| January |
Software as
a Service |
Software as a service (SaaS) is a hot term among corporations looking to save money yet still offer their employees best-of-breed applications. But how can you tell if SaaS is right for your company? Our panel of experts deconstruct SaaS and offer tips on how to make it work for your organization. |
| February |
IT Verticals:
Healthcare |
It's no secret that IT is playing an ever-growing role in the healthcare industry. But with the myriad regulations affecting the industry, how can IT keep up? This event unravels the tangle of rules and regulations in healthcare and offers ideas for IT organizations to stay on top of the cutting edge without losing their edge. |
| March |
Windows
Server 2008 |
Are you ready for the next version of Windows Server? How will it affect your IT organization? What features, functions or benefits can your company take advantage of? Hear from front-line professionals about the latest technology from Microsoft — and how your company will be impacted. |
| April |
Going
Green IT |
It may not be easy being green, but a growing number of IT organizations are making their plans around the idea of reducing energy costs and consumption. What are the steps to becoming a green company? How much can a company realistically save by going green? Tune in and hear what our panel of experts have to say — their answers just may surprise you. |
| May |
Endpoint
Security |
Companies with a mobile workforce are constantly grappling with issues of endpoint security, and despite a plethora of security offerings, the endpoint remains one of the most insecure points on a network. How can a company effectively implement and enforce an endpoint security plan? Hear from experts who can help you figure it all out. |
| June |
IT Vertials:
Financial |
The financial services industry is one of the most IT-intensive environments, and as such it faces its own unique set of challenges. This event focuses on the trends affecting IT in the financial services industry and how you can benefit from them. |
| July |
Managed
Services |
Managed services have come into their own as a value proposition for companies looking to cut costs without sacrificing quality. Learn about the different managed services and how they fit into your company's IT game plan. |
| August |
Network Management |
In any organization, a good network is the backbone of the entire company. But maintaining a corporate network can be a full-time task, leaving IT professionals with little time to focus on other areas. Learn the tricks of effectively and efficiently managing the network without neglecting other parts of your IT organization. |
| September |
Software
Licensing |
Virtualization has put a new wrinkle in the software licensing arena as multicore processors null the traditional per-CPU pricing methods. So how can an organization keep up its software licenses without breaking the bank? Learn how to plan for the brave new world of licensing in a virtualized environment, including new trends and alternative business models. |
| October |
Unified
Communications |
VoIP, Web conferencing, instant messaging — unified communications have brought voice and data together into one seamless environment. Many enterprises have already embraced unified communications, while others are just warming up to the idea. Learn how leading-edge companies are using unified communications to enhance collaboration not only between employees but also with their customers. |
| November |
IT Verticals:
Manufacturing |
The manufacturing floor is a hotbed of IT activity, from high-volume output to processes requiring five 9s reliability. However, the manufacturing floor also possesses its share of IT challenges. This event focuses on the trends in manufacturing and how they bleed over into computing for all sectors. |
| December |
Trends in Computing
for 2009 |
As 2008 ends, the IT industry is faced with a year's worth of challenges and opportunities. This event will look at the impact of the year's biggest IT news, including the release of Microsoft Server 2008 and major M&A deals, on the industry at large. |
