Speaker: Tyler Brewer, Sales Engineer

This UTD workshop offers an in-depth understanding of the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform, enabling participants to implement automated threat detection and response strategies effectively across various environments, including cloud, network, and endpoints.

In this UTD will get hands-on experience using:

Strata Next-Gen Firewall, Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR, VM-Series for Public Cloud, Prisma Cloud Platform, Prisma SASE, And more!

Kindly bring a laptop that supports an HTML5 browser to facilitate a seamless experience during the workshop.

Speaker – Phillip Reynolds, Sales Engineer
In this session, we will discuss the Nutanix platform's capabilities and the evolving hypervisor landscape.  We’ll discover how Nutanix provides a simple, agile, and scalable platform in your IT infrastructure.  We will also demystify the myths of switching hypervisors by providing a clear roadmap to migrate to AHV.  You’ll then get a chance to get hands on with Nutanix and perform your hypervisor migration!

Kindly bring a laptop that supports an HTML5 browser to facilitate a seamless experience during the workshop.

Speaker – John Tellez , Sales Engineer

In this workshop, we will provide an in-depth understanding of the world of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) with HPE Aruba Networking Atmos Security. Discover how ZTNA enables seamless, policy-based access control for on-premises workloads. Engage in our interactive lab to witness ZTNA’s impact firsthand.

Kindly bring a laptop that supports an HTML5 browser to facilitate a seamless experience during the workshop.

Speakers - Daniel Stevenson & Paul Emanuel


Join us as we explore the shifting landscape of cyber threats, including emerging adversary tactics and trends observed by the Overwatch SOC. Gain valuable insights into how cybercriminals are evolving their operations and learn practical strategies to enhance your organization's security posture.

Speaker – Jack Daniel

Join us for a review and exploration of enterprise networking over the past 20 years and how we have adapted to the changing needs of businesses. Here are insights and best practices for building the network of the future.

Speakers – DNS Engineering

Join us for an open-forum discussion with the DNS Engineering team.  We will be discussing what kinds of technology solutions the industry is gravitating to and what makes them compelling. From networking innovations to zero-trust architectures to hyper-converged infrastructure, we’ll explore the latest innovations shaping technology today. Bring your questions and come ready to learn and engage!

Speaker: Dmitriy Stepanov, Territory Account Executive

Tech talk to discuss the latest lithium-ion UPS solutions and their benefits.  We will also cover EcoStruxure IT Expert for centralized device management with predictive analytics and EcoCare service plans for onsite support and preventative maintenance.

Speaker: Ajay Dholakia (Consulting Engineer - Lenovo)

Speaker Bio: Dr. Ajay Dholakia is Principal Engineer, Chief Technologist for Software & Solutions Development and CTO, SAP Alliance in Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group. In this role, he is leading the development of customer solutions in the areas of AI / ML, Generative AI, AIOps, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud Computing, Edge Computing and Blockchain. In his career spanning over 30 years, he has led diverse projects in research, technology, product and solution development as well as business/technical strategy. Ajay holds more than 60 patents and has authored over 60 technical publications including a book.

Speaker: Jirah Cox Nutanix Field CTO

Join us for a concise technical session unveiling the latest advancements from Nutanix's .Next 2024. Discover cutting-edge updates in our hybrid multicloud platform, enhanced HCI capabilities, and new features designed to streamline IT operations. We'll highlight strategic partnerships and share our vision for supporting hybrid and multicloud strategies to boost efficiency, scalability, and security. Whether you're an existing customer or new to Nutanix, gain valuable insights to leverage our innovations for your enterprise's success.

Speaker – TBD

Rubrik is on a mission to secure the world’s data. With Zero Trust Data Security™, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.

Speaker: Nick Travis, Systems Engineering Manager

AI is on track to be the fastest technology ever to reach 1 Billion users.  Ensuring the safe use of AI in your environment and securing AI technologies poses a unique new security challenge.  This session will cover the concepts of securely allowing AI use, protecting yourself from AI attacks, and leveraging AI to enhance your security posture.

Speaker Matt Trudewind, Senior Product Manager, Security

Cyber threats continue to be a top concern. It's not a matter of if your organization encounters a cyber event, but when.  Embracing a data-centric Zero Trust Secure Environment from NetApp helps organizations of all sizes overcome these threats by establishing an intelligent, AI-driven infrastructure around your data estate. Learn how NetApp can help Protect and Recover your Data when you encounter a cyber event.

Speaker: Scott Raba, Solutions Architect

Microsoft continues to be the #1 impersonated brand and most organizations don't realize the threats that are currently hanging around their environment. Not only that, Microsoft still recommends you use a 3rd party to back up your Microsoft data. During this talk, we'll discuss ways to protect your M365 environment and how AI is playing a role in this protection.

Speakers - Daniel Stevenson & Paul Emanuel


Description: Join us as we explore the shifting landscape of cyber threats, including emerging adversary tactics and trends observed by the Overwatch SOC. Gain valuable insights into how cybercriminals are evolving their operations and learn practical strategies to enhance your organization's security posture.

Speaker – Jack Daniel

Description: Join us for a review and exploration of enterprise networking over the past 20 years and how we have adapted to the changing needs of businesses. Here are insights and best practices for building the network of the future.

Speakers – DNS Engineering

Description: Join us for an open-forum discussion with the DNS Engineering team.  We will be discussing what kinds of technology solutions the industry is gravitating to and what makes them compelling. From networking innovations to zero-trust architectures to hyper-converged infrastructure, we’ll explore the latest innovations shaping technology today. Bring your questions and come ready to learn and engage!

WHAT’S NEXT? (IT’S NOT JUST ALL ABOUT AI)

okay, so you’re done with hearing about AI already… While we can’t ignore AI's disruptive force, there’s a lot more going on in Technology that we need to be mindful of.

As always, your business needs are constantly changing and the demands on technology and your IT team are greater than it ever has been. As an IT leader, you need to be on your best game to deliver on the business expectations. How do you position your infrastructure for success? How do you prepare for Security and Network architectures in this next era? And yes, how do you handle the implications of AI workloads?

Going for the Gold

Olympic gold medalist, has rejoined NBC as the speed skating analyst during the network’s coverage of the Olympic Winter Games. Jansen has fulfilled 5 Olympic broadcast assignments, having also provided speed skating analysis for NBC during the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City and for CBS during their coverage of the 1998 Winter Games in Niagano. He is also currently the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks skating coach.