Manchester Insight Client Event Agenda
11:30 Doors Open
KEYNOTE AGENDA
12:00 Keynote 1 – Security
A new feature to this year’s event, Insight will be hosting a Security Forum.
The Security Forum offers a technical and interactive panel where you can really get involved. and discuss the security challenges which you face. The Forum will follow a keynote (hosted by Symantec) examining whether it is the training of people or the control of technology which should be focused on when considering security issues.
Delivered by: Symantec
13:00 Keynote 2 - Windows 7
The highly anticipated new operating system from Microsoft, Windows 7, launches this October!
It’s been designed based on customer feedback and is believed to be the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Attend this Keynote to learn about changes that have been made and how Windows 7 will increase productivity, enhance security and control, and streamline PC management. The Keynote will also highlight how Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 work together to enhance mobility through connecting mobile workers seamlessly and more securely to their corporate network.
Delivered by: Microsoft
14:00 Keynote 3 – Recession Proofing your IT Department
In the face of turbulent economic times, it can be difficult to decide what steps to take to reduce costs while ensuring your IT department meets your business needs.
The 2009 exhibition will present a Keynote based around this very topic, exploring immediate and long term strategies to better network efficiency and ultimately reduce IT costs.
Delivered by: Quocirca
14:00 Keynote 4 - Backup and De-Duplication in a Virtualised Environment
In recent years there has been a widespread adoption of server virtualisation - this rapid growth and implementation has brought with it a variety of backup and data protection challenges.
Traditional backup methods are unable to supply tools to reliably and easily backup and restore virtual machines as well as provide effective and efficient storage utilisation.
In recent years there has been a widespread adoption of server virtualisation - this rapid growth and implementation has brought with it a variety of backup and data protection challenges.
Traditional backup methods are unable to supply tools to reliably and easily backup and restore virtual machines as well as provide effective and efficient storage utilisation.
This keynote will examine how you can successfully deliver business continuity and protect your virtual environment with backup and de-duplication technologies.
Delivered by: EMC
14.45 Keynote 5 – Cloud Computing
In recent times, there has been much talk about Cloud Computing with many pundits predicting it to be the next big thing in the digital revolution.
Cloud Computing offers a range of efficiencies to companies willing to set their data free and is an area that has been made possible by technologies associated with the rise of Linux, high-power computing (HPC) and virtualisation. This year’s event hosts a Keynote based around this new phenomenon to discuss what it’s all about and how organisations can take advantage of it.
Delivered by: Google
15:30 Doors Close
