IT Pro Tech Update 2012

IT Pro Tech Update 2012

On Wednesday May 2nd 2012, the IT-Pro User Group is hosting Tech Update 2012 an all day FREE event. Come join us for this FREE event and discover the next phase of Information Technology as we discuss Windows 8 in the business environment, Virtualization, Security, Interoperability, and Systems Management.  Here is your chance to learn what the impact of Windows 8 server and desktop will have and how you can leverage them to your advantage.  We all know that Virtualization is huge but are you sure you're virtual machines are secure enough?  Will Windows 8 make a difference in the Virtual world?  How does virtualization in the cloud work?  Come learn the answers to these questions and more from some of the top experts in these fields. 

 

Mark your calendar for Wednesday May 2, 2012!  Join us for the first annual IT-Pro Tech Update 2012.  This FREE event will focus on the next phase of information technology with topics including:  virtualization, Windows 8, interoperability, security, and private cloud.  

This is a multi-session, multi-track event so it will draw a crowd of the right people. These are primarily IT Professionals in southern New England that are interested in advancing their knowledge and use of system management, virtualization, and cloud computing in an effort to know what to purchase to move their companies forward..

Open Wi-Fi and power will be available at seats.

 

Register Today to Attend!!

 

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Why Attend?

Come meet the speakers and sponsors.  Learn about Windows 8, Security, and Virtualization.  Network with others in the Information Technology field. This FREE event will be jam packed with people interested in making sure their job skills stay current and on the cutting edge of technology.  Don't get left behind.

Don't forget to register for our prize giveaways. Thanks to our fantastic sponsors, there will be lots of great prizes to choose from!!   

Meet the Speakers

Our list of speakers will be changing as we get closer to the date, but here are a few of the speakers we have so far.

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Dan Stolts "The IT Pro Guru"

Microsoft IT Pro Evangelist

 

Known as the IT Pro Guru, Dan will be talking about Windows 8 in the next phase of Information Technology. 

 

Visit Dan's blog at http://ITProGuru.com

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Paul Thurrott

Penton

 

Author of books such as Windows 7 Secrets, Windows Phone Secrets, and the forthcoming Windows 8 Secrets. Paul Thurrott is a technology analyst at Penton Media, podcaster, and author of the SuperSite for Windows. He will be speaking about the benefits of Windows 8 to businesses.

Visit Paul's website at http://www.WinSuperSite.com

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Paul Asadoorian

PaulDotCom

 

Paul will be discussing Securing your Virtualized Environment.

 

Visit Paul online at http://www.PaulDotCom.com

Tim Mangan

Tim Mangan

TMurgent

President of Virtualization Boston. Holds the title of "Kahuna" at TMurgent Technologies LLP. Prior to launching TMurgent, Tim was with many software and/or hardware companies including Softricity, Sync Research, Tylink, Avanti Communications, Memotec, Teleglobe, Infinet, and ComputerVision. Somewhere in between he also did consulting work for the WAN side of a major US bank. At one point he was the President of the Frame Relay Forum, an international consortium of Communication Carriers, Vendors, and Users. Tim speaks at many conferences and has been awarded by Microsoft as a "Most Valuable Professional for Terminal Services" in 2007 and MVP for Application Virtualization in 2008-2012. He also was awarded the "Citrix Technology Professional" designation in 2010 and beyond. His twitter handle is @TimothyMangan. Check out his blogs:
http://www.brianmadden.com/Blogs/TimMangan  and
http://www.tmurgent.com/TmBlog/

Lee Benjamin

Lee Benjamin

ExchangeGuy Consulting

Lee Benjamin, aka ExchangeGuy, is an Exchange MVP for the past five years, is heavily involved with user groups at the local, regional, and international level. He will be speaking about Office 365 - Exchange Online and On-Premises Coexistence.
Visit Lee’s website at
www.ExchangeGuy.com

If you are interested in being a speaker at IT Pro Tech Update 2012, please contact Robert Borges

 

 

 

Event Details

Wednesday May 2, 2012

9am - 4pm (Eastern Standard Time)

 

New England Institute of Technology - East Greenwich Campus

1408 Division Rd. East Greenwich, RI 02818

[Directions to the Campus]

 

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This event is FREE, but registration is required. Register Today to Attend at:
http://itpro-tech-update-2012.eventbrite.com

Event Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors of IT Pro Tech Update 2012

 

 www.microsoft.com

 

www.IT-Pro.org

 

NEIT

www.neit.edu

 

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 www.bostonusergroups.org

 

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 www.virtg.com

 

  

Technology Advisory Group - TAG provides computer, IT and networking services for small businesses in Rhode Island (RI) and Southeastern Massachusetts (MA).

www.TechAdvisory.com/

 

 

 

Event Door Prize Sponsors:

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If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Robert Borges