprehensive
education program on the principles and practices used to financially
manage Information Technology (IT) organizations . The day was developed by America's
fraternal benefit societies in partnership with the Points of Light
Foundation and the Volunteer National Network.

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Thrivent Financial Volunteers to Conduct 3 000 Join Hands Day Service Projects

"Thrivent Financial continues to take pride in the
role that we have been able to play since Join Hands Day was
introduced in 2000.

About Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit Fortune 500
financial services organization helping 2.

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Securities are offered through Thrivent Investment Management
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For a complete
program agenda, please visit http://www., 625 Fourth Ave.

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South , Minneapolis, MN 55415-1665, 800-THRIVENT
(800-847-4836) a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans. Member NASD.

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The best practices session will also address how to leverage
project portfolio management tools and best practices, including
financial management, budgeting and charge-backs to achieve cost
transparency for internal Business Unit customers, align IT with
strategic business needs, and increase IT credibility .

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MINNEAPOLIS----Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans today announced that its members will be conducting more
than 3,000 local community service projects for Join Hands Day , a
national day of service connecting youth and adults in volunteer
service. For more information , visit www.

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Join Hands Day is dedicated to helping young people and adults
come together as equals in planning and carrying out service that is
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The organization has committed nearly $1.

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Business Engine Speaks on IT Budgeting Best Practices at the Financial World of Information Technology 2005 Conference

Attendees, including IT and IT Finance executives, will gain
insight on how to identify variances in budget, plan, and actuals
sooner, and uncover hidden funds, preventing waste, and minimizing
risk.thrivent.

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The conference, which runs from April 18-22, provides a complete
curriculum on financial + expense management, chargeback and
activity -based costing for IT organizations. The Business
Engine Network allows global IT organizations to manage IT strategy,
financial governance and operational execution within a single
Web-based solution , creating enterprise transparency that dramatically
improves IT investment decisions, business alignment and delivery
results. Thrivent Financial and its affiliates offer a
broad range of financial products and services including life
insurance, annuities, mutual funds, disability income insurance, bank
products and more.

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About Business Engine

Established in 1985, Business Engine is a leading provider of
enterprise software for 'running the business of IT'.

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"Join Hands Day is a wonderful opportunity for generations who
seldom work together to find out just how valuable everyone can be,"
said Brad Hewitt, senior vice president of fraternal operations at
Thrivent Financial.

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