Topic: Infrastructure

Seminar Topics

[1 CPE] Streamline IT Operations in a World of Hypervisor Uncertainty

  Presented by Dave Weber, Sr Systems Engineer • Nutanix

The IT landscape is undergoing a major transformation with new hypervisor technologies and evolving pricing models. This shift presents a wealth of opportunities, yet only a select few solutions are truly enterprise-ready. These standout options deliver a complete suite of tools designed to optimize your IT operations and drive your business goals forward. Join this session to learn more about the potential for innovation and efficiency to streamline your workloads while maintaining your bottom line.

[1 CPE] Intelligent SSE: Secure Everything from Anywhere

  Presented by Matt Senechal, Regional Sales Manager • Netskope

This session will provide a technical overview of Security Service Edge (SSE), focused on the following topics:

  • Unintentional or unapproved data movement
  • Data protection for internal and external threats
  • Conditional and contextual access to safely enable cloud & SaaS applications
  • Protection from cloud-enabled SaaS and web threats
  • Work from anywhere with a secure, fast experience

You will walk away understanding the fundamentals of SSE and how it will benefit your business.

[1 CPE] Navigating the Return: The Strategic Shift from Hyperscalers to Private Cloud

  Presented by Richard Loomis, Solutions Engineer • Wowrack

Cloud repatriation. As companies reassess their cloud strategies, moving away from hyperscalers like AWS, Azure, and GCP Cloud, private or hybrid cloud environment has become a significant trend. We’ll explore why this is happening, what benefits it brings, the challenges involved, and strategies for a successful transition.

[1 CPE] Disaster Preparedness and Data Protection Strategies for Business Continuous Availability

  Presented by Arcserve

As natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and severe winter events become more frequent and intense, businesses face increasing economic and operational challenges. High-profile disasters, including the Camp Fire in 2018, which incurred a staggering $16.5 billion in damages, and Hurricane Maria’s profound impact on Puerto Rico, estimated at $139 billion for full recovery, underscore the escalating financial stakes.

This presentation will explore effective strategies to bolster business resilience in the face of natural catastrophes.

Key elements of the session will include:

  • Critical insights from Arcserve’s annual global research study on disaster preparedness.
  • A comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Checklist tailored for companies.
  • Practical tools designed to safeguard business operations and data resilience.

We will delve into the details of a 5-step disaster and ransomware recovery plan template, as well as the 3-2-1-1 backup strategy, which ensures robust data recovery through multiple backup copies stored both locally and offsite. By implementing these strategies, businesses can minimize financial losses, reduce operational downtime, and achieve a rapid recovery, thereby ensuring continuity even during catastrophic events. This session aims to arm business leaders with the essential tools and knowledge to safeguard their enterprises amidst an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.

[1 CPE] Disaster Preparedness and Data Protection Strategies for Business Continuous Availability

  Presented by Matthew Kern, Sales Engineer • Arcserve

As natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and severe winter events become more frequent and intense, businesses face increasing economic and operational challenges. High-profile disasters, including the Camp Fire in 2018, which incurred a staggering $16.5 billion in damages, and Hurricane Maria’s profound impact on Puerto Rico, estimated at $139 billion for full recovery, underscore the escalating financial stakes.

This presentation will explore effective strategies to bolster business resilience in the face of natural catastrophes.

Key elements of the session will include:

  • Critical insights from Arcserve’s annual global research study on disaster preparedness.
  • A comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Checklist tailored for companies.
  • Practical tools designed to safeguard business operations and data resilience.

We will delve into the details of a 5-step disaster and ransomware recovery plan template, as well as the 3-2-1-1 backup strategy, which ensures robust data recovery through multiple backup copies stored both locally and offsite. By implementing these strategies, businesses can minimize financial losses, reduce operational downtime, and achieve a rapid recovery, thereby ensuring continuity even during catastrophic events. This session aims to arm business leaders with the essential tools and knowledge to safeguard their enterprises amidst an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.

[1 CPE] Disaster Preparedness and Data Protection Strategies for Business Continuous Availability

  Presented by Matthew Kern, Sales Engineer • Arcserve

As natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and severe winter events become more frequent and intense, businesses face increasing economic and operational challenges. High-profile disasters, including the Camp Fire in 2018, which incurred a staggering $16.5 billion in damages, and Hurricane Maria’s profound impact on Puerto Rico, estimated at $139 billion for full recovery, underscore the escalating financial stakes.

This presentation will explore effective strategies to bolster business resilience in the face of natural catastrophes.

Key elements of the session will include:

  • Critical insights from Arcserve’s annual global research study on disaster preparedness.
  • A comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Checklist tailored for companies.
  • Practical tools designed to safeguard business operations and data resilience.

We will delve into the details of a 5-step disaster and ransomware recovery plan template, as well as the 3-2-1-1 backup strategy, which ensures robust data recovery through multiple backup copies stored both locally and offsite. By implementing these strategies, businesses can minimize financial losses, reduce operational downtime, and achieve a rapid recovery, thereby ensuring continuity even during catastrophic events. This session aims to arm business leaders with the essential tools and knowledge to safeguard their enterprises amidst an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.

[1 CPE] Securing the Modern Workplace with Island: A Revolutionary Enterprise Browser Solution

  Presented by Shawn Surber, Sales Engineer • Datec

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, securing the modern workplace presents unprecedented challenges and complexities. Traditional security measures often fall short in addressing the sophisticated threats that enterprises face, necessitating innovative solutions that can adapt to the dynamic nature of cyber risks. This presentation is designed to introduce a groundbreaking approach to digital security through the lens of Island, an enterprise browser built from the ground up with security and productivity at its core.

We will explore how Island is redefining the standards of enterprise security by offering a comprehensive suite of features tailored to protect and enhance the digital workspace. Attendees will gain insights into how Island’s unique architecture and security-focused functionalities, including advanced data loss prevention (DLP), granular access controls, and seamless integration with existing security ecosystems, are setting a new benchmark in browser capabilities.

Through real-world use cases and success stories, we will demonstrate Island’s effectiveness in mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a secure yet flexible work environment. By focusing on the strategic advantages of deploying an enterprise browser solution, we aim to equip security professionals, IT leaders, and business executives with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of modern cybersecurity.

Join us to discover how Island is empowering organizations to embrace the future of work with confidence, balancing the need for rigorous security measures with the demands for productivity and innovation in the digital age.

[1 CPE] Zero Trust Microsegmentation: It’s Easier Than You Think

  Presented by Tony Steffe, Sr Systems Engineer, CISSP • Illumio

Regardless of the sophistication of the ransomware, the end goal is always the same: get in through a vulnerability and move laterally through your network. Join this presentation as we help peel back the layers to provide you with simple steps to get started that include:

  • Gaining visibility to where you are the most vulnerable
  • Closing risky ports
  • Leveraging tools you already have in place without adding layers of complexity

Tony is a knowledgeable technical professional with 20+ years of experience developing, selling, and integrating technology for enterprise customers. He is effective in sales engineering, Internet security, project management, computer networking, and interpersonal relations. Exceptional at managing the personal and technical challenges that arise from building something new, Tony has successfully built out several high-impact IT projects.

[1 CPE] Future-Proof Your IT: Navigate the Evolving Infrastructure Landscape

  Presented by Mike O’Neil, Director of Systems Engineers • Scale Computing & Structured

In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, organizations face increasing data storage, security, and operational efficiency demands. As the market responds to Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, many businesses are reevaluating their infrastructure choices, seeking alternatives that offer greater flexibility, lower costs, and long-term stability. Join Scale Computing for “”Future-Proof Your IT: Navigating the Evolving Infrastructure Landscape,”” where we will explore how Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) revolutionizes how businesses manage their IT environments.

This session will explore the benefits of integrating computing, storage, and virtualization into a single, streamlined architecture. Learn how Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) enhances security through simplicity and automation, providing peace of mind in a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving. Discover why now is the time to embrace HCI to meet the growing demands of digital transformation and secure your organization’s future.

[1 CPE] Disaster Preparedness and Data Protection Strategies for Business Continuous Availability

  Presented by Arcserve

As natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and severe winter events become more frequent and intense, businesses face increasing economic and operational challenges. High-profile disasters, including the Camp Fire in 2018, which incurred a staggering $16.5 billion in damages, and Hurricane Maria’s profound impact on Puerto Rico, estimated at $139 billion for full recovery, underscore the escalating financial stakes.

This presentation will explore effective strategies to bolster business resilience in the face of natural catastrophes.

Key elements of the session will include:

  • Critical insights from Arcserve’s annual global research study on disaster preparedness.
  • A comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Checklist tailored for companies.
  • Practical tools designed to safeguard business operations and data resilience.

We will delve into the details of a 5-step disaster and ransomware recovery plan template, as well as the 3-2-1-1 backup strategy, which ensures robust data recovery through multiple backup copies stored both locally and offsite. By implementing these strategies, businesses can minimize financial losses, reduce operational downtime, and achieve a rapid recovery, thereby ensuring continuity even during catastrophic events. This session aims to arm business leaders with the essential tools and knowledge to safeguard their enterprises amidst an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.