Topic: Data Storage

Seminar Topics

[1 CPE] Modern Data Storage Strategies for AI and Data Protection

  Presented by Darel Ison, Regional Territory Manager, Unstructured Data Solution • Dell

In today’s digital landscape, protecting unstructured data is paramount, especially with the increasing threat of ransomware attacks. Implementing robust defenses involves a multi-layered approach, including encryption, access controls, regular backups, and comprehensive monitoring systems. Furthermore, understanding how storage solutions operate is crucial, particularly for modern regenerative AI workloads. By leveraging innovative storage technologies such as distributed file systems and object storage, organizations can efficiently manage vast amounts of data while ensuring its integrity and accessibility for AI-driven applications. This holistic approach not only safeguards against potential threats but also enables seamless data management and utilization in the era of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.

[1 CPE] A Pragmatic Approach to Implementing a Cloud Service Operating Model

  Presented by Tristan Todd, Solutions Architect • Pure Storage & Structured

For almost 10 years now, future-focused datacenter teams have been trying to evolve to a more cloud-like operating model. Some of us have succeeded, some of us have failed. During this fun-filled, example-heavy session, Solutions Architect Tristan Todd will share patterns of failure, patterns of success, some practical examples, and recipes for success on how organizations have succeeded in realizing success in adapting to a cloud ops model. This will be a fun, interactive, high-energy session that you won’t want to miss!

[1 CPE] Achieving Your Goals with Hybrid Cloud

  Presented by Chet Sulgrove, Technical Expert, Hybrid Cloud & Converged Infrastructure Healthcare Solutions • Hitachi Vantara

The extension of traditional data center applications to include public cloud has led to a rethinking of how to approach cloud strategies with a common operations model that can scale up and down quickly to take advantage of new business opportunities. As a result, companies are seeking to balance their public and private cloud strategy, aligning to a common Hybrid Cloud Operating Model.

Chet Sulgrove is a seasoned Solutions Specialist with a dynamic career spanning 36 years in the IT industry, with a significant focus on Hybrid Cloud and Converged Infrastructure. Chet’s approach is notably holistic and consultative, prioritizing a deep understanding of each client’s unique business objectives, challenges, and requirements. His tenure includes more than 10 years at Hitachi Vantara, where he has honed his skills in leveraging business insights, discovery, and competitive analysis. Known for building strong, trust-based relationships, Chet effectively collaborates with executive leaders, stakeholders, technologists, and partners, balancing technical acumen with a keen focus on partnership and customer-centric solutions.

[1 CPE] Modern Cloud Security Beyond the Buzzwords

  Presented by Palo Alto Networks & Structured

Get up to date with the rapidly evolving world of cloud and container security without the buzzword bingo. In a sea of acronyms (CNAPP! CSPM! CIEM!) it can be hard to know what it all means and what really matters. And because of the rapid pace of advancement, what was state of the art a couple of years ago underperforms today. We will catch you up and as a bonus, we’ll also talk about the opportunity to improve security while reducing costs (that’s right, reducing costs) through proactive and preventative collaboration with your dev teams.

[1 CPE] Unveiling the Power of Zero Trust: Unlocking Business Value & Building Resilience

  Presented by Optiv & Akamai

Join us for an enlightening fireside chat as we delve into the realm of Zero Trust security architecture. Discover how Zero Trust principles can revolutionize your organization’s cybersecurity approach, mitigate risks, and drive tangible business outcomes. Our expert panelists will demystify Zero Trust, offering actionable insights and strategies to harness its full potential in today’s dynamic threat landscape.

Speakers:

  • Dan Brown, Technical Director, Optiv
  • Umar Carter, Sr Security Advisor, Optiv
  • Tony Lauro, Director of Security Technology & Strategy, Akamai

[1 CPE] Data Security: Challenge Met Through Immutable Storage

  Presented by Isaac Story, Data Intelligence Sales Specialist • Hitachi Vantara

In a world with increasingly complex attacks being carried out on enterprise data assets, immutable storage is becoming a powerful defense against data breaches and Ransomware. Learn how customers are using this age-old technology that has come of age with more adaptable access options and increasing application integrations.

Isaac Story is a Data Intelligence Specialist with Hitachi Vantara. He has over 23 years of experience in IT infrastructure with a specific focus on advanced and emerging storage technologies including object storage and high-speed parallel file systems.

[1 CPE] Modernizing Your DR Strategy

  Presented by Scott Hetrick, Pre-Sales SE Manager NAM • Quest Software

Creating a DR plan is a must. Understanding where to begin and where you want to be can offer challenges. We must start at the beginning which entails bringing in all stakeholders and understanding the Data. Many times, it’s obvious that there are power failures, server failures, DB failures etc. However, we must understand the value of the data in each department. During this presentation, we’ll focus on how to create a DR plan with the Data being centric. By looking at things from this perspective you’ll better understand the value of the data which will allow you to create a DR plan that incorporates immutability and storage.

[1 CPE] Data Backup Best Practice for SMEs

  Presented by Jane Garrity, Director Channels, North America • Macrium Software

Data is one of the most valuable resources in the world, so doesn’t it make sense to keep such an important asset safe? In the same way that businesses insure physical assets and employees, backup protects data. As life is unpredictable and people can make mistakes, whether a natural disaster, hardware failure, or an employee accidentally infecting your network with a nasty virus, having current backups gives you peace of mind. In this session, we will review the proactive approach to data loss.

We will provide a broad yet critical overview of data protection, which will require us to discuss how data is imperative to business operations. We’ll cover the everyday risks to your business’s data, the consequences of data loss, and the significance of developing a data backup plan. We approach topics like understanding your business needs, analyzing the data backup types and methods, and knowing how to equip your teams for data backup and recovery best practices. As a trustworthy and reliable leader in backup software protection, Macrium Software is delighted and compelled to explore backup that can scale to meet the needs of your business.

[1 CPE] Email Archiving and Security Compliance

  Presented by BlackPoint IT Services

In today’s data-driven world, email has become an indispensable tool for communication and collaboration. However, the sheer volume and sensitivity of email data pose significant challenges for organizations seeking to ensure data integrity, maintain compliance, and safeguard against cyber threats. In this presentation, we will delve into the intricacies of email archiving and security compliance, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the essential principles and practical strategies for effective email management.