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December 1, 2011: The IT Management Imperative– Register Today and learn from IT Management experts

IT management in the data center, on the campus LAN, server and desktop, or wireless has never been more complex than it is today. The data center is becoming more dynamic through virtualization and cloud strategies, the campus LAN and wireless networks are supporting more devices and a dizzying array of applications. No longer just nice to have, the IT management tools and approaches for successfully managing complex IT assets and systems are essential to maximize IT efficiency and reliability.

There are a number of options for data center management, public and private cloud management, desktop and server virtualization management, storage and security management, wireless and network management and monitoring. Whether you purchase your management systems from a single source or interconnect them from multiple vendors, you will want to incorporate them into a management platform that will support your IT and business initiatives.

In this virtual event, you will get up to speed on the best practices and methods to optimize IT management. You will learn how virtualization — including server and desktop virtualization — can positively impact your management processes. And you see how to prepare for new management practices that leverage automation and orchestration in your data center or the cloud.

Virtual Event Sessions

Opening Keynote: Management is an on-going issue with IT, but there are companies that are solving everyday issues effectively an efficiently. In this key note panel, hear from peers about what works and what doesn't.

Manage Everything: Laptops, Desktops, Corporate Devices, BYOD

IT has a tough job ahead. The number of devices that employees use to access the organization is growing at an alarming rate. Between desktops, laptops, smart phones, and tablets, both at work and at home, it's not uncommon for one person to have 3-4 devices to access the organization. There is a clash between employees using devices that already own for work and the organizations desire to manage and protect its digital assets. IT needs to bridge the gap allowing employees to use their own devices while maintaining control and management over organizational data. Some of the steps are technical and some are social. In this web cast you will:

• Understand how effective policies can address everyone.s concerns and desires
• Learn strategies to manage employees across many device
• Streamlining techniques to manage more devices with less effort

Managing Your Cloud – Any Cloud

No doubt cloud computing is having an impact on IT organizations. The new technologies rolling out are changing how IT delivers and manages services. Don't think that you will be successful with your existing systems management platform and a few plug-ins. New management paradigms that incorporate cross functional communication, merging of traditional IT silos like server, network, and storage management, and movements such as DevOps — merging development and operations staff — are becoming the norm. In this session, you will learn:

• Why Application performance management matters
• Why show-back and call-back are critical management tools
• Why breaking down silos is critical to your success

Network Management: Reigning In Change

The network is changing in the data center and in the LAN. New demands such as supporting competing applications, connecting numerous devices, supporting mobility, and applying consistent device and user policies, are forcing more automation, flexibility, and control just to keep pace. The days of telnetting to a switch to issue commands are waning. What you need are fast and flexible management systems that can simplify network management, provide trouble shooting tools, and present detailed logging and audit trails. In this web cast you will:

• Understand the impacts of diverse business needs on network management
• Learn why change management and workflows are important
• Learn about critical standards and management features

Sponsorship Opportunities

Online events are an excellent way to increase engagement with an active and influential IT community focused on researching and acquiring the latest products and solutions. Benefits include:

• Generate qualified sales leads
• Increase thought leadership and brand awareness
• Showcase solutions
• Engage with business technology decision makers
• Alignment with the Interop brand
• Extends the reach of the Interop physical events

For sponsorship information, please contact Kelly Stewart at .

Virtual Event Archives (Viewable On-Demand):

July 14, 2011: Business Mobility Unleashed

December 2, 2010: The Definitive Data Center Planning Guide for 2011 and Beyond

May 20, 2010: Infrastructure 2.0: Optimizing Your Infrastructure for the New Era of Cloud Computing and Virtualization