Cool Yule Tools (Network World)

We learned Network World will be doing a holiday gift guide again this year and will accept products through October 1, 2010. They are interested in areas such as smartphones/smartphone apps, computers/laptops and accessories, cameras/camcorders, home/portable entertainment and office gear, and personal storage and travel tech. Send products to Keith Shaw, Program Director: 492 Old Connecticut Path, 4th floor; Framingham, MA 01701-9002.

Rethinking IT Infrastructure (InformationWeek)

This November 1 InformationWeek story will consider different areas of IT infrastructure if they "weren't bound by" legacy apps and thinking. Chris Murphy is writing it. The publication typically works six weeks out.

Ones to Watch (CIO)

This program recognizes promising IT leaders and CIO is soliciting nominations for 2011 (see 2010's winners here). The entry deadline is October 29, 2010.

CRM Service Awards (CRM Magazine)

This program recognizes customer service-related technology products. Categories include Contact Center Infrastructure, Enterprise Feedback Management, and Workforce Optimization Suite. The submission deadline is October 29, 2010.

Technology Fast 50 India (Deloitte)

This program ranks the fastest-growing Indian technology companies (see last year's winners here). The deadline for nominations is September 15, 2010.

SC Awards Canada (SC Magazine)

This program honors IT security "vendors, service providers, and professionals whose work is conducted in Canada." The nominations deadline is September 10, 2010.

BSS/OSS Excellence Award (Internet Telephony)

This program recognizes telecom industry business support / operations support products. The entry deadline is September 24, 2010.

Retail Week Awards (Retail Week)

This Oracle-sponsored program recognizes UK retail industry technology initiatives. The entry deadline is October 22, 2010.

SmartMobile Excellence Award (Smart Products Ecosystem Connections)

This program recognizes consumer and enterprise mobile products, including applications. There is a $449 application fee ($549 after September 15, 2010). The entry deadline is October 6, 2010.

SmartHome Pioneer Awards (SPEC - Smart Products Ecosystem Connections)

This SPEC program honors technology products that "make consumer homes safer, more efficient, more fun, more social and better places to live, learn, and work." There is a $499.99 application fee. The entry deadline is October 6, 2010.

FINAL DEADLINE REMINDER: Super Apps Developer Challenge (Blackberry Partners Fund)

Super Apps Developer Challenge is a contest for Blackberry developers. The deadline for entries is September 6, 2010.

FINAL DEADLINE REMINDER: Arab Technology Awards (ACN)

With a focus on the Arab tech market, these awards recognize vendors, individuals, and implementations, among other categories. The nominations deadline is September 9, 2010.

FINAL DEADLINE REMINDER: Promise and Reality Awards (KMWorld)

KMWorld's annual Promise and Reality Awards are presented at the KMWorld conference. The Promise Award recognizes a knowledge management vendor for customer success. The Reality Award recognizes an end user organization for exemplary KM practices. The entry deadline is September 10, 2010.

FINAL DEADLINE REMINDER: CTO Innovator of the Year (Washington Technology and Northern Virginia Technology Council)

Government contractor CTOs are eligible for this award. The deadline for nominations is September 10, 2010.

Predictive Analytics World - San Francisco

Predictive Analytics World - produced by Prediction Impact and Rising Media - examines the use of predictive analytics to improve customer metrics.

Speaking Info: The call for speakers closes October 8, 2010.

ISQED Symposium (International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design)

ISQED Symposium addresses electronic design issues.

Speaking Info: The call for presentations closes September 30, 2010.

FINAL DEADLINE REMINDER: Tools Of Change For Publishing

Tools of Change for Publishing (TOC) is an O'Reilly conference that addresses publishing trends.

Speaking Info: The call for speakers closes September 9, 2010.

FINAL DEADLINE REMINDER: AnDevCon

AnDevCon - produced by BZ Media - addresses Android-specific mobile software development issues.

Speaking Info: The call for speakers closes September 10, 2010.

FINAL DEADLINE REMINDER: AIIM Expo and Conference (Association for Information and Image Management)

The AIIM Expo and Conference - produced by Questex Media Group - addresses content management and related issues.

Speaking Info: The call for speakers closes September 10, 2010.

FINAL DEADLINE REMINDER: TheServerSide Java Symposium

TheServerSide Java Symposium - produced by TechTarget - addresses enterprise-specific Java issues.

Speaking Info: The call for submissions closes September 10, 2010.