What is the Insight Client event?

The event is an opportunity for you to meet with over 50 industry leading suppliers. The core focus areas are cloud computing, recession proofing, virtualisation and security. This will be reflected in the keynote speeches and the products vendors have on display.

When and where is the event taking place?

The event is being held in Central Hall 2, Manchester Central, Petersfield, Manchester, M2 3GX, on Wednesday 9th September 2009.  Doors are open from 11:30 – 15:30 with food and refreshments available throughout the day.

Who will be exhibiting?

Along with Insight and the Insight Client Solutions Group, over 50 suppliers will be exhibiting including HP, IBM, Microsoft, 3COM, Symantec and Cisco.

Why should I come?

This is a great forum to meet face-to-face with members of the Insight team, key industry names and your peers. You will have the opportunity to experience the latest technology offerings from the key players. The event will be informative, tackling the important IT infrastructure issues of today and tomorrow, to assist you and your organisation in planning your IT strategy.

What are the keynote speeches?

The keynote speeches will specifically address the key topics of the event, these include:

Virtualisation:

Organisations are looking to virtualisation to provide both short-term and long-term advantages in the use of IT assets, improving business continuity, and greater IT administration efficiency.

Back by popular demand, the Client Event offers a Keynote around Virtualisation to delve further into what the future holds for this technology and how it will support organisations to become more cost-effective whilst controlling IT spend.

Delivered by: Microsoft

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

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 event 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

What is The Security Forum?

The New Security Forum offers a technical and interactive panel session where you can really get involved.  The Forum will consist of a combination of vendors and technical experts, creating a chance for you to ask the questions you want!

Topic: Is Security about People or Technology?

With recent security breaches dominating the front pages in 2009, issues regarding security and data are ever more relevant.  Is it the training of people or the control of technology which should be our focus?

Delivered by: Symantec

Can I buy products at the event?

No, the main purpose is to get an understanding of emerging products and technologies. If you do wish to purchase a product you see at the event, and have an online account, you can use the Internet connection at the show or alternatively contact your Account Manager.