Program Description:
This tightly-focused seminar focuses on security/networking, virtualization/storage and cost reduction. In the morning Angelbeat coordinates 8 expert speakers (from organizations on the right) who deliver concise, technical and complementary talks. The afternoon is focused on Microsoft. Content is pre-approved by Angelbeat and past attendees to maximize learning. CISSP’s receive 8 CPE credit hours for attending. As one Wal-Mart attendee states, “Of all the seminars I attend, your format is by far the best. Brief informative talks from vendors, followed by one-on-one time at their booth to find out more. I am out of the office for less than a day yet I have access to all the different solutions. This year I will follow up with two vendors.” Watch Angelbeat on Youtube to see clips from past events and hear other attendee testimonials. Special Windows 7 Demonstration and Previews of all Microsoft Software Platform Upgrades: Office 2010, Exchange, Sharepoint, Windows Azure & Windows Server/Hyper-V.

7:30 - 8:30: Breakfast, Registration, Product Demonstration

8:30 - 9:30 Security/Networks
- Anti-Spam, Spyware detection & elimination, and strategies against blended email/web threats, identity theft, and phishing attacks.
- Web 2.0, Facebook/Linkedin, Peer-2-Peer/IM and social networking security risks and solutions
- Secure remote access, need for SSL/VPN and dynamic (re)configuration of available user applications based on connection: public vs. corporate wireless, home vs corporate wired
- Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances and integration of IDS/IPS/Firewall/Web Filtering
- Data leakage analysis and reporting: monitoring data at rest, in motion and in use
- Email and file/storage encryption solutions to protect confidential data
- PCI Compliance/Standards and eDiscovery methodologies
- Cisco’s annual survey of the latest/emerging security threats & how to protect your network infrastructure
- Bandwidth management, WAN optimization and application acceleration

9:30 - 10:30 Server/Data Center Virtualization, Thin Client/Virtual Desktop, Cloud Computing, Storage/Backup/Disaster Recovery, Data Deduplication
- Virtualization capabilities for storage, servers and overall data centers, to save energy/money and run multiple applications and operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) independent of hardware platform
- Server consolidation, reduced infrastructure/support expenses and Green IT
- Thin client architecture, desktop virtualization, cloud computing and centralized management of PC applications
- Strategies for securing, patching and updating virtual environments
- Integration of storage platforms/architecture with virtualization initiatives
- Disaster recovery, archiving & business continuity; distinction between backing up & actually recovering data
- Data de-duplication deployment on primary and secondary storage, elimination of tape, and corresponding benefits
- Email archiving/storage solutions for compliance with HIPAA, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and other regulatory standards
- Featured speaker is Mark Gilbert of CDS

10:30 - 11:15: Break, Product Demonstrations

11:15 -11:45: Wireless/VoIP/4G Hi-Speed Cellular/iPhone
- Unified communications and SIP-based integration of IP-based voice, data, video networks
- Telepresence applications to boost workforce productivity
- 4G high-speed wireless networks
- Fixed mobile convergence
- Integrated cellular, VoIP, PBX and wi-fi platforms for voice communication
- Apple iPhone applications for enterprise/business usage
- Management of bandwidth-intensive video applications.

11:45 -12:30: Windows 7 – Maximize Your Potential
In designing Windows 7, the engineering team had a clear focus on what we call ‘the fundamentals’: performance, application compatibility, device compatibility, reliability, security and battery life. Early reviews of Windows 7 seem to indicate that the choice to focus on the fundamentals is resonating well with many users and professionals. And, IT professionals will further benefit from the enhancements to manageability and security. You’ll also learn how your investments in testing and evaluating Windows Vista will pay off in the transition to Windows 7. Come see firsthand what all the buzz is about in this demo-intensive session where we explore the UI improvements, performance gains, and manageability enhancements in the next client operating system from Microsoft.

12:30 - 1:30: Lunch and Product Demonstrations

1:30 - 4:30: Microsoft 2010 Platform Upgrades:
Learn about the exciting upgrades planned to every one of Microsoft’s main technologies including Office 2010 (combining the best of offline desktop appliations and cloud computing), Exchange, Windows Server/Hyper-V, Windows Azure and Sharepoint

Conclusion of Event, Raffles/Giveaways including a 500 gigabyte external storage drive, iPod and other prizes!