Presented by Bill Wester, Sr Product Manager • Juniper Networks
The presentation will focus on Juniper Apstra and Designing Data Centers with Intent. We will discuss the design, deployment, and operation of modern EVPN VXLAN data centers and talk about how machine learning and AI are helping to make data center operations easier for the operators. We hope that the attendees will take away a new appreciation of how modern automation can help solve the hardest data center problems with ease.
Presented by Structured
This presentation explores the integration and security of Generative AI services such as Microsoft Copilot in the modern enterprise and the important security considerations IT needs to address to ensure the secure and successful adoption of these transformative new technologies.
Presented by Brian Anderson, Global Field CTO • Cato Networks
In this session, we’ll explore how a converged SASE platform combined with AI and machine learning (ML) enables real-time threat detection and mitigation, transforming network security from a reactive to a proactive model. The focus will be on how AI-driven solutions within the SASE framework can identify, analyze, and neutralize security threats in real time across distributed environments.
Brian Anderson, Global Field CTO at Cato, has over 20 years of experience in technology, working with networks, systems, application development, and security specializing in automation. Brian has worked to architect, attack, integrate, and secure networks and applications for emergency notification systems, government environments, healthcare organizations, transactional and e-commerce, including multi-tier cloud-based solutions, and has had a focus on web, database, and network and infrastructure security for the past 13 years at Imperva.
Presented by Ian Clatworthy, Global Director, Infrastructure Product Marketing • Hitachi Vantara
Removing the infrastructure silos and administration complexity around your application’s data gives you the flexibility to consume solutions and deliver total data freedom. Join us as we showcase the future of data storage as a single hybrid cloud platform for applications. Allowing you to consume the data services you need, where and when you need it! Offering a single data plane and control plane across block, file, object, and mainframe, with one common experience for administration, analytics, and automation.
Ian comes from a customer background in Formula 1 and World Rallying. Having a deep understanding of technology and its benefits he took his skills into technology sales and marketing with Dell and HDS. Today he leads Product Marketing for data infrastructure technologies at Hitachi Vantara.
Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council
You may be a small IT shop with limited resources. Using AI applications could help you tremendously but can have drawbacks. What is the correct balance of human workforce and AI supplementation? Every situation is unique and what works for one company, may not work for others. For larger IT shops, the challenges of retaining your top talent and training your staff properly create their own set of challenges. At the end of the day, how you manage your assets to get the job done remains a key responsibility of all IT leaders.
Join the INTERFACE Advisory Council for an open discussion about retaining your workforce, training the next generation of IT leaders, and using AI when appropriate. The difficulty you have in keeping your business operational while secure will never get easier. IT professionals need all the help they can get. Join this panel discussion to hear from your peers about how you can accomplish this tough task.
Moderator: Tony North, Sr Manager, IT Services, King County, Washington
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Presented by Spencer Rolfs, Product Marketing Manager, Wireless • Juniper Networks & Structured
What if your network could anticipate and solve problems before they affect your users? We believe that fast connectivity alone isn’t enough – it’s the quality of the connection that truly matters. Solutions that leverage AI for IT operations (AIOps) will raise the standards of industry norms with an experience-first approach. By seamlessly managing operations across the full stack, you can ensure not just connectivity, but an exceptional network experience. Join us to discover how an AI-native network can significantly reduce networking trouble tickets by up to 90%, lower OpEx by up to 85%, and improve incident resolution times by up to 50%.
Join us as we explore the future of networking by transforming complex challenges into streamlined operations, making networks more responsive, efficient, and user-centric than ever before.
Presented by Hunter Helfgott, AI Adoption Specialist • Cerium Networks
In today’s digital era, AI is not just a buzzword but a robust toolset that, when wielded with precision, can unlock unprecedented value and competitive advantage. As we embark on this journey, we must anchor our strategies in the bedrock of security, ensuring that our AI systems not only enhance our capabilities but also safeguard our assets. This presentation explores practical steps to weave AI into our business fabric, turning challenges into a springboard for growth and innovation. Our goal is to present you with concepts and avenues to consider as you learn to navigate your adoption. Let’s embark on this journey to harness AI’s potential responsibly and effectively.
Presented by Johan Bloomhart, Principal Sales Engineer • WatchGuard & BlackPoint IT
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced both transformative opportunities and unprecedented risks to the cybersecurity landscape. While AI is a powerful tool for automating threat detection and enhancing security protocols, it also presents new avenues for cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated attacks. In AI in Cybersecurity: Navigating the Double-Edged Sword, we’ll explore AI’s dual impact—empowering both defenders and attackers—and discuss how to harness AI responsibly to protect against emerging threats.
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We’ll also offer guidance on developing an artificial intelligence policy that allows your organization to leverage AI’s productivity benefits while minimizing risks to data security. Participants will walk away with actionable insights into how to implement AI securely in their business, staying ahead of both competitors and cyber threats.
Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council
Artificial Intelligence has made a mark already and its use will only continue to expand. Are we fully prepared to embrace AI in our workplaces? Viewpoints differ on how widely AI should be used at this point. Commonly used applications and software now include AI capabilities as a part of their standard offerings. How is this governed in your company? Do you even have an AI policy drafted?
Join the INTERFACE Advisory Council for an open discussion on all things AI. We will cover the risks associated with using AI –– and the risk of NOT using it. What knowledge do you need right now? Bring your questions as we explore the starting points that every IT department needs to consider for an effective AI policy.
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Presented by Hunter Helfgott, AI Adoption Specialist, & Kevin Heide, Director of Technical Sales • Cerium Networks
In today’s digital era, AI is not just a buzzword but a robust toolset that, when wielded with precision, can unlock unprecedented value and competitive advantage. As we embark on this journey, we must anchor our strategies in the bedrock of security, ensuring that our AI systems not only enhance our capabilities but also safeguard our assets. This presentation explores practical steps to weave AI into our business fabric, turning challenges into a springboard for growth and innovation. Our goal is to present you with concepts and avenues to consider as you learn to navigate your adoption. Let’s embark on this journey to harness AI’s potential responsibly and effectively.