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Press Release, February 10
(NAPA, Calif.)  —The 10th Annual Wine Industry Technology Symposium (WITS)®, the premier event showcasing the strategic use of information technology and services for the wine industry, has been set for June 30 - July 1, 2014 at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel. For more info:    http://wineindustrytechnologysymposium.com/save-date

2013

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Wineries look for ways to turn data into sales
The Press Democrat, July 16
NAPA — When Miles Ward worked on President Barack Obama's 2012 election campaign, he helped build a computer system that processed $400,000 in donations per minute. The challenge Ward faced, which he described to an audience of winery executives on Tuesday, is one that many companies encounter, if on a different scale: How can I build a computer system that can successfully handle so many transactions?
High Tech, Low Cost
Wines & Vines, July 16
 by Paul Franson Wine Industry Technology Symposium attendees learn about cheap, practical tools among corporate solutions.
Leading Technology Innovators Demonstrate Latest Products and Services During Sold Out Showcase
Press Release, July 11
Napa, CA— July 11, 2013— Wine Industry Technology Symposium (WITS) today announced its final agenda and speakers for the 9th annual event to be held July 15 & 16 in Napa, CA.  Keynotes bring elite leadership, social media and the transformative cloud to the wine industry. ... Attendees can register at www.wineindustrytechnologysymposium.com
WITS Channel
YouTube, May 13
Find out what's happening at Wine Industry Technology Symposium @ WITS Channel
Thought Leaders to Discuss Strategic and Tactical Uses of Technology, Building Elite Teams and Lessons From the U.S. Military Special Force.
Press Release, April 25
Napa, CA— April 22, 2013— Wine Industry Technology Symposium (WITS) today announced its Keynote speakers for the 9th annual event to be held July 15 & 16 in Napa, CA.  Keynotes by Larry Broughton, Jonathan Good and Miles Ward bring elite leadership, social media and the transformative cloud to the wine industry.

2012

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WITS Technology Showcase and Wine Twits Virtual Tasting
Traveling Wine Chick, July 16
  The author attended the WITS Technology Symposium and participated in the virtual tasting. She enjoyed the event and the wines and describes her experience taking part in the tasting in this post. 
Wine Lovers sip, taste and tweet on Twitter
ABS-CBS News, July 12
This article describes the power of Twitter and how it is a complementary tool for the wine industry based on the WineTwits tasting held at WITS 2012. As a result of the tasting's popularity, WITS2012 became a trending topic on Twitter, reaching 2.8 million followers.
US wineries uncork Internet innovations
NDTV, July 12
This article examines ways the wine industry can use technology to increase revenues, and explores examples of such innovations used by wineries today. 
Wine Industry Told Tips on Social Media
Napa Valley Register, July 12
  This article highlights tips offered during WITS' general session from Sean Moffitt of Agent Wildfire, who advised attendees to create unorthodox campaigns and converse with customers rather than talk at them. by Howard Yune